Plans for "world class" 8,500 seater music arena in Edinburgh
It would be located in the heart of Edinburgh Park
Edinburgh's live music scene could be transformed with plans to build a new 8,500 seater arena in the city.
The owners of the O2 in London, AEG Europe, are wanting to have it located within the heart of Edinburgh Park.
A planning application for AEG’s Edinburgh arena will be submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council in the coming weeks.
Work is expected to begin in 2025, with hopes the first acts could take to the stage by 2027.
Alex Hill, President and CEO of AEG Europe said: “AEG is thrilled to announce this spectacular new arena for Edinburgh.
"It’s a location with immense potential, amplified by Parabola’s transformative development and regeneration of Edinburgh Park.
"The much needed 8,500-capacity arena will bring world-class live music and entertainment to Edinburgh, further cementing its reputation as a destination for culture and global tourism.
"We look forward to this development becoming an integral part of the local community and complementing one of the best cities in the world for the arts and live entertainment.”
Peter Millican OBE, Chairman and Founder of Parabola said: ”Parabola is delighted to be working with AEG in the delivery of such an iconic venue for the city.
"This investment will complement all that is on offer at Edinburgh Park and ensure that the arts and culture has an outstanding live performance facility.
"The new Edinburgh Arena will put west Edinburgh on the map as a new cultural destination."