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Refund Policy announced for Michael Jackson 'This Is It' ticket holders

At this time of mourning for Michael Jackson, we are together in our sadness at the loss of one of the greatest entertainers.

Miley Cyrus - New dates added to the UK Tour

To meet ticket demand two more shows have been added at London's The O2 arena for Miley Cyrus highly anticipated December UK tour.

Khan v Kotelnik Latest - Fight delayed three weeks and moves to Manchester

Amir Khan's big WBA World title clash against Andreas Kotelnik will now take place at the Manchester Evening News (MEN) Arena on Saturday 18 July 2009.

Ben Hur Live - Stewart Copeland to narrate arena

BEN HUR LIVE©, the major arena extravaganza coming to The O2 this September is thrilled to announce that Stewart Copeland, founding member of The Police, will be the live narrator of the epic show.

Ben Hur Live - Premiere Date Change

Due to unprecedented demand a Sunday matinee for BEN HUR LIVE© has been added at The O2. For this reason the date of the première will change from Tuesday 15 September to the new date of Thursday 17 September.

Miley Cyrus - First UK Tour

Teen superstar Miley Cyrus will kick off her first ever UK tour on 13 & 14 December at the world famous The O2 arena in London. This highly anticipated show will be the first chance for European fans to see one of the most exciting shows of the year.

Comic legend Bill Bailey Finds his voice to help young children

Voices for a Better World are pleased to announce that Comic Genius Bill Bailey will be performing at the 'Long and Winding Road' musical extravaganza at The O2 arena on 1 July 2009.

Nadal Qualifies For Barclays ATP World Tour Finals As Tickets Go On Public Sale

Beginning today all tennis fans can buy tickets to the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, where they are guaranteed the opportunity to see Rafael Nadal play a minimum of three matches after the Spaniard today became the first player to qualify for the season finale.

FA Cup Trophy tour comes to The O2 arena

Football fans get the chance to make their own piece of fa cup history ahead of the final.

Half Term Fun - The David Beckham Academy On Side at The O2

The world's most popular music venue, The O2, has teamed up with the David Beckham Academy to offer some fun activities for children over the half-term.

Voices for a Better World Presents The Long and Winding Road

Voices for a Better World stage their inaugural event at The O2 arena, the world's most popular music venue. This spectacular show brings together a staggering 4200 school children and a live orchestra to perform 34 Beatles tracks, including Ticket to Ride, A Hard Day's Night and Can't Buy Me Love.

Count Down to World Gymnastics Championships at The O2 Begins

Excitement for the World Gymnastics Championships is hotting up as London looks towards its biggest sporting event this autumn.

Vue Cinemas Launch Mystery Movie Screenings

Vue Entertainment are delighted to announce the launch of a series of special Mystery Movie screenings. Once a month, starting from Tuesday 5 May 2009, cinema goers will be given an opportunity to view a film ahead of it's official release. But, they won't know what it is until the opening credits.

Ben Hur Live

This Autumn The O2 will rewind the clocks by 2000 years and be the proud host of the world premier of the epic tale of Ben Hur, an ART CONCERTS production.

Pearl Jam announces August gig

Pearl Jam announced today a handful of special performances in the United Kingdom, Germany and the Netherlands.

Green Day - First UK tour in over four years confirmed for October Comes to The O2

"Green Day's greatest accomplishment is the manner in which they've constructed a supremely cohesive whole out of such seemingly disparate parts. The characters, themes and motifs that recur throughout 21st Century Breakdown are marshalled into an engrossing narrative that recalls both Bruce Springsteen and novelist Chuck Palahniuk" - Observer Music Monthly

Nine Inch Nails Announce Exclusive London Show!

NINE INCH NAILS have announced their only London show this summer at The O2 arena. The industrial rock legends will play the arena on Wednesday 15 July as part of their mammoth NINJA 2009 world tour.

Murray On Target For Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

ATP World No. 4 Scales The O2 To View Bulls-Eye; Issues Rallying Cry For Fans To Register For Priority Access To Tickets Ahead Of General Sale

Tweddle secures double Euro gold

Beth Tweddle won two golds for Britain on the final day of the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships. The Cheshire 24-year-old won both the floor and asymmetric bars competitions in Milan as GB grabbed five medals.

