Alban Arena

St Albans, United Kingdom

Alban Arena is a theatre and music venue located in St Albans, England. It has been the centre of culture in St Albans since 1968 and has staged concerts by bands such as Dire Straits in 1978 and Jethro Tull in 2010 . Blues legend John Mayall was the first performer on 3rd June 1968 ( returned to celebrate 40th anniversary in 2008 ) Over the Christmas period of 2004, the pantomime Aladdin was staged with participation Michelle Bass, The December 2005 show was Peter Pan with Leslie Grantham and Dani Harmer, and in 2009 The Little Mermaid with Sarah-Jane Honeywell. In 2007 the St Albans International Organ Festival took place at the arena.