Global Arena Guide 2025

Arena Market: Bahrain

Bahrain’s live entertainment market is on a strong growth trajectory, with Al Dana Amphitheatre playing a central role. The 10,000-capacity outdoor venue has rapidly evolved from staging a handful of shows to becoming a full-service entertainment operator.

“We went from probably two events a month in the amphitheatre to doing events across the country,” says Damian Bush, managing director.

“We’re pretty much sitting over anything substantial that comes into the country – or we’re delivering it.”

In addition to its flagship venue, the company now programmes multiple sites, including The Quarry (600 cap), the outdoor Desert Garden (1,500), and The National Theater. A new 3,500-capacity indoor arena is being retrofitted into Exhibition World Bahrain, allowing for…

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