A-Ha Announce November UK tourA-Ha Announce November UK tour

A-HA - Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen and Paul Waaktaar are back with an arena tour in November 2009 which will stop at The O2 in London on Wednesday 4 November.

Depeche Mode To Return To The O2

Depeche Mode - Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher, return to The O2 on Tuesday 15 December as extra dates are added to their eagerly anticipated 'Tour of the Universe'.

The Band Who Invented A Decade Set Sail Again

One of the most successful and influential British bands of all time return this year. All five original members of the seminal 1980's band Spandau Ballet got together for the first time in 20 years today to announce the first dates of a world tour, taking in UK and Irish arenas from October 2009.

Anthony Daniels Joins STAR WARS A Musical Journey

Veteran of the Saga to Provide his Distinctive Voice in the role of Narrator. Debuting in April 2009, STAR WARS: A Musical Journey will feature narration from one of the most recognizable and distinctive voices from the STAR WARS Saga.

British Music Experience to Rock The O2

This Monday 9 March 2009 the British Music Experience (BME), a permanent, high-tech, interactive music exhibition will open within the world's most popular music venue, The O2.

Valeriya on tour with Simply Red

We have big news, Simply Red have chosen the 'Russian Madonna' and 100 million album-selling super star, Valeriya, as main support for their UK arena tour this Spring!

Dancing on Ice 2009 Tour Celebrity Announcement

After wowing more than 500,000 people across the country in 2007 and 2008 with stunning ice performances, Jayne Torvill & Christopher Dean will embark on a third live UK tour of Dancing on Ice which starts on Tuesday 28 April 2009.

Enrique Iglesias Announces The O2 as London Date Of UK Tour

Enrique Iglesias steamed up The O2 arena in London at the end of last year with a dramatic, steamy set in which one fan ended up getting the kiss-of-(her) life. Now, after announcing a series of tour dates, Enrique will return to The O2 on Friday 15 May to give fans what they have been waiting for.

Pet Shop Boys

Pet Shop Boys, who celebrated their outstanding contribution to music Brit award with a triumphant greatest hits set last night, have announced they will play The O2 in June.

Michael McIntyre - Star of the fastest selling debut stand-up DVD of all time

Michael McIntyre the comedy sensation of 2008, sets out on his first ever UK arena tour stopping off at The O2 arena in London on Tuesday 3 November.

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour 2010

Following huge success this year and in 2008, Strictly Come Dancing - The Live Tour returns to The O2 arena in 2010. Join a host of your favourite celebrities as they dance their way into the city on Thursday 4th February and Sunday 7th February 2010.

James Taylor and his Excellent Band

James Taylor and his Excellent Band will tour the UK in late June and early July in support of his latest CD, Covers, which was released this week. James Taylor comes to The O2 on Mon 6 July.

Madonna's 'Sticky & Sweet tour' goes back on the road summer 2009

Madonna's phenomenally successful 'Sticky & Sweet Tour', already the number 1 biggest grossing tour in history for a solo artist, will embark on another series of shows kicking off The O2 in London on July 4th.

Russell Brand Scandalous Tour

Due to overwhelming demand, Russell Brand has announced a rare and simply unmissable show at The O2 in London on Friday 17 April.

Torvill & Deans Dancing on Ice - The Bolero 25th Anniversary Tour

Dancing on Ice, ITV1's spectacular show, has added The O2 to it's 2009 tour. The show's star studded celebrities will wow audiences with stunning ice performances at The O2 arena on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 April 2008.

Razorlight announce date at The O2

The band with the 'Golden Touch', Razorlight, has announced they are set to return to the UK, where they will play The O2 on Thursday 7 May.

Big Gig is The Cure for Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand to perform alongside The Cure, White Lies & Crystal Castles at this year's Shockwaves NME Awards Big Gig at The O2.

Nobody Sells tickets like The O2

The O2, the world's number one entertainment destination, has reinforced it's position as the most popular music arena in the world.

Beyonce's World Tour London date at The O2

International superstar, Beyoncé, has announced The O2 as the London date for the European leg of her "I AM..." World Tour.

