The O2, the world’s busiest live entertainment destination, saw a 3.5% increase in sales compared to 2023, according to AEG Europe. During the course of the year, the venue welcomed Liam Gallagher and Olivia Rodrigo, The BRIT Awards and the C2C Festival.
The O2 hosted more first-time headliners than ever before in 2024, with 41 artists taking to the stage for the first time, including Raye, Charli XCX, Mirror and IVE – a 70% increase on 2023.
Steve Sayer, senior vice-president and general manager at The O2, said: “2024 is a year that will go down in history at The O2 for a multitude of reasons.
“We’re thrilled to report another year of record-breaking tickets sales, which is testament to the diversity and quality of our arena programming, with some truly iconic performances this year from Liam Gallagher, The Killers, Raye and so many others.”
Looking ahead to 2025, The O2 will host a world-first event with Formula 1 in February to mark the launch of their upcoming season, as well as a UK exclusive residency with Usher, who will be bringing his hotly anticipated tour to The O2 for a 10-night run in April.
Growth in Germany
In addition to growth in the UK, AEG Europe has also announced a record-breaking year in Germany with events growth of 11.5% year-over-year.
In 2024, Uber Arena in Berlin hosted 1.8 million fans across 176 events, with over one million people attending 150 events at Barclays Arena in Hamburg.
AEG Europe said: “Coupled with the success of Berlin’s Uber Eats Music Hall, who hosted 137 events, the demand for and investment in live experience showcases the strength of the entertainment market in Germany.”