Radiohead have set a new all-time attendance record at The O2 in London, with 22,355 fans present for the final night of their latest run at the venue. The Oxfordshire-formed band, led by Thom Yorke, surpassed the previous record held by Metallica since 2017, achieving the feat on each of their four consecutive shows, all of which drew crowds exceeding 22,000.
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Christian D’Acuna, senior programming director at The O2, described the concerts as a landmark moment for the arena. He noted that Radiohead’s series of performances, each featuring a unique set list drawn from their extensive back catalogue, would be remembered as some of the most significant shows in the venue’s history. He added that the team were grateful to the band for choosing The O2 to host these exclusive dates.
The record-breaking concerts formed part of Radiohead’s first tour in seven years, comprising 20 performances across five European cities. Their appearances at The O2 took place on 21, 22, 24 and 25 November, drawing widespread acclaim from fans who welcomed the group’s return to the stage.
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Reflecting on the decision to tour again, drummer Philip Selway said the band reunited for rehearsals “just for the hell of it” and soon rediscovered a shared musical identity after the long hiatus. He noted that playing together again felt natural and ultimately inspired the new run of shows, hinting that more performances could follow in future. Formed in 1985 at Abingdon School in Oxfordshire, Radiohead are known for albums including OK Computer, Pablo Honey and In Rainbows, and have achieved seven UK top-10 singles and six UK number-one albums.
