What record did Radiohead break at the O2 Arena?

Radiohead broke the O2 Arena's attendance record, previously held by Metallica.

When were Radiohead's O2 Arena shows?

The band played four sold-out shows at the O2 Arena from November 21-25.

When was Radiohead's last live performance before their O2 shows?

Radiohead's last live performances were in the summer of 2018.

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Radiohead Shatters O2 Attendance Record

29 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Radiohead broke the O2 Arena's attendance record previously held by Metallica.
The band played four sold-out shows at the O2 in late November.
This marks Radiohead's first live performances since the summer of 2018.

Radiohead recently concluded a monumental four-night residency at London's O2 Arena, rewriting the venue's history books. Each of the shows, held from November 21st to 25th, drew over 22,200 attendees, with the final concert on November 25th reaching an astounding 22,355 fans. This achievement officially broke the venue's long-standing attendance record, previously set by Metallica in 2017.

The successful London run is part of Radiohead's first European tour in seven years, which kicked off in Madrid on November 4th. The band's return to live performances since summer 2018 has been met with enthusiasm, with drummer Philip Selway noting the profound feeling of reconnecting with their music after an extended break.

This tour follows the band's hiatus after supporting their 2016 album, 'A Moon Shaped Pool,' which notably became their sixth UK No. 1 album. The recent performances at the O2, featuring diverse setlists spanning their extensive catalogue, are being hailed as a significant moment in the band's career and the venue's history.