House Remix: Venue Shake-up Make-up
Across the world, traditional venues are being reworked and new spaces are being built to support the next wave of touring entertainment productions.
Feature By IQ | 13 May 2025
As touring entertainment continues to reach new heights, venues – or the lack thereof – have often struggled to keep pace. That’s beginning to change.
Around the world, a new generation of purpose-built and reimagined spaces is emerging, while established venues are actively upgrading to support the creative and operational demands of today’s most ambitious productions.
As immersive exhibitions, interactive experiences, and family shows expand their reach, the limitations of traditional venues have become more pronounced. And the lack of availability as the concert industry piles pressure on avails only exacerbates the issue. But the sector is responding. A wave of modular, flexible, and hybrid spaces is coming online. Established arenas and theatres are also investing in infrastructure and rethinking their roles – not just…