Discover more about Utilita Arena Cardiff

An indoor exhibition and events venue set in the heart of Cardiff (Caerdydd).
In the middle of the city centre, Utilita Arena Cardiff, formally known as Cardiff International Arena, is easily accessible by public transport and within walking distance of a plethora of accommodation options throughout the compact city.

The ideal venue for event organisers and visitors alike.
Cardiff is a vibrant cosmopolitan European capital, which is easily accessible within only two hours of London by train and its own international airport offering daily flights to the main capitals of Europe. Located in the heart of Cardiff, the arena is conveniently situated for all the city’s hotels, retail, attractions and amenities.

Designed with the event organiser in mind.
Utilita Arena Cardiff is a multipurpose venue; hosting everything from major International Music Shows, Conferences, Exhibitions, to Ice Shows, Comedy Shows and Award Dinners, offering over 5,000sqm of fully integrated event space under one roof.

Endless possibilities!
Appealing to meeting and event planners who like the luxury of space. Meetings and events with a requirement for larger spaces and grand exhibition areas are well suited. The arena is a ‘blank canvas’ with versatile spaces in all shapes and sized the possibilities are endless.

Flexible layouts for between 500-4,994 delegates.
In addition to the main arena, there are a further 31 breakout and syndicate spaces which can either be utilised alongside the main arena or individually. In addition, they can accommodate dual events by utilising their acoustic drape to split and reconfigure the space.

Over the years, the adaptable main arena space has been turned into a motocross dirt-track, an ice rink, and even housed a gigantic water feature as part of Kylie Minogue’s impressive Aphrodite tour.