Utilita Arena Cardiff [formerly known as Cardiff International Arena and Convention Centre, and the Motorpoint Arena], Cardiff. Opening Varies. Price Varies.

Details

Accessibility:

https://www.utilitaarenacardiff.co.uk/accessibility for details of Lift dimensions and key door sizes.

There is no on-site parking, but there are several multi-storey car parks in the area. Closest car park is NCP Car Park Rapports (plus code: FRHH+V9 Cardiff).

An access ramp is located at the front of the building.

The building has a lift that goes to all levels.

Every level has disabled unisex toilets.

Assistance dogs are allowed. If possible, the venue wishes to be informed in advance if an assistance dog will be present. Proof of the dog being registered with an organization that are members of Assistance Dogs UK needs to be provided.

The arena has a radio frequency hearing system and hearing loop equipment can be collected at the reception desk in the foyer. There will be a £20 deposit for any borrowed hearing loop equipment that will be repaid when the equipment is returned.

Seating plans are available here: https://www.utilitaarenacardiff.co.uk/seating-plans

There is also a virtual tour of the arena: https://motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk/your-visit/take-virtual-tour Contact the venue directly for further accessibility information.

"Live Access Scheme

The live access scheme allows customers with disabilities to be able to take advantage of very accommodating offerings. This includes the following:

• Reduced ticket prices.
• A complimentary seat just for their personal assistant.

The best part is that it is easy to join. Customers will need to fill out a short form wherein they will have to provide proof of their disability. After this has taken place, it will be a simple matter of sending the form to the arena.

Anyone that does signup will want to allow 14 days for processing to see if they are eligible.

The venue will always do their best in an attempt to make all guests as comfortable as possible. Call the venue ahead of time if you need any special assistance."

"We are proud of our Live Access Scheme here at Utilita Arena Cardiff, as it allows as many fans as possible to enjoy the events they love. 

We work with Attitude Is Everything to ensure our Live Access customers have the best possible experience during their visit. Your feedback is always welcome. Live Access is a pre-booked facility and we have limited capacity in our accessible areas. Live Access tickets sell out very quickly, especially on events where there is a fully standing floor.

We kindly ask that customers with access needs who require a seat do not purchase general admission standing tickets. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate you on the day if Live Access is Sold Out.

If you are looking to purchase tickets in advance for a show where Live Access seating is sold out, you can ask our Box Office team to add you to the waiting list and they will be able to notify you before the event if any Live Access Tickets become available.

We don't have the room for any parking onsite for our audiences, but we are surrounded by plenty of multi-storey car parks. For your sat navs our postcode is CF10 2EQ. Our What3Words location is ///points.famous.starts

Rapports NCP Open Air Car Park and St David’s are open 24 hours and are the closest to the Arena.

Other nearby car parks are:
Rapports NCP - Capacity: 131 Disabled Spaces: 3
St David's - Capacity: 2568 Disabled Spaces: 120
John Lewis - Capacity: 550, Disabled Spaces: 21
Pellet Street NCP – Capacity: 296, Disabled Spaces: 8
Adam Street NCP - Capacity: 427, Disabled Spaces: 20
Westgate Street NCP - Capacity: 330, Disabled Spaces: 4

The Arena is an event and indoor exhibition facility.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiff_International_Arena

"Cardiff International Arena (formerly known as Cardiff International Arena & Convention Centre and currently, for sponsorship reasons, as Utilita Arena Cardiff) is an indoor exhibition centre and events arena located in Cardiff, Wales, and was opened on 9 September 1993 by singer Shirley Bassey.[1] It is Cardiff's largest purpose-built exhibition facility and its former name was due to a sponsorship agreement from 2011 to 2022. The upstairs of the building is known as the World Trade Centre.[2]

The arena contains a number of function areas, the largest being the main arena which has hosted many national and international events, such as concerts, sports and comedy performances.

In March 2015, the venue's 3000th event was marked by a show headlined by singer Katherine Jenkins.[9] In July 2016, Motorpoint extended its naming rights contract with the arena until at least 2021. This included a complete re-branding of the building including installation of outdoor LED signage on the arena's towers.[10]

The arena reverted back to its original CIA name on 22 September 2022 after being named Motorpoint Arena Cardiff since March 2011.[11]

During August 2023 the arena was renamed Utilita Arena Cardiff, for sponsorship reasons, after the energy company entered into an agreement regarding the naming rights to the arena.[12] The main arena offers 4,500 square metres of exhibition space, and is very versatile, for the number of different events that take place at the arena. Full capacity can reach 7,500, in a standing layout and 5,000, for a fully seated event.

There are over 30 additional areas, including a conference suite (groups of up to 460) and four executive boardrooms"

Address:

Utilita Arena Cardiff, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff CF10 2EQ

E-mail:

Via website: https://www.utilitaarenacardiff.co.uk/contact-us

and customer service team

Phone:

Live Access Team: 029 2023 4509

Tickets: 029 2022 4488 

Website:

https://motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk/ which links to https://www.utilitaarenacardiff.co.uk/

Directions:

See https://www.utilitaarenacardiff.co.uk/getting-here

For your sat navs our postcode is CF10 2EQ. Our What3Words location is ///points.famous.starts

From the west: Leave the M4 motorway at Junction 33 A4232.
From the east: Leave the M4 motorway at Junction 29.

OS ST187762

Opening times:

Varies depending on season and event.

Transport:

Closest bus stop is Bute Terrace and closest train stations are Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff Queen Street Station. These can be reached from the South Wales to London line and the Valleys respectively. The theatre is located on Mary Ann Street in Cardiff.

For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0800 464 00 00 

Amenities:

There are toilets on every floor for ticketed visitors. Four bars are located in the main arena. Level One holds a quieter bar and level two have two bars and a restaurant. The arena is located in central Cardiff with plenty of places to shop and buy food and drinks.