The Avicii Arena, located in the Johannesshov district of Stockholm, stands as a multifunctional sphere, representing the Sun in the Sweden Solar System. With a diameter of 110 meters and an inner height of 65 meters, it is the second largest spherical building on Earth. Seating 16,000 spectators for shows and concerts, it offers a vibrant venue for various international sports events, from ice hockey to the Eurovision Song Contest and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournaments.
The building was designed by Berg Arkitektkontor AB and constructed by Mero-Schmidlin. A $92 million modernization was implemented in 2024, overseen by NCC and led by HOK with C.F. Møller Architects and schlaich bergermann. Upgrades included a retractable acoustic ceiling with reflective panels, new premium hospitality spaces and the introduction of gondola seating. The arena reopened in February 2025.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nik Frost
Discuss this with the author and others
No comments yet. Be the first to start the conversation.