Slipknot at O2 Arena: Set times, London line-up, start and end times for Here Comes The Pain Tour shows

Slipknot will take over the O2 Arena this week - here’s the stage timings fans can expect for their shows.

London’s O2 Arena will host US heavy metal group Slipknot for two shows this week as they bring their Here Comes The Pain Tour to the capital.

Slipknot will take over the North Greenwich venue this Friday (December 20) and Saturday (December 21).

The band’s upcoming shows at the O2 Arena will see them return to the venue’s stage after four years. They last helmed shows at the famous capital venue in 2020 just before the coronavirus pandemic as part of their We Are Not Your Kind Tour.

As they return this week, here’s the expected set times for Slipknot’s upcoming London Here Comes The Pain O2 Arena shows.

What time do O2 Arena doors open for Slipknot’s London Here Comes The Pain Tour shows?

As stated on the O2 Arena website, doors to the venue will open at 6.30pm for both concerts. While those with standing tickets will no doubt enter at this time to secure a good spot in the pit, others with seats won’t need to rush.

Who are the support acts for Slipknot’s London Here Comes The Pain Tour shows at O2 Arena?

Scottish heavy metal band Bleed From Within will open for Slipknot across both of their London shows at the O2 Arena.

What time will Slipknot’s London Here Comes The Pain Tour shows at O2 Arena start?

Official set times are yet to be released by the O2 Arena but most events typically at the North Greenwich venue start around 7.30pm and at 8pm at the latest.

What time will Slipknot take to the O2 Arena stage for their London Here Comes The Pain Tour shows?

Main acts usually take to the stage between 8.30pm and 9pm so this is likely when Slipknot will too. At their most recent show in Glasgow, their set started at 9pm.

What time will Slipknot’s London Here Comes The Pain Tour shows at O2 Arena finish?

Weekday events at the O2 Arena from Monday to Saturday typically wrap up around 10.30pm and no later than 11pm. Recent shows have ended just before 10.30pm.

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