Largest UK indoor arenas 2023, by capacity

As of April 2023, AO Arena in Manchester and the O2 Arena in London top the list of indoor venues with the largest audience capacity in the United Kingdom (UK). They can accommodate up to 21 and 20 thousand visitors, respectively. The following two arenas with the highest capacity are Utilita and Resorts World Arenas, both located in Birmingham. P&J Live in Aberdeen is the biggest indoor arena in Scotland and the fifth biggest in the UK. The First Direct Arena in Leeds came in sixth place with an audience capacity of 13,781.

Popularity of the live music events in the United Kingdom

As of 2022, the United Kingdom ranked first by the share of consumers that booked tickets for music events, concerts, and festivals. In the same year, the country's estimated number of live music listeners was 19 million, up from 15.6 million in 2022. The live music industry is expected to grow in the upcoming years, as by 2026, live music ticket sales revenue is projected to reach 3.4 billion U.S. dollars.