Your gran always said, “Better an hour early than a minute late,” and she’s right. The O2 is a beast of a venue, and the queues for the Tube can get as long as the queue for the loo after a few pints. Aim to arrive at North Greenwich station at least 45 minutes before doors open. This gives you time to grab a ridiculously overpriced burger, find your seat, and take that obligatory selfie with the huge dome behind you.
If you leave it too late, you’ll be that person jogging awkwardly through the station with a half-eaten bag of pick-and-mix. There’s no shame in it, but your heart will be racing faster than the drummer on stage.
What to Do on the Journey (Besides Panicking)
Bring a friend. Chat about how much you hope the sound system doesn’t buzz. Or, if you’re going solo, bring a good podcast or playlist. The journey from Green Park to North Greenwich is about 15 minutes—long enough to get hyped, but short enough that you won’t finish your entire bottle of water before security checks it.
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One important note: Don’t try to bring a massive rucksack or a fancy camera unless you want to spend the night at the cloakroom. The Tube is forgiving, but the O2’s bag policy is not. Think small, think pockets, think of yourself as a sleek, minimal concert-goer.
