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London’s new venue British Airways ARC announces first wave of acts including Khalid, Self Esteem & more

Harvey Marwood

By Harvey Marwood

Harvey Marwood

19 Mar 2026

AEG Presents has today unveiled the first wave of artists performing at London’s most anticipated new venue – British Airways ARC. The 3,800-capacity state-of-the-art, purpose-built live music and events venue is aptly located above the existing West Hall in Olympia, a destination steeped in musical history.

The first wave of artists performing at British Airways ARC are some of the biggest and most exciting around across multiple genres. Self Esteem will perform two nights including the historic opening on Tuesday June 16th followed by McFly and Zac Brown Band with Khalid coming to the venue in the Autumn. The venue has also formed a programming partnership with the prestigious EFG London Jazz Festival beginning with Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane.

Tickets for all these shows will go on sale on Friday 27th March at 10am and can be purchased here.

American Express® Cardmember pre-sale: Wednesday 25th March – 10am

Artist pre-sales: Various. Wednesday 25th March and Thursday 26th March

British Airways ARC Venue pre-sales: Thursday 26th March – sign up for access here.

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