Clark Entertainment and Events Hub explained

Development Name:Clark Entertainment and Events Hub
Location:Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat, Pampanga
Developer:Clark International Airport Corporation
Subdivision Name:Philippines
Area Total Ha:40

The Clark Entertainment and Events Hub is planned mixed-use development at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, Philippines.[1]

Background

The entertainment hub is a project initiated by state-run Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), which is an attached entity to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority. Conceptualized in October 2023,[2] it is to be developed through a public–private partnership with investors expressing interest as early as November 2023.[3] [4]

The project covering 40ha has an estimated cost of with construction projected to take place from 2025 to 2028.[5] [6]

Features

Clark Arena

The Clark Arena is an indoor arena[7] with a planned seating capacity of 25,000 to 35,000.[8]

The CIAC markets the arena to be "Taylor Swift ready by 2028".[7] Despite the reference, there is no scheduled event featuring Swift at the planned venue and it was clarified the musician is used as a benchmark so that the arena have the capacity to host similarly renowned artists.[2]

Other

Othe planned features is the Clark International Convention Center, which is tagged as the flagship facility of the entertainment hub;[1] Clark Airport Mall, the Clark Aviation School, a Multi-modal Mobility Hub, and a housing complex.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clark Entertainment and Events Hub . Public–Private Partnership Center . 13 July 2024.
  2. News: Adel . Rosette . Philippines eyes ‘Taylor Swift concert-ready’ stadium in Clark completed by 2028 . 13 July 2024 . Philippine Star . 12 July 2024.
  3. Web site: Ayeng . Raffy . CIAC eyes Taylor Swift concert in planned Clark arena . Daily Tribune . 13 July 2024 . en . 12 July 2024.
  4. News: Costamero . Jag Lyra . Entertainment, events hub to rise within Clark civil aviation complex . 13 July 2024 . Philippine Information Agency . 20 November 2023.
  5. News: Desiderio . Louella . Clark to host P32 billion entertainment complex . 13 July 2024 . Philippine Star . 13 July 2024.
  6. News: Maralit . Kristina . Clark airport could turn PH into big events hub . 13 July 2024 . The Manila Times . 13 July 2024 . en.
  7. News: Taguines . Andrea . PH seen to be 'Taylor Swift-ready by 2028' with new arena in Clark . 13 July 2024 . ABS-CBN News . 12 July 2024.
  8. News: Esguerra . Darryl John . PH bares plan to build more accessible, Taylor Swift-ready stadium . 13 July 2024 . Philippine News Agency . 12 July 2024.