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The Santander Arena Events & Tickets

The Santander Arena in Reading, PA has 52 upcoming events: 11 concerts, 39 sports events, 1 theatre show, and 1 experience. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About The Santander Arena

The Santander Arena is a 7,160-seat multi-purpose arena, in Reading, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001. The arena sits on the former site of the Astor Theater; one of several grand movie and theater palaces built in Reading in the early 20th century. Closed in 1975, the theater sat vacant for over two decades. In 1998, the Astor was demolished to make room for the Santander Arena. Early in construction, steps were taken to retain mementos of the Astor, including its ornate Art Deco chandelier and gates. These are on display and in use inside the arena corridors, allowing insight into the ambience of the former movie house.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • BARTA Transportation CenterBus station130 m · 2 min walk
  • Bus StationBus station760 m · 12 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • DoubleTree GarageMulti-storey car park90 m · 1 min walk
  • State LotCar park · 39 spaces120 m · 2 min walk
  • Underground car park140 m · 2 min walk
  • Reed and Court GarageMulti-storey car park160 m · 3 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Café de Colombia Restaurant and BakeryRestaurant · spanish160 m · 3 min walk
  • Saucony Creek Franklin Station BrewpubRestaurant260 m · 4 min walk
  • Ugly Oyster DrafthausRestaurant400 m · 7 min walk
  • Judy's on CherryRestaurant · pasta640 m · 10 min walk
  • The Spartaco ClubRestaurant · italian pizza650 m · 11 min walk
  • Jimmy Kramer's Peanut BarRestaurant670 m · 11 min walk

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The Santander Arena: FAQs

What's on at The Santander Arena?

The Santander Arena has 52 upcoming events. Next up: Method Man and Redman featuring The Lox, State Property & Lloyd Banks on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Where is The Santander Arena?

The Santander Arena is located at 700 Penn Street, Reading, PA, 19602.

How big is The Santander Arena?

The Santander Arena has a capacity of around 9,000.

Is there parking at The Santander Arena?

Multiple lots area available throughout the city of Reading. There is a charge to park at these lots. Please consult the Parking Authority at 610-655-6166 for further information.

Does The Santander Arena have accessible seating?

For Accessible seating, utilize the filter feature on Ticketmaster to see Accessibility seating. If you need further assistance please contact the Venue at 610-898-7469 or 610-898-7229. Wheelchairs and Assisted Hearing Devices are also available.

When is the The Santander Arena box office open?

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-4pm. The Box Office will be open three (3) hours prior to a performance. The Box Office will be open at Noon (12PM) on weekends prior to a performance.

What is the nearest station to The Santander Arena?

The nearest station is BARTA Transportation Center (Bus station), about 130 m from The Santander Arena.

Which hotels are closest to The Santander Arena?

The closest places to stay are DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading (50 m) and Candlewood Suites (1.7 km).

When did The Santander Arena open?

The Santander Arena opened in 2001.

Which teams or companies are based at The Santander Arena?

The Santander Arena is the home of Reading Royals.