Notable Events
The first band to play at the O2 World was Metallica on 12 September 2008.
The arena was also the home for the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Sting performed during his Symphonicities Tour on 21 September 2010, along with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This show has been recorded for the live album Live in Berlin.
On 21 February 2009, Scorpions received Germany's ECHO Honorary Award for lifetime achievement at Berlin's O2 World.
The venue played host to one NHL Premiere game for the 2011–12 NHL season on 8 October 2011. The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Los Angeles Kings, 4–2.
The arena hosted the second stage of the 2011 Euro Beach Soccer League between 8–10 July.
Britney Spears performed a sold out concert on July 26 ,2009 during The Circus Starring: Britney Spears.
Kylie Minogue performed her spectacular Aphrodite World Tour on 1 March 2011.
Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler played the O2 during the dual European tour on 29 October 2011.
On March 27, 2012, Il Divo performed a concert as part of their 2012 Wicked Game album tour.
Madonna performed during her MDNA Tour on two sold out nights in June 2012.
Pearl Jam performed at the arena on 4 & 5 July 2012 during their 2012 tour
Laura Pausini performed here as part of her Inedito World Tour
The Beach Boys played during their 50th Anniversary Tour in August 2012.
Lady Gaga performed her Born This Way Ball in September 2012 for one night.
Jennifer Lopez performed during her Dance Again World Tour in October 2012 for one night.
Beach soccer returned to the arena in August 2012 to again host the second stage of the 2012 Euro Beach Soccer League.
One Direction performed on May, 11, 2013 on their Take Me Home Tour
Beyoncé is scheduled to perform on May 23 and 24, 2013, with her Mrs. Carter Show.
Iron Maiden is scheduled to perform on June 18, 2013.
Rihanna is scheduled to perform July 2nd with her Diamonds World Tour.
Irish-American dancer and musician Michael Flatley reprises his role as Lord of the Dance in 6 December 2010 during the Return of Michael Flatley As Lord of the Dance tour. A few scenes from the 3D concert film Lord of the Dance 3D, were filmed in the during the performance in the arena alongside the O2 London and O2 Dublin. The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray under the title Michael Flatley Returns As Lord of the Dance in 2011. A 3D version was released only in Blu-ray in late 2011.
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