The O2 has delivered another consecutive record-breaking year, hosting 239 arena performances in 2025, a 19% increase on 2024.
The live entertainment venue, owned and operated by AEG, reported that growth was recorded across all key metrics, with more than 2.9 million tickets sold, representing an 11.5% uplift versus the year prior.
As well as the continued strength of the UK’s live entertainment sector and the venue’s line-up, the company said sustained reinvestment in live event technologies and enhanced premium ticketing experiences contributed to the success in 2025.
Driven in part by the continued globalisation of music via streaming and social media, The O2 welcomed 55 first-time performers this year, a 34% increase on 2024.
The venue hosted artists from countries represented for the first time, including China, Singapore, Japan and Turkey, while debut acts such as Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, Pitbull and Tyler, The Creator all delivered multiple sold-out nights during their inaugural runs.
Our 2025 programme has been ambitious, diverse and truly global
Steve Sayer
Steve Sayer, senior vice president and general manager, The O2, said: “2025 has been an extraordinary year for The O2, marking our third consecutive year of record-breaking success and firmly cementing our position as the world’s most popular live entertainment venue. Welcoming more events and more fans than ever before is a powerful reflection of both the continued strength of the live entertainment sector and the relentless dedication of our team, who work tirelessly to deliver best-in-class experiences for the millions of guests we are proud to host each year.
“Our 2025 programme has been ambitious, diverse and truly global, while The O2 continues to set the standard for innovation, fan experience, and sustainability. This year stands as one of the most successful in our history, and as we look ahead to 2026, our commitment to delivering world-class content and supporting the artists, partners, and communities we serve has never been stronger.”
The venue recently completed its transition to 100% green energy and hosted a record-breaking, UK-exclusive four-night run of Radiohead shows. The band surpassed the arena’s previous attendance record on every night, setting a new peak of 22,355 guests.
The O2 also unveiled a three-year partnership with Music Venue Trust last week to further support and invest in the UK’s grassroots music ecosystem.
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