THE O2 PRESENTS USHER WITH A SPECIAL AWARD ON THE FINAL NIGHT OF HIS 10 SHOW RESIDENCY
Global entertainment icon USHER has brought his landmark USHER: Past Present Future Tour to a close in London, completing an extraordinary 10-night sold-out residency at The O2, London to more than 200,000 fans.
A city that has long embraced USHER and his music, London is where he chose to begin and end this latest chapter of his 30-year career. Each night at The O2 was a reminder of USHER’s next level showmanship. Across 10 performances, USHER delivered an arena-scale production packed with vocal precision, signature choreography, multiple costume changes and a standout 15-minute skating sequence. Surprise appearances from Naomi Campbell, Eve, Craig David, T.I. and Tiwa Savage added even more buzz to a run that felt less like a tour stop and more like a residency rooted in the city’s culture.
USHER says, “Over 200,000 people showed up for me here in London… That’s something I’ll never forget. I’ve been doing this for 30 years, but the energy you gave me each night felt brand new. It’s been 10 years since I last performed in this city, and to come back like this… I don’t take it lightly. Every night I looked out into that crowd and saw faces that have been with me from the start, and faces I’m just meeting now. That’s what keeps me going. This show wasn’t just mine, it was yours too. I couldn’t have done any of it without the fans who showed up time and time again. Thank you for making this moment so powerful.”
With 10 nights of unparalleled energy, USHER leaves London having raised the standard for what an arena residency can be.
Emma Bownes, Senior Vice President of Venue Programming, AEG Europe added:“USHER is undeniably one of the world’s biggest stars and for 10 exclusive nights, he brought the glitz and glamour of Vegas to The O2. Over 200,000 fans enjoyed this incredible show from an artist who is absolutely at the top of his game. His sold out residency will be a moment in the venue’s history that will always be remembered.”
The acrylic award, presented by The O2 team, features the tour artwork and is crafted from UV-reactive acrylic, intricately cut to replicate USHER’s stage design and the fans in the arena. Integrated UV LED lights create the striking illusion of a glowing stage, while iconic cherries – symbolic of USHER’s tour- add a unique finishing touch.
About The O2
The O2 is world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination.
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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