Max SteventonAEG Presents UK has unveiled the first group of artists scheduled to perform at British Airways ARC, a new live music venue located at Olympia in London.
British Airways ARC will be operated by AEG Presents as part of its UK venues portfolio with ticketing services provided by AEG-owned AXS. British Airways secured naming rights for the venue in November 2025.
The 3,800-capacity venue is being built above the existing West Hall as part of Olympia’s £1.3bn redevelopment. The wider project includes a theatre, hotels, office space and hospitality venues.
The opening performances will begin in June. Self Esteem is scheduled to perform on 16 June, the venue’s opening night, and 17 June. McFly will perform on 18 June, followed by Zac Brown Band on 25 June.
The venue will also host programming in partnership with the EFG London Jazz Festival. This will include a performance on 21 November by Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves in a show marking the centenary of John Coltrane.
The Olympia site has previously hosted performances by artists including Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart, Primal Scream, The Cure and The Chemical Brothers.
“We are very proud of our newest venue and to have this line up of the first incredible artists set to play is a fantastic way to begin the British Airways ARC story,” said AEG senior vice president UK venues Lucy Noble. “When fans come to see shows at British Airways ARC they are going to be able to enjoy world class facilities across everything from sound to seating and we really can’t wait to open the doors.”