P&J Live

Familiarising yourself with P&J Live’s venue policies before you go helps ensure a smooth and stress-free experience. From entry requirements to safety guidelines, knowing what to expect means that you can focus on enjoying the event.

• Re-Entry & Smoking: No re-entry is allowed. Smoking and vaping are not permitted in the building. Designated outdoor smoking areas are available.
• Payment Options: For safety and efficiency, P&J Live aims to be entirely cashless. Visitors can use credit/debit cards or mobile pay options.
• Prohibited Items: No outside food or drinks, cameras, recording equipment, laptops, tablets, or signs larger than A3.
• Age Restrictions: For most events, children under 14 should not stand in a standing area. All children 14 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+). Any exceptions will be noted on the event page. The venue recommends that children under 5 should not attend events unless they are specifically aimed at younger audiences.

For the most up-to-date guidance and information on regulations (including bag policies), check the official P&J Live policy page.

Set on the edge of Aberdeen, P&J Live benefits from a vibrant mix of city culture and scenic countryside. Just a short drive away, you’ll find historic streets lined with granite architecture, distilleries, museums, and innovative art galleries, and easy access to the dramatic Aberdeenshire coastline.

For even more live entertainment, AXS connects you to other standout venues across Scotland:

• Scottish Gas Murrayfield: The largest stadium in Scotland, this venue has a seating capacity of 67,144 and is the official home of the Scottish Rugby Union.³

P&J Live offers extensive on-site parking. Designed for easy access, P&J Live is a short walk (15 minutes) from Aberdeen International Airport and Dyce Train Station.¹ Clearly signed routes guide drivers to surface and underground car parks on the P&J Live estate.

Public Transportation: Stagecoach’s 727 runs between Aberdeen Union Square bus station and Aberdeen International Airport, stopping at the TECA complex. Additional services (9A/X9) connect from Union Square to Inverurie.²

Driving: View Google Maps to navigate to P&J Live, East Burn Road, Stoneywood, Aberdeen, AB21 9FX. Parking options at the venue:

• P&J Live Surface Car Park, East Burn Road, Aberdeen AB21 9FX
• P&J Live Sub-T Car Park, East Burn Road, Aberdeen AB21 9FX

You’ll find plenty to tuck into across the arena and events campus. Get your classic concert fare fix with smash burgers, bratwurst hot dogs, loaded fries, and ice cream. Or soak up coffee shop vibes with sandwiches, home bakes, and Costa coffee. Visitors wanting to extend their event experience can make a reservation at TECAs contemporary fine-dining restaurant, 195 Bar and Grill.

On busier show nights, pop-up kiosks expand the choice with street-food style specials and sharing snacks. Bars pour a range of wines, cold beers, spirits, and soft drinks, with efficient queues designed to get you back to your seat fast. For conference days and all-day events, in-house catering and lounge areas offer more substantial meals and barista coffee in comfortable surroundings.

P&J Live opened its doors in 2019 as the centrepiece of The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA), taking the place of the much-loved Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.⁴ Built for £333 million, the venue was designed to put Aberdeen firmly on the map for world-class live entertainment and major events.⁴ With space for up to 15,000 people, P&J Live has already welcomed big names like Kevin Bridges, Westlife, Bryan Adams, and Justin Bieber.⁵

The venue has also hosted large-scale exhibitions and televised award shows. Beyond the stage, P&J Live is also known for its innovative green credentials. An on-site energy centre powers the campus by turning local food and farm waste into renewable energy, making it a venue with sustainability at its core.