The Genting Arena, host to large music concerts, is part of the complex. The 16,000 capacity Genting Arena was the largest multi-purpose arena in the UK when opening in 1980 as "The NEC Arena" and is still a major popular venue for many large, international touring acts. Together, the NEC and the Genting Arena host over 3 million visitors each year. The Ticket Factory is the official box office for the Genting Arena.