Manchester Arena
Important to know
- Capacity: 21,000 people
- Artists that have already played here: Muse, Kiss, Iron Maiden, Måneskin, The 1975, U2, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Liam Gallagher, Kasabian, Deep Purple, Greta Van Fleet, Slash, Tool, etc.
- Tickets: https://www.ao-arena.com
- Address: Victoria Station Approach, Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1AR - England
- Getting here: Manchester Victoria train station (50 m) and Victoria tram stop (50 m) Blue, Green, and Navy Blue lines
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Opened in 1995, the AO Arena (or Manchester Arena) is the largest multi-purpose arena in Manchester, located in the north of England.
It hosts performances by top British and international artists and also holds many sporting events.
Spectators can choose to stand in the general admission area or sit in the two large tiers of seats.
Inside the arena, there are places selling snacks and beverages.
AO Arena Seat Map

Hotels near Manchester Arena
Staying close to the venue is always a great opportunity to walk to and from the show, and enjoy the exciting atmosphere of musicians and fans arriving throughout the day.
Rock Route in Manchester, England ♫
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