AEG Presents UK, a division of AEG’s global sports, entertainment and venue operator business, announced the official opening of the booking diary and the name of their newest venue. The 3,800-capacity state-of-the-art, purpose-built live music and events venue, to be located above the existing west exhibition hall in Olympia, London, will be called British Airways ARC with British Airways as the naming rights partner.

Set to open in 2026, British Airways ARC will offer both fans and artists an unparalleled live event experience. Fans interested in finding out more about the new venue, including the first acts set to perform can now sign up via email at britishairwaysarc.co.uk and follow British Airways ARC at @britishairwaysarc on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Operated by AEG Presents UK, the world class venue is part of the £1.3 billion transformation of Olympia, London, which in addition to British Airways ARC will feature a 1,575-seat theatre, 30 bars, restaurants and eateries, 2 hotels and 550,000 sq ft of office space.

Built as an events and exhibitions venue almost 140 years ago, the site is steeped in a rich musical history with artists including Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart, Primal Scream, The Cure and The Chemical Brothers having played there. British Airways ARC honours that heritage and will bring incredible live music and events back to this part of London in a venue that is world leading.

British Airways ARC will join AEG Presents UK’s ever-growing portfolio of venues which includes University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, Watford Colosseum, indigo at The O2 and Eventim Apollo.

AXS, a globally recognised leader in the ticketing industry, will be the ticketing partner for the new venue.