Live Nation announces plans for Lima Music Arena

Live Nation has submitted plans to develop Lima Music Arena, a new 18,500-capacity indoor venue in Santiago de Surco. As Peru’s first indoor arena designed for live entertainment, Lima Music Arena is expected to host more than 100 shows each year, featuring global touring acts, national headliners, and local artists.

Located next to Jockey Plaza, the arena will be part of one of Lima’s most vibrant entertainment districts. Plans include a new parking garage and dedicated rideshare and taxi zones, along with direct links to major arterials and public transit, ensuring easy access for fans.

Blueprint Studio, Live Nation’s in-house design group, is leading the project alongside Gensler, Lima-based Miranda Arquitectos and BL Arquitectos.

Designed for fans and artists, the arena will feature superior acoustics and clear sightlines from every seat, along with a variety of concessions and bars inspired by Lima’s internationally renowned food and beverage scene.

Targeting a mid-2028 opening, Live Nation will continue to work closely with the municipalities of Santiago de Surco and Lima to follow all required steps and ensure the project meets the needs of both residents and fans.

The 2025 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition brought together hundreds of industry executives from across the global sports and live entertainment sector, including Gensler’s Tayomara Gama and Ryan Sickman, who gave an impassioned presentation on “From Pitch to Stage: Designing Stadiums for the Modern Fan”, with insights on what we can expect moving forward.

Michael Rapino, CEO, Live Nation, commented:

“Lima is a priority market for Live Nation, and Lima Music Arena will be the home to the top international and local artists alike as we service the city’s growing number of passionate music fans. We believe it will become a source of pride as Peru’s new epicentre for unforgettable live entertainment.”

Frédéric Servant, President of the Board, Portalia S.A. (ground lessor), commented:

“At Portalia, we are extremely proud to see such a project come to life on our Explanada Olguín site. This state-of-the-art arena, operated by the world’s number one in live music, will position Lima and Surco as a leading capital of live entertainment in Latin America. The Lima Music Arena will also be perfectly complemented by the hotels that Portalia is developing alongside it, together creating a new hub for tourism and entertainment in the city.”

Source & imagery, courtesy: Live Nation

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