The venue has been closed since the tragedy in December 2022.
Security guard Gaby Hutchinson, 23, and Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, were killed when fans without tickets tried to force their way into a show by Nigerian artist Asake on December 15 2022.
A statement on X said: “O2 Academy Brixton will reopen on Friday 19 April with Nirvana UK and The Smyths , followed by Friday 26 April with Definitely Mightbe and UK Foo Fighters .” The company which owns the Brixton Academy, Academy Music Group , said it had developed new safety measures in an effort to have its licence restored, including stronger doors, a better queuing system and more secure ticketing.
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