Arena · Manchester, United Kingdom
AO Arena
Arena Offices Victoria Station, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M3 1AR, UK
Capacity 21,000
24 upcoming events
Upcoming events
24AO Arena has 24 upcoming events announced. Next up: Jane McDonald on September 10, followed by Atif Aslam on September 11.
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September 2026
3
October 2026
2
November 2026
6
December 2026
4
January 2027
3
February 2027
3
Getting there
Arena Offices Victoria Station, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M3 1AR, UK
Manchester
Train
Manchester Victoria
arena directly above the station
Tram
Victoria
arena directly above the stop
Parking
CitiPark AO Arena provides parking at the venue, with vehicle access from New Bridge Street.
Good to know
The arena stands directly above Manchester Victoria station on the northern edge of the city centre, with both National Rail and Metrolink services stopping there.
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About AO Arena
AO Arena is a major indoor venue in central Manchester, located directly above Manchester Victoria station. Opened in 1995, it is one of the United Kingdom’s largest indoor arenas, with a capacity of 21,000.
Its programme is led by large-scale concerts, with comedy shows also regularly staged. Upcoming performers include Noah Kahan, Five Finger Death Punch, aespa, Gabrielle and Hilary Duff.
Gallery
Past events
2 events
hosting since 2026
25 different performers
most recent 6 days ago
18 Aug 2026 · Hollywood Vampires
8 Aug 2026 · Peter Kay
Frequently Asked Questions
The address of AO Arena is Arena Offices Victoria Station, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M3 1AR, UK (Manchester, United Kingdom).
CitiPark AO Arena provides parking at the venue, with vehicle access from New Bridge Street.
The capacity of AO Arena is around 21,000 people.
There are 24 upcoming events at AO Arena. The full schedule is above. Next up: Jane McDonald on 10 September 2026.
Tickets for upcoming events at AO Arena start from £44. Prices are updated daily.
Based on our event archive, these acts appear at AO Arena most often: Noah Kahan, Shinedown, Thomas Rhett, Hollywood Vampires, Deep Purple.
For accessibility information and accessible bookings at AO Arena, check the venue's official accessibility page: Official accessibility page.
Venue facts
Capacity21,000
Upcoming events24
Tickets from£44
Events per year
2027
9
2026
17
Most hosted
