The O2 has announced that following rigorous safety checks that have deemed the venue safe, secure and structurally sound, it will reopen its doors to visitors on Friday 25 February – a week to the day since Storm Eunice damaged its iconic roof.
The heart of the venue, The O2 arena, will also reopen on Friday as UB40 featuring Ali Campbell take to the stage, and all future scheduled events will go ahead as planned. Indigo at The O2 will reopen for live events from Saturday 26 February.
Dave’s two headline shows at The O2, as part of his We’re All Alone in This Together UK tour have been rescheduled to Monday 28 February and Tuesday 1 March. Tickets remain valid for the new dates and further details will be sent directly to ticketholders.
The Entertainment District, home to dining and entertainment venues such as interactive experiences at TOCA Social to immersive dining with Mamma Mia! The Party, along with Cineworld and over 30 bars and restaurants, will reopen on the same day. Award-winning attraction, Up at The O2, will also reopen on Friday.
Although the hole in the fabric caused by Storm Eunice will remain visible for some time whilst a permanent solution is put into place, the damage is limited to an isolation area within Icon Outlet. For the time being this section will remain closed whilst essential works continue and further communication on the reopening of the more than 60 shops and venues within Icon Outlet will be shared in the coming weeks.
The ensure the safety of all staff and visitors at The O2, a team of experts including the structural engineers who originally worked on the design have been engaged to address the repairs. To allow guests visiting the arena to enter and exit safely, a new entrance tunnel has been constructed by Entrance H.
Steve Sayer, VP & General Manager of The O2 said, “Confirming our reopening after such a short closure is a huge testament to everyone who is working so hard to get us open again. Safety will always be our number on priority and as a venue, we have always been proud of the standards we hold and delivering a best in class fan and artist experience. On behalf of The O2, I would like to thank our partners, the industry, our staff and all the fans for their support and patience. We’re back, we’re safe and we can’t wait to see you soon.”
Janine Constantin-Russell, Managing Director of the Entertainment District and Icon Outlet said, “We are delighted to be reopening the doors at The O2 and can’t wait to get back to doing what we do best, which is providing a world-class experience for our visitors. Whilst Icon Outlet will sadly be remaining closed for the time being, we’re incredibly proud to be opening the rest of the venue after such a short closure and are grateful to all of our brand partners and customers who have supported us during this time.”
