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British soul-pop sensation Olivia Dean has announced two extra shows at London’s O2 Arena for her upcoming 2026 tour, after selling out four nights at the venue in record time.
The news comes as the Ladies Room singer celebrates a huge career milestone. Her second studio album, The Art of Loving, stormed to Number One on the UK Albums Chart last Friday, while her single Man I Need also shot to the top of the singles charts following its release last week.
To mark her double triumph, Olivia surprised fans by revealing two new O2 Arena dates, June 11 and 12, 2026, as part of her growing world tour. The extended London residency cements her status as one of the UK’s brightest live performers and most in-demand artists.
In a post shared to Instagram, Olivia said:
“This week has been unreal. The Art of Loving going to Number One is beyond my wildest dreams. Thank you for listening, singing, crying, and dancing with me. I can’t wait to celebrate with you all at The O2, we’ve added two more shows because you sold out the others so fast! See you in June, London.”
Guys the art of loving is a number one album and man I need is a number one single!!!! Credit: instagram.com/oliviadeano
The additional shows mean Olivia will now perform a total of six nights at The O2 Arena, a remarkable achievement for an artist still in the early stages of her career. Her soulful blend of pop, R&B, and jazz influences, paired with heartfelt songwriting, has earned her widespread acclaim and a devoted fan base.
Her 2026 UK and Ireland tour dates are now as follows:
APRIL
22 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
23 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
25 – Co-op Live, Manchester
29 – The O2, London
30 – The O2, London
MAY
1 – The O2, London
2 – The O2, London
JUNE
11 – The O2, London (new date)
12 – The O2, London (new date)
20 – Fairview Park, Dublin, Ireland
21 – Fairview Park, Dublin, Ireland
Tickets for the new shows go on sale this Friday at 10am via Olivia’s official website and Ticketmaster, and demand is expected to be fierce.
The Art of Loving follows Olivia’s Mercury Prize–nominated debut Messy, which firmly established her as one of the UK’s most exciting and authentic new voices. Critics have praised her sophomore album as a confident and emotionally rich evolution of her sound, blending personal storytelling with lush, cinematic production.
Fans have taken to social media to celebrate her recent success. One posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“Olivia Dean is the real deal. The O2 in June is going to be magical!”
Another wrote:
“Her voice, her writing, her energy, she deserves every bit of this success.”
With her star continuing to rise and her live shows selling out faster than ever, 2026 is shaping up to be a monumental year for Olivia Dean, and one that proves The Art of Loving is also the art of connecting.
