I went to Wembley arena last year to see the Kings of Leon and was pleasntly surprised by the venue. The drinks were reasonably priced and if you have seated tickets like i did you have a good view of the stage from wherever you are.

I’ve seen Tool and Black Sabbath at Wembley Arena and both times the sound quality, lighting and general atmosphere was brilliant. Sure, the lines for the toilets are long and the food is average at best, but you have to deal with that at concerts of this magnitude. The drinks selection is slightly better than other venues too.

Wow mixed reviews or what!!!
Well we didnt walk the walk from the tube...we parked for £15.00 it was money well spent...as it was a freezing night and between a few of us it was cheaper than the train.
Its all singing ringing coloured lights etc outside and was well laid out.There are lots of bathrooms and bars...food and drink are at there normal rip off prices but not nealy as bad as they could have been.
Overall we had a great time we could see the band just fine and they sounded great...good night had by all.

In another example of how England can waste tremendous amount of taxpayer money, deliver a piece of architecture years behind schedule & way over budget that has many structural and planning flaws, please welcome Wembley Arena to the mix (the Millenium Dome & Bridge among a long list of others).

I went to Wembley for the NFL football match between the Giants & Dolphins - the stadium, while gorgeous from the distance as you exit the tube station, is soulless, lacking any charisma, and basically just a large concrete mausoleum. The roof was supposed to be retractable to close up for those rainy English days & nights, but alas it only closes partially. Oh, and by the way, those bits still leak, so many people had to put up with large drops of water & leaks despite being in covered seats.

The concession stands are a joke - poorly organised, never enough food or staff, overpriced and of the lowest possible quality you can imagine. Staff working at the gates are clueless about entrances and access - basically this is a poorly constructed, poorly managed, overprices typical English enterprise. Just awful.

Its amazing how in this day & age with so many millions of pounds invested, time & consulting fees, the degree of ineptitude on display. Only fitting that the England manager that christened this shambolic stadium was in fact the shambolic Steve McLaren.

I will stay away from this place if possible.

Like the previous review says, it's an experience just approaching the arena, with the stadium arcing brightly nearby. The stadium looks like a science research centre or a hangar for UFOs. Very cool. Once your inside directions can be daunting, and if the staff weren't so helpful finding your seat would be a mission. The smoking area outside has a wonderful view of the stadium and some colourfully lit fountains. The arena itself is enormous, one of the largest I've been to, so expect to find more popular acts playing here, and expect ticket prices to be more than your average gig. The PA speakers are monstrous, I'd recommend taking earplugs if you want be get up front in the standing area. From the standing area you can get a good view of the band, and the swarms of seats that surround you in every other direction. If you are seated, you could end up being quite far above the band looking down on them. I found this quite isolating, but only from atmosphere, I could hear everything just fine.

I can only speak for Wembley in terms of concerts, as that's the only time I've been, but let me say that it was an EXPERIENCE. First of all, there is something quite magical when you emerge from the tube station and see the arena off in the distance. It's like a trek down the Yellow Brick Road to OZ! Seriously, the walk to the arena is enough on its own to build excitement. Was that strategic?, I wonder. As for the inside, it's an event just to be in the arena. No need for a concert or match! Even David Beckham said "To me, it's the ultimate stadium!" Did you know that there are 60 bars and 41 restaurants?? And the inside of the venue (where the "real" action happens) is more than enough to make you happy. Acoustics are FAB, seating is comfortable (with a bit more room, I think, than in most stadiums), there are MANY MANY bathrooms, and tons of concession stands for your convenience. i can't find a thing to complain about. There are even four or five hotels within walking distance. If you get the chance to go, then please do, even if it's just to have a look around and get a bite to eat. if you're lucky enough to have tickets to a concert or match, then that's an added bonus!