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Global Arena Guide 2026

The definitive guide to arenas hosting live music and entertainment, in association with Legends Global

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70 Markets Profiled

Covering every continent except Antarctica, our market reports take an in-depth look at the arena sector across 70 countries.

Directory of 630+ Arenas

Vital for tour planning, find all the arena contact information you'll need in our directory of 635 arenas.

IQ Arena Stars

Nominated by IQ's readers, this new list celebrates 20 venues that stand out as "best-in-class" at this level.

Arena Fever

Gordon Masson highlights the venues set to open around the world in the near future.

Arena Stars 2026

Arena Stars 2026

Find out who made the list – and why – as Hanna Ellington profiles Arena Stars 2026.

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The O2

The O2

London, UK

A global benchmark for large-scale live entertainment, there are few venues as iconic as The O2...
Movistar Arena Argentina

Movistar Arena Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Created exclusively for live entertainment, Movistar Arena has helped to transform one of the world’s most passionate markets...
Roig Arena

Roig Arena

Valencia, Spain

A new addition to Europe’s arena landscape, Roig Arena has quickly positioned itself as one of the continent’s most advanced venues...
United Center

United Center

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Home to both the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Bulls, Chicago’s core arena has no shortage of entertainment options...
Etihad Arena

Etihad Arena

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Etihad Arena has quickly established itself as one of the Middle East’s largest and leading live entertainment destinations...
State Farm Arena

State Farm Arena

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Located in the heart of Atlanta, State Farm Arena stands above the rest as one of the region’s most notable venues...
Coca-Cola Arena

Coca-Cola Arena

Dubai, UAE

Coca-Cola Arena has strengthened its position on the international touring circuit through major recent upgrades...
Movistar Arena Bogotá

Movistar Arena Bogotá

Bogotá, Colombia

Movistar Arena has contributed to Bogota’s reputation as a gateway for the Latin American touring circuit...
Qudos Bank Arena

Qudos Bank Arena

Sydney, Australia

Among the largest venues in the Southern Hemisphere, Qudos Bank Arena has built its reputation on scale, flexibility, and operational capability...
Arena CDMX

Arena CDMX

Mexico City, Mexico

One of Latin America’s leading entertainment hubs, Arena CDMX has solidified its reputation for hosting the globe’s biggest tours...
Scotiabank Arena

Scotiabank Arena

Toronto, Canada

Toronto’s premier arena is strengthening its position as a world-class touring destination by undergoing an ambitious renovation...
Intuit Dome

Intuit Dome

Inglewood, California, USA

One of the newest players in the Los Angeles circuit, Intuit Dome made waves when it opened its doors in 2024...
K-Arena Yokohama

K-Arena Yokohama

Kanagawa, Tokyo, Japan

One of the world’s premier purpose-built spaces, K-Arena Yokohama stands apart for its singular focus on delivering exceptional concerts...
Barclays Center

Barclays Center

Brooklyn, New York, USA

In the major entertainment hub that is New York City, Barclays Center stands out for its dedication to innovation and accessibility...
Uber Arena

Uber Arena

Berlin, Germany

Located at the heart of Berlin’s entertainment district, Uber Arena has established itself as one of Europe’s premier indoor venues...
Spark Arena

Spark Arena

Auckland, New Zealand

Versatile at its core, Spark Arena has established itself as one of the APAC region’s most adaptable entertainment venues...
Kai Tak Arena

Kai Tak Arena

Hong Kong

Opening its doors just over a year ago, Kai Tak Arena has already made its mark on the Asian venue circuit...
Avicii Arena

Avicii Arena

Stockholm, Sweden

An unmistakable part of the Stockholm skyline, Avicii Arena remains one of Europe’s most distinctive venues...
Co-op Live

Co-op Live

Manchester, UK

A symbol of the next generation of live venues, Co-op Live made a notable splash when it came online in 2024...
SM Mall of Asia Arena

SM Mall of Asia Arena

Pasay City, Philippines

It’s worth keeping an eye on the uniquely eye-shaped SM Mall of Asia Arena, located in the Philippines’ capital city...

COMMENT

‘Unipol Dome is more than a new venue – it is a catalyst for Italy’

Unipol Dome is more than a new venue – it is a catalyst for Italy

Luca Martinazzoli

The Milan venue's MD, Luca Martinazzoli, fills IQ in on hosting the Olympics in its first six months and what the future holds...

COMMENT 31 Jul 2026

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‘Brands are not just thinking cross-territorially, they are acting it’

Brands are not just thinking cross-territorially, they are acting it

Paul Samuels

AEG International's Paul Samuels unpacks how diversified, multi-market partnerships are bolstering the company's venue expansion plans

COMMENT 08 Jul 2026

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‘We aim to become a mecca for music where people can experience the world’s top artists’

We aim to become a mecca for music where people can experience the world’s top artists

Tsuyoshi Tamura

President Tsuyoshi Tamura discusses what the future holds for one of the world's premier purpose-built music venues

COMMENT 01 Jul 2026

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Cooperation among competitors

This 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

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Q&A: Meagan Walker

I 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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