<P> The SECC identified the need for a new arena in which sports and other public events could be held . Previously , such events were held in Concert Hall 4 , in the SECC main building . However , the SECC audience capacity is limited , seating just over 10,000 . Therefore , it is unable to accommodate the high attendance typically associated with large - scale performance events , such as rock concerts and children 's shows . The new SSE Hydro arena is located adjacent to the SEC Centre and the SEC Armadillo and hosts international musical stars , global entertainment and sporting events ; with a capacity of 13,000 and aims to attract one million visitors each year . </P>
<P> The SECC identified the need for a new arena in which sports and other public events could be held . Previously , such events were held in Concert Hall 4 , in the SECC main building . However , the SECC audience capacity is limited , seating just over 10,000 . Therefore , it is unable to accommodate the high attendance typically associated with large - scale performance events , such as rock concerts and children 's shows . The new SSE Hydro arena is located adjacent to the SEC Centre and the SEC Armadillo and hosts international musical stars , global entertainment and sporting events ; with a capacity of 13,000 and aims to attract one million visitors each year . </P>
how many does the hydro in glasgow hold
how many does the hydro in glasgow hold
13,000
13,000