The World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension comes to The O2 in London tonight, Monday 12 October 2026, with doors opening at 18:30 and the show starting at 19:30. Conductor Matt Dunkley leads the Odessa Orchestra and Friends and the Nairobi Chamber Chorus through new arrangements of Zimmer's film scores, set against large-scale projections of the films, The WP Times reports.

Zimmer himself curates the production but does not perform on stage, which is the most common question from ticket holders. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over for the whole show, and tickets are sold through AXS, the venue's official ticket agent.

Hans Zimmer at The O2: key times tonight

DetailInformation
DateMonday 12 October 2026
VenueThe O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX
Doors18:30
Show starts19:30
Expected finishAround 22:15–22:30, including an interval
ConductorMatt Dunkley
PerformersOdessa Orchestra and Friends, Nairobi Chamber Chorus, featured soloists
Age policyUnder-14s with an adult aged 18+
TicketsAXS (official), subject to availability

Finish times are estimates based on previous dates of the tour; the venue does not publish an official curfew for the show.

Is Hans Zimmer performing in person?

No. The World of Hans Zimmer is a touring production curated by the composer, not a Hans Zimmer live concert. He selects the music and approves the arrangements, while Matt Dunkley, a long-time collaborator who has orchestrated and conducted on many of his scores, leads the performance. Fans who saw Zimmer on his own Hans Zimmer Live arena tours should expect a different, more orchestral format.

What music will be played?

The set list is not published in advance, but the show is built around Zimmer's best-known film work. Previous dates of the production have featured music from:

  • The Lion King;
  • Gladiator;
  • Pirates of the Caribbean;
  • Inception and Interstellar;
  • The Dark Knight trilogy;
  • Dune;
  • The Last Samurai and Man of Steel.

Each piece is paired with film footage and visual effects on screens above the orchestra, and several numbers feature solo vocalists and instrumentalists.

How to get to The O2

OptionRouteTip
TubeJubilee line to North GreenwichAbout 15 minutes from Westminster
BoatUber Boat by Thames Clippers to North Greenwich PierBoard at Westminster, Embankment or London Eye piers
Cable carIFS Cloud Cable Car from Royal DocksLinks with the DLR and Elizabeth line
BusRoutes 108, 129, 132, 161, 188, 422, 472 and othersNorth Greenwich bus station
CarPre-booked O2 parking onlyExpect long queues leaving after the show

From Westminster and Pimlico, the Jubilee line from Westminster station is the fastest option. After the show, North Greenwich station uses queue barriers, so leaving a few minutes early or waiting 20 minutes in one of the restaurants on the arena's Icon Outlet side avoids the worst crush.

Bag policy and entry

The O2 operates a strict bag policy: bags must be no larger than A4 size, and larger luggage is not permitted. All guests go through security screening, so arriving at doors time rather than shortly before 19:30 is advisable on a sell-out Monday night.

Are there still tickets?

Remaining tickets, if any, are released through AXS. Resale should be checked only through the official AXS Official Resale service to avoid fraud; tickets bought from unofficial sellers may be cancelled at the door.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Hans Zimmer start at The O2?

Doors open at 18:30 and the show starts at 19:30.

Is Hans Zimmer at the London show?

The production is curated by Zimmer, but he does not perform. Matt Dunkley conducts.

Can children attend?

Yes, but under-14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

What is the nearest station?

North Greenwich on the Jubilee line, directly next to the arena.

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Sources used: The O2, AXS, AEG Europe, Music of Our Desire, Songkick, Transport for London