Bristol’s new 20,000 cap arena reveals its name
The Aviva Arena will become the biggest music venue in the West of England
The new 20,000 capacity arena opening in Bristol has been confirmed to be named the Aviva Arena.
The insurance company has partnered with the venue, which is set to open in late 2028 and will become the biggest music venue in the west of England.
Plans for the venue were first revealed in 2020, with a slated opening date of late 2023. Now, owners YTL Live have shared more details and conceptual photos of the arena, set to be built in the Filton area of the city.
“Aviva Arena will be one of the most exciting and sustainable live entertainment venues anywhere in the world, and we are incredibly proud to welcome Aviva as our naming partner,” said CEO of YTL Live, Andrew Billingham.
“Aviva Arena will put Bristol firmly on the global touring map, delivering unforgettable experiences for fans and artists alike while creating lasting benefits for the city and the wider region,” he added, also saying that the arena will “become a platform for local talent to grow, thrive, and shine.”
Chancellor Rachel Reeves added: “Aviva and YTL’s landmark sponsorship commitment is a powerful endorsement of the UK as a world class place to build, to do business and to grow – exactly the kind of long‑term investment this Government is backing right across the country. It’s good news for people across the west of England, creating thousands of jobs and putting the region firmly on the global map for live entertainment.”
The venue’s naming rights was celebrated with a short set from Tom Grennan at the site of the new arena at Aerospace Bristol, performing beneath Concorde, which is housed there.