The O2 in London
The O2 Arena in Greenwich: 20,000-capacity, seven minutes from North Greenwich station, with parking, bag rules and show times explained.
Photo credits
The O2 Arena seen from the Thames Path in Greenwich: Simon Burchell · CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answers
- Capacity
- 20,000
- Address
- Peninsula SquareSE10 0DX London
- Nearest station
- North Greenwich, Jubilee line
- Doors
- Usually 18:30
- Typical finish
- 22:30–23:00
- Bag size
- A4 or smaller, one bag
- Parking
- From £29.39 early bird
- Contact
- 020 8463 2000
Holidays at The O2
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The O2 agenda: upcoming events
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How many people does The O2 Arena hold?
20,000 in the main arena and 2,750 in indigo at The O2, with four well-known UK venues for scale.
- Main arena
- 20,000
- Indigo at The O2
- 2,750
- Co-op Live
- 23,500
- Manchester Arena
- 23,000
- Wembley Arena
- 12,500
- Royal Albert Hall
- 5,272
The O2 Arena is a 20,000-capacity venue, the third-largest arena in the UK after Co-op Live and Manchester Arena, and the busiest music venue in the world. The 20,000 figure is the capacity given for the arena; layouts change from show to show, so check the seat map for your event.
Indigo at The O2, the club inside the same complex, holds 2,750. Co-op Live in Manchester holds 23,500, Manchester Arena 23,000, Wembley Arena 12,500 and the Royal Albert Hall 5,272. Co-op Live and Manchester Arena are the two UK arenas larger than The O2; Wembley and the Albert Hall show the scale of London venues people compare it with.
| Venue | Location | Type | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The O2 Arena | London | Indoor arena | 20,000 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_O2_Arena |
| Co-op Live | Manchester | Indoor arena | 23,500 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Co-op_Live |
| Manchester Arena (AO Arena) | Manchester | Indoor arena | 23,000 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_Arena |
| Wembley Arena | London | Indoor arena | 12,500 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wembley_Arena |
| Royal Albert Hall | London | Concert hall | 5,272 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Albert_Hall |
The O2 Arena seating plan: floor blocks, tiers and the best seats
Three sections: a floor split into lettered blocks, a lower tier of 101–112 and an upper tier of 401–422.
- Furthest from the stage
- Blocks 106, 107, 411, 412
- Floor blocks
- A1–C4
- Lower tier
- 101–112
- Upper tier
- 401–422
- Rows
- A–Z, no I or O
The floor normally holds blocks A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2 and C4, with seats numbered from 1 at stage right to 54 at stage left. The lower tier curves from block 101 at stage right to 112 at stage left. Blocks 106 and 107 are furthest from the stage, and 113–118 behind the stage are not normally used for concerts.
The upper tier mirrors the horseshoe from 401 to 422, with 411 and 412 furthest away. Rows run from A at the front to Z at the back, skipping I and O; some front rows in 106 and 107 use AA–HH. Seat numbers run across blocks rather than restarting in each one.
The floor can be seated or standing depending on the show, while the lower tier is raised and sees over it. Block 101's visitor review says the stage is high enough that this raised view shows footwork the floor cannot, and warns that the view changes with seat and stage position. The upper tier runs from 401 to 422, with 411 and 412 furthest back. ATG's venue page says every seat feels part of the action, but that is the seller's claim, not independent sightline advice, so check the layout for your show.
Food and drink at The O2: 30+ bars and restaurants
More than 30 bars and restaurants around the arena, from quick eats to sit-down dinners.
The Entertainment District has Afrikana, All Bar One, Busaba, Cabana, Chipotle, Five Guys, Gaucho, Gordon Ramsay Street Burger, Haidilao Hot Pot, Las Iguanas, Nando’s, PizzaExpress, Rodizio Rico, Slug & Lettuce, TGI Fridays, Wasabi, Wetherspoon and Zizzi, plus coffee and dessert stops. Several take bookings, so reserve before a big show.
Inside the arena there are bars including the Aperol Spritz Bar, London Essence Cocktail Bar, O2 Bluebar Level 1, O2 Blueroom, Smirnoff Bar and The Budweiser Bar. The arena is cashless. Food and drink bought outside cannot be taken in; finish it before screening.
- Bars and restaurants
- 30+
- Cashless
- Yes
- Food and drink
- Not allowed inside
Bag policy and security at The O2
A4 is the limit, one bag per person, and every bag is screened.
Small bags and handbags are allowed if they are no larger than A4, and one bag is allowed per person. Backpacks, travel cases and large totes are not permitted. If you need to bring a larger bag, the bag storage facility just outside the main entrance costs £10 per bag; American Express cardholders get a complimentary bag drop. Bag storage closes within an hour of the show ending.
