AEG Presents UK Reveals New Venue, British Airways ARC

AEG Presents UK has announced the official opening of the booking diary and the name of its new 3,800-capacity London venue, British Airways ARC.

The space:

• British Airways ARC will be located above the existing west exhibition hall in Olympia, London.

• It’s set to open in 2026.

• It’s part of the £1.3 billion transformation of Olympia, London, which in addition to British Airways ARC will feature a 1,575-seat theater, 30 bars, restaurants and eateries, two hotels and 550,000 square feet of office space.

• Olympia, London is operated by Legends Global.

• AXS will be the ticketing partner for the new venue.

History:

• Olympia, London was built as an events and exhibitions venue almost 140 years ago.

• Artists including Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart, Primal Scream, The Cure and The Chemical Brothers have played there.

What they said:

• Andrew Spencer, Chief Operating Officer AEG Presents Europe: “This is a pivotal moment as we open the diary for bookings and reveal the name of British Airways ARC. We’re delighted to be working with British Airways and as we take the next step towards opening all the teams are very excited. Olympia is a place that has an incredible musical history which we want to honor whilst creating a venue that is thoroughly modern with world class facilities for artists and fans alike.”