Jorja Smith O2 Anniversary
Jorja Smith Announced as Headliner for The O2's 20th Anniversary Concert Series
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Jorja Smith released her third studio album, What Are The Odds, on 21 August 2026, reuniting with longtime collaborator P2J for a dance-focused record.
In addition to Jorja Smith, the milestone lineup already confirmed Maisie Peters on May 8, Shreya Ghoshal on June 4, and Don Omar on July 5, 2027, with further acts to be announced.
The O2 is owned and operated by AEG, and the venue is described as the world’s leading live entertainment venue.
The 20th anniversary run will mark more than two decades of partnership between The O2 and its headline sponsor O2.
Jorja Smith previously performed at All Points East in London, headlining a show at Victoria Park with Tems, signaling a busy summer schedule around the O2 celebrations.
Jorja Smith will headline London's The O2 on July 17, 2027, as part of the venue's 20th birthday celebrations. Skiddle reports this marks the two-time BRIT Award winner's first-ever headline performance at the arena, where she'll perform in front of 20,000 people. The O2 is rolling out its anniversary lineup across the summer, with more acts still to be announced.
Priority ticket sales for O2 and Virgin Media customers begin August 26, 2026, with general sales opening August 28, 2026. Music Week notes Smith has also announced a 2027 European and Australian tour, with The O2 performance as a centerpiece of her year. This will be her only UK arena show in 2027.
A New Album and Busy Summer for Smith
Jorja Smith released her third studio album, What Are The Odds, on August 21, 2026. Music Week reports the record reunites her with longtime collaborator P2J and takes a dance-focused direction. The O2 headline slot caps off a major year for the 29-year-old artist and marks a significant milestone in her career.
The O2's Two-Decade Run as a World-Class Venue
The O2 originally opened as the Millennium Dome in 1999 before being rebranded. NME notes the venue has hosted more than 3,000 shows and welcomed over 100 million visitors since then. AEG owns and operates the arena, which is widely considered the world's leading live entertainment venue.
The 20th anniversary celebrations span the summer of 2027 and mark over two decades of partnership with headline sponsor O2. The venue's leadership emphasizes its long history and status as a premier destination for live entertainment.
A Stacked Anniversary Lineup Across the Summer
Smith joins a growing roster of confirmed acts for the milestone. Standard reports that Maisie Peters performs May 8, Shreya Ghoshal takes the stage June 4, and Don Omar performs July 5, 2027. More artists will be revealed as the celebration unfolds throughout the season.
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