Everyone enters through the venue's security screening, and bags and coats stay on you unless staff ask otherwise. Finish food and drink before entering the arena; they cannot be taken in. Laptops are not allowed at sporting events, Yondr events or where a similar policy applies, and at other events they must not be used inside the arena. Professional cameras with detachable lenses are prohibited.
- Bag limit
- A4, one per person
- Bag drop
- £10 per bag
- Amex
- Complimentary bag drop
- Food and drink
- Not allowed inside
Accessible visits to The O2 Arena
Step-free routes, accessible seating on every level and a Changing Places toilet on Level 1.
The O2 is fully accessible: lifts and public areas are designed for wheelchair use, and the main concourses are step-free. Entrance B is usually easier for visitors with access needs; staff will escort you if there is a queue. Accessible seating is on all levels, on or near the aisle, and viewing platforms on Level 1 have free fold-out seats for PAs, family and friends. Wheelchair users who are not on a platform can store a wheelchair at the Customer Services desk at Block 101.
There are unisex accessible toilets on every level; you do not need a radar key. The Changing Places toilet near Block 104 on Level 1 has a height-adjustable bench, a hoist and room for up to two PAs. Assistance dogs are welcome and can stay in wheelchair bays.
For access tickets or questions, email access@theo2.co.uk or call the venue on 020 8463 2000. On event nights, call 0208 463 2211 once the doors open if you need a wheelchair escort; bring someone to push. AccessAble has a detailed access guide, and the venue works with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
- Access phone
- 020 8463 2000
- Access email
- access@theo2.co.uk
- Wheelchair escort
- 0208 463 2211
- Changing Places
- Level 1, near Block 104
- Viewing platforms
- Level 1
Tickets, the app and which entrance to use
Tickets are delivered by AXS and shown in The O2 app; the gate on your ticket tells you where to enter.
Download The O2 venue app before you travel and sign in with the email address used to buy the tickets. All tickets are delivered by AXS, and they usually appear closer to the event. If they do not, bring photo ID matching the booking and the order confirmation to the box office, which can help from 90 minutes before doors.
The arena has entrance gates A to H. Check your ticket for the gate; Entrance B is easier for visitors with access needs, and staff will escort you if there is a queue.
- Ticketing partner
- AXS
- Ticket app
- The O2 app
- Entrances
- A–H
More at The O2: indigo, cinema, bowling and the roof climb
The arena is one part of a larger complex; the same site has a smaller live venue, a cinema, bowling and a roof walk.
Indigo at The O2 is a 2,750-capacity live music club for smaller gigs, club nights, after-shows and private events. It shares the complex with the arena, and Car Park 1 serves both.
The cinema has 11 screens over two levels. The complex also has a bowling alley, an exhibition space and outlet shopping.
Up at The O2 is a 190 m walkway across the roof of the dome, opened in 2012. It is a separate attraction from the arena, so book it separately and check the weather before you go.
- Indigo at The O2
- 2,750
- Cinema
- 11 screens
- Bowling
- Yes
- Up at The O2
- 190 m roof walkway
- Outlet shopping
- Yes
Getting to The O2: Jubilee line times, bus, river and airports
North Greenwich is the station to aim for: seven minutes on foot, step-free, with fast Jubilee line journeys from central London.
Take the Jubilee line to North Greenwich; the walk to the arena is 470 metres and takes about seven minutes, and the station has step-free access. Journey times to North Greenwich are 7 minutes from London Bridge, 10 from Waterloo, 11 from Westminster, 2 from Canary Wharf and 6 from Stratford, all change-free. From Canary Wharf, take the Jubilee line rather than walking the 3,620 metres, which takes about 49 minutes.
Buses stop at North Greenwich Station, 440 metres away, and the N472 is the night route. The QE2 Pier is 520 metres away for Uber Boat by Thames Clippers services RB1, RB5 and RB1X; the operator's route guide gives 44 minutes from Blackfriars; its 23-minute Tower trip ends at Greenwich Pier, which is a different pier from North Greenwich. There are over 400 cycle racks by the station and in Car Parks 2, 3 and 4, and the free public drop-off and pick-up point is in Car Park 1, about 500 metres from the main entrance.
The IFS Cloud Cable Car crosses between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks in about 10 minutes and is a separate arrival route; published 2026 hours end at 9pm Monday to Thursday and Sunday, 10pm Friday and 11pm Saturday, so check before relying on it. From London City Airport, take the DLR to Canning Town and change to the Jubilee line; from Heathrow, take the Piccadilly line to Green Park and change to the Jubilee line; from Gatwick, take Thameslink to London Bridge and change to the Jubilee line.
