AsiaWorld-Arena is the largest indoor seated performance venue in Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

. It has a total floor area of 10,880 square metres, a maximum capacity of 14,000seats /16,000standing+seats and high ceiling clearance of 19 metres. It is located next to the Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport , being built on the island of Chek Lap Kok by land reclamation, and also to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed Kai Tak Airport.The airport opened for commercial...

. It plays host to many concerts, sporting events, and other forms of entertainment.

Concerts

Since its opening on December 1, 2005, AsiaWorld-Arena has played host to several high profile concert performances by internationally known artists, as well as local musicians.

Other events

The Arena has also played host to the 10th Anniversary Celebration Gala of Phoenix Satellite Television

Phoenix Television

Phoenix Satellite Television Holdings Ltd or Phoenix Television is a Hong Kong-based Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese television broadcaster that serves the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong along with other markets with substantial Chinese viewers...

 and the Miss Chinese Cosmos Pageant, as well as sports competitions like the K-1 World Grand Prix

K-1 World Grand Prix

K-1 World Grand Prix, also known as the K-1 World GP, is an elimination kickboxing tournament that has been held annually since 1993 by the K-1 organization. Each year, K-1 holds various 16-men, 8-match grand prix style tournaments throughout the world to determine which 16 fighters will compete in...

 2007 and the 2008 Hong Kong IDSF Asian Pacific DanceSport Championships.

It will play host to Walking with Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular from 22 December 2010 to 2 January 2011.

External links

• AsiaWorld Expo webpage