Olympia

After 140 years and a £1.3 billion transformation, London's Olympia is being reborn as one of the city's most exciting destinations. The historic West London exhibition hall, which once hosted Vivienne Westwood's debut fashion show and one of the capital's first cinemas, is reopening in stages through 2026 as a full day-to-night neighborhood of culture, dining, and entertainment. Already open are the British Airways ARC, a 3,800-capacity live music venue with acts like Van Morrison and Khalid, alongside new hotels, rooftop public spaces, and restored heritage rooms like the Grade II*-listed Pillar Hall. The finale arrives in 2027 with the British Airways Theatre, a 1,575-seat stage set to become London's largest permanent new theatre in more than 50 years.