Parking at The O2: car parks, prices and Blue Badge
Four O2 car parks with about 2,500 spaces. For an arena show, Car Park 1 is the one to book.
Car Park 1 is the arena and indigo event car park, with 1,400 spaces and a 10-minute walk. Pre-book: the early-bird rate is £29.39, the normal pre-booked rate is £35.28, and paying on the day costs £40 if spaces remain. Book more than a day ahead; the venue's pages differ on whether pre-booking closes 24 hours before or at midnight the day before. An event booking normally runs from 10:00 on the event day to 10:00 the next morning.
Car Parks 2 and 4 are for non-event visits such as shopping, cinema and restaurants; parking starts at £7 for up to two hours. Car Park 2 is 600 metres and eight minutes away; Car Park 4 is 580 metres and eight minutes away. Car Park 3 shares the non-event tariff, but the venue does not publish a separate walking time for it. Outlet shoppers who spend £35 get four hours free in Car Parks 2, 3 or 4, and Cineworld customers get four hours free in Car Parks 2 and 3.
Blue Badge spaces are in all four O2 car parks and cost £22.97 for arena events; pre-book because spaces are limited. The free public drop-off and pick-up point is in Car Park 1, about 500 metres from the main entrance. The O2 is outside the Congestion Charge zone, but ULEZ applies to cars that do not meet the standards. The Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels charge £1.55 off-peak or £4.20 at weekday peak with Auto Pay, between 06:00 and 22:00.
The venue publishes one postcode for the whole site, SE10 0DX, and asks drivers to follow signs to the numbered car park; it does not publish a separate street address for each car park. Rates as published in September 2026; confirm the price when you pre-book.
| Car park | Address (venue postcode) | Walk to the arena | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Park 1 (arena events) | The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX | 10 min | £29.39 early bird; £35.28 pre-booked; £40 on the day |
| Car Park 2 (non-event) | The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX | 8 min | From £7 for 0–2 hours |
| Car Park 3 (non-event) | The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX | Not published | From £7 for 0–2 hours |
| Car Park 4 (non-event) | The O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX | 8 min | From £7 for 0–2 hours |
- Car parks
- 4
- Total spaces
- About 2,500
- Car Park 1
- 1,400 spaces
- Event parking
- From £29.39
- Blue Badge event parking
- £22.97
- Postcode
- SE10 0DX
Inside the Millennium Dome: what The O2 is
A 20,000-capacity arena inside a 365-metre dome, with an entertainment district wrapped around it.
The O2 is the entertainment district on the Greenwich peninsula in south-east London, built inside the former Millennium Dome. Its centrepiece, The O2 Arena, opened on 24 June 2007 with a Bon Jovi concert and holds 20,000 people. It is the third-largest arena in the UK and the busiest music venue in the world; in 2008 it sold more tickets than Madison Square Garden and Manchester Arena.
The dome is 365 metres across and 52 metres high, and the arena sits inside it as a separate building. Around it runs the Entertainment Avenue, with bars, restaurants, a cinema, bowling, outlet shopping and the Up at The O2 roof climb. The smaller indigo at The O2, a 2,750-capacity club, hosts club nights, after-shows and private events.
The arena was designed by HOK Sport, now Populous, and was the first new purpose-built music venue in London since the Royal Albert Hall in 1871. It is cashless, screens every visitor and limits bags to A4 size, with a paid bag drop outside the main entrance.
- Opened
- 24 June 2007
- Capacity
- 20,000
- Dome diameter
- 365 m
- Dome height
- 52 m
Photos
Photo credits
The O2 Arena seen from the Thames Path in Greenwich: Simon Burchell · CC BY-SA 4.0
Jessie J performing at The O2 Arena in London: Drew de F Fawkes · CC BY 2.0
The shopping and dining concourse under the dome roof at The O2, with the yellow support masts: Matt Brown · CC BY 4.0
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Frequently asked questions about The O2
How many people does The O2 Arena hold?
The O2 Arena holds 20,000 people. Indigo at The O2, the smaller club in the same complex, holds 2,750.
Where is The O2 in London?
The O2 is at Peninsula Square, North Greenwich, London SE10 0DX, on the Greenwich peninsula in south-east London.
What is the nearest tube station to The O2?
North Greenwich on the Jubilee line. The arena is 470 metres away, about a seven-minute walk, and the station has step-free access.
How do I get to The O2 from Canary Wharf?
