Radiohead smash Metallica's attendance record at The O2
Radiohead's triumphant four-night residency at London's The O2 arena has surpassed the attendance record set by Metallica.
Radiohead have etched their name into live music history after four consecutive sold-out performances at London’s O2 Arena.
The alt-rock icons drew unprecedented crowds across their exclusive UK run, their first in almost a decade, setting a new benchmark for attendance at the iconic venue.
The band’s four-night residency, staged on November 21, 22, 24 and 25, attracted more than 22,200 fans each evening. Remarkably, every show surpassed the previous night’s attendance, culminating in a record-setting figure of 22,355 — the highest ever recorded at the O2.
The achievement eclipses the previous record held by Metallica since 2017, underscoring Radiohead’s enduring global appeal and their ability to command massive audiences decades into their career.
Fans were treated to a mix of classics and deeper cuts, reinforcing Radiohead’s reputation for delivering performances that are both unpredictable and unforgettable.
Christian D'Acuna, Senior Programming Director of The O2, commented: "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 honour 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."
Check out ContactMusic.com's review of Monday's (24.11.25) show at The O2 here.
