Twickenham’s bid to increase concert cap rejected

The southwest London stadium is currently allowed to stage just three non-rugby events per year, restricted to 55,000 capacity

News By James Hanley | 20 October 2025

Allianz Stadium Twickenham © Brewbooks

The UK’s Allianz Stadium Twickenham has failed in a bid to increase the number of concerts it is permitted to hold each year. Currently, the home of England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) is allowed to stage just three non-rugby events per year, restricted to 55,000 capacity.

Additional restrictions imposed following a reported crowd crush at an Eminem gig in 2018 mean the venue is also unable to host more than two events consecutively and only one of shows can…

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