Concert hospitality: suites, boxes and lounges explained
Sources checked 3 October 2026 · 2 min read
“Concert hospitality” can mean anything from a bar stool in a lounge to a room of your own above the stage. The names don’t tell you much, so here is what the big UK venues say they offer, and what to check before you book.
Three kinds of concert hospitality
- Premium seats with lounge access: your own reserved seat, plus a bar or lounge before and during the show.
- A shared suite: tickets in a suite you share with other small groups.
- A private suite or box: the whole room for your group, with your own seats in front of it.
The O2 and Co-op Live both sell single-show options alongside annual memberships.
At The O2
“We reserve rows and seats for Single Event Experiences that have some of the best views in the arena. These exclusive areas give you access to a private bar or hospitality service right to your seat.”
The O2’s suites are the next step up. Its suites site lists 15 to 24 tickets per suite, a dedicated suite attendant and priority access through Entrance B. Food and drink is separate:
“Food and beverage is not included with your suite purchase.”
“Pre-orders must be submitted at least 7 working days before the event.”
“Each suite booking includes two (2) parking passes for Car Park 4 offering convenient access to The O2 (shared suite bookings do not include parking).”
At Co-op Live
Manchester’s arena sells premium memberships, but single nights are available too:
“Yes, a one-off premium experience for an event night is available for select shows, subject to availability.”
Its premium spaces range from lounges and private suites to a restaurant with a menu built around a steakhouse concept.
Stadium boxes
At a stadium show, a private box is the quietest way to see it. Wembley sells its boxes mainly as memberships, and describes them this way:
“Discover your own private space amongst 90,000 people”
“A guaranteed menu and an exquisite array of choices, prepared by your own chef”
Timings on the night
Doors, stage times and curfews are set show by show. The O2 gives this as a guide:
“For most evening performances at The O2, access begins between 6:00pm and 7:00pm, with the main act on stage by 9:00pm and an event curfew around 11:00pm. All timings are subject to change and will be confirmed once finalized by the tour.”
Questions to ask before you book
- Do we watch from seats, from the suite, or both?
- Is food included, or ordered separately — and by when?
- Are drinks included, and until when?
- Is the suite private or shared?
- Is parking included?
- What time does the suite or lounge open?
Your written quote from us answers each of these for your show, with a per-guest price including VAT and every inclusion and exclusion listed.
Sources
- The O2 — Premium (opens in a new tab)
- The O2 — Suites (opens in a new tab)
- Co-op Live — Premium (opens in a new tab)
- Wembley Stadium — Private boxes (opens in a new tab)
Checked 3 October 2026. Venue rules, dates and guidance change; the version in force applies. General information only. We’re not affiliated with the venues, organisers or bodies quoted. We source hospitality through venues, promoters and their appointed hospitality partners.