German backers of Olympia redevelopment add new £500m investment Retail The German investors behind the redevelopment of Kensington’s Olympia exhibition centre have committed an additional £500m as the consortium refinances the project. Deutsche Bank AG will hand a £900m loan to the consortium behind the project, which includes German pension fund Bayerische Versorgungskammer and insurer Versorgungskammer Bayern. The project is one of London’s biggest regeneration [...]
Premier Padel Tour heading to major London venue in 2026 Sport Business The Premier Padel Tour will head to London for the first time next August as the sport continues to grow across Britain. A venue has not yet been confirmed but City AM understands that Olympia in Kensington is the overwhelming favorite. It is part of a multi-year deal to bring a leg of the Premier [...]
British Airways to sponsor AEG’s major new Olympia events venue Business British Airways has been named as the headline sponsor of Olympia’s new event venue, as the west London exhibition centre nears the completion of its £1.3bn regeneration. The partnership will give the UK’s flagship carrier naming rights to the megaproject’s concert venue arena and theatre, and see the venues integrated into a destination as part [...]
Celebrate Christmas in style at Olympia: Unwrap bespoke corporate packages October 22, 2025 The festive season is the highlight of the corporate calendar – and there’s no better place to celebrate than Olympia, one of London’s most iconic venues. With its heritage setting in West London and a choice of dazzling event formats, Olympia offers the perfect mix of spectacle and sophistication. Whether you’re imagining a sparkling evening [...]
The ICC at Olympia: London’s newest International Convention Centre September 25, 2025 When the International Convention Centre (ICC) at Olympia opens in early 2026, it won’t just mark the launch of another London venue. It will be part of a visionary £1.3 billion transformation of the events venue, redefining what a conference destination can be. More than just a state-of-the-art meetings space, the ICC sits at the [...]
Olympia: Rooted in history. Transformed for the future. July 15, 2025 Olympia’s legacy Olympia opened its doors in 1886 and has been hosting inspiring events ever since. From breathtaking consumer shows and thrilling sporting and music events, Olympia has been an icon for culture, creativity, entertainment, events and exhibitions. As it approaches its 140th year, Olympia is getting ready to unveil its £1.3bn regeneration project, set [...]
Olympia London achieves precertification on healthy offices March 14, 2024 Olympia, the £1bn regeneration scheme in Hammersmith, has achieved all the precertification required to ensure staff in offices which will open on the development have the healthiest space to work.