The O2 Presents STAR WARS: A Musical Journey

Rarely in the history of cinema have sight and sound combined as powerfully as in the STAR WARS Saga, and The O2 will bring the two together as never before in STAR WARS: A Musical Journey

Bob Dylan will return to the UK in April 2009

A date at The O2 arena in London on Saturday 25 April is part of his European tour which begins in Sweden on 23 March, these shows will be his first in the UK since 2007.

Britney Chooses The O2 for her Only European Dates

Global superstar Britney Spears has announced her world tour and will hit the UK on 3 and 4 June at The O2. These are the only European shows on the world tour circuit - so demand will be phenomenal and fans are advised to act fast.

Fall Out Boy at The O2

Multi-platinum selling Mercury Music Group artist Fall Out Boy have announced a Friday 6th March 2009 tour date at The O2.

Nickelback announce date at The O2 as part of UK tour and new album "Dark Horse"

Multi-million selling Canadians NICKELBACK are set to return to the UK next May off the back of their recent sell out tour and in support of their new album "Dark Horse".

Cliff Richard and The Shadows reunited for the very last time

Cliff Richard and The Shadows are reuniting for the final time for a unique arena tour during the autumn of 2009.

The O2 Announces Elton's New Year's Eve Party

This New Year's Eve The O2 invites you to the ultimate party with the legend that is Elton John.

Chris Brown - 09

Chris Brown is heading back to the UK in January to embark on his first UK arena tour following the hugely successful sold out gigs at indigO2 earlier this year.

Kings of Leon To return to The O2

Following the almost instantaneous sell out of their December gig, Kings of Leon have announced they will return to The O2 on Monday 15 June 2009.

Il Divo

With their captivating new album, 'The Promise', released today, Il Divo have announced details of their 2009 world tour. The world's most successful operatic quartet (over 22 million albums sold) will play The O2 on Friday 27 February 09.

Walking with Dinosaurs

Following the announcement that The O2 will be turning back the clocks 2000 years to host Ben Hur Live, today we prepare to travel back even further.

Girls Aloud

The UK's premiere girl group, Girls Aloud today announces a brand new arena tour for 2009 finishing at The O2 on Saturday 23 May, in the wake of their new 'Out of Control' album hitting the number 1 slot in the album charts. The tour will see a return to The O2 for the girls who played the arena earlier this year.

NME 2009 - The Big Gig

A Godlike line up - The Cure set to headline The Shockwaves NME Awards Big Gig along with special guests

UB40 Announce London Date At The O2

UB40 have today confirmed they will be playing The O2 on 12 December 2009 as the London date for their forthcoming 2009 UK arena tour.

Also confirmed, due to overwhelming demand, Simply Red will play a second date at The O2 on April 4th as part of their 2009 Greatest Hits world tour.

Snow Patrol return to The O2

Snow Patrol are set to return to The O2 as the venue for the London date of their 'Take Back The Cities' 2009 tour. The group's appearance at The O2 on 14 March will be their first since The O2 opened in June 2007.

Funhouse gives Pink her first ever UK No.1 album

Pink scored her first ever UK No.1 album yesterday when "Funhouse" debuted in the top slot, after selling over 112,000 copies in its first week.

Paul Weller at The O2

Paul Weller announces his first ever gig at The O2 arena in London on Saturday March 21 2009. 

Lionel Richie Latest Superstar to Play The O2

Global superstar Lionel Richie today announced a string of European tour dates for Spring 2009, including a night at The O2 arena on Saturday 4th April, his only London date.

Metallica return to The O2

Metallica set to play full tour of the UK for the first time since October 1996, including another night at The O2 on Monday 2 March 09.

AC DC Black Ice World Tour

AC/DC's widely-anticipated Black Ice World Tour is set to explode into the UK in April 2009 for a series of arena shows kicking off at The O2 in London.

Pink announces UK tour date at The O2

Brit and Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum singer P!nk today announced plans for a new tour in 2009.

Al Murray - The Pub Landlord's Beautiful British Tour

Al Murray - The Pub Landlord, will be raising a glass with you, the beautiful British public, at his biggest ever lock-in to-date, on Friday 8 May at The O2 arena in London as part of his Beautiful British Tour.

AEG and NBA China form joint venture

Unprecedented Partnership to Result in Development of NBA-Style Sports and Entertainment Arenas throughout China.

