We Reimagine Arenas and Reactivate Cities

Nextstage creates a new generation of arenas designed to live every day of the year. We transform iconic venues into active ecosystems of sport, entertainment, culture,  community, delivering lasting economic and social impact for cities, partners and audiences.

Integrated Operating Platform

Nextstage provides an integrated operating platform that covers the entire lifecycle of an arena. Our approach brings together strategy, programming, operations, and commercial excellence into one unified model that local operators cannot replicate.

Strategy & Long-Term Planning

Comprehensive venue strategy carefully focused on effective business modeling, maximizing profitability, and enhancing overall user experience.

Operations & Venue Management

Staffing, logistics, safety, efficient crowd flow control, and comprehensive management of full event operations. 

Programming & Bookings

Sport, music, entertainment, community events, esports, and immersive creator-led experiences that captivate and inspire.

Commercial Development

We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions.

Infrastructure & Capex Upgrade 

We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions.

Digital & Data Ecosystems

From CRM, cashless systems, ticketing integration, analytics to smart venue tools, we ensure seamless coordination and engagement, making your event not only well-organized but truly unforgettable.

About Next Stage

Nextstage is an international platform dedicated to transforming arenas into living ecosystems of sport, entertainment, content and community.

We were born with the vision of reimagining traditional venues and turning them into active assets 365 days a year, generating economic, cultural, and social impact for cities.

Our model integrates strategy, operations, programming, commercial development and technology into a single unified structure.

We support clubs, cities, promoters, and investors across the entire venue lifecycle, from planning to daily operations, with a sustainable, scalable and performance-driven approach.

Meet the Team

Next Stage is guided by a senior team of three founders and trusted advisors. Together they bring over 75 years of combined experience across professional sport, entertainment, arena operations, and commercial strategy.

Jose Luis Rosa Medina

Co-founder and CEO

Commercial strategist with more than 20 years of international experience leading revenue development and projects across the sport and entertainment industry.

Manuel Baglikaya

Co-founder and CBO

Entrepreneur with more than 10 years of experience building projects in sport and entertainment, with a strong focus on scaling new business models and growth.

Marc Bertomeu

Co-founder and COO

Account director and project manager with more than 10 years of experience, specialized in innovation and the execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

Contact

Offices

Calle Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 672 Bajos
08010 Barcelona

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