THE B-52s AND DEVO ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINE SHOW AT THE O2
Two of the most distinctive and influential forces in New Wave and alternative culture, The B-52s and DEVO, have today announced a co-headline show at The O2, taking place on Saturday 20 June 2026.
Priority Tickets are available to O2 and Virgin Media customers at https://priority.o2.co.uk/ from 10am on Wednesday 3 December and go on general sale at 10am on Friday 5 December via www.theo2.co.uk.
This will mark one of The B-52s’ first performances on these shores since 2019. Led by original co-founders Fred Schneider (vocals), Kate Pierson (vocals, keyboards), and Cindy Wilson (vocals), the band have continued to captivate audiences with shows built around their colourful, danceable and era-defining catalogue. They remain one of the most iconic and influential American bands of the last four decades.
This renewed energy mirrors that of DEVO, fronted by original members Mark Mothersbaugh (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Gerald Casale (vocals, bass, keyboards) and Bob Mothersbaugh (guitar, vocals). In 2023, the New Wave provocateurs launched their 50 Years of De-Evolution tour alongside a career-spanning compilation album, reigniting global interest in their innovative fusion of art rock, synth pop and punk. Their US run with The B-52s has proved a highlight of the live calendar, and now brings the two groups together on UK soil in 2026.
Completing the bill are Scottish punk legends The Rezillos, whose cult status was forged through their Top 10 debut album Can’t Stand the Rezillos and a string of underground classics. Known for their high energy blend of Sixties garage rock attitude, off kilter pop sensibility and technicolour punk theatricality, The Rezillos will bring their explosive live show to proceedings. Opening the evening will be the iconic Lene Lovich, a beloved figure of New Wave whose theatrical, avant pop style and cult classics have left an enduring imprint on alternative music.
ENDS
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For more information on the event, please contact:
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About The O2
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The world-famous, 20,000-capacity arena, operated by AEG Europe, hosts over 200 events each year, and has sold over 30 million tickets since opening in 2007. A multi-award-winning arena, The O2 has been recognised as Billboard’s ‘Venue of the Decade’ for the 2020’s and has been certified as ‘A Greener Arena’ by sustainability specialists A Greener Future.
Welcoming over 10 million visitors each year, The O2 is also home to the 2,750-capacity live music club indigo at The O2, roofwalk attraction Up at The O2, up to 70% off RRP across 60+ brands in Outlet Shopping at The O2, as well as a range of leisure attractions, and over 30 bars and restaurants within the venue’s Entertainment District. A full day-out destination conveniently located just 15 minutes from central London, there’s plenty to enjoy under one iconic roof.
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