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Manchester Arena is one of the busiest venues in the world and the largest indoor arena in Europe.
Opened in 1995, Manchester Arena (formerly known as the MEN Arena) has staged the biggest names in live entertainment including U2, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Pavarotti and the record-breaking 2010 / 2011 residency by local comedian Peter Kay.
In addition to live music, Manchester Arena has also hosted some of the biggest events in the UK sporting calendar including several 2002 Commonwealth Games’ events, the 2012 Olympic basketball warm-up match between team USA and GB, the 2008 FINA World Swimming Championships and international boxing bouts by Mike Tyson, David Haye, Joe Calzaghe and local champions Ricky Hatton and Amir Khan.
The venue has also played a key part in Manchester’s rich musical heritage with historic shows by local bands Take That, Oasis, Elbow, New Order, James, Happy Mondays, The Charlatans, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, M People, Doves, The Inspiral Carpets, The Verve, Simply Red and The Courteeners.
Attracting over one million visitors each year, the 21,000 capacity Arena was named ‘International Venue of the Year’ in 2002 by industry publication Pollstar and has been nominated an unrivalled ten consecutive times.
Manchester Arena is managed and operated by SMG Europe. SMG is the world leader in venue management, marketing and development and also operates Leeds Arena and Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle.
Hospitality
Circling the inside of the Arena is a selection of luxurious private suites. With VIP seating for up to 14 guests, private bar, waiter service buffet, en-suite facilities and the best view in the house, a suite at Manchester Arena is the perfect way to celebrate the rock and roll lifestyle.
In addition to our Gold suite packages, we also offer the following levels of hospitality:
Silver - Hospitality suite on an event by event basis
Bronze - Pre-show hospitality and premium seats in the auditorium
Concert Club - Guaranteed premium seats in the auditorium on an annual basis
For further information on our bespoke suite packages call our Corporate Hospitality team on 0161 950 5113 or e-mail hospitality@mcr-arena.com
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PRIORITY PASS - MAY 2013 - MAY...
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RUSH - CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR
22/05/13 / 19:30
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Buy Rush tickets on Eventim. The Canadian rockers tour the UK in May 2013! |
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THE VIEW EXPERIENCE - RUSH
22/05/13 / 19:30
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JOURNEY & WHITESNAKE
23/05/13 / 18:45
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Don't stop believing! Journey, Whitesnake and Thunder are set to appear onstage together for the first time ever ... |
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THE VIEW EXPERIENCE - JOURNEY/...
23/05/13 / 19:30
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Manchester Arena
(27 Reviews)
Selected reviews for this venue:
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geo, 13/05/13
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Beyoncé (13/05/13) - she was amazing!!
any chance anyone gets to see her live they should go, best concert ive ever been too! sang old songs and new songs, and the whole show was fabulous from beginning to end!
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cassie, 13/05/13
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Beyoncé (13/05/13) - INCREDIBLE !!! AMAZING !
LOVED EVERY SINGLE THING ABOUT IT.. SEING BEYONCE PERFORM LIVE, PERFECT VIEW. WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!! Would love to do it all over again..
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Francesca, 13/05/13
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Beyoncé (13/05/13) - Queen B
She was absolutely amazing!! She is just fabulous, she looked fab, hear her voice in that big arena was amazing gives me shivers!!
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Directions
Address: Manchester Arena
Victoria Station ,
M3 1AR
Manchester
Public transport
Public Transport: If you're planning a trip to the Manchester Arena - day or night - then you'll find public transport is the best way to travel from all over Greater Manchester, and beyond. The Manchester Arena is one of the easiest places to get to by public transport; buses, trains and trams drop you only minutes away from the entrance.
If you're planning to use public transport System One Travelcards offers a DaySaverwhich you can use on any combination of bus, train or tram. Click here for more details.
Buses: Many buses serve Cannon Street and Victoria bus stations and many more stop within easy walking distance in the city centre. If you're staying out late then Nightbus services on Friday and Saturday nights run directly past the Manchester Arena. Manchester's free city centre Metroshuttle service also links Victoria station with other areas of the centre. Find out more here.
