All Time Low, Live @ O2 Arena, London | What Went Down

All Time Low Prove Why They’re Still Pop-Punk Stable Princes at Sold-Out O2 Arena…

Words by Cydnee Brook | Jan 28, 2026

On a grey January evening in London, 20,000 fans packed into The O2 Arena proved that “emo never was just a phase”. All Time Low’s sold-out show, supported by Taylor Acorn and Mayday Parade, delivered exactly what the faithful came for: pyro, confetti, fire, and enough nostalgic sing-alongs to leave voices shredded by the final chord.

Taylor Acorn opened the night with her expected energetic pop-punk, with an emotionally charged tone that carried through the entire evening. Fresh off the release of Poster Child, Acorn’s raw honesty connected immediately with a crowd already primed for much needed night of making menories. Mayday Parade followed, reminding everyone why they’ve remained scene staples for two decades. In the midst of releasing their EP trilogy Sad, Sweet and out later this year, Sugar, the Florida band, delivered the emotional gut-punches fans have come to expect, proving their songwriting has only sharpened with time.

But this was All Time Low’s night, and they know exactly how to command a room this size. The production was massive something they’ve defiently lent into over the years, there difentily this need All Time Low to put on a show. There’s pyro punctuating every chorus, confetti cannons erupting, and actual flames. Saying we get the tickets are pricey and we want our gig to keep you on your toes.The surprise highlight came when they brought out Lauran Hibberd for “PMA,” a track that typically features Pale Waves. It was a fitting choice given Hibberd supported the band on their last UK/EU run, and the crowd’s reaction showed just how tight-knit this community remains.

All Time Low’s fanbase metoculous, devoted, and loud, the kind of fans who know every word to deep cuts and lose their minds over the hits with deep enthusiasm. In the dead of winter, with England feeling particularly grey and cold, this show was a neon-haired, sweat-soaked reminder of why live music matters. These songswhether fifteen years old or brand new still hit just as hard, and All Time Low still bring their A-game every single time.