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OVO Arena
Music Venue and Performing Arts Venue
Wembley
"Great for concerts and shows."(2 Tips)"... would have figured out crowd control by now, but evidentially not!"(2 Tips)
"The best view here for any event"(2 Tips)"their last tour"(2 Tips)
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Sarietha EngelbrechtNovember 8, 2012Great venue. Perfect size for gigs. Not too huge. Wembley Park is the closest station. There is a McDonalds on the way where you can eat before you go. And you can check your coat at the venue.Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Filiz SalihNovember 20, 2011I went to my first concert here with my mum. Wembley Stadium is right next door. Awesome venue! Wembley Park station is near by. If driving, be careful where you park as you’ll end up with a heavy fee- Natasha 'Tashster' BrassingtonJanuary 21, 2014Stage door is not always a guarantee due to garage like nature of the exit point. Lots of artists or performers will have cars waiting to pick them up already parked or cars arriving to pick them up.Upvoted Feb 1
- The staff are really friendly and helpful, and treat disabled people with respect. A shame that this experience is marred by complete and utter rip-off prices for food and drinks.
Ashraf ElrefaeyNovember 9, 2018I was there to see Slayer's performing live during their last tour.Venue is excellent and sound was great (I was in S7).Queues for toilets were horrible during breaks though. More toilets please.- Jack SmithFebruary 12, 2017Built originally in 1934 as an Olympic swimming pool, then converted to a concert venue in 1978. You'd think they would have figured out crowd control by now, but evidentially not!
- Ashraf ElrefaeyNovember 23, 2018I was there to see Slayer during their last tour ever!Sound was great, crowd control was awesome but the place needs more toilets as there were massive queues for toilets during breaks.
Bibi TodaroJuly 24, 2013Only been here twice for Cirque du Soleil, not my favourite venue, if you have the choice get tickets for Royal Albert Hall - CdS there is magical!!
Matt BarberJanuary 3, 2016Venue is surprisingly easy to get in/out of. Bars aren't so crowded. Got smashed on £5.50 Fosters with ease.
OlympicsSeptember 14, 2012The 2011 BWF World Championships were held here. China took all the titles for a record third time and became the first nation to successfully defend all the titles won at the previous edition.
Fiona HodgeDecember 9, 2016The sound might be marginally better than the O2 - but queues for the bar are outrageously long, and it's like they don't seem to know how to manage big crowds of people.
Stuart RitchieOctober 28, 2011Call ahead to book if you're thinking about eating at the on-site restaurant. You might get lucky, but if you book you can relax
TimOctober 28, 2012Go to the loo before finding your seat. Some of the steps are quite steep & it's good to minimise return trips to the concourse.
Colm MorganOctober 5, 2013If you're driving up & looking to park, don't pre-book a space @ HTC. It's more expensive & horrific attendant tries to squeeze you into a matchbox. Reversing's impossible & it's one-way to get back.
Michael EasterbrookMarch 8, 2011They have introduced the white line to the standing area. So it's quite easy to advance nearer the front between bands. But if you are standing on the line, take no prisoners!
Carlos VegaDecember 5, 2013Get to the front, and see your favourite artist perform a few feet away from you. Best time guaranteed.
Romi FriedJuly 28, 2013Either sit very close to the front or up in the stands at the back. Anywhere else and good luck seeing much of the stage at all...
Lauren GBOctober 9, 2012Don't be fooled into queuing for the front of house merch stand! There is another by the standing entrance with no queue!
Kris CurtisAugust 6, 2012Make sure to fill your water bottle up at the water coolers as you enter as its warm inside. More men's toilets on the 1st floor North side.
Thrash HitsFebruary 6, 2011Only the biggest bands play here (unless they're supporting, of course). There are only a few food stall outside or nearby to the venue so it would be wise to eat (and drink) well before you get here. Read more
Palmers Lodge Boutique HostelsJanuary 31, 2012Hosting multiple music concerts all year round only and still a very popular venue for many big events. Nearest Jubilee station Wembley Park
ESPNJuly 27, 2012Be prepared to see some unreal hand-eye coordination on display here for the Badminton competition during London 2012.
Mike KellyFebruary 25, 2012One of the premier live concert sites in the UK. Have seen lots of musical artists and groups here. Looks great after the re-build.
IMPACT WRESTLINGNovember 21, 2011IMPACT WRESTLING returns to the United Kingdom for the “2012 MAXIMUM IMPACT IV” Tour on Sat Jan 28 in London. Tix @ ticketmaster.co.uk!
- Be prepared to pay£5 for a pint of crappy Fosters, £5.80! for an equally disgusting pint of Heineken, or £4.90!! for a 330ml bottle of Bulmers cider is criminal.
Andr? ThomasDecember 22, 2013It was amazing, got a red carpet treatment as i was a guest... Lies i was working in it
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"As Zooey Deschanel said, it looks a bit like a wedding cake on the inside. A fairly pleasant and intimate venue with decent sound. If you're standing, try arriving early so you can see the stage."
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