Booking Information

Here at the Alban Arena we have a dedicated on-site box office, as well as three bars and a kiosk selling ice creams and snacks. Tickets can be purchased in-person, over the phone and online. Our box office is open to book in-person and over the phone from Monday to Saturday between 10am and 2pm, where you can collect our ‘What’s On’ brochure and flyers for upcoming shows. On performance days, the box office will re-open 90 minutes before show time and close 15 minutes after the performance begins.

Our friendly box office team will be available to answer any ticketing queries you may have in-person, over the phone on 01727 844488 and can be contacted through [email protected]. Alternatively, you can book online 24/7 by finding the event you wish to attend and select ‘BOOK NOW’. Please note, a non-refundable £3.50 booking fee will be applied when booking over the phone and online

You’re welcome to stop by in person, check out our brochures and pick up a ticket for your next show.

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The front entrance of The Alban Arena, with its sign prominently displayed. Adjacent to the arena is Aspava Bar & Mezze Grill, featuring outdoor seating and decorative plants. Posters are visible on the arena's windows, and a brick path leads up to the entrance.

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Seating layout at our theatre.

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The Alban Arena

The Alban Arena, Civic Centre St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3LD

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Gallery

A rock band performs on stage, with four older male musicians passionately playing their instruments. One is on keyboard, another on guitar, a third on bass guitar, and a fourth on a drum set. They are dressed in denim jackets and jeans, with colourful stage lighting.

A large Alban Arena theatre with red cushioned seats facing a wooden stage with red and black curtains. The theatre has multiple seating levels, with a balcony and ground floor section. Stage lights hang from the ceiling, and the room is empty.

A rock band performs on stage with bright lighting. Four members are visible: one playing keyboard, one playing bass guitar and singing into a microphone, one playing electric guitar, and one playing drums in the background. Amplifiers and equipment are also on stage.

Stage production of the children’s show “In the Night Garden” featuring characters Igglepiggle and Upsy Daisy. The set is a vibrant, whimsical forest with green trees, and a large colourful hot air balloon suspended above. An audience is visible in the foreground.

A large, realistic T-rex puppet is featured on Alban Arena stage with two visible puppeteers and a performer in front. The scene is brightly lit with spotlights, and the background includes stage props and banners. The setting appears to be a theatrical dinosaur show.

Three ballet dancers in red tutus and beige pointe shoes perform a synchronized arabesque on stage. The backdrop features an elaborate architectural design with columns and an arched ceiling, enhancing the elegance of the performance.

A person kneels on the floor while holding a small, orange dragon puppet with an open mouth. In the background, a second person stands near green climbing frames. The setting appears to be an indoor play area or rehearsal space.

A live band performs on stage with vibrant red lighting and a colourful backdrop displaying the words "That'll Be The Day!" Band members play various instruments including guitars, keyboards, and drums. The audience appears as silhouettes at the bottom of the image.

A view of a large, empty Alban Arena theatre with red seats arranged in multiple levels, facing a wide stage with a red curtain. The theatre features balcony seating, aisle pathways, and modern lighting fixtures illuminating the space.

A band is performing on Alban Arena stage. Three women in matching blue sequin dresses are singing into microphones while dancing. A man in a suit is dancing beside them. In the background, musicians are playing instruments, including a drummer and a guitarist.

A group of young dancers, wearing black tops and patterned leggings, perform a contemporary dance routine on a dimly lit stage. They are positioned in a cohesive formation, with their arms extended and expressive poses conveying movement and emotion.

A large choir wearing matching bright green shirts performs on stage under a series of spotlights. The choir members are arranged in several rows on risers, and musicians in the orchestra pit are partially visible at the bottom of the image. The background is dark.

A group of dancers in vintage attire performs a tango on stage under dramatic red lighting. Some dancers sit on chairs in a formation, while others are in dance positions, with one couple executing an advanced pose in the foreground.

A group of dancers in sparkly blue tops and black pants perform on stage in uniform formation. They are lined up in a row, with one arm raised and legs in a dance pose. The stage is lit in green and white lights with patterned visuals in the background.

Four people are interacting with colourful dragon puppets on an elaborate stage setup. Two individuals are on an upper level with an orange dragon, while the other two are at a lower level with blue and pink dragons. Green stage props are in the foreground.

A group of people in colourful, whimsical costumes sit and stand on the edge of a stage. The background is a vibrant, painted forest scene. They are all smiling and some are striking cheerful poses, giving a lively and joyful atmosphere to the scene.

A group of six people in colourful, theatrical costumes stand happily with arms open in front of The Alban Arena. They are smiling and standing on a brick pavement near a flowerbed, seemingly promoting a performance or event at the venue.

Jack and the Beanstalk taken on 9th December 2022 at Alban Arena

A muscular man performing a fire dance stands in a low stance holding a flaming staff with flames creating an arch above him. He is shirtless, wearing black shorts, and is on a dimly lit stage with fire effects in the background.

A colourful stage performance featuring actors with puppets, including elephants and a patchwork-patterned elephant, surrounded by vibrant trees and plants. Confetti rains down, enhancing the festive atmosphere. The backdrop is dark with brightly coloured decorations.

A group of actors dressed in period costumes are on a stage set resembling an ornate room with wooden panelling and a large stained glass window. They are positioned around two armchairs and a sofa, engaged in a scene, with one person standing and reading aloud.

A person wearing a red and black sequined jacket and a black hat is performing on stage, holding a microphone and singing passionately. The background is dark with purple and blue stage lights.

All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts.
William Shakespeare

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