
Using state of the art effects and iconic memorabilia we show how rock, pop, dance and other genres were formed and have influenced the last sixty years of British culture.
From the classic era defining sounds of The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Dusty Springfield... to stadium filling giants like The Who and Queen... to the irresistible anarchy of bands like The Specials and the Sex Pistols... right up to recent crowd-pleasers such as Spice Girls, Oasis, Coldplay, Radiohead, Arctic Monkeys and more.
Along your journey you can step into interactive audio visual spaces that explore great British music moments throughout history, you can witness fascinating one-off interviews between the biggest stars, see an awe inspiring display of famous artefacts, record yourself singing, mixing, playing guitar, keyboard or drums and bust your moves as you Dance the Decades and feel the adrenaline rush of performing to to a massive crowd.

Mon to Sun from 11am to 7.30pm
(Last entry is at 6.30pm)
We're open everyday except 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st Dec and 1st Jan.
The British Music Experience will be closed all day on Thursday 18 November and from 2pm on 23 November for private events.
Any tickets that were already purchased for 23 November may still view the exhibition until 2pm and any tickets that were already purchased for 18 November should contact The O2 bubble box office.
Despair not though as we'll be open first thing the following days to welcome you with open arms!
Bang the drums, Strum the Bass, Sing in the Vocal Booth, DJ on the mixing deck and Play an amazing array of Gibson Guitars and more.
Please note: No 'Stairway to Heaven'.
Your Access All Areas guide including floor plans, zone guides, exclusive content and a 10% discount in the Shop.
This is available to purchase once you have bought your Smarticket.

Nevermind normal tickets...this is a Smarticket!
Please click one of the links below to book.
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Acker Bilk
Acker Bilk, with his trademark New Orleans-inspired stage outfits, is perhaps the most famous artist of the traditional jazz scene. Acker began his jazz career in earnest with the Ken Colyer Jazzmen in 1954, before leading his own Paramount Jazz Band. He is perhaps best known for his international hit ‘Stranger On The Shore’, which was the first recording by a British artist to reach No.1 on the American Billboard Hot 100 chart.
