The definitive guide to arenas hosting live music and entertainment, in association with Legends Global
Read A PreviewCovering every continent except Antarctica, our market reports take an in-depth look at the arena sector across 70 countries.
Vital for tour planning, find all the arena contact information you'll need in our directory of 635 arenas.
Nominated by IQ's readers, this new list celebrates 20 venues that stand out as "best-in-class" at this level.
Gordon Masson highlights the venues set to open around the world in the near future.
Find out who made the list – and why – as Hanna Ellington profiles Arena Stars 2026.
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We aim to become a mecca for music where people can experience performances by the world’s top artists
Tsuyoshi Tamura
K-Arena's Tsuyoshi Tamura sits down with IQ to discuss the arena's first 3 years in business, looking at its growth and towards the future..
COMMENT 12 Jun 2026
Read ArticleUnipol Dome is more than a new venue – it is an investment in the future of live entertainment
Luca Martinazzoli
Luca Martinazzoli of Unipol Dome, Italy, talks to IQ about the Dome's first 6 months, the 2026 Winter Olympics and the impact of the Dome on Italy's market...
COMMENT 12 Jun 2026
Read ArticleBrands are not just thinking cross-territorially, they are acting it
Paul Samuels
Paul Samuels talks to IQ about how he got into the sponsorship management industry, and trends across brand partnerships.
COMMENT 12 Jun 2026
Read ArticleThis is a challenging but also exciting scenario for everyone in the arena business
Nancy Skipper and Olivier Toth
Olivier Toth of the European Arenas Association and Nancy Skipper of the UK’s National Arenas Association tell us about the benefits of venues working together.
COMMENT 22 Aug 2025
Read ArticleI had a mentor, and I believe I’m a better leader as a result.
Meagan Walker
ASM Global’s group director of arena operations shares the lessons she’s learned, and why she’s passionate about looking after the future of the industry.
COMMENT 17 Jun 2025
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