AO Arena Bowl at AO Arena Manchester
About this space
The AO Arena is Manchester’s most loved venue, with a long history of
staging some of the best music and live entertainment events in the region.
In the heart of the action, the venue is easily accessed by road and offers extensive
on-site car parking. Manchester’s Victoria Station forms part of the complex, meaning
access by rail from across the UK is seamless.
The AO Arena is a stunning location for a range of corporate events, with highly skilled,
passionate operational, catering and technical teams on-site to bring your event to life
and wow your guests.
The Arena Bowl offers a versatile event space for conferences, awards events, exclusive dining experiences, exhibitions and product launches.
Host your next event where thousands of artists have performed and millions of fans have shared unforgettable moments.
It's a truly magical experience that's been part of Manchester's history for 30 incredible years.
Full venue takeover options, accommodating seating for up to 20,000 guests ensure that the possibilities for an unforgettable event are endless. We can't wait to welcome you to this iconic venue.
Prices
Full venue hire – 20,000 guests.
Theatre style – 2500 guests.
Banqueting - 1000 guests.
Standing – 6000 guests.
Full venue hire – 20,000 guests.
Theatre style – 2500 guests.
Banqueting - 1000 guests.
Standing – 6000 guests.
Full venue hire – 20,000 guests.
Theatre style – 2500 guests.
Banqueting - 1000 guests.
Standing – 6000 guests.
Full venue hire – 20,000 guests.
Theatre style – 2500 guests.
Banqueting - 1000 guests.
Standing – 6000 guests.
Full venue hire – 20,000 guests.
Theatre style – 2500 guests.
Banqueting - 1000 guests.
Standing – 6000 guests.
Full venue hire – 20,000 guests.
Theatre style – 2500 guests.
Banqueting - 1000 guests.
Standing – 6000 guests.
Full venue hire – 20,000 guests.
Theatre style – 2500 guests.
Banqueting - 1000 guests.
Standing – 6000 guests.
Capacity
Catering and drinks
Menu
Catering options
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Host rules
We reserve the right to prohibit certain items within the Arena from time to time.
Except for guide or assistance dogs, no animals are permitted in the Arena.
The Arena operates a strict no smoking policy.
About AO Arena Manchester
Opened in 1995, AO Arena, located at Victoria Station Approach, Hunts Bank, has hosted some of the biggest names in live entertainment including U2, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Pavarotti and the record-breaking residency by local comedian Peter Kay.
Big UK sporting events at the Arena have included the 2002 Commonwealth Games', 2012 Olympic basketball warm up matches between team USA and GB, the 2008 FINA World Swimming Championships and international boxing matches including Mike Tyson, David Haye, Joe Calzaghe plus local champions Ricky Hatton, Amir Khan and Anthony Crolla,
Showcasing Manchester's rich musical heritage bands like Take That, Oasis, Elbow, New Order, James, Happy Mondays, The Charlatans, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, M People, Doves, Inspiral Carpets, The Verve, Simply Red and The Courteeners have also hit the famous stage.
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