The O2 Arena Seat View

The O2 seating plan for Ariana Grande’s 2026 London residency

Ten nights, 20,000 seats a night, and a real panoramic view from every section worth sitting in.

The O2 closes Ariana Grande’s The Eternal Sunshine Tour with a ten-night residency from 15 August to 1 September 2026 — a European exclusive, the longest run she has played at one venue, and her first UK shows since the Sweetener World Tour in 2019. The arena holds about 20,000 for concerts. Every date sold out on the official on-sale, which makes the seat you end up with a resale decision rather than a shopping decision — and that is exactly when it helps to know what the view actually looks like.

This page carries the venue’s own Ariana Grande 2026 configuration, and it is the most complete map in this hub on two counts. First, 40 of the 46 sections have a real 3D view — the general-admission floor, almost all of the Level 1 ring, the whole Level 4 horseshoe and three of the accessible platforms. The six we leave out all sit behind the stage; we’d rather show you nothing there than sell you a seat facing the back of the set. Second, the views are rendered with this tour’s actual stage production — the circular video ring above the stage, the catwalk and the round B-stage out in the floor — rather than a generic concert set-up. Click any highlighted section on the map above and the panorama from that section opens; drag to look around in 360°.

Where to sit: The O2 section by section

The O2 is a bowl with two selling tiers — Level 1 at floor height and Level 4 above it — plus the floor itself. The stage stands at one end, and a catwalk runs out from it to a round B-stage near the centre of the floor, with the mixing desk behind that. That thrust changes the usual arena calculation: sections halfway down the long sides are not “side seats” here, they look straight at the middle of the performance. The positions below are read off the geometry of the map on this page — open the 3D view for any highlighted section to confirm the angle for yourself, which is the whole point of the map. The dimmed sections at the stage end have no view to open: see below for why.

Floor — general admission

One standing area covering the floor. This configuration has no numbered floor sections, so it is a single position with a single view — and the catwalk means a good part of the show happens well inside it. The trade: the closest you can get, with no seat and the flattest sightline in the building.

Level 1 — sections 101 to 118

A complete ring at floor height, 18 sections, the tier most people mean by “lower bowl”. 101 and 112 sit right alongside the stage — the closest seated sections in the building, and the sharpest angle. 102 and 111, halfway down each long side, face the catwalk and the B-stage head-on and are the pick of the tier for most people. 103 and 110 carry on down the sides, 104 and 109 take the corners, and 106 and 107 sit dead centre at the far end for the full-stage view, with 105 and 108 a few degrees off it.

Level 1 — behind the stage (114 to 117): not offered

115 and 116 sit directly behind the stage on the map, with 114 and 117 on the diagonals behind it. These four are dimmed here and there is no view to open: they face the back of the set, and a panorama of scaffolding is not a seat recommendation. 113 and 118 are level with the stage rather than behind it, so those two do have a view — expect an extreme side-on angle and check it before you commit.

Level 4 — sections 401 to 422

The upper tier, 22 sections, and a horseshoe rather than a ring: it stops at the stage end, so no Level 4 section sits behind the stage. 401 and 422 are the nearest to the stage, one on each side. 411 and 412 face it head-on from the far end — the furthest seats in the building, and the ones that take in the whole set, catwalk included. Sections in the 403–409 and 414–420 ranges cover the long sides and corners, looking down on the B-stage from above.

Accessible viewing platforms (W102, W105, W108, W113, W118)

Five platform positions on the map, each alongside the Level 1 section it is numbered after, spread around the bowl rather than grouped in one corner. W102, W105 and W108 have their own 3D view, which is rare — most venue maps leave accessible positions blank. W113 and W118 sit at the stage end and, like the sections behind the stage, aren’t offered here. Accessible tickets at The O2 are booked separately through the Access Card scheme run with Nimbus Disability.

One caveat worth stating plainly: this is the venue’s Ariana Grande 2026 configuration, and a touring production can still adjust the floor, add a thrust or hold seats back on the night. Treat the tiers and angles as reliable and the floor detail as close.

