ABOUT THE EVENT
Macklemore at OVO Arena Wembley, London
Macklemore plays OVO Arena Wembley in London, UK on Friday, October 30, 2026, as part of the Free Palestine Tour. The listed start time is 18:00 local time.
Macklemore rose from Seattle's independent hip hop scene to arenas and festival main stages, and his concerts still carry the do-it-yourself energy of those early years.
THE LIVE SHOW
What Macklemore concerts are like
A Macklemore concert is loud, playful and built around audience participation. He performs with a DJ, live musicians and dancers, moves from party songs such as Thrift Shop, Downtown and Can't Hold Us to personal songs about addiction and family, and talks openly to the crowd between songs.
Can't Hold Us is usually saved for the most euphoric part of the night, and he sometimes comes down to the front of the stage to get closer to the fans. Festival sets are shorter and packed with the best-known songs, while headline shows leave more room for the Gemini and Ben albums.
Tips for the London show
- Recheck the line-up close to the date if you are seeing him as a support act; opening line-ups can change.
- The front gets very lively during Can't Hold Us and Thrift Shop, so stand further back for a calmer view.
- At festivals, confirm his stage time in the programme on the day.
New to the music? The Heist is the album to hear first; Thrift Shop, Can't Hold Us and Same Love are all on it.
Fans of Macklemore also read our guides to Eminem, Post Malone and Ed Sheeran.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Macklemore
Macklemore is the stage name of Ben Haggerty, the rapper and songwriter from Seattle who built his career independently. With producer Ryan Lewis he released The Heist in 2012, and Thrift Shop and Can't Hold Us both reached number one in the United States without the backing of a major label.
He has continued as a solo artist with Gemini and Ben, and is known for energetic live shows that mix party anthems with personal songs about addiction, family and social issues.
- Origin
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Genre
- Hip hop / pop rap
- Active since
- 2000
- Notable work
- The Heist (with Ryan Lewis, 2012), This Unruly Mess I've Made (with Ryan Lewis, 2016), Gemini (2017), Ben (2023)
- Known for
- Thrift Shop, Can't Hold Us, Same Love, Downtown, Good Old Days
Career highlights
- Won four Grammy Awards with Ryan Lewis in 2014, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album.
- Thrift Shop and Can't Hold Us both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 as independent releases.
- Same Love became one of the defining songs of the US marriage equality debate.
Getting to OVO Arena Wembley
OVO Arena Wembley is an indoor arena in Wembley Park, north-west London, with a capacity of around 12,500. Wembley Park station (Jubilee and Metropolitan lines) is a short walk away. The listed address is Arena Square, London.
As an indoor arena, it is weather-proof, but bag-size limits and cloakroom queues are common, so travel light.
Travelling to London for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Heathrow Airport (LHR). Because it is a Friday show, the concert crowd lands on top of the usual weekend visitors, so hotels in London are worth booking early.
Flying in the day before the concert leaves room for delays and gives you time to see London before the show.
Frequently asked questions
When does Macklemore play OVO Arena Wembley?
Macklemore is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026 at 18:00 local time at OVO Arena Wembley.
How do I get to OVO Arena Wembley?
Wembley Park station (Jubilee and Metropolitan lines) is a short walk away. The venue is in Wembley Park, north-west London.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy Macklemore tickets for London?
Through the official Ticketmaster listing linked on this page; FlyVentis does not sell tickets itself.
What should I listen to before seeing Macklemore?
The Heist is the album to hear first; Thrift Shop, Can't Hold Us and Same Love are all on it.
What is Macklemore's real name?
Macklemore's real name is Benjamin Hammond Haggerty.
Is Macklemore still with Ryan Lewis?
Macklemore released his biggest hits with producer Ryan Lewis but has recorded as a solo artist since 2017, including the albums Gemini and Ben.
