The O2 Arena Hits Record 2.6 Million Ticket Sales in 2024
The O2 arena in London achieved record-breaking success in 2024, selling over 2.6 million tickets—a 3.5% increase from 2023. The venue hosted more than 200 arena performances across music, comedy, sports, and entertainment events.
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Notable achievements in 2024:
- 41 first-time headliners performed (70% increase from 2023)
- Hosted The BRIT Awards and C2C Festival
- Conducted world's first carbon-removed arena events during The 1975's shows, removing 545.9 tonnes of carbon
Significant performances included:
- Karol G: Fastest-selling Latin artist with two sold-out shows
- Diljit Dosanjh: Highest-selling South Asian artist with three sold-out shows
- Take That: Extended their record as most frequent performer with 39 total shows
- C2C Festival: Featured 70+ artists across 10 stages, attracting 45,000+ fans
AEG Europe's success extended to Germany, with:
- Uber Arena Berlin: 1.8 million fans across 176 events
- Barclays Arena Hamburg: 1 million attendees over 150 events
- Uber Eats Music Hall Berlin: 137 events
The venue's diverse programming included multi-night performances from global stars like Liam Gallagher and Olivia Rodrigo, while also showcasing emerging artists like Raye, Charli XCX, Mirror, and IVE. The South Asian music scene saw unprecedented representation with performances by Anirudh, Karan Aujla, Arijit Singh, and Sid Sriram.
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