Cardiff indoor arena gets final go ahead

Cardiff Council and a consortium comprising Live Nation and Robertson Property have announced financial close on their plans for the city’s 16,500 capacity indoor arena.

McLaren Construction has been named as main contractor for the project, which will provide a major entertainment boost for Cardiff.

Designed for music, the arena will create over 1,000 jobs and, once open, attract more than one million visitors to the Cardiff Bay area annually.

Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “Our creative industries are world-leading, and this is another clear vote of confidence in our economy and the UK’s position as a global creative superpower.”

Cardiff Council Leader Councillor Huw Thomas, added: “This arena will transform Cardiff’s visitor economy in a way nothing has since the Millennium Stadium opened in 1999.

“It’s not just about the bricks and mortar; it’s about underpinning and enhancing our city’s status as a vibrant, dynamic destination for music and culture.”

The arena is scheduled to open by the end of 2028.