AO Arena
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Address
Victoria Station Approach,Hunts Bank,Cheetham Hill,Manchester M3 1AR, United Kingdom
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AO Arena is a major live music venue in Manchester, hosting concerts and events. It is known for its central location near Victoria Station, with multiple car parks nearby. The venue has hospitality boxes featuring private servers, bars, and toilets. Recent improvements include smoother entry and exit processes, ample concessions, and efficient crowd management. Standing areas allow close proximity to performances, while steep seating in some sections provides clear views. The arena maintains cleanliness and organisation, with well-staffed facilities. It draws large crowds for high-profile acts, with a reputation for handling events smoothly despite its size.
Customer Reviews
Very easy to travel to, Victoria Station is almost next door and there are lots of carparks within easy walking distance. I sat in Block 103 low down, the steps are quite steep and have no hand rails
Ok venue. I enjoyed the show. The seats are a bit cramped and the stairs are quite steep. I didn't like the toilet attendant barking like a fish wife, I understand the need to keep people moving but w
A massive venue, hard to find your way around but that's more because of the sheer number of people in there. I had a standing ticket and managed to get pretty close. It got scary a few times with the
