McFly: How to get tickets to see them at the new British Airways ARC venue
It is a 3,800-capacity state-of-the-art, purpose-built live venue
After more than two decades in the music business, McFly are still going strong. With a huge set of dates coming up this summer, the band have also been announced as one of the opening acts at the new venue in London called British Airways ARC.
The new venue is located above the existing west exhibition hall in London Olympia. The state-of-the-art, purpose-built live music and events venue has a 3,800-capacity and has already announced a huge line-up for its opening season, including Self Esteem, Zac Brown Band and of course McFly.
Over the years, McFly have made a name for themselves releasing huge hits like 'Obviously', 'Five Colours in Her Hair' and 'Star Girl'.
Last year, McFly joined their friends Busted for their huge 'Busted Vs McFly Tour', where James Bourne's brother Chris stepped in to replace James on tour, after it was revealed James wouldn't be able to tour due to medical reasons.
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When can you see McFly at British Airways ARC?
McFly are playing one event on Thursday 18th June 2026.
How to buy tickets
You can buy tickets now from Aloud.com
What is British Airways ARC?
As mentioned above, the British Airways ARC is a new venue located above the west exhibition hall in London Olympia. The venue has a capacity of 3,800 and will open to the public on Tuesday 16th June 2026, when Self Esteem will play two nights.
The new venue is part of a huge development of the iconic venue including a theatre, new bars and restaurants and two hotels.
Take a look at tours coming up in 2026 and beyond:
Niall Horan
Niall Horan will be taking his 'Dinner Party' album on tour in September and October 2026. Fans can expect the singer to be performing his old music along with some of his biggest hits. The singer starts his UK tour in Birmingham on 22nd September, before travelling across the UK, ending in London on 2nd October.
The Pussycat Dolls
The Pussycat Dolls have reunited and will be playing a massive 53 dates around the world for their 'PCD Forever Tour', celebrating 20 years since 'Don't Cha' and the release of their debut album 'PCD'. Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts will begin in Birmingham on Tuesday 29th September, ending in London at The O2 Arena on Tuesday 13th October.
Noah Kahan
Noah Kahan will be bringing his 'The Great Divide' Tour to the UK this autumn, where he will be performing in Glasgow, Manchester and London. See the full list of dates and how to get tickets.
Hits Radio Live 2026
Hits Radio Live 2026 has now been announced at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham on Friday 20th November 2026 and Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday 21st November 2026. Buy tickets now!
The Script
To celebrate their new album, Irish band The Script are visiting Ireland, the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia with 'The Man In The Arena Tour' from October 2026 to April 2027. The band will play dates in the UK in November!
Tinie Tempah
Tinie Tempah announced 'The Night's Not Dead – UK Tour 2026' for November and December 2026. The singer will be taking in five dates across the UK, including Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Bristol and London.
Emeli Sandé
As the 15th anniversary of Emeli Sandé's debut album 'Our Version of Events' approaches in February 2027, the singer has announced she will be going on a huge tour across the UK and EU, starting in January 2027 and ending the UK leg in February 2027.
'ALL STARS – The Music of ABBA'
A huge new UK tour has been announced for 'ALL STARS – The Music of ABBA'. The performances, which will unite four well-known performers, Samantha Mumba, Duncan James (Blue), Antony Costa (Blue) and Una Healy (The Saturdays), will include several shows starting in Croydon, in February 2027, and continuing until 11th April in Southampton.
James Blunt
Following the release of his sun-soaked single 'Tastes Like Summer', James Blunt announced a tour across the UK next year, and tickets are now on sale. The singer will be starting in Leeds on Friday 26th March, with dates across England, Scotland and Wales, ending the following month, on Thursday 8th April, in Brighton.
Chase & Status
Chase & Status have announced three UK dates starting at Manchester's Co-op Live on Friday 19th March 2027, continuing on to Birmingham's Utilita Arena, and finishing in London at The O2 Arena on Friday 2nd April 2027.
Gracie Abrams
Gracie Abrams has announced a huge tour with several UK dates in April and May 2027. The singer will be performing in Manchester, Glasgow and London.