ABOUT THE EVENT
Paul Heaton at The O2, London
Paul Heaton plays The O2 in London, UK on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The listed start time is 18:30 local time.
Paul Heaton's concerts cover three chapters of British pop history: The Housemartins, The Beautiful South and his solo work, and the crowd tends to know every one of them.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
- Promoter
- Sjm Limited (New)
- Seat map
From the official event listing
- Under 15s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
- Over 16s only in standing area.
- A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies.
- Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.
- PLEASE NOTE seats located on Level 4 (Upper Tier, Upper Bowl) are not recommended for those who have a fear of heights.
Quoted from the Ticketmaster listing for this date. Venue rules and times can change, so check the official page before you go.
THE LIVE SHOW
What Paul Heaton concerts are like
A Paul Heaton concert is a warm, witty singalong. He shares vocals with a guest female singer, a role long filled by Jacqui Abbott, and moves through Rotterdam, Perfect 10, A Little Time, Don't Marry Her and Happy Hour, with Caravan of Love bringing back The Housemartins era.
Between songs he is dry and funny, often with pointed comments about politics and everyday life. The crowd, many of whom grew up with The Beautiful South, sings loudly on every chorus, and the atmosphere is closer to a big pub singalong than a slick pop show.
Tips for the London show
- Know the words to Rotterdam and Perfect 10; the crowd sings them louder than the band.
- Festival and stadium shows often have strong support acts, so check the start time of the full bill.
New to the music? The Beautiful South compilation Carry On up the Charts covers most of the songs the crowd sings.
Fans of Paul Heaton also read our guides to Simple Minds, Robbie Williams and The Killers.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Paul Heaton
Paul Heaton is the English singer-songwriter who fronted The Housemartins in the 1980s and The Beautiful South in the 1990s, writing witty songs with a sharp eye for everyday British life.
After The Beautiful South he built a successful solo career and a long partnership with singer Jacqui Abbott, and his concerts draw on hits from all three chapters of his career.
- Origin
- Bromborough, England; raised in Sheffield
- Genre
- Pop / indie pop / jangle pop
- Active since
- 1983
- Notable work
- London 0 Hull 4 (The Housemartins, 1986), Carry On up the Charts (The Beautiful South, 1994), What Have We Become (with Jacqui Abbott, 2014)
- Known for
- Happy Hour, Caravan of Love, A Little Time, Rotterdam, Perfect 10
Career highlights
- Caravan of Love with The Housemartins reached number one on the UK singles chart in 1986.
- A Little Time with The Beautiful South was a UK number one in 1990.
- The Beautiful South compilation Carry On up the Charts topped the UK Albums Chart.
Getting to The O2
The O2 is an indoor arena in North Greenwich, south-east London, with a capacity of around 20,000. North Greenwich station on the Jubilee line is next to the venue; river boat services also stop at North Greenwich Pier. The listed address is Peninsula 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 Saturday 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 Paul Heaton play The O2?
Paul Heaton is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 18:30 local time at The O2.
How do I get to The O2?
North Greenwich station on the Jubilee line is next to the venue; river boat services also stop at North Greenwich Pier. The venue is in North Greenwich, south-east London.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy Paul Heaton 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 Paul Heaton?
The Beautiful South compilation Carry On up the Charts covers most of the songs the crowd sings.
Which bands was Paul Heaton in?
Paul Heaton was the singer of The Housemartins and later co-founded The Beautiful South.
Does Paul Heaton play Beautiful South songs live?
Yes. His concerts mix solo songs with Beautiful South and Housemartins favourites.