Winter Slopes come to The O2

Following the success of The Beach and The Ice Disco, this winter The O2 invites you to hit ‘The Slopes’, London’s first ever indoor artificial twin ski slope.

Pussycat Dolls Light Up The O2 With 2009 Arena Tour

The Pussycat Dolls are set to send temperatures soaring this winter when they bring their ‘Doll Domination’ tour to the UK.

Ten Million Landmark for The O2

This week, The O2, the world’s most popular music venue, will see its ten millionth visitor come through the doors also confirming its place as one of London’s top cultural attractions.

The Killers 2009 Tour announced

The Killers today announce a major UK tour for 2009.

Depeche Mode Tour of the Universe 2009

Depeche Mode (Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher) have today announced the European leg of their ‘Tour of the Universe 2009’.

Music motivates runners at London's first half-marathon

This Sunday October 5th Sony Ericsson Run To The Beat saw 10,000 runners take part in London's first ever half-marathon. The event started and finished at The O2, London's Premier music venue, which saw the runners power around the course through the wind and rain, motivated by strategically placed live music performances along the way.

Jeff Wayne's War of The Worlds

Back by popular demand, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of the 'War of The Worlds – Alive on Stage!‘ returns to The O2 as part of it’s 13-date 30th Anniversary UK Tour.

World Gymnastic Championships Launches at The O2

British Gymnastics and The O2 celebrate the World Gymnastic Championships imminent on sale date with a special event at The O2.

95.8 Capital FM Presents Jingle Bell Ball at The O2

From 95.8 Capital FM, London's original music station, comes the Jingle Bell Ball - the biggest party of the year that you won't want to miss!

Haye faces Monte Barrett at The O2

After months of speculation and numerous pull-outs, former world cruiserweight champion David ‘The Hayemaker’ Haye has today been able to officially name the heavyweight opponent he will face on November 15 at The O2 in North Greenwich.

Meet The Hayemaker at The O2 - press conference and public workout

On Tuesday, September 16, members of the press and public are invited to The O2, the world's most popular venue, as guests of former WBC/WBA and WBO world cruiserweight champion David 'The Hayemaker' Haye. Proceedings kick off from 12 noon.

Monkey: Journey to the West arrives at The O2

"This unclassifiable extravaganza will be a hot ticket wherever it travels, and deservedly so." - Guardian

"a sensual delight and a life-enhancing triumph" - Evening Standard

New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) re-form

New Kids on the Block (NKOTB) have re-formed and have announced they are to play The O2 as part of their 8 date UK arena tour in January 2009. Tickets for their only London date on Saturday 24 January go on sale on Friday 19 September.

The Mighty Boosh to play The O2 arena in London

"Horror, music, art and comedy... in one terrific psychedelic melting pot." SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE

"The funniest comedy double-act in Britain."(NME)

Supercross at The O2 arena

Future West has now confirmed that tickets will go on sale this Friday for the final round of the British Supercross Championship at London's spectacular O2 arena, the world's number one arena, The O2 will once again come alive to the sounds of Supercross on Saturday January 31st just one week after the Liverpool double header on January 23rd and 24th at Liverpool's Echo Arena.

Metallica: Berlin/London Death Magnetic Celebration

The release of "Death Magnetic" is just around the corner and there are two celebrations planned for September 12 in Berlin and September 15 in London.

Kanye West Glow in the Dark Tour Returns to The O2

Following his successful visit last year, Kanye West's groundbreaking "Glow in the Dark" tour will return to The O2 this November 12th.

Carmina Burana - Popularity of The O2 Classical Debut Leads to Second Date

The O2's first venture into classical music has proved so popular that a second show of Carmina Burana will take place on Sunday 18th January.

Stereophonics join The O2 December calendar

Stereophonics will follow up their hotly anticipated appearance at V Festival with a greatest hits tour that will culminate in a final night at the world's most popular music venue, The O2, on Saturday 20th December.

Leonard Cohen announces extra London date at The O2

Following yet another celebrated performance at the weekend's Big Chill festival, Leonard Cohen has announced an extra show to his upcoming UK gigs. The legend will play a second date at The O2 arena on Friday 14th November, continuing what has proven to be the most highly anticipated and fantastically well reviewed tour of all time.

