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Visiting Bp pulse LIVE: what to know before you go
National Exhibition Centre, B401NT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Bp pulse LIVE is a arena in Birmingham, open since 1980, with room for about 15,685 people.
Of the 20 upcoming shows with a published time, 50% start at 18:00 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Saturday and Thursday.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 6 dates.
3 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is Birmingham International - NEC, 220 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Arena
- Capacity
- 15,685
- Opened
- 1980
- Address
- National Exhibition Centre, B401NT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 23
- Usual start time
- 18:00
- Busiest days
- Saturday, Thursday
Bp pulse LIVE, month by month
- October 20261 date, including Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic
- November 20266 dates, including Myles Smith: My Mess, My Heart, My Life. Tour, Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance Act II and Hits Radio Live Birmingham 2026
- December 20265 dates, including Gladiators Live Tour, Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour and Ocean Colour Scene
- January 20272 dates, including Five Finger Death Punch and Donny Osmond - VIVA UK
- February 20274 dates, including N-Dubz - The Legacy Tour, Nothing But Thieves and Bullet for My Valentine + Pendulum Live + Dark Divine
- March 20273 dates, including Megadeth - Breakout: Hibernation Of The Nations Europe Tour 2027, N-Dubz Official Vip Ticket Experiences and James Blunt
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Concerts (21) and Family & Kids (1).
Arriving by public transport
- Birmingham International - NECTrain220 m
3 min walk - Coventry Train StationTrain430 m
5 min walk - Birmingham International Railway Station (BHI)Train440 m
6 min walk
Arriving by car
2 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 690 m from the venue.
Next events at Bp pulse LIVE
Nov12Thu
Nov14Sat
Nov20Fri
Bp pulse LIVE: practical questions
How many people fit in Bp pulse LIVE?
Bp pulse LIVE has a capacity of about 15,685; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did Bp pulse LIVE open?
Bp pulse LIVE opened in 1980.
What time do shows start at Bp pulse LIVE?
Usually at 18:00 (50% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to Bp pulse LIVE?
Birmingham International - NEC (Train), 220 m away – about 3 min on foot.
Can I park near Bp pulse LIVE?
Yes, 2 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 690 m away.
What kind of events does Bp pulse LIVE host?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (21) and Family & Kids (1).
Which month has the most events at Bp pulse LIVE?
November 2026, with 6 dates, including Myles Smith: My Mess, My Heart, My Life. Tour and Shinedown: Dance, Kid, Dance Act II.
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