Getting to The O2

The arena sits on the Greenwich Peninsula in south-east London, at Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX. North Greenwich station is a two-minute walk and is on the Jubilee line — roughly 20 minutes from central London and about 10 from Stratford. The Jubilee runs a Night Tube on Friday and Saturday nights, which covers the 15 and 28 August shows; for the weekday dates check the last train before you commit to a late bar. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers stops at North Greenwich Pier next to the arena and is the most pleasant way in and out on a warm August evening. The IFS Cloud Cable Car crosses from the Royal Docks, and several bus routes terminate at North Greenwich. Parking is limited and pre-booked; with 20,000 people leaving at once, public transport wins every time.

Before you go

Doors open at 6:30pm on all ten nights. This tour runs a clear-bag policy: one clear bag per ticketholder, no bigger than 30 × 15 × 30cm, or a medium clear zip-lock bag of 30 × 26cm or under, with everything placed directly inside it. Medical and accessibility bags are allowed after inspection. Cameras and recording devices are not permitted — camera phones are. Tickets bought through theo2.co.uk or AXS are delivered as AXS Mobile ID and shown in The O2 app, so charge your phone. All ten dates sold out on the official sale; the only safe resale route is AXS Official Resale, and tickets bought elsewhere may be refused at the door. Policies do change — check the venue’s own event page before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

How can I see the view from my seat at The O2?

Click any highlighted section on the interactive seating plan above and a real panoramic view from that section opens instantly. Drag to look around in 360°. 40 of the 46 sections have a view, the general-admission floor included; the dimmed ones are the six behind the stage, which we don’t offer.

Which dates does Ariana Grande play at The O2 in 2026?

Ten nights: 15, 16, 19, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28 and 31 August, and 1 September 2026. Doors at 6:30pm on every date. The 1 September show closes the Eternal Sunshine Tour worldwide.

Which sections are closest to the stage?

Level 1 sections 101 and 112 sit right alongside the stage; on Level 4 the nearest are 401 and 422. Closest is not the same as best — 102 and 111, halfway down the long sides, face the catwalk and B-stage instead and are usually the better watch. Open the views and compare.

Do the 3D views show Ariana’s actual stage set?

Yes — the panoramas are rendered with this tour’s production: the circular video ring over the stage, the catwalk and the round B-stage in the floor. Most seat-view maps show a generic concert set-up instead, which is why the angles here are worth trusting.

Which sections are behind the stage, and why can’t I open them?

Level 1 sections 115 and 116 sit directly behind the stage and 114 and 117 on the diagonals behind it, along with the W113 and W118 platforms at the stage end. Those six are dimmed on purpose: they face the back of the set, so we don’t offer a view from them. Sections 113 and 118 are level with the stage rather than behind it and do have a view. Level 4 stops at the stage end, so no upper section is behind the stage at all.

Which sections face the stage head-on?

Level 1 sections 106 and 107 at the far end, with 105 and 108 just off axis, and directly above them Level 4 sections 411 and 412.

Is the floor seated or standing?

The configuration on this map has a single general-admission floor rather than numbered floor sections — one standing area, one 3D view — with the catwalk and B-stage running through it.

Does every night have the same layout?

Yes, as far as the venue configuration goes: all ten nights use the same stage position and the same sections, so a view you check for 16 August holds for 1 September. What changes between nights is availability, not geometry.

What is the bag policy?

One clear bag per person, maximum 30 × 15 × 30cm, or a medium clear zip-lock bag 30 × 26cm or smaller. No cameras or recording devices; camera phones are fine. Medical and accessibility bags allowed after inspection.

How do I get to The O2?

North Greenwich on the Jubilee line, two minutes’ walk — about 20 minutes from central London. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers stops at North Greenwich Pier, and the IFS Cloud Cable Car crosses from the Royal Docks.

Is this an official seating plan?

No — it is an independent interactive 3D map built with 3D Digital Venue technology. Not affiliated with Ariana Grande, Live Nation, AEG or The O2. We don’t sell tickets.