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Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre 
The Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC) is an entertainment complex holding up to 8,500 spectators and is situated on the east side of Bridge of Don, near the Royal Aberdeen and Murcar Golf Clubs. It has been host to the likes of Muse, Kaiser Chiefs, Girls Aloud and Westlife. More
LG Arena Birmingham
Previously the NEC Arena and originally opening in 1985, Birmingham's LG Arena has a capacity of 16,000 and is still a favourite venue for top acts today. The arena has recently had a £29 million rennovation and has hosted acts such as Tom Jones, U2 and Iron Maiden. The arena has also been used for some of the largest UK exhibitions such as Crufts and the Clothes Show Live. More
Liverpool Echo Arena
The Echo Arena is located on Liverpool's famous waterfront, just a stone's throw from the Albert Dock complex. The 11,000 capacity Echo Arena is connected to the BT Convention Centre and together they are known as the ACC Liverpool (Arena & Convention Centre Liverpool). More
Manchester Evening News Arena
The Manchester Evening News Arena - also known as the MEN Arena - is one of the largest indoor concert venues in Europe, with a maximum capacity of 21,000. The MEN Arena features full 360 degree (bowl) seating, with an upper tier and a lower tier separated by hospitality boxes. More
Metro Radio Arena Newcastle
The Metro Radio Arena is a sporting and entertainment arena holding up to 11,000 spectators. Previously the Telewest Arena, it is now sponsored by Metro Radio and is home to the Newcastle Eagles basketball team and the Newcastle Vipers ice hockey team. The Arena has hosted Beyonce, Jonas Brothers and Michael McIntyre to name a few. More
Motorpoint Arena Sheffield
The Sheffield Arena was opened by the Queen in 1991 and was initially used to host the World Student Games. Since then it has gone on to host many of the world's biggest music acts including U2, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Robbie Williams and Beyonce among others. This versatile arena offers a capacity ranging from 3,500 (for theatre-style shows) to 13,500 (for larger productions). More
National Indoor Arena Birmingham
Owned by the NEC Group, the National Indoor Arena (NIA) was originally opened in 1991, at the time, the largest UK indoor arena of its type. It has a capacity of up to 12,700 depending on layout and has been host to Kings of Leon, Paramore, Ne-Yo and Beyonce among others. More
O2 Arena London
London's O2 is the building formerly known as the Millennium Dome and is situated on the Greenwich peninsula. It is also known as the O2 Arena, the O2 Dome and the O2 Centre. It has a 30,000 capacity and has been, and continues to be, host to some of the biggest acts in the world today. More
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (also known as the SECC) is located on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow and is Scotland's largest exhibition centre. The SECC consists of a series of 5 halls and 2 auditoriums. The largest hall (Hall 4) has a seating capacity of 12,500. The SECC also boasts its own railway station, plus a 4 star hotel on-site. More
Trent FM Arena Nottingham
The Trent FM Arena in Nottingham is an indoor sports, entertainment and conference venue that forms part of the National Ice Centre complex. The Trent FM Arena is a relatively new venue having opened in 2000, but it has already attracted many big name acts such as Sir Elton John, Oasis, Beyonce and Green Day. The Trent FM Arena has a capacity of 10,000 which makes it one of the largest indoor venues in the East Midlands. More
Wembley Arena
Wembley Arena first opened in 1934 as a swimming pool to host the Empire Games. It then went on to host the swimming competition for the 1948 Olympic Games. From its initial usage as a sporting arena it is now widely recognised as one of the premier music venues in the UK. Wembley Arena has a capacity of 12,500, which makes it London's second largest arena (after the O2 Arena). More
Aberdeen Music Hall
Aberdeen Music Hall is a music venue on Union Street in the centre of Aberdeen. The hall underwent a large scale modernisation and rennovation in the 1980s. Regulars to make appearances are the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, in addition to a variety of rock and pop concerts, and the annual Aberdeen International Youth Festival. More
Blackpool Opera House
As part of the Winter Gardens, Blackpool Opera House is Europe's second largest theatre and can accommodate just under 3,000 people. The Opera House has been host to one of the largest arrays of stars at any venue including Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Tom Jones right through to Jim Davidson and Peter Kay. More
Bournemouth International Centre
The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is a multi-purpose venue that hosts conferences, exhibitions, leisure and entertainment events. Following a series of large redevelopment programmes the BIC now boasts a total of 4 auditoria, with the largest (Windsor Hall) having a capacity of 6,500. The Bournemouth International Centre is the largest venue of its kind on the South Coast. More
Brighton Centre
The Brighton Centre is a multi-purpose venue with the flexibility to accommodate conferences, exhibitions, grand banquets and music concerts. The main hall at the Brighton Centre has a capacity of 5,100 for standing concerts. The Brighton Centre promotes itself as the south coasts premier venue. More
Brighton Dome
Comprising the Corn Exchange, Pavilion Theatre and Concert Hall, the Brighton Dome was originally built for the Prince of Wales in 1805. The Dome was redesigned in 2001/02 at a cost of £22 million. It has been host to the Eurovision Song Contest in addition to Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix and Dizzee Rascal. More
Bristol Hippodrome
With a capacity of 1,951 and three levels of seating, Bristol Hippodrome is primarily a theatre that has hosted stage greats such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and Blood Brothers. The Hippodrome has also welcomed other entertainment genres with the likes of Derren Brown and Russell Brand. More
Cambridge Corn Exchange
Winning the Charter Mark for excellence in public service twice, the Cambridge Corn Exchange is one of the UK's finest entertainment venues. It has a capacity of 1,800 and, as a result, is often overlooked by bigger bands and artists. However, it has been host to the likes of Manic Street Preachers, The Feeling, Jimmy Carr and Russell Brand. More
Cardiff International Arena
The Cardiff International Arena (CIA) has been welcoming the world's biggest acts from far and wide since it first opened in 1993. With a capacity of 5,500 the venue is quite compact, but it remains a popular fixture with artists and fans alike. As well as being a successful music concert venue the CIA has also played host to comedy acts, ice skating exhibitions, wrestling bouts and business events. More
Carlisle Sands Centre
The Sands Centre is the premier venue serving Cumbria and the south west of Scotland. The centre was built in 1984 and serves around three quarters of a million visitors each year. The centre has leisure and conferencing facilities and hosts many established and upcoming acts and sporting events. More
