AsiaWorld–Arena explained

AsiaWorld–Arena
Nickname:"亞洲國際博覽館 Arena"
"Hall 1"
Address:Level 1, AsiaWorld-Expo
Chek Lap Kok, Lantau Island
Hong Kong
Location:AsiaWorld–Expo
Built:2004–05
Owner:Hong Kong SAR Government
Operator:AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited
Seating Capacity:12,500 (seated)
14,000 (with standing)

AsiaWorld–Arena (also Hall 1 of AsiaWorld–Expo) is the largest indoor seated performance venue in Hong Kong. It has a total floor area of 10880m2, a maximum capacity of 12,500 seats/14,000 standing+seats[1] and high ceiling clearance of 19 metres. It is located next to the Hong Kong International Airport. It plays host to many concerts, sporting events, and other forms of entertainment.[2]

Entertainment

See main article: List of entertainment events at AsiaWorld–Expo. AsiaWorld–Arena has been the busiest indoor venue in Hong Kong since its opening on 21 December 2005; with many local, regional and international artists have performed here spanning a wide range of musical genres.

Other events

The Arena has also played host to the 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala of Phoenix Satellite Television and the Miss Chinese Cosmos Pageant, as well as sports competitions like the K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 and the 2008 Hong Kong IDSF Asian Pacific DanceSport Championships. It played host to Walking with Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular from 22 December 2010 to 2 January 2011.[3]

On 22 March 2014, the Korean girl group, 2NE1, held their All or Nothing World Tour, bringing Winner as a guest.

On 18 March 2015, the arena hosted One Direction on their On the Road Again Tour. This concert would ultimately be the final performance with Zayn Malik as a member before his departure from the group six days later.[4]

On 17–18 February 2016, Queen of Pop Madonna headlined the arena for 2 sold-out nights.

Miss International Organization confirms that Hong Kong will be the host country of Miss International 2017.

Ariana Grande performed at the venue on 21 September 2017 part of the final show of the Dangerous Woman Tour.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Capacity Table . 6 August 2023 . www.asiaworld-expo.com.
  2. Web site: Concerts & Special Events. AsiaWorld-Expo. 24 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208061928/http://www.asiaworld-expo.com.hk/html/en/FacilityInfo/ArenaEvents.html. 8 December 2015. dead.
  3. http://www.dinosaurlive.com.hk Walking with Dinosaurs – The Arena Spectacular
  4. News: Ellis-Petersen . Hannah . Zayn Malik has left One Direction, band confirms . The Guardian . 25 March 2015 . 5 May 2022.