Trams: Manchester's excellent Metrolink systems passes right by the Manchester Arena, stopping at Victoria. Services run from Bury, Altrincham and Manchester Piccadilly rail station, with connections to Eccles.
Trains: Manchester Arena and Piccadilly rail station is only a short Metrolink ride to Victoria Metrolink tram stop. To plan a journey with Northern Rail click here.
Air: Manchester has a large international airport which provides easy access to the Arena. The airport is approximately ten miles from the venue and can be reached by train or bus as detailed above. Search for the best price for your flights to Manchester at Cheapflights.co.uk.
For information about all the services featured - and lots more besides - visit the GMPTE website. All the info you will ever need is at www.tfgm.co.uk including an online journey planner. Alternatively you can ring 0161-228 7811 (8am to 8pm, seven days a week).
If you're planning to use public transport System One Travelcards offers a DaySaverwhich you can use on any combination of bus, train or tram. Click here for more details.
Buses: Many buses serve Cannon Street and Victoria bus stations and many more stop within easy walking distance in the city centre. If you're staying out late then Nightbus services on Friday and Saturday nights run directly past the Manchester Arena. Manchester's free city centre Metroshuttle service also links Victoria station with other areas of the centre. Find out more here.
Trams: Manchester's excellent Metrolink systems passes right by the Manchester Arena, stopping at Victoria. Services run from Bury, Altrincham and Manchester Piccadilly rail station, with connections to Eccles.
Trains: Manchester Arena and Piccadilly rail station is only a short Metrolink ride to Victoria Metrolink tram stop. To plan a journey with Northern Rail click here.
Air: Manchester has a large international airport which provides easy access to the Arena. The airport is approximately ten miles from the venue and can be reached by train or bus as detailed above. Search for the best price for your flights to Manchester at Cheapflights.co.uk.
For information about all the services featured - and lots more besides - visit the GMPTE website. All the info you will ever need is at www.tfgm.co.uk including an online journey planner. Alternatively you can ring 0161-228 7811 (8am to 8pm, seven days a week).
By road
Important Announcement
Please note, the Victoria Station approach (running from Corporation Street down Hunts Bank) is a bus lane only. This new route is enforced by cameras and subsequent fines. The road in the opposite direction (from Great Ducie Street up Hunts Bank) will remain open for car access.
For the latest news and information regarding planned roadworks in the North West, please go to the Highways Agency website or call 08457 50 40 30
Journey Planner: The Manchester Arena is located in the City Centre, on the corner of Trinity Way, Hunts Bank and Great Ducie Street, and is adjacent to Victoria Station. For Sat Nav systems our postcode is M3 1AR.
By Car: If travelling by car, the Manchester Arena is situated on the A56, 3 miles from Junction 17 of the M62.
By Taxi: For cheaper, easier travel to Manchester Arena events and back, pre-book a cab by clicking here.
Please note, the Victoria Station approach (running from Corporation Street down Hunts Bank) is a bus lane only. This new route is enforced by cameras and subsequent fines. The road in the opposite direction (from Great Ducie Street up Hunts Bank) will remain open for car access.
For the latest news and information regarding planned roadworks in the North West, please go to the Highways Agency website or call 08457 50 40 30
Journey Planner: The Manchester Arena is located in the City Centre, on the corner of Trinity Way, Hunts Bank and Great Ducie Street, and is adjacent to Victoria Station. For Sat Nav systems our postcode is M3 1AR.
By Car: If travelling by car, the Manchester Arena is situated on the A56, 3 miles from Junction 17 of the M62.
By Taxi: For cheaper, easier travel to Manchester Arena events and back, pre-book a cab by clicking here.
Parking
Parking
Manchester Arena is in Manchester city-centre, on the corner of Trinity Way, Hunts Bank and Great Ducie Street and adjacent to Victoria Station.
The onsite NCP 958 space car park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Security is up to NCP Manchester's high standards with the car park rated with a Park Mark award. It also has regular patrols and state-of-the-art CCTV monitoring from NCP Manchester's control room. NCP are the official car parks