O2 Arena

Time for a critical honest review of the actual music venue.. The venue is large, and if anything too large. You cannot get a good atmosphere, as there is too much open space. Of course can come down to personal preference, but it's not the greatest venue. I've been to lots of gigs to see live music and can honestly say this is the worst venue that I've been too. I was sitting in entrance B, block 420 and seat 924. The view is okay, very far away and if you don't like heights, you'll sure to be put off or struggle with standing up. I've been in different positions, including standing at the front and if you do want some kind of atmosphere then you need to be on the ground floor 100%. If you're at the top or 2nd level, the atmosphere won't be the best unless you're with a group of people that will make it more enjoyable. This concert that I went to was Boyz ii men, Toni Braxton, Joe and Dru Hill. The performance from the artists was brilliant. One huge downside about the 02, is the travel system. People will leave around 30-45 minutes before the show finishes to get the tube in time, and at the end when the biggest act is on, the place is less than half empty and it kind of ruins the gig because so many people are leaving and walking around it takes your attention away from the performance. As a comparison, I went to the OVO Arena at Wembley, for the same gig the day before and it is so much better and more intimate. If you do go here for live music, make sure you're on the ground floor.
Luke Cunningham - a month ago

This is a great place to see live music and events. It is huge and the entrances and exits are too so leaving the arena is just like leaving a west end theatre. You are out very quickly. Staff are friendly and helpful and there are plenty of them. Food and drink is available outside of the venue and is very reasonable. There is even a Wetherspoons. Inside it is outrageously priced but I guess that is what you expect. The sightlines are great from all seats but the uppermost seats are extremely steep. Don’t even consider them if you have slight vertigo. We went to see Radiohead and had a great time. The sound was ok. A little out of sync at the start and loud but not ear bleedingly so.
Michael Mayer - a month ago

Really like the concert venue. Easy to get to the venue & back as they move the crowd quickly & jubilee line very frequent after a show. Sound is pretty great & you get a great view from 410 section, if a bit far. As people had said it was steep, I was prepared but I didn’t actually think it was that bad & felt safe. Drink options are usual concert fare & prices (£9.80 for a beer). Lots of bathrooms and food / drinks options inside.
Tigershout - 3 months ago

Awesome place with a ton of places to eat, drink and hang out with friends and family. Great access to trans and transport hubs. We went there for the Monster Trucks with a load of young kids but the staff were superb. Big issue was the lack of hot food and choice. Zero menus and all just seemed add hoc and made up as they went along. Oh. BLOODY EXPENSIVE EVERYWHERE!!!!!
Tic Creative - in the last week

I went to see Dru Hill, Joe, Toni Braxton & Boys II Men. What an incredible concert at the o2. I am still trembling from the excitement. The sound system and production was insane. It was a memorable day out and the performances were unreal. It was one of my best days of the year and I can’t wait to go back! Also, it was easy to get to and the human traffic following the concert wasn’t too bad considering it was sold out!
Latecarrot - a month ago