Also known as the CIA, the Cardiff International Arena is a vast exhibition arena that has been constructed specifically for this purpose. The central arena of the Cardiff International Arena covers an extent of 4,000 square meters. that may be utilized for conferences, exhibitions, concerts as well as sporting and cultural events.
The Cardiff International Arena is a truly versatile venue, capable of handling events as diverse as the Business Week Exhibition, the Welsh Bafta Awards, an International Ice Show and the Annual Public Health Forum. The arena was designed with the requirements of event organizers in mind, the principal arena being capable of providing flexible arrangements for 500 to 5,000 participants and banqueting facilities for 300 to 2,000 delegates. Since the CIA features a special acoustic drape, it is possible to provide for combined exhibition and conference events within the principal arena.
Additionally the Cardiff International Arena offers 40 comprehensively equipped suites that may function as areas for catering to complement the major function, or to serve the needs of less elaborate small scale events. An array of executive boardrooms is also available.
The Cardiff International Arena is located within close proximity to the Millennium Stadium allowing guests to experience premier standard sporting action. The CIA has been the venue for many major national and international occasions, including comedy performances and musical concerts. It is considered to be Wales’ foremost venue for premier level events.
Many internationally renowned musical artists have performed at the Cardiff International Arena, and leading comedians have also held their shows here. Other performances at the arena have included ‘Lord of the Dance’ and ‘Holiday on Ice’ amongst others. World Wrestling Entertainment makes use of the arena to stage their wrestling features, and the CIA has been the venue for shows such as ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and ‘The X Factor’.
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