Newcastle is already home to one of the largest arenas in the UK but a new riverside arena is in the planning stages on the Gateshead side of the Tyne.
Planners believe the new arena, which is expected to be in place next to the Sage in Gateshead, will be open by 2025 and will host the world’s top performers in music, comedy and entertainment.
But how does Newcastle’s current arena compare to the new venue and other similar sites across the country?
. Newcastle Arena.jpg
This is how the capacity of Newcastle's Utilita Arena and Gateshead's new Sage arena compare to other sites across the UK. Photo: Google
. AO Arena Manchester
Manchester's AO Arena is the largest in the UK with a capacity of 21,000 people. Photo: Google
. O2 Arena London
London's largest arena has a capacity of 20,000 people. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Photo: Jan Kruger
. Utilita Arena Birmingham
Birmingham's largest arena has a capacity of 15,800. Photo: Google
1. Newcastle Arena.jpg
This is how the capacity of Newcastle's Utilita Arena and Gateshead's new Sage arena compare to other sites across the UK. Photo: Google
2. AO Arena Manchester
Manchester's AO Arena is the largest in the UK with a capacity of 21,000 people. Photo: Google
3. O2 Arena London
London's largest arena has a capacity of 20,000 people. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Photo: Jan Kruger
4. Utilita Arena Birmingham
Birmingham's largest arena has a capacity of 15,800. Photo: Google