Arena Birmingham
Important to know
- Capacity: 15,800 people
- Artists that have already played here: Slipknot, Bring Me the Horizon, Sam Fender, Weezer, Kings of Leon, Bullet for My Valentine, Alice Cooper, Sleep Token, Thirty Seconds to Mars, blink‐182, Simple Minds, Noel Gallagher, and more.
- Tickets: https://www.utilitaarenabham.co.uk
- Address: King Edwards Rd, Birmingham B1 2AA, United Kingdom
- Getting here: Bus stop: Arena Birmingham (300 m) – Line 126; Tram stop: Brindley Place (600 m) – West Midlands Metro; Train station: Birmingham New Street (1.4 km)
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Arena Birmingham – currently known as Utilita Arena Birmingham due to its naming rights – is a major multi-purpose entertainment venue located in the heart of Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.
Opened in 1991, the arena boasts a diverse and dynamic event schedule, hosting sports competitions, conferences, concerts, and various performances. With a capacity of 15,800, it is one of the most important venues in the UK.
The Arena Birmingham stage has welcomed Slipknot, Bring Me the Horizon, Sam Fender, Bullet for My Valentine, Alice Cooper, Sleep Token, Thirty Seconds to Mars, blink‐182, and Noel Gallagher, among other renowned rock and metal artists.
Spectators can enjoy events from the standing floor section (with seating available depending on the event) and the two-tiered seating areas.
Inside the arena, there is a variety of food and beverage options, including burgers, fish and chips, pizza, hot dogs, and vegetarian/vegan choices, as well as beer, cider, and other drinks.
For security reasons, only small bags are allowed inside the arena. The maximum size permitted is A4 dimensions: Height: 30 cm; Width: 21 cm; Depth: 19 cm. This bag policy is now common across many UK entertainment venues.
Additionally, Arena Birmingham operates as a cashless venue, accepting only electronic and card payments.
The Arena Birmingham is easily accessible by public transport (bus, tram, and train).
Arena Birmingham Seating Map


Hotels near Arena Birmingham
Staying near the show venue is always a great opportunity to walk to and from the event, enjoying the lively atmosphere as musicians and fans gather throughout the day.