AO Arena Manchester, Arena Bowl

Visited 05/04/2025 to watch the Peter Kay comedy tour. In the weeks leading up to the event, lots of communication advising to download tickets from app to your phone and then able to add to things like Apple wallet for convenience as an example. I was asked to enter via the City rooms/Hunts bank entrance close to Victoria train station, there is a fair few steps to climb and all staff were very helpful and ensured smooth transit through the checkpoints. Once inside the entrance to seats are well signposted and there are a number of food and beverage concessions with helpful staff. A good venue and line of sight for tickets in the upper block was decent, we were asked close to the start time not to take pictures and videos of the event so can only show pictures prior to the event. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My daughter and I recently attended Taemin's last European tour date at the AO Arena, and it was magnificent - the venue, the show, the evening. To be honest, I'm not sure if the quality of the show elevated the nature of the arena. Either way, it was a lovely setting. Worth mentioning is it's situated within the Victoria Station complex. This made it so easily accessible by train and tram services from Greater Manchester and beyond. It's also close to the city center, which made further exploration (for food) an added bonus. We always felt safe in the area, and there were plenty of security in their MIB attire. But the concert itself, that was a memorable event. Taemin's performance was captivating, showcasing his exceptional artistry and stage presence. The arena's acoustics and seating arrangements did help for sure. It felt bigger than it was, if that makes sense. Overall, the combination of a convenient location and a fantastic performance made for an unforgettable evening. We'll definitely be back - even if it means watching KSI box Logan Paul again 😏🙄.

Excellent venue, really easy to get to, viewing is good and sound quality excellent, the drinks and snacks are not the cheapest but it’s the same at any venue. if you’re driving there are lots of car parks close, but, it’s best to do some research on the best deals Firth’s time tour there. Don’t rely on there being enough parking at your hotel unless it’s guaranteed.