Venue news: Live Nation reveals new 5k-cap Melbourne space for 100 events a year
Plus: Another launch for Melbourne with the help of Foo Fighters, AEG extends partnerships across six US venues, Loew's Jersey Theatre nears reopening, and more
News By Ciaran Donnelly | 23 October 2026
Leading the latest round-up of venue news, Live Nation has revealed plans for a new 5,000-capacity music venue in North Melbourne, with the purpose-built space at Arden Central expected to host more than 100 events a year and bring additional international tours to the city.
Arden Central – North Melbourne, Australia
Capacity: 5,000
Operator: Live Nation
The venue will also create new performance opportunities for Australian artists, as part of a wider A$7bn cultural and parkland precinct being developed by Hamton and Hostplus,…
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