Simply Red Announce One Off Gig at The O2

Simply Red will perform at The O2 on Wednesday December 3rd - their only UK live appearance this year.

The Kings of Leon

Following their triumphant headline appearances at T In The Park and Glastonbury, Kings of Leon have announced a massive UK tour this December where they will play their only London date at The O2 arena on Thursday 11th December.

Summer of sport at The O2

The summer of sport event will run in the London Piazza area of The O2 from Sunday, 20th July 2008 to Friday, 5th September 2008. The event will be open from 11:00 to 22:00hrs, 7 days a week, for 7 weeks. The event aims to deliver a memorable sporting experience for all age groups. We aim to encourage individuals to renew their interest in sport and carry that spirit into The 2012 Olympics, which The O2 will be very much a part of.

Amitabh Bachchan - The Unforgettable Tour

The Unforgettable Tour, a never-seen-before extravaganza of Indian cinema magic, will be unveiled for the first time to a UK audience on Sunday 24th August at The O2 arena.

Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow, a true legend of our time, finally returns to the UK with his non-stop hit-filled concert, "Ultimate Manilow: The Hits...and then some" on December 4 and 6, 2008 at The O2 arena.

Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour returns to The O2

Inspired by the mega-hit Disney Channel original movies "High School Musical" and "High School Musical 2","Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour" invites families to experience a live celebration of songs, dance and team-spirited fun as a talented cast of performers hit the ice to recreate popular Wildcat moments.

Britain's Got Talent - The Live Tour

George Sampson stormed to an amazing victory on Saturday night's Britain's Got Talent Final with a sensational Singing In The Rain dance performance, watched by more than 14 million people.

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder to play London date at The O2 as part of 2008 European Tour

One of contemporary music's most iconic stars, the legendary Stevie Wonder, announced that he is hitting the road for the first time in more than a decade throughout Europe. Stevie's London date will be at The O2 on the Greenwich Peninsula on Thursday September 11th 2008.

Elton John and Coldplay

This December will see two of Britain's greatest acts play The O2 arena - Elton John and Coldplay. Elton John returns to The O2 with his outrageous Las Vegas Show 'The Red Piano' on Saturday 13th December, and Coldplay will perform on Sunday 14th and Monday 15th December.

Tina Turner

TINA TURNER - SHE IS SIMPLY THE BEST - SHE IS BACK - AND SHE IS PLAYING THE O2!

LONDON, Tuesday 20th May 2008: After eight years away from performing, the incomparable Tina Turner today announced details of her long-awaited return to the UK next year where she will play her London dates at The O2 arena.

EuroBasket at The O2

BASKETBALL TO TIP OFF LONDON OLYMPIAD ACTION AT 2012 VENUE

The Great Britain men's basketball team will be the first to compete in the London Olympiad at a 2012 venue when they take on the Czech Republic at The O2 arena on September 6.

Queen + Paul Rodgers rock on!

Having sold out their forthcoming autumn tour within only hours of going on sale, Queen + Paul Rodgers will now play a second night at The O2 arena in London on 7 November.

Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media are proud to announce the UK's biggest film premiere ever!

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian will screen to an audience of 10,000 at The O2 arena, London's premier entertainment venue, on 19 June in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital & in association with Mercedes Benz Viano.

TIESTO returns to London to become first DJ to host The O2 arena

The ever-evolving pioneer DJ, TIËSTO, comes to The O2 this August, playing his biggest solo UK show to date, to showcase his latest event incarnation - In Search of Sunrise 7.

Monumental Classics Series Launches January 2009 with Carmina Burana

Today The O2, in collaboration with Art Concerts, launches Monumental Classics. Carmina Burana, the first in the new classical series, will take over The O2 on 17th January 2009.

WWE Survivor Series Tour 2008

WWE returns to The O2 after recent sell out success.

The O2 arena Races Ahead of Competition to No.1 Global Position

The O2, the world's number one entertainment destination, has confirmed its position yet again as the most popular music arena on the planet.

City Showcase to sign up and coming live music acts for first Half-Marathon in London

Renowned for showcasing the best in new music, City Showcase is partnering with London's first half marathon, Run to the Beat, to ensure competitors and spectators are treated to London's top musical talent when taking in the Greenwich route starting from The O2 on 5th October 2008.