South London Star RAYE’s Two O2 Homecoming Shows 2026

Key Points

• South London-born singer RAYE, from Croydon, will perform two homecoming shows at The O2 in Greenwich on 19 and 20 May 2026, closing her 40-date “This Tour May Contain New Music” arena tour.
• These shows cap a six-night residency at The O2, following earlier dates on 26 February, 27 February, 1 March, and 2 March 2026.
• Special guests for the entire tour, including these dates, are RAYE’s younger sisters, ABSOLUTELY and AMMA.​
• The tour spans UK, Europe, and North America from January to May 2026, produced by Live Nation, with stops at venues like Radio City Music Hall in New York.
• New single “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”, co-written and produced by Mike Sabath, released alongside the tour announcement, previews RAYE’s sophomore album due in 2026.
• Tickets for the May shows are on sale now via The O2 website and AXS, with mobile ID required; resale available through official channels.​
• Doors open at 6:30 PM for both 19 and 20 May dates.
• RAYE, a three-time GRAMMY nominee and former BRIT Awards record-breaker, hails from South London (born Tooting, raised Croydon).

(South London News) March 3, 2026 – South London singer RAYE will close her 2026 arena tour with two major homecoming shows at The O2 in Greenwich on May 19 and 20. The Croydon-raised star, known for her breakout success with “My 21st Century Blues”, has announced these dates as the finale to her massive 40-date “This Tour May Contain New Music” headline trek. Tickets are already on sale, promising fans an emotional return to her roots in front of 20,000 capacity crowds.

Who is RAYE and Why Are These Shows Called ‘Homecoming’?

RAYE, born Rachel Agatha Keen in Tooting, South London, and raised in Croydon, has deep ties to the area that fuel her music’s raw energy. As reported in Time Out London, RAYE reflected on her upbringing:

“There’s an unspoken thing about the energy in south [London]… I’d sneak out at like three in the morning to meet my friends and smoke a cigarette, for no reason at all. I was dreaming while walking on those grey pavements.”

This South London grit has propelled her from BRIT School alumna to global superstar, with six BRIT Awards and Grammy nods.

The term “homecoming” underscores her Greenwich O2 performances’ significance, as The O2 is just miles from her Croydon home. Coverage in London Now highlights these as “major homecoming shows”, evoking her triumphant 2024 sold-out O2 gig reviewed by Retro Pop Magazine, where she dedicated tracks like “Ice Cream Man” to survivors of personal struggles. With sisters ABSOLUTELY and AMMA supporting – who joined her at All Points East – the family dynamic adds intimacy to the arena spectacle.

What is the Full Schedule for RAYE’s 2026 O2 Residency?

The O2 dates form the tour’s London centrepiece. According to The O2 official site, the residency spans: Thursday 26 February, Friday 27 February, Sunday 1 March, Monday 2 March, Tuesday 19 May, and Wednesday 20 May 2026. Time Out London confirms:

“London is first in the capital for four shows between February 26 and March 2. She’ll then go off to tour North America before returning to London for two more dates in May.”

Doors open at 6:30 PM for the May shows, with tickets accessible via The O2 app using AXS Mobile ID. The site warns:

“If you purchase tickets for this show through any website other than via theo2.co.uk or axs.com, your tickets may not be valid and access to the venue could be refused.”

Official resale is available through AXS for verified fans.​

What Details Surround RAYE’s “This Tour May Contain New Music” Tour?

Announced in September 2025, the Live Nation-produced tour runs from 22 January to 12 May 2026 across arenas in the UK, Europe, and North America. Pollstar News reports:

“RAYE has announced a massive 40-date headline tour… featuring arena shows across the UK and Europe, followed by a North American leg with stops at iconic venues such as New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre, and Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre.”

Live Nation’s newsroom adds:

“To coincide with today’s release [of the single], RAYE has announced THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC — a massive 40-date headline tour running from January 22 to May 12, 2026.”

Tickets went on general sale 25 September 2025 at 10 a.m. local time. Her.ie notes a Dublin arena date among the UK/Europe stops.

Who Are the Special Guests Joining RAYE on Tour?

Providing direct support throughout are ABSOLUTELY and AMMA, RAYE’s younger sisters. The O2 event page states:

“Providing direct support throughout her entire tour are her younger sisters, ABSOLUTELY and AMMA, who recently joined RAYE at All Points East—offering fans an early glimpse of the powerful family dynamic they can expect live.”

This sibling synergy promises a unique live experience, blending their talents on stage.​

What is the New Single “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” All About?

Tied to the tour reveal, “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” dropped on all platforms via Human Re Sources/The Orchard. The O2 details: “Co-written and produced with longtime collaborator Mike Sabath, the track marks the first release off her highly-anticipated sophomore album, due to arrive in 2026. “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” is a sassy yet sincere ode to RAYE’s search for her life partner. Fusing funky brass, syncopated R&B beats, and glossy soul-pop production, the track showcases RAYE’s signature soaring vocals and layered harmonies.”​

Music Talkers’ Andrew Braithwaite reviews: “Over syncopated beats and swaggering brass, she wryly laments: ‘Baby, where the hell is my husband, and what’s taking him so long to find me?’… It’s a tongue-in-cheek, funk-soaked anthem that’s equal parts confession and celebration.” Live Nation confirms RAYE performed it live on the Today Show’s Citi Concert Series on 19 September 2025.

How Can Fans Buy Tickets and What Are the Access Options?

Tickets for all O2 dates, including 19-20 May, are on sale now at theo2.co.uk or AXS.com. Vivid Seats lists the 19 May show with a buyer guarantee. For accessibility, The O2 partners with Nimbus Disability using the Access Card. Shazam and other platforms link directly to purchases.

Fans are urged to use official channels to avoid invalid tickets. Pre-sale alerts are available via The O2 sign-up.​

What Makes RAYE’s Return to The O2 a Big Deal for South London?

These shows celebrate RAYE’s journey from South London streets to arena dominance. London Now frames them as the tour’s emotional close, while Time Out calls it “one of the capital’s biggest music residencies of the year.” Her past O2 triumph, per Retro Pop, sold 20,000 tickets in 24 hours post-BRITs. Exoticca dubs the residency a “world-class cultural event” attracting global fans.

As a neutral observer with a decade in news, this milestone underscores RAYE’s enduring bond with her origins. The BRIT Awards 2026 lineup inclusion signals her momentum. Expect new music teases, family vibes, and South London pride filling The O2.