Manchester Arena, Manchester

Manchester Arena is an iconic indoor venue prominently located just north of the city center and partially above Manchester Victoria station, utilizing the air rights space. It holds the distinction of being the largest indoor venue in the United Kingdom in terms of seating capacity, accommodating up to 21,000 people, which also ranks it as the fifth-largest in Europe.

The arena is renowned globally as one of the busiest venues for indoor events, regularly hosting a wide array of music concerts and significant sporting events, including boxing matches and swimming competitions. Its importance was highlighted during Manchester's bids for the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games, and it played a pivotal role in the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

At Manchester's AO Arena, you'll find versatile event spaces that can be tailored to various layouts, including break-out rooms and custom hospitality areas, all under one roof. The arena's team of expert event planners is on hand to help create a memorable experience. Each year, the venue accommodates hundreds of events, ranging from large conferences and award ceremonies in the main arena to smaller meetings, dinners, and launch events in specialized areas.