Will Your Bag Get Into The O2 Arena?
A4 or smaller, one bag per person — and a type ban: backpacks, travel cases, laptop bags, camera bags and large tote bags are not permitted at all. Bag storage sits just outside the main entrance at £10 per bag.
Small handbag
A small handbag A4-size or smaller is allowed (it’s not one of the banned types), subject to a search.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bags per person | One bag per person |
| Max size | A4 or smaller |
| Not permitted | Backpacks, travel cases, laptop bags, camera bags and large tote bags (a type ban, not just size); official merch tote bags excepted, subject to search |
| Bag storage | Just outside the main entrance, £10 per bag (free with an Amex card) |
| GA standing cloakroom | Entrance E, GA standing ticket-holders only — coats £3, bags £5, card only, closes 30 minutes after the show and early once full |
| Source | theo2.co.uk |
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Can I bring a rucksack to The O2 Arena?
No. Backpacks are not permitted at The O2 at all — it’s a type ban, not just a size limit. Use the £10 bag storage just outside the main entrance.
Is there a cloakroom or bag drop at The O2 Arena?
Yes — bag storage just outside the main entrance at £10 per bag (free with an Amex card). GA standing ticket-holders also have a cloakroom at Entrance E (coats £3, bags £5).
What’s the bag size limit at The O2 Arena?
A4 or smaller, one bag per person — plus a type ban on backpacks, travel cases, laptop bags, camera bags and large tote bags, even if small.
Are backpacks allowed at The O2 Arena?
No. Backpacks are banned outright regardless of size, along with travel cases, laptop bags, camera bags and large totes. Only official merch totes are excepted, subject to a search.
What happens if my bag is too big at the gate at The O2 Arena?
Use the £10 bag storage just outside the main entrance (free with an Amex card) rather than being turned away.