3Arena

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3Arena
Front of the 3Arena (March 2016)
Front of the 3Arena (March 2016)
Earlier names

The O₂ (2008-2014)

Data
place North Wall Quay, North Dock Dublin 1, Ireland
IrelandIreland
Coordinates 53 ° 20 '51 "  N , 6 ° 13' 43"  W Coordinates: 53 ° 20 '51 "  N , 6 ° 13' 43"  W.
operator Live nation
opening December 16, 2008
surface Concrete
parquet
architect HOK SVE (today: Populous )
capacity 09,500 seats (seats)
14,500 seats (maximum)
Events

The 3Arena is a concert and events arena in the Irish capital Dublin . In addition to concerts, there are also stand-up comedy , musical , show and sporting events. The hall is operated by the US media company Live Nation .

history

The hall was built on the site of the former Point Theater and opened in December 2008. The arena offers a total of 14,500 guests standing and seating. With full seating there is space for 9,500 visitors in the 3Arena. The fan-shaped arrangement of the audience seats facing the stage is reminiscent of an ancient Greek theater .

So far, Lady Gaga , Gary Barlow , Katy Perry , Red Hot Chili Peppers , Peter Kay , Coldplay , Tina Turner , AC / DC , Beyoncé Knowles , Whitney Houston , Iron Maiden , Guns N 'Roses , Prince and many others have been in the hall more occurred.

On September 4, 2014, the largest concert arena in the country was named the Irish mobile operator 3 .

gallery

Web links

Commons : 3Arena  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. 3arena.ie: seating plans of the 3Arena (English)
  2. setlist.fm: concert list of the O₂ and 3Arena (English)
  3. entertainment.ie: And the new name of The O2 in Dublin is ... Article from September 4, 2014 (English)