Venue Guide · The O2 Arena
The O2 Arena — World-Class Entertainment Venue
The O2 Arena is a 20,000-capacity indoor arena in Greenwich, London, hosting major concerts, sporting events and entertainment shows.
What is the capacity of the O2 Arena?
The O2 Arena has a maximum capacity of approximately 20,000, depending on the event configuration and staging requirements. Opened in 2007, it is one of the world busiest music venues, hosting over 200 events annually including A-list concerts, sporting events and awards shows, with over 30 private hospitality suites.
View O2 Arena events →The O2 Arena is a 20,000-capacity indoor arena on the Greenwich Peninsula in South East London. It is one of the world's busiest music venues, hosting major concerts, sporting events, comedy shows and awards ceremonies. The venue offers premium hospitality including VIP suites, the O2 Blueroom and American Express Lounge access.
Venue Overview
The O2 Arena is a 20,000-capacity indoor arena on the Greenwich Peninsula, hosting major concerts and sporting events.
Opened in 1999 as the Millennium Dome, The O2 Arena has become one of the world's premier entertainment venues. The 20,000-capacity arena hosts over 200 events annually, including concerts by the world's biggest artists, major sporting events, comedy shows and awards ceremonies.
The O2 complex includes the main arena, indigo at The O2 (a smaller 2,750-capacity venue), Up at The O2 (a climbing experience over the dome), Cineworld, and over 30 bars and restaurants at the Entertainment Avenue. The venue has hosted concerts by Prince, Beyoncé, Drake, Stormzy, Paul McCartney and many more.
- 20,000 capacity indoor arena
- Over 200 events per year
- Hosts world's biggest music artists
- Part of the larger O2 entertainment complex
Capacity and Location
The O2 Arena has a capacity of 20,000 and is located at Peninsula Square, Greenwich, London SE10 0DX.
Capacity: 20,000 (seated)
Address: Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX
Nearest station: North Greenwich (Jubilee Line)
Parking: On-site parking available at Car Park 1, pre-booking recommended for events.
Hospitality Options
The O2 Arena offers VIP hospitality including the O2 Blueroom, American Express Lounge, VIP suites and Club Quarters.
The O2 provides a range of premium hospitality options for concerts and events:
- O2 Blueroom — exclusive pre-show dining with drinks package
- American Express Lounge — premium lounge access for Amex cardholders
- VIP Suites — private suites for 15-25 guests with dedicated service
- Club Quarters — shared lounge with complimentary food and drink
- Fast Track entry — skip the queues with priority entrance
How to Get There
The O2 Arena is accessible via North Greenwich station on the Jubilee Line, with river bus and bus connections.
By rail: North Greenwich station (Jubilee Line) is directly adjacent to the venue, approximately a 2-minute walk from the exit.
By river: Thames Clippers river bus services operate from Central London to North Greenwich Pier, adjacent to The O2.
By car: On-site parking available (Car Park 1). The venue is within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
By bus: Routes 108, 129, 132, 161, 188, 422, 472 and 486 serve North Greenwich.
Nearby Hotels and Restaurants
Nearby hotels include the InterContinental London - The O2 and Premier Inn. The O2 complex itself hosts over 30 restaurants and bars.
Hotels: InterContinental London - The O2 is adjacent to the venue and connected by walkway. Premier Inn London Greenwich is nearby. The Uber Boat by Thames Clippers also provides connections to riverside hotels.
Restaurants: The O2's Entertainment Avenue hosts over 30 bars and restaurants including Pizza Express, Wagamama, Five Guys, Gaucho, Cabana and many more, offering pre-event dining options for all budgets.
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