Previously
known as The Dome, the impressive 1.25 million sq ft O2 opened in
July 2007, offering the best in leisure, entertainment and accommodation.
The O2 Arena,
a famous sports and music venue, is one of the largest indoor arenas
in Europe seating audiences of up to 23,000 and hosts in excess of
150 sport and entertainment events a year. The arena is a world-class
venue for all the top music acts, both recognised artists and up-and-coming
new talents, and is home to IndigO2, a live music club with a capacity
of 2,200, making The O2 a must for music-lovers.
The O2 Arena will play its part in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games
as a venue for Artistic Gymnastics and host of the Basketball finals;
and it is the venue for the Tennis ATP World Tour Finals 2009 until
2012. |