Venue guide

AO Arena

AO Arena is an arena in Manchester, UK.

Venue info

Checked against AO Arena’s official sources. Tap a section to open it.

Bag policy

Checked Oct 11, 2026

One small bag per person, no larger than 30cm x 20cm x 20cm (about A4), is allowed. Backpacks are not permitted.

Allowed

  • One small bag per person up to 30cm x 20cm x 20cm (about A4)

Not allowed

  • Bags larger than 30cm x 40cm x 20cm (about A3)
  • Backpacks
  • Shopping bags
  • Travel cases and luggage
  • Laptop bags
  • Large tote bags and holdalls
  • Knives and weapons
  • Laser pointers
  • Aerosol cans

Entrances and doors

Checked Oct 21, 2026

Accessible entrances are at Victoria Station (Entrance C) and Trinity Tunnel on Trinity Way. Floor and mezzanine tickets enter through Trinity Tunnel. Have your ticket ready on arrival. A taxi rank is at the bottom of the Hunts Bank entrance.

Parking

Checked Aug 20, 2026

Official parking is available at the on-site CitiPark with 958 spaces, including 40 Blue Badge bays. Parking can be pre-booked, but Blue Badge bays are on a first come, first served basis.

Rideshare

Checked Oct 19, 2026

Drop-off is available in the on-site car park without a fee. The taxi rank is at the bottom of the Hunts Bank entrance.

Accessibility

Checked Aug 20, 2026

A member of the Accessibility Team will contact you during our office hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. If you require a wheelchair to get to the venue but have not booked or don’t need wheelchair accessibility seating, we will happily look after this for you.

Food and drink

Checked Aug 20, 2026

The AO Arena in Manchester offers a variety of food and drink options for visitors. While specific details about the offerings are not provided in the accessibility guide, visitors can expect typical arena concessions such as snacks, beverages, and possibly some local specialties.

Re-entry

Checked Oct 22, 2026

There are no pass outs or re-admission of any kind. If you leave the venue to smoke, you will not be allowed back in.

Tickets and will call

Checked Aug 20, 2026

This box office is open on show days from 1 hour before doors and will close 15 minutes after the main act has gone on stage. AO Arena's box office is situated in the Trinity Way tunnel located next to the CitiPark AO Arena Car Park entrance.

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