Madness at London’s O2 Arena: timings and everything you need to know

Time to dust off yer pork pie hat and iron those straight-cut trousers: 2 tone and new wave legends Madness are in town for a massive gig this week. Suggs and co.’s ‘C’est La Vie’ tour stops by the O2 Arena in Greenwich, with support from the Lightning Seeds. 

Expect to hear plenty of Madness’ greatest hits like ‘House of Fun’ and ‘Our House’, alongside cuts from new album ‘Theatre of the Absurd Presents C’est La Vie’, which was released last month. Here’s everything you need to know about the show, from timings to ticket availability. 

When is Madness at London’s O2 Arena?  

The band is playing this very Friday, on December 15 2023.  

What time do doors open?

Doors open at 6:30pm. 

What time will the band come on stage?  

The band hasn’t yet confirmed when they’ll take to the stage. However, from previous tour dates, we’d expect them to come on between 8:45pm and 9:15pm. 

Who is supporting Madness?  

Support comes from pop group The Lightning Seeds, best known for hits like ‘Pure’, ‘The Life of Riley’ and, of course, legendary footie song ‘Three Lions’.  

Any news on the setlist?

This is what the band played at a gig earlier on the tour in Bournemouth, according to Setlist.fm. 

1. Theatre of the Absurd
2. The Prince
3. Beginners 101
4. My Girl
5. Hour of Need
6. NW5
7. C’est La Vie
8. Embarrassment
9. Baby Burglar
10. Grey Day
11. Run For Your Life
12. Shut Up
13. Round We Go
14. Bed and Breakfast Man
15. The Law According to Dr. Kippah
16. Wings of a Dove
17. In My Street
18. One Step Beyond (Prince Buster cover)
19. House of Fun
20. Baggy Trousers
21. Our House
22. It Must Be Love (Labi Siffre cover)
23. Friday Night, Saturday Morning (The Specials cover)
24. Madness (Prince Buster cover)
25. Night Boat to Cairo 

Can you still get tickets to Madness at London’s O2 Arena? 

Not got a ticket yet? You’re in luck. Madness tickets are still available, starting from £39. Find tickets on the AXS website here.

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