The O2 retains crown as world’s busiest venue in 2018

With more than 2m tickets sold, the Greenwich venue celebrated its 11th year as the world's top arena by ticket sales in 2018

The O2, as viewed from the Emirates Air Line

The O2 in London cemented its status as the world’s most successful concert venue in 2018, according to operator AEG Europe, reporting in excess of 800,000 more ticket sales than its closest rival.

More than two million tickets were sold for 209 music, comedy, live entertainment and sports events at the venue last year, with highlights including sell-out shows by Kendrick Lamar and Pearl Jam, the sixth edition of the Country to Country festival, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night…

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