About Us

bp pulse LIVE is the Midlands' outstanding entertainment experience for artists and visitors alike.

We have the world's best comedians, sportspeople, singers, songwriters, dancers, daredevils and everything in between come through our doors. Whether it's over 15,000 screaming fans or an intimate, atmospheric once-in-a-lifetime experience, you'll find it at bp pulse LIVE, one of the best places to go in Birmingham.

Boasting a flexible arena bowl, the venue can be dressed to accommodate intimate academy events for around 5,684, or hold a total capacity of 15,685.

With over 100 shows per year, welcoming over 700,000 people through its doors, bp pulse LIVE continues to provide world class entertainment and is regularly home to some of the world’s biggest acts who give show-stopping performances at the arena.

As part of the NEC Group, our family of uniquely different venues delivers unforgettable live experiences. By creating and sharing engaging content, we don a tradition that reunites audiences year after year..

The NEC (National Exhibition Centre) is the UK’s largest exhibition venue and has been fortunate to welcome a range of diverse, exciting events across 40 years. Centrally located in the heart of the country, the NEC offers a delicious range of onsite catering options from Starbucks to Subway, all with the aim of ensuring our visitors are fuelled for their day with us. 

With 18 interconnecting halls and 34 conference suites, the venue welcomes around 2.4 million visitors and over 39,000 exhibiting companies to more than 125 exhibitions every year, including flagship shows like The Good Food Show, Motorhome & Caravan and Crufts.