Bookings Open for British Airways ARC at Olympia London

AEG Presents UK has opened bookings for British Airways ARC, a new 3,800-capacity live music and events venue set to debut above the west exhibition hall at Olympia London in 2026. The announcement, made on November 20, marks a key step in the site's ongoing 1.3 billion regeneration, with British Airways securing naming rights as the project's partner.

The purpose-built space aims to blend Olympia's storied musical legacy with contemporary facilities for performers and audiences. Operated by AEG Presents UK, the venue will host major concerts and events, reviving live music in west London. AXS, AEG's ticketing arm, will handle sales, and interested parties can register for updates and initial show announcements at britishairwaysarc.co.uk.

Olympia, established in 1886 as an exhibition center in Kensington, has long been a hub for cultural milestones. It hosted early cinema screenings and performances by icons such as Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart, The Cure, Primal Scream, The Chemical Brothers, and Pink Floyd. The regeneration project, led by developers including Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance International since its 2017 acquisition, addresses pandemic-related delays and past...