Radiohead Sets New Attendance Record at London's O2 Arena
In a major milestone, Radiohead recently shattered Metallica's attendance record at the O2 Arena in London with four sold-out shows. The band, known for their eclectic and unpredictable performances, played to packed crowds of at least 22,200 fans each night from November 21 to 25.
The shows not only broke attendance records but also marked a special moment in the venue's history. Christian D'Acuna, the O2's senior programming director, praised Radiohead for bringing their unique energy to the arena, saying that the band "broke the attendance records each night" and that it was "a true honor to host them."
Radiohead kicked off their UK and European tour in Madrid earlier this month, marking a significant return to live performance after seven years. The band's setlists have been a highlight of the tour, featuring a mix of old favorites and deep cuts like "Like Spinning Plates" from their 2001 album Amnesiac.
The success of the tour has also marked a special anniversary – the band recently celebrated the 30th year since the release of their critically-acclaimed second album The Bends. Fans have been treated to a diverse range of performances, showcasing the band's versatility and dedication to their music.
As part of their European leg, Radiohead will continue to tour Copenhagen and Berlin in December before wrapping up with four more shows in each city next month. However, there has been no word on whether the band will announce 2026 touring plans or make a return to North America anytime soon.
In a major milestone, Radiohead recently shattered Metallica's attendance record at the O2 Arena in London with four sold-out shows. The band, known for their eclectic and unpredictable performances, played to packed crowds of at least 22,200 fans each night from November 21 to 25.
The shows not only broke attendance records but also marked a special moment in the venue's history. Christian D'Acuna, the O2's senior programming director, praised Radiohead for bringing their unique energy to the arena, saying that the band "broke the attendance records each night" and that it was "a true honor to host them."
Radiohead kicked off their UK and European tour in Madrid earlier this month, marking a significant return to live performance after seven years. The band's setlists have been a highlight of the tour, featuring a mix of old favorites and deep cuts like "Like Spinning Plates" from their 2001 album Amnesiac.
The success of the tour has also marked a special anniversary – the band recently celebrated the 30th year since the release of their critically-acclaimed second album The Bends. Fans have been treated to a diverse range of performances, showcasing the band's versatility and dedication to their music.
As part of their European leg, Radiohead will continue to tour Copenhagen and Berlin in December before wrapping up with four more shows in each city next month. However, there has been no word on whether the band will announce 2026 touring plans or make a return to North America anytime soon.
!! radiohead just broke metallica's record and it was insane 
i mean, 22k fans per night is crazy talk! they played to packed crowds each night for 5 nights straight 
and it was like nothing anyone had ever seen before. i love how the o2 arena got to host such an amazing band and celebrate their unique energy with them 
! i mean, 22k fans is crazy!! they're so talented and their live shows are always such a wild ride. i've been listening to them since the early days and it's still mind blown how much their music has evolved over the years. like, who else can just switch between these totally different vibes in one night? 
... 22k fans just seems like a bunch of people crammed into one place, you feel? and four nights of it? that's just a lot of music noise 
. don't get me wrong, Radiohead is a great band and all, but they're not trying to break some kind of attendance record for the sake of breaking it... there must be other reasons behind this, like maybe the venue just wanted to make some cash 
. anywayz, congrats to them on their shows and all 
! Can't they just spell "eclectic" correctly? It's e-c-l-e-t-i-c, guys! Anyway, back to Radiohead - they're an awesome band and all, but have you noticed how often they reuse the same old phrase like "breaking attendance records"? Like, yeah we get it, you sold out shows, cool! But can't you come up with something more creative? 
On a more positive note, I loved reading about their latest tour - four sold-out shows at the O2 Arena is insane! And 30 years since The Bends' release? That's wild. Fingers crossed they announce some North American dates soon... 
and it's amazing to see them back on stage after 7 long years 
their live shows are always such a wild ride 
with all the surprises and deep cuts they throw at us... i'm totally here for it 
Plus, they've got this amazing history of putting on epic shows, like their 'King of Limbs' tour back in the day... that was some wild stuff 
anyway, fingers crossed for more tours in 2026? would love to see them come back to north america 
. And, have you seen those setlists? They're like a treasure trove of old faves and deep cuts 
! The Bends anniversary tour has been everything fans asked for (and more) 
. 30 years since The Bends dropped? That's wild 
. I'm low-key hoping they announce a 2026 tour, but I won't hold my breath 
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