With the completion of The O2, AEG has given London what it has always needed: a world class entertainment destination. Under our already iconic roof in Greenwich lies a state of the art live music club (indigO2), 11 screen multiplex cinema, The O2 bubble – a state of the art exhibition space that is host to the British Music Experience, a permanent, high-tech, interactive music museum – an entire street of bars, restaurants and leisure attractions (Entertainment Avenue) and, of course, the 20,000 capacity – The O2 arena.
Since opening The O2 has put the London right at the forefront of the entertainment industry. Playing host to the most sought after names in rock, pop and classical music, as well as staging must-see sporting events, theatrical productions, festivals, and shows for all the family.
In Zone 2 of London’s Underground, The O2 is situated on the Greenwich Peninsula next to the North Greenwich station on the Jubilee Line, which provides direct access to central London in less than twenty minutes. Thames Clippers, fast-speed catamarans run a ferry service from central London to North Greenwich pier next to the venue every 20 minutes.
The O2 is an official venue for the 2012 Olympic Games hosting both the gymnastic and basketball events.
AEG employs more than 3,000 staff in over 45 operating companies worldwide. Its international head office is in Los Angeles, and its European headquarters is based in London.