British Airways ARC, London’s Newest Entertainment and Music Venue, Opens Today
- Joe Breitfeller
- 5 hours ago
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British Airways has today announced the opening of the British Airways ARC at Olympia, marking London’s newest live entertainment in over a decade. Opening performances include Self Esteem and McFly, followed by Van Morrison, Khalid and The Black Keys.
On Tuesday (June 16, 2026), British Airways celebrated the official opening of the British Airways ARC at Olympia, welcoming customers to London’s newest entertainment and music venue. The new, 3,800-capacity venue is set to become a major new cultural hub for the capital and forms part of the £1.3 billion transformation of Olympia. The state-of-the-art venue will bring together live music and entertainment delivering a world-class experience for both fans and artists. The venue opens tonight (June 16th) with a performance from Self Esteem, followed by an exciting line-up of global artists including McFly, Van Morrison and Khalid, as British Airways ARC begins its opening season of shows. Members of The British Airways Club have already taken advantage of exclusive, ringfenced ticket allocations, with access to a range of additional benefits across the destination, including the opportunity to collect Avios at select restaurants and bars (T&Cs apply).
In Tuesday’s announcement, British Airways’ Director of Marketing, Hamish Mcvey, said,
“British Airways ARC represents an exciting new chapter in our partnership with Olympia and AEG, and a step forward in how we connect our customers with unforgettable experiences, both in the air and on the ground. We’re proud to be a Founding Partner of a destination that celebrates British creativity and world-class entertainment, and we can’t wait for our customers and Club members to step inside, take their seats and experience it for themselves.”
Celebrating the grand opening, British Airways has unveiled their latest brand campaign, ‘Cloudscapes,’ appearing across outdoor sites around British Airways ARC and inside the venue. The campaign features alumni talent from The BRIT School, continuing the airline’s long-standing commitment to championing British creativity and showcasing unique perspectives inspired by views from the skies. Marking the venue launch, BA has partnered with one of Olympia’s most exciting new restaurants, Wolves of Tokyo, to create an exclusive onboard menu for customers in Club World (long-haul business class), delivered in collaboration with their catering partner, DO & CO.
Located within Olympia’s Canopy, Wolves of Tokyo offers a bold take on contemporary Japanese cuisine, inspired by Tokyo’s vibrant nightlife and rooted in high-quality produce and authentic techniques. British Airways and Wolves of Tokyo have created a selection of signature dishes, offered alongside the airline’s onboard menu offering, showcasing some of the restaurant’s standout creations, each carefully developed to enhance flavor profiles in the air.
Starting July 1, 2026, Signature Dishes Created in Partnership with Wolves of Tokyo will be Available Across Long-Haul Flights Departing London Heathrow for Tokyo Haneda – Courtesy British Airways
Speaking on the new culinary collaboration, British Airways’ Executive Chef, Mark Brega, said,
“This collaboration with Wolves of Tokyo allows us to bring together British Airways’ signature dining experience with the bold, contemporary flavours inspired by Tokyo and London’s dynamic restaurant scene. Working closely with our teams, we’ve carefully curated a selection of dishes to taste great at altitude, ensuring they retain their depth of flavour while reflecting the quality and attention to detail our customers expect at 35,000ft. It’s a great opportunity to bring something new to our onboard offering this summer.”
Wolves of Tokyo’s Head Itamae Chef, Roshan Raj Pandey, added,
“Partnering with British Airways has been an exciting opportunity to bring a taste of Wolves of Tokyo to an entirely new audience. Our menu is inspired by the energy and creativity of modern Tokyo, while remaining rooted in exceptional ingredients and meticulous attention to detail. Working closely with the British Airways culinary team, we’ve adapted a selection of dishes to ensure they deliver the same balance of flavour, texture and quality in the air as they do in the restaurant. We’re proud to be part of the onboard experience this summer and to showcase a glimpse of what guests can expect when they visit Wolves of Tokyo at Olympia.’’
Starting July 1, 2026, these signature dishes will be available across every long-haul flight departing London Heathrow to Tokyo (Haneda). Selections will include Crab maki with avocado, cucumber, lime mayonnaise and orange tobiko, North Atlantic miso glazed cod, Kaiso seaweed salad with white goma dressing, and Matcha cheesecake with fresh berries.
Source: British Airways
