{"id":2168208,"date":"2025-11-20T09:59:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T09:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2168208"},"modified":"2025-11-20T09:59:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T09:59:10","slug":"british-airways-arc-new-3800-capacity-music-venue-to-open-at-historic-london-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/british-airways-arc-new-3800-capacity-music-venue-to-open-at-historic-london-site\/","title":{"rendered":"British Airways ARC: New 3,800-capacity music venue to open at historic London site"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div class=\"hydrate-root sc-10wlkbs-0\" data-component=\"Newsletter\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"base\">\n<aside class=\"sc-y4bm30-0 jwWhkK newsletter-component sc-1ge0fwe-0\" data-newsletter-key=\"receiveMusic\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-2 kcLSBk\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-1 inRDZn\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-3\">\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-4 hfveGa\">\n<p><h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-6 fvoxRM fafQAy\">Get the inside track from Roisin O&#8217;Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-8 fvoxRM fvWmZq\">Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"sc-y4bm30-5 sc-y4bm30-7 fvoxRM hkVmms\">Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 hKcUSR sc-culv3z-0 eifaJK sc-1ix0cah-0 PYnPb sc-y4bm30-10 fUEDPX\"><use href=\"#600f53465147d717\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-y4bm30-2 kcLSBk sc-y4bm30-9 iQYNfz\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/static-assets\/images\/newsletters\/nowHearThis1_2.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Roisin O\u2019Connor\u2019s\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/central-london\">Central London<\/a> is set to welcome a major new live music and events space in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The British Airways ARC is preparing to open its doors above <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/olympia\">Olympia<\/a>&#8216;s existing west exhibition hall. <\/p>\n<p>The 3,800-capacity venue, operated by AEG Presents UK, forms a key part of the \u00a31.3 billion regeneration of the historic Olympia site.<\/p>\n<p>Originally built as an events and exhibition space nearly 140 years ago, the location boasts a rich musical heritage.<\/p>\n<p>It has hosted legendary artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Sir <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/rod-stewart\">Rod Stewart<\/a>, Primal Scream, and The Cure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-awdjp1-2 cbpRGD sc-awdjp1-3 image align-center\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cXcwgU\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"2\" class=\"sc-awdjp1-0 rfzfp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2025\/11\/20\/8\/54\/01KAG1JQ17VMTJNPRFR7A7HF6H.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2025\/11\/20\/8\/54\/01KAG1JQ17VMTJNPRFR7A7HF6H.jpeg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2025\/11\/20\/8\/54\/01KAG1JQ17VMTJNPRFR7A7HF6H.jpeg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The venue will have a capacity of 3,800 people\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"sc-1uf4o3q-0 dkRtZs inline-gallery-btn\" id=\"trigger-autogallery-866\"><span class=\"sc-1uf4o3q-1 hwVecx\">open image in gallery<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 gtVitN hgzWpY\">The venue will have a capacity of 3,800 people<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 exGSyR\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->AEG Presents UK\/PA Wire<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThis is a pivotal moment as we open the diary for bookings and reveal the name of British Airways ARC,\u201d Andrew Spencer, chief operating officer at AEG Presents Europe, said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re delighted to be working with British Airways and as we take the next step towards opening all the teams are very excited. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cOlympia is a place that has an incredible musical history which we want to honour whilst creating a venue that is thoroughly modern with world class facilities for artists and fans alike.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Calum Laming, British Airways\u2019 chief customer officer, said the airline is committed to supporting the arts industry. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud to champion British originality in everything we do, so we\u2019re thrilled to be building on our further support for the arts and culture scene on our doorstep here in our hometown, London,&#8221; Mr Laming said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether with AEG Presents UK, not only are we creating unique experiences for audiences, we\u2019re also helping shine a spotlight on the next generation of talent. <\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-118zqaw-0 ijrISW\">\n<div class=\"sc-118zqaw-9\">\n<div class=\"sc-118zqaw-3 bnPMtb\">\n<div class=\"sc-118zqaw-4 hqeEpq\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/static-assets\/images\/mobile-stores\/Amazon_Music.png\" width=\"129\" height=\"36\" alt=\"Amazon Music logo\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-118zqaw-5 erkCqL\">\n<p class=\"sc-118zqaw-6 fwMNvw\">Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-118zqaw-7 euVGoL\">Sign up now for a 30-day free trial. 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