Radiohead set a new attendance benchmark during their four sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena last week, surpassing Metallica's 2017 record. Each performance drew at least 22,200 fans, with the final night reaching 22,355 attendees. The band's return to touring after seven years highlighted their enduring popularity.
Event Overview
Radiohead performed four consecutive sold-out concerts at London's O2 Arena on November 21, 22, 24, and 25. These shows marked a significant milestone, as the band exceeded the previous attendance record held by Metallica from their 2017 appearances at the venue. The consistent crowds of over 22,200 per night underscored the high demand for Radiohead's live performances.
Record-Breaking Details
Christian D’Acuna, senior programming director at the O2, celebrated the achievement in a press release: “These past four record-breaking nights will go down in the venue’s history, with Radiohead breaking the attendance records each night. We knew how special these exclusive shows would be and we’re so grateful to the band for bringing them to The O2. It’s been a true honor to host them, and each night they played different set lists spanning their incredible back catalogue. These shows will be remembered for years to come.” The final show's attendance peaked at 22,355, solidifying the record.
Tour Context
This O2 residency formed part of Radiohead's first tour in seven years, which began earlier in November in Madrid. The tour coincides with the 30th anniversary of their album The Bends. Fans enjoyed unpredictable setlists featuring rare tracks, such as “Like Spinning Plates” from Amnesiac, performed for the first time in years during the last London show.
Looking ahead, the band plans four dates in Copenhagen and four in Berlin next month to conclude the current leg. No announcements have been made regarding 2026 plans or potential North American dates.