The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure and retail destination, owned and operated by AEG, has announced Don Omar, global music icon and reggaeton pioneer, as the next artist to join the 20th birthday series. His show, confirmed for Monday 5 July 2027, will bring together his greatest hits for an unforgettable live music experience.
Running throughout summer 2027, The O2 20th birthday series will bring together an exciting and diverse line-up of artists, spanning rising stars to global icons across a range of genres.
Confirmed 20th birthday artists:
Maisie Peters – Saturday 8 May 2027
Shreya Ghoshal – Friday 4 June 2027
Don Omar – Monday 5 July 2027
With many more to be announced.
“It’s an honour to return to London, especially this time to celebrate with all of you. It’s going to be a very special celebration, and I’m incredibly excited”, said Don Omar.
Emma Bownes, Senior Vice President, Venue Programming at AEG International, commented “As with all the artists we have announced for the birthday shows, Don Omar’s performance will be a 2027 UK indoor exclusive show, and we know he’ll bring incredible energy to the venue. Reggaeton music is known for its high-energy dance music and that’s exactly the type of party we want for this milestone birthday.”
“The O2 is the world’s most popular live entertainment destination, so it’s important that our 20th birthday celebrations reflect music from all corners of the globe. Don Omar is a true pioneer who has helped bring reggaeton to new audiences around the world, and his influence continues to shape popular culture today. We’re thrilled to welcome him to The O2 to celebrate our 20th birthday and can’t wait for fans to come together for what promises to be an unforgettable party next summer”, added Gareth Griffiths, Director, Partnerships and Sponsorship, Virgin Media O2.
With a career spanning more than two decades, Don Omar remains one of the defining voices of reggaeton. From chart-topping hits like “Danza Kuduro,” “Dale Don Dale,” “Salio El Sol” and “Bandoleros,” Don Omar has helped shape the sound of Latin urban music worldwide.
Since opening in 2007, The O2 has hosted more than 3,000 shows, welcomed over 100million visitors, and established The O2 as the world’s leading live entertainment venue with countless iconic live moments to its name. 2027 will mark more than two decades of partnership between the venue and headline sponsor O2, who have worked together in close collaboration since the venue’s inception.
