About this venue
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham is a modern multi-purpose indoor arena known for its adaptable design and impressive capacity: around 10,000 seats, and up to 15,865 for standing events. As part of the National Ice Centre complex, it’s built to switch smoothly between ice sports, live concerts, and major touring productions, with clear sightlines across the bowl.
Inside, the experience is all about atmosphere—strong acoustics, comfortable viewing angles, and easy circulation. The seating layout changes with each production, and visitors often appreciate the wide concourses, straightforward wayfinding, plenty of food-and-drink options, and premium touches such as hospitality packages and private suites.
Its micro-location makes arrival simple: Bolero Square, Nottingham NG1 1LA, Nottingham, United Kingdom. The main entrance is via the Bolero Square forecourt, with a second entrance on Lower Parliament Street (more steps, with lift access available). If you’re coming by tram, the Lace Market stop is the closest and just a short walk away; by car, set sat nav to NG1 1LA and use nearby city-centre car parks. For broader city transport context, continue with the Nottingham section below.
About the city
Nottingham, a city of the Robin Hood legend and one of the liveliest urban stages in the East Midlands, is a natural destination for sport and concerts. The big-city buzz here isn’t created only in stadiums and arenas, but also in streets filled with pubs, restaurants, and music venues. Thanks to a compact city centre and a strong mix of things to do, it’s easy to plan an evening that starts with enjoying the city and continues after the event in a great nightlife rhythm.
When it comes to arriving and getting around, Nottingham is known for practical solutions: the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram network and Nottingham City Transport bus routes link key city spots with neighbourhoods and approach areas, making arena and stadium trips simple and stress-free. If you arrive by train, Nottingham Station is the central hub where it’s quick to switch to tram or bus, and for air travel the most common choice is East Midlands Airport (EMA), with connections into the city via public transport and road links. In practice, that means places like Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, City Ground and Trent Bridge are easy to reach even for first-time visitors.
Once you’ve got your tickets, Nottingham also gives you a “tourist bonus” that perfectly fills the hours before or after an event: take a stroll across Old Market Square and continue into the creative Lace Market and Hockley, where historic architecture meets modern bars and galleries. For a classic city viewpoint, head to Nottingham Castle, and if you want a breather by the water and riverside paths, River Trent is a great choice. For a calmer part of the day, there’s also Wollaton Hall with its spacious park, ideal for an easy walk before a big night out.
