On Tuesday night (October 15), I headed to one of my favourite music venues in the UK, the legendary O2 Arena, to see Katy Perry, one of pop’s most colourful, theatrical, and downright random performers.
From the second the lights dimmed, you knew you were in for something completely over the top.
The stage came alive with giant worms, aliens, spinning mushrooms, and a flying dragon.
At one point, Katy started doing literal laps around the stage mid-song like she was training for a pop star marathon.
It was random as hell – but it just added to the charm of the whole show.
That’s the magic of Katy Perry – she’s unapologetically bizarre, playful, and larger-than-life, and somehow it all makes perfect sense when you’re there in the crowd.
The concert followed a loose storyline about an AI version of Katy travelling through what looked like different video game levels – a bit surreal, a bit confusing, but visually fun.
There were flashing lights, futuristic graphics, and costume changes so quick you could blink and miss one.
I’ll admit I didn’t fully understand what was happening plot wise, but it was too much fun to watch.
Katy made one of the coolest entrances I’ve ever seen at the O2: rising from the ground on wires, styled like a futuristic space queen, performing one of her later hits Artificial.
I’ll admit I’m an old school Katy Perry fan.
I grew up on her early 2000s albums One of the Boys and Teenage Dream – which, in my opinion, remain her best work to date.
So, when she launched into the classics – I Kissed a Girl, California Gurls, Hot N Cold, Part of Me – it felt like a trip straight back to my teenage years.
The show also had a sweet, interactive moment where fans got to choose which songs from her album Prism she performed.
It was a great way to keep the crowd involved, and it made the whole experience feel personal and spontaneous.
The staging was on another level – metal climbing frames, massive alien props, glitter explosions, and enough LED screens to light up half of London.
One of my favourite parts of the night came when she invited three fans up on stage to sing Unconditionally with her.
It was such a wholesome, emotional moment – you could see how much it meant to them, and I may have shed a tiny tear.
Watching those fans belt out the lyrics with their idol right next to them was something special.
By the end of the night, the energy was still sky high.
The arena was glowing, people were on their feet, and every song felt like a celebration of joy, colour, and a bit of chaos.
We sadly had to sneak out just before the encore to catch our train home – but to be honest, we were completely exhausted from dancing, singing, and screaming along for nearly two hours straight.
Katy Perry’s show at the O2 was everything you’d expect and more: loud, sparkly, weird, heartwarming, and totally unforgettable.
She’s still got that infectious energy that made her one of pop’s biggest names, and she hasn’t lost her sense of humour or theatrical flair.