Take the Jubilee line to North Greenwich, then walk about seven minutes to the arena. Walking the whole way from Canary Wharf is 3,620 metres, or roughly 49 minutes.
What time do doors open at The O2?
Doors usually open at 18:30, but the official event page gives the exact door and start time for each show, so check it on the day.
What time do shows at The O2 finish?
Shows usually finish between 22:30 and 23:00, and there is no fixed licensed curfew. Time Out reports an 11pm curfew for one 2026 show, but the venue's own guidance is the 22:30–23:00 window. The last Jubilee train toward Stratford leaves North Greenwich at 00:44 Monday to Thursday and 00:46 Friday and Saturday; other directions finish earlier.
What bag can I take into The O2?
One bag per person, no larger than A4 or a standard handbag. Backpacks, travel cases and large totes are not allowed. A bag drop outside the main entrance costs £10 per bag, and American Express cardholders go free.
Is there parking at The O2?
Yes, about 2,500 spaces across four car parks. For an arena show, pre-book Car Park 1: £29.39 early bird, £35.28 pre-booked, or £40 on the day. Blue Badge parking is £22.97.
How much does parking cost at The O2?
Car Park 1 for arena events costs £29.39 with the early-bird rate, £35.28 pre-booked, or £40 on the day. Non-event parking in Car Parks 2 and 4 starts at £7 for up to two hours.
Is The O2 cashless?
Yes, The O2 arena is cashless, so bring a card or contactless payment for bars, food and merchandise.
Can I bring food or drink into The O2?
No. Food and drink cannot be taken into the arena; finish it before you go through security. There are more than 30 bars and restaurants around the venue.
Is The O2 accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. The arena is step-free, with lifts, accessible seating on all levels, viewing platforms on Level 1 and accessible toilets on every level. A Changing Places toilet with a hoist is near Block 104 on Level 1. Email access@theo2.co.uk or call 020 8463 2000.
What are the best seats at The O2 Arena?
The floor can be seated or standing depending on the show, and the lower tier is raised, so it sees over the floor. The upper tier runs from 401 to 422, with 411 and 412 furthest back. A block 101 visitor review says the raised view shows the stage better than the floor, but warns the view varies by seat and stage position; ATG's claim that every seat feels part of the action is marketing, not independent advice. Check the layout for your show.
How do I get home after a show at The O2?
Walk seven minutes to North Greenwich for the Jubilee line. The last train toward Stratford is at 00:44 Monday to Thursday and 00:46 on Friday and Saturday; services in other directions finish earlier, so check before the show.
How do I get my tickets for The O2?
Tickets are delivered by AXS and shown in The O2 venue app. Download the app and sign in with the email address used to buy them; if they still do not appear, bring photo ID and the order confirmation to the box office.
Do I need to download The O2 app?
Yes, if you want your tickets on your phone. The app is where AXS tickets are shown; download it before you travel and check you are signed in with the booking email.
Which entrance should I use at The O2?
Check your ticket for the gate: the arena has entrance gates A to H. Entrance B is easier for visitors with access needs, and staff will escort you if there is a queue.
Can I take the IFS Cloud Cable Car to The O2?
Yes. The cable car crosses between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks in about 10 minutes, and the Greenwich Peninsula terminal is the one for The O2. Published 2026 hours end at 9pm Monday to Thursday and Sunday, 10pm Friday and 11pm Saturday, so check before relying on it.
What is indigo at The O2?
Indigo at The O2 is a 2,750-capacity live music club inside the same complex. It hosts smaller gigs, club nights, after-shows and private events, and Car Park 1 serves both indigo and the arena.
Is there a cinema at The O2?
Yes. The cinema has 11 screens over two levels. It is part of the same complex as the arena, alongside the bars, restaurants and outlet shopping.
Is there bowling at The O2?
Yes. The complex has a bowling alley as well as a cinema, an exhibition space, outlet shopping and the Up at The O2 roof walk.
What is Up at The O2?
Up at The O2 is a 190 m walkway across the roof of the dome, opened in 2012. It is a separate attraction from the arena, so book it separately and check the weather before you go.
Sources: Wikipedia: The O2 Arena (November 11, 2026) · Seating Plan: The O2 Arena detailed plan (November 11, 2026) · The O2: getting to The O2 (November 11, 2026) · London Construction Magazine: The O2 parking prices, September 2026 (November 11, 2026) · The O2: restaurants and bars (November 11, 2026) · The O2: security and bag policy (November 11, 2026) · Able2UK access guide: The O2 Arena (November 11, 2026) · The O2: coming to an event (November 11, 2026) · The O2: official homepage (November 11, 2026)
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