AEG Presents has revealed the first artists to perform as part of Watford Colosseum’s reopening season.
The season begins with a show from Ocean Colour Scene on August 29. They are supported by PP Arnold.
The 40,000 square-foot venue is managed by AEG Presents on behalf of Watford Borough Council. The venue can accommodate 2,345 people standing or 1,189 people seated.
Joining the reopening season with more to be announced in the coming months are: Jake Bugg (September 12), The Stranglers (September 13), David Essex (September 26)
AXS is the official ticketing partner.
Steve Homer, CEO AEG Presents UK, said: “To be just a few months away from the very first show at Watford Colosseum is an exciting moment. Watford really deserves a venue of this calibre and we are looking forward to delivering artists and events that span all kinds of genres. We can build on the rich history of the space as a new era begins.”
Watford really deserves a venue of this calibre
Steve Homer
Closed since 2020, Watford Colosseum will open with a revitalised look and new direction. As part of Watford’s Town Hall Quarter redevelopment, the historic venue is undergoing an extensive restoration.
First opened in 1938 as the Assembly Rooms for Watford Town Hall, the Grade II-listed landmark has long served as a cultural cornerstone for the town and the wider Hertfordshire community.
The refurbishment includes the installation of a brand new stage, extensive upgrades to the bar areas and visitor facilities, and the reopening of the building’s 1930s Art Deco main entrance.
The venue previously hosted artists such as Oasis, The Who, Robbie Williams, Luciano Pavarotti and local band Gallows.
The Colosseum is the newest addition to the AEG Presents UK mid-sized venue portfolio, which includes Eventim Apollo, Indigo at The O2 and University of Wolverhampton at The Halls.
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