Arcade Arena brings live PAC-MAN to London’s South Bank in September
New immersive venue will let visitors step into games including Chaos Karts and Alien Invasion
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A new entertainment venue will open on London’s South Bank next month, letting visitors step inside arcade games. Arcade Arena is set to launch on 5 September 2026 with three attractions: a live PAC-MAN experience, Chaos Karts and Alien Invasion. MyLondon reported the details.
The PAC-MAN attraction will place teams in a glowing maze where they collect power-ups, dodge ghosts and compete against the clock. The game is designed as a high-energy, team-based challenge. MyLondon described it as a chance to “become the player” in the classic arcade title.
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Kart racing without headsets
Chaos Karts will combine real electric go-karts with projected digital environments. Drivers will race through virtual worlds without wearing headsets or screens. The attraction is already operating in Manchester, where Arcade Arena opened its first site.
Alien Invasion will task teams with defending the universe from extraterrestrial threats. MyLondon called it one of the most anticipated parts of the venue. No further details on gameplay mechanics have been released.
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Tickets on sale now
Standard tickets for Arcade Arena start at £30. On opening day, prices will rise to £37. Visitors can buy multi-play tickets from £45 or three-game passes from £50. All tickets are available on the Arcade Arena website, as reported by MyLondon.
“We wanted to create a place where people can physically step inside incredible worlds to become the player, and bringing the PAC-MAN Live Experience, Chaos Karts and Alien Invasion together under one roof creates something completely unique for London.”
Tom Lionetti-Maguire, CEO and Founder of Little Lion Entertainment
The venue is run by Little Lion Entertainment, the company behind The Crystal Maze Experience. That attraction has operated in London for the past ten years. Tom Lionetti-Maguire, CEO and founder, said Arcade Arena represents the company’s biggest project to date.
Lionetti-Maguire told MyLondon the team has spent over a decade developing immersive experiences. He said the new venue offers “large-scale, high-energy entertainment that simply hasn’t existed before” in London. The first guests will be welcomed on 5 September.
What happens next
Arcade Arena will open to the public on 5 September 2026. Tickets remain on sale through the venue’s website. No information has been released about future attractions or expansions beyond the current three experiences.
Questions this report answers
+When does Arcade Arena open?
Arcade Arena opens on 5 September 2026. This marks the first chance for visitors to experience the live PAC-MAN maze, Chaos Karts and Alien Invasion attractions on London’s South Bank.
+How much do tickets cost?
Standard tickets start at £30, with opening-day tickets priced at £37. Multi-game passes are available from £45, and three-game passes cost £50. Prices are available on the Arcade Arena website.
+Who is behind Arcade Arena?
The venue is created by Little Lion Entertainment, the company behind The Crystal Maze Experience. The CEO and founder is Tom Lionetti-Maguire, who described the project as the company’s biggest to date.
+What will visitors do at Arcade Arena?
Visitors can navigate a glowing PAC-MAN maze, race electric karts in digital worlds without headsets, and take part in a team-based alien defence game called Alien Invasion.
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