Bristol arena opening delayed to 2027 at earliest

Bristol’s long-delayed arena project will not open for concerts until 2027 at the earliest, according to a fresh update.

It was previously hoped work on the 19,000-cap YTL Arena Bristol, planned for Filton Airfield, would begin this year and be completed by late 2026, but a start date for construction is yet to be set.

Speaking to the BBC, developer YTL says it is still in the “enabling works” phase of the scheme.

“We are also on the runway and surrounding area completing major infrastructure to support the arena,” adds a spokesperson.

Final plans for the venue were submitted in May, with artist impressions showing the airfield’s Brabazon Hangars transformed into the UK’s fourth-largest indoor arena, flanked by new conference and exhibition halls. The scheme also…

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