"The venue will be operated by AEG Presents, the same people behind BST Hyde Park and All Points East, so it's fair to expect that there'll be some big names. And Olympia already has plenty of experience in welcoming huge stars. Over its 140 years of existence, it's hosted performances from the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart, Primal Scream, The Cure and The Chemical Brothers."
"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 honour whilst creating a venue that is thoroughly modern with world class facilities for artists and fans alike."
"Earlier this year, London was named the world's best city for music lovers, and in 2026 the capital's music offering is set to get even better. While it's not all been good news for the capital's music venues in 2025 (the legendary Corsica Studios and G-A-Y both recently announced closures), there's a whole host of new spaces opening up in 2026 - from Peckham Palais to the Jazz Cafe in Stratford to Upstairs at Ronnie Scotts."
British Airways ARC is a new 3,800-capacity music and events venue opening at Olympia London above the west exhibition hall in 2026. British Airways holds the venue's naming rights. AEG Presents will operate the venue, bringing experience from BST Hyde Park and All Points East and likely attracting major artists. Olympia has a 140-year history of hosting acts such as Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart, Primal Scream, The Cure and The Chemical Brothers. The venue aims to combine Olympia's musical legacy with modern, world-class facilities for artists and fans. A mailing list is available for early event updates.
Read at Time Out London
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