Event Restrictions

As part of our commitment to providing a clean and smoke-free environment, we have implemented a strict no smoking or vaping policy within the SEC Armadillo and SEC Centre. For those who wish to smoke, designated smoking shelters are conveniently located outside our venues.

Please remember that if you choose to use the smoking shelters, for most ticketed events, your ticket will need to be scanned when exiting and re-entering the venue to ensure a smooth and secure experience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a comfortable atmosphere for everyone.

For live events in the SEC Armadillo or OVO Hydro, bags larger than A3 size (30cm x 42cm x 19cm) are not permitted. Smaller bags may be subject to searching.

For events in SEC Centre or conferences/exhibitions, all bags larger than A3 size (30cm x 42cm x 19cm) will be subject to searching on entry. Smaller bags may also be searched, dependent on event specific policies and random security checks.

In general audio and video recording equipment and professional cameras (SLR types and those with detachable lenses) are not permitted into events. However, small non-professional cameras and phone cameras may be permitted, unless otherwise specified by the event organiser. For further clarification of this policy for a specific event, please email the venue. Professional photographers should contact the individual event organiser directly for express permission to photograph their event.

‘Selfie Sticks’ are not permitted into the venue. This is a policy that applies to all venues on the SEC.

Only signs/banners/flags under A3 size without poles will be permitted into the venue. This may be subject to change at the request of the event organiser.

Anyone with a sign/banner/flag outwith these restrictions, or within the venue that is deemed to be causing a nuisance may have the item confiscated.

No - food and drinks from outside the venue are generally not permitted.

Items required for medical purposes are permitted, but must be sealed and declared to stewards on entry. Bottles must be no bigger than 500ml and will be validated by Venue Management. Any items that do not comply with venue policies will not be permitted into the venue. Please note; a maximum of 2 bottles are permitted per customer. In addition, glass and cans are not permitted.

We're here to help with any questions related to our food and drink policy, including medical, religious, or parental requirements. If you have any queries, or wish to request an exemption to our policy, please email us in advance of your visit customerexperience@sec.co.uk.

Tap water is available for free, on request, from all food and beverage units.