Manchester AO Arena, Manchester M3

Manchester AO Arena is one of the busiest venues in the world and the largest indoor arena in Europe. Since opening in 1995, the Arena has hosted the biggest names in live entertainment including U2, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Pavarotti – to name a few!

In addition to live music, the venue has also staged some of the biggest events in the UK sporting calendar including international boxing bouts by Mike Tyson, David Haye, Joe Calzaghe and local champions Ricky Hatton and Amir Khan.

Manchester AO Arena has also played a key part in the city's rich musical heritage with historic shows by local bands Take That, Oasis, Elbow, New Order, James, Happy Mondays, The Charlatans, M People, The Verve and Simply Red – to name a few!

Attracting over one million visitors each year, the 21,000 capacity Arena is a former winner of the industry's prestigious International Venue of the Year award.

Situated in the heart of the city, within the Victoria Station complex, with great hotels, restaurants and amenities within easy walking distance and accessible by all forms of public transport and Manchester Airport just a 20-minute car ride away we're the perfect venue for your next special event.

When it comes to conferences and events, we know how to put on a show. Take centre stage and let us help you create an event to remember at an iconic venue where the magic happens. From conferences and awards ceremonies to meetings, dinners and launch events, no matter what the brief or scale our dedicated events team can help you produce an unforgettable experience.

Arena bowl.

Exhibition floor space: 3,120 square metres

Capacities: Theatre 2500 / Dining 900

AO Electric Lounge.

Capacities: Cabaret 70 / Dining 90 / Reception 200

The Heineken Sky Lounge.

Capacities: Theatre 30 /Boardroom 20 / Reception 100

The Beautiful North.

Capacities: Boardroom 20

14 x VIP Suites.

Capacities: 14 people in each suite

TO MAKE AN ENQUIRY, CONTACT OUR TEAM ON: 0203 397 1446