SOMBR MAKES UK ARENA DEBUT TO MARK THE O2’s 20TH BIRTHDAY
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London, Tuesday 1 September 2026: The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure and retail destination, owned and operated by AEG, has announced SOMBR as the next artist to join the 20th birthday line-up. He will perform on Tuesday 22 June 2027.
Celebrating The O2 at twenty throughout summer 2027, the birthday series will bring together an exciting and diverse line-up of artists, spanning rising stars to global icons, across a range of genres.
Confirmed 20th birthday artists:
· Maisie Peters - Saturday 8 May 2027
· Shreya Ghoshal - Friday 4 June 2027
· SOMBR – Tuesday 22 June 2027
· Don Omar - Monday 5 July 2027
· Jorja Smith – Saturday 17 July 2027
With many more to be announced.
Emma Bownes, Senior Vice President, Venue Programming AEG International, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome SOMBR to The O2 for what will be his UK arena debut. As one of the most exciting artists in music today, it's a real honour that he joins our 20th Birthday line up as we celebrate two decades of live entertainment at The O2.”
One of music's most exciting rising stars, SOMBR has quickly established himself as a global phenomenon. The New York native's breakthrough hit back to friend stopped Spotify's Global chart and helped propel him to a Best New Artist GRAMMY nomination, sold-out international tours and the release of his critically acclaimed debut album, I Barely Know Her.
Speaking on the show, Gareth Griffiths, Director, Partnerships and Sponsorships, Virgin Media O2 said: “SOMBR’s rise has been nothing short of stratospheric, and we're delighted to welcome him to The O2. As part of the 20th birthday celebrations,we're bringing some of the world's most exciting and exceptional artists to our stage, and our line-up simply wouldn't be complete without the man of the moment, SOMBR.”
Since opening in 2007, The O2 has hosted more than 3,000 shows and welcomed over 100 million visitors, establishing itself as the world’s leading live entertainment venue with countless iconic live moments to its name. 2027 will also mark more than two decades of partnership between the venue and headline sponsor O2, who have worked together in close collaboration since the venue’s inception.
