The NEON

Newport City Live Arena is a large grade-II listed building in the city of Newport, Wales.

It is located on the east side of the city centre, in the Maindee area. The building is one of the only true examples of Art deco architecture in Newport. Opened in March 1938, it was originally an Odeon cinema, designed by Harry Weedon. The cinema closed in 1981, fell derelict in the following years and was facing the possibility of demolition.

After many years of the ground floor being used as snooker hall, the building was bought by a local businessman in 2003 and it was transformed at a cost of over £1 million. Current features included a huge TV screen, to show live sporting events, and a stage that has played host to several famous music acts in recent years.