Global Arena Guide 2024

Arena Market: Portugal

Few markets have rebounded as well post-Covid as Portugal. By 2022, tourism was up 20% compared to 2019 figures and grew a further 10.7% in 2023.

“Our pipeline indicates stability compared to the last couple of years, which were two of the best ever, with 80 to 90 shows a year and also major international conferences and business events,” says Jorge Vinha da Silva, CEO of Lisbon’s MEO Arena (formerly known as the Altice Arena).

“Overall, we host 150 events a year.”

The main stop for artists at arena level in Portugal, the MEO can be configured in several ways – from 4,000 to 20,000 in standing configuration…

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