Braehead Arena

The Braehead Arena is a 5,200 capacity multi-purpose events & sports arena on the banks of the River Clyde in Renfrewshire, Scotland.

About Braehead Arena

	Braehead Arena Kings Inch Road, Renfrew G51 4BP
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Braehead Arena, managed and operated by the Sportscape Group, is one of Scotland’s premier events & indoor sports venues.

Since opening in 1999, the arena has hosted the biggest names in live entertainment including Beyonce, JLS, Calvin Harris, Tiesto, Kelly Clarkson, Megadeth, Liam Gallagher and the X Factor.

In addition to live music, the venue has also staged some of the biggest events in the UK sporting calendar including Ricky Burns boxing, Amir Khan boxing, WWE Wrestling, Davis Cup Tennis, Harlem Globetrotters Basketball and on a regular basis, the Glasgow Clan Elite Ice Hockey.

Attracting almost 200,000 visitors each year, the 5,200 capacity arena is based inside Braehead Shopping Centre which boasts 5,000 FREE car parking spaces.

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Upcoming Events at Braehead Arena

Exhibitions

The Scottish Festival of Railway Modelling

14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025

Braehead Arena, Renfrew

Calling all railway enthusiasts, modellers, and families! The Scottish Festival of Railway Modelling is set to be a spectacular event celebrating the intricate and fascinating world of modelling!

Music

PRTY Festival

28th June 2025 - 29th June 2025

Braehead Arena, Renfrew

The biggest & best PRTY in Scotland is back! PRTY Festival returns to the iconic Braehead Arena & waterfront for two MASSIVE days on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June!

Music

Coloursfest

2nd August 2025

Braehead Arena, Renfrew

Braehead Arena are delighted to confirm that Glasgow's hard dance and trance spectacular Coloursfest returns to the venue on Saturday 2nd August!

Sport

Scotland’s Strongest Man

10th August 2025

Braehead Arena, Renfrew

After three sold-out years in Grangemouth, Scotland's Strongest Man is going bigger than ever when it comes to Braehead Arena on Sunday 10th August!

Film

Film & Comic Con Glasgow

16th August 2025 - 17th August 2025

Braehead Arena, Renfrew

The Film & Comic Con Glasgow returns to Braehead Arena on the weekend of the 16th & 17th August bringing you the best in autograph sessions, photo shoots and panels with your favourite celebrities!

Braehead Ice Centre

Braehead Arena Kings Inch Road, Renfrew G51 4BN

Braehead Ice Centre have polished the ice, sharpened the skates and the doors are now officially open at Scotland's Premier Rink!

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Braehead Shopping Centre Kings Inch Road, Renfrew G51 4BN

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