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Capital FM Arena Nottingham

This multipurpose East Midlands gig space is one of the most popular concert venues in the UK, hosting an exciting roster of events every night of the week. Since opening in 2000, the Capital FM Arena Nottingham has hosted thousands of performances by legendary bands including Metallica, Westlife and The Killers - but music's not just what this vibrant venue is famous for. As well as presenting concerts, this awesome Nottingham arena is celebrated for being a centre of excellence for ice sports and often hosts Premier League Darts matches and wresting events.

Live Events at Capital FM Arena

The Capital FM Arena Nottingham boasts one of the most versatile set ups of any venue in the UK, able to transform its layout according to each music of sport event's needs. With space for 10,000 fans, it is one of the biggest arenas in the UK and one of the largest in the East Midlands. When it comes to concerts, it's famous for hosting large scale concerts by world famous bands with plenty of space for standing spectators. It is also able to capture a more intimate vibe thanks to the specially installed draping system which reduced the capacity to 4,000 for intimate shows and seated sports events.

Venue Information

With excellent transport links, the Capital FM Arena Nottingham is within easy reach from most places in the UK. Situated in Bolero Square in the heart of Nottingham's Lace Market district, the venue is bang in the middle of one of the most vibrant areas of the East Midlands. When you arrive, you'll find the arena is a stone's throw from some brilliant bars, restaurants and shops, making it the perfect choice if you want to make a night of it or turn your visit into a mini break.

Similar Nottingham Venues

Want to witness more live entertainment after purchasing tickets to an event at Capital FM Arena Nottingham? The East Midlands plays host to some of the best event spaces in the country, including the intimate and awesome Rock City, which has been voted venue of the year on multiple occasions thanks to its ground-breaking roster of alternative music events. The NME describe Rock City as "sweaty but truly indie" but if that doesn't appeal, why not check out the latest listings for bar/music venue Bodega Social for a more chic vibe?