Setia Spice Arena, Penang Venue Guide
Location
Bayan Lepas, Penang
Venue
Setia SPICE Complex
Capacity
Up to 18,000
Type
Indoor Arena
Contact
+604-643 2525
About Setia Spice Arena
Setia Spice Arena is the largest indoor arena in northern Malaysia. Located at Bayan Lepas, George Town, Penang, it sits within the Setia SPICE complex. Originally built as Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) in 1997 and redeveloped by S P Setia between 2011 and 2016, the venue features 80,000 sq ft (7,432 m²) of event space. It hosts concerts, sports events, exhibitions, and conventions, and is just 10 minutes from Penang International Airport.
Venue Features
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Up to 18,000 (incl. 10,000 terrace seating) |
| Event Space | 80,000 sq ft (7,432 m²) |
| Type | Multipurpose indoor arena |
| Operator | S P Setia |
Facilities
- Large indoor event hall with flexible seating
- Terrace seating for up to 10,000
- Space for sports, concerts, exhibitions, conventions
- Part of Setia SPICE integrated development
Address & Transport
Address: No. 108, Jalan Tun Dr. Awang, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
- By car: Accessible via main roads to Bayan Lepas. Parking available at the Setia SPICE complex.
- From Penang Airport: About 5 km, ~10 minutes by car. Grab or taxis available.
- Public transport: Bus services to Bayan Baru / Bayan Lepas area. Ride-hail (e.g. Grab) recommended for events.
Event Guide
Before You Arrive
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Valid ticket | All guests must hold a valid ticket |
| ID | Present ID as required by promoter or ticketing platform |
| Arrival | Arrive 60–90 minutes before start for security and entry |
| Parking | Parking at Setia SPICE complex; arrive early during peak events |
Seating
Seating varies by event: terrace seating accommodates up to 10,000; total capacity reaches 18,000 with combined configurations. Check the event page for specific seating layout.
Venue Rules
- Follow photography/recording rules set by promoter and venue
- No smoking inside the venue
- Resale/scalping of tickets may result in refused entry
FAQ
Q1: How do I buy tickets for Setia Spice Arena events?
Purchase via Fantopia (fantopia.io) or the event promoter's official channels. Use official sources only and avoid scalpers.
Q2: Where is Setia Spice Arena?
No. 108, Jalan Tun Dr. Awang, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang. It is within the Setia SPICE complex in Bayan Baru, about 10 minutes from Penang International Airport.
Q3: How do I get there from Penang Airport?
The arena is about 5 km from Penang International Airport, roughly 10 minutes by car. Grab or taxis are available.
Q4: What is the capacity?
Setia Spice Arena can hold up to 18,000 attendees, including 10,000 terrace seats, making it the largest indoor arena in northern Malaysia.
Q5: Venue contact?
+604 643 2525, setiaspice@spsetia.com. Official site: spsetia.com. For event tickets: Fantopia or the event page.