Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better than Black Coffee on the Thames, he goes and drops this.
Black Coffee, yes, the GOAT of house music himself has just announced his biggest ever UK show: a full-blown ‘Live With Orchestra’ performance at The O2 on Friday 22nd May 2026.
Let me repeat that: Black Coffee. With an orchestra. At The O2.
I’m still buzzing from the Labyrinth event in Greenwich earlier this year, where Black Coffee shut it down in the open air, surrounded by sunsets, historic architecture, and basslines that vibrated through your chest. That night felt magical — like we were witnessing something truly special. Everyone I went with said the same thing. And if that was any indication of what’s to come, this O2 show is going to be on another level completely.
This time, it’s deep house plus a full orchestra.
We already know what this man can do behind the decks. His sets are spiritua and he knows exactly when to build, when to drop, and when to take you places emotionally that most DJs wouldn’t even attempt. Now imagine that combined with the richness of live strings, horns, percussion, and cinematic arrangements. Goosebumps incoming.
Pre-sale starts Thursday 20th November at 10am via Live Nation
General sale opens Friday 21st November at 10am via MetropolisMusic.com
Mastercard holders get early access too at priceless.com/music
Seeing him effortlessly headline Ultra, Coachella, and even sell out Madison Square Garden in NYC, I can’t lie — seeing Black Coffee at The O2 feels like a full-circle moment for London. The venue, the production, the orchestral twist — this is the kind of event that makes you proud to be part of the scene.
So yeah, I’m clearing my calendar. I’m setting reminders. I’m telling my mates to do the same. Trust me, you’ll want to be there.
