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OVO Arena Wembley

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Venue Type

Arena Venue

City

London

Region

West London

Standing

5000

theatre

12500

dinner

1400

bedrooms

About Venue

OVO Arena Wembley is one of the UK's most iconic event venues and London's second-largest indoor arena. Originally opened in 1934 as the Empire Pool, the Grade II listed venue has evolved into a world-class destination for conferences, exhibitions, award ceremonies, product launches, sporting events and live entertainment. Alongside its renowned entertainment programme, the arena offers over 2,600m² of uninterrupted floor space with the flexibility to host events for up to 12,500 guests.

With a vast flat-floor arena, adaptable draping system and a selection of premium lounges and breakout rooms, OVO Arena Wembley is capable of delivering everything from large-scale conferences and gala dinners to exhibitions, fashion shows and corporate hospitality.

Event Spaces

Main Arena
The venue's flagship event space offering over 2,600m² of uninterrupted floor space. Suitable for conferences, exhibitions, award ceremonies, product launches, gala dinners, sporting events and concerts, accommodating up to 12,500 delegates.

Coors Lounge
A stylish hospitality lounge accommodating up to 200 guests, ideal for conferences, networking, receptions, VIP hospitality and breakout sessions.

Breakout Rooms (5)
Five flexible meeting and breakout rooms accommodating approximately 330, 200, 90, 70 and 30 delegates, ideal for seminars, training sessions, workshops and speaker preparation.

Facilities and Services

OVO Arena Wembley offers high-speed WiFi, accessible facilities, VIP entrances, premium lounges, in-house event management, rigging infrastructure, draping systems, extensive loading access, production offices, dressing rooms, breakout spaces, hospitality suites, catering, exhibition capability and flexible event layouts.

Location and Access

Located in Wembley Park beside Wembley Stadium, the venue is just a short walk from Wembley Park Underground, Wembley Stadium and Wembley Central stations, providing excellent access from Central London and the wider UK.

Ideal For

Conferences
Exhibitions
Award Ceremonies
Product Launches
Gala Dinners
Fashion Shows
Sporting Events
Corporate Hospitality
Large Meetings
Concerts

Key Features

12,500 Capacity
Grade II Listed Venue
2,600m² Arena Floor
Flat Floor Configuration
Coors Lounge
Five Breakout Rooms
Wembley Park
Excellent Transport Links

Why Hire

OVO Arena Wembley combines the scale of a major arena with the flexibility required for corporate events. Its adaptable layouts, premium hospitality facilities and excellent transport links make it one of the UK's leading venues for conferences, exhibitions and high-profile events, supported by an experienced events team.