Throughout 2027, the British capital’s The O2 Arena will mark its two-decade milestone with an extensive series of anniversary concerts, boasting headliners like Sombr, Jamiroquai, Kings of Leon, Jorja Smith, Pet Shop Boys, Alt-J, and more.
Celebrating Two Decades of Arena Dominance in North Greenwich
The milestone year kicks off on May 8, 2027, with Maisie Peters making her debut performance at the iconic London venue, billboard.com reported. Constructed within the existing space of the Millennium Dome, the North Greenwich site initially housed the Millennium Experience in 2000 before closing due to low attendance.
Construction on the modern 20,000-capacity arena began in 2003, comfortably eclipsing Wembley Arena’s 12,500 capacity upon opening in 2007. Over the past two decades, the venue has hosted some of the world's biggest musical acts, setting records that show its dominance in the live touring ecosystem.
The O2 Arena 20th Anniversary Show Lineup
| Artist | Scheduled Date |
|---|---|
| Maisie Peters | May 8, 2027 |
| Sombr | 2027 Anniversary Series |
| Jamiroquai | 2027 Anniversary Series |
| Kings of Leon | 2027 Anniversary Series |
| Jorja Smith | 2027 Anniversary Series |
| Pet Shop Boys | 2027 Anniversary Series |
| Alt-J | 2027 Anniversary Series |
| Brad Paisley | 2027 Anniversary Series |
| Santana | 2027 Anniversary Series |
| David Guetta | 2027 Anniversary Series |
Milestones and Global Attendance Dominance
Having completed 21 sold-out concerts there in 2007, Prince maintains the record for the location’s most extended residency. Meanwhile, Take That holds the crown for the most total shows played at the arena, reaching 39 performances over the years.
In 2025, Radiohead established a new attendance record by reconfiguring the arena for an in-the-round performance that drew 22,355 attendees. Owned and operated by AEG International, the venue topped Billboard Boxscore’s 2026 Midyear report with 138 performances.
That same report showed the arena claimed the highest total gross in the UK and Ireland alongside the second highest globally. It also drew 1.6 million fans, securing the highest attendance in the UK and Ireland and second highest worldwide.
