Clark Entertainment and Events Hub
| Project | |
|---|---|
| Completed | 2028 |
| Developer | Clark International Airport Corporation |
| Location | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Location | Clark Freeport Zone, Mabalacat, Pampanga |
| Area | |
• Total | 40 ha (99 acres) |
The Clark Entertainment and Events Hub is planned mixed-use development at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, Philippines.[1]
Background
[edit]The entertainment hub is a project initiated by state-run Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), which is an attached entity to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority. Conceptualized in October 2023,[2] it is to be developed through a public–private partnership with investors expressing interest as early as November 2023.[3][4]
The project covering 40 hectares (99 acres) has an estimated cost of ₱32 billion with construction projected to take place from 2025 to 2028.[5][6]
Features
[edit]Clark Arena
[edit]The Clark Arena is an indoor arena[7] with a planned seating capacity of 25,000 to 35,000.[8][9]
The CIAC markets the arena to be "Taylor Swift ready by 2028".[7] Despite the reference, there is no scheduled event featuring Swift at the planned venue and it was clarified the musician is used as a benchmark so that the arena have the capacity to host similarly renowned artists.[2] It was also pitched to bring the Olympic Games and the National Football League’s International Series to the Philippines.[2]
Other
[edit]Other planned features is the Clark International Convention Center, which is tagged as the flagship facility of the entertainment hub;[1] Clark Airport Mall, the Clark Aviation School, a Multi-modal Mobility Hub, and a housing complex.[6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Clark Entertainment and Events Hub". Public–Private Partnership Center. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- 1 2 3 Adel, Rosette (July 12, 2024). "Philippines eyes 'Taylor Swift concert-ready' stadium in Clark completed by 2028". Philippine Star. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ↑ Ayeng, Raffy (July 12, 2024). "CIAC eyes Taylor Swift concert in planned Clark arena". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ↑ Costamero, Jag Lyra (November 20, 2023). "Entertainment, events hub to rise within Clark civil aviation complex". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ↑ Desiderio, Louella (July 13, 2024). "Clark to host P32 billion entertainment complex". Philippine Star. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- 1 2 Maralit, Kristina (July 13, 2024). "Clark airport could turn PH into big events hub". The Manila Times. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- 1 2 Taguines, Andrea (July 12, 2024). "PH seen to be 'Taylor Swift-ready by 2028' with new arena in Clark". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ↑ Esguerra, Darryl John (July 12, 2024). "PH bares plan to build more accessible, Taylor Swift-ready stadium". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ↑ "Clark Aviation Capital - Primer" (PDF). Clark International Airport Corporation. July 2025. p. 8. Retrieved August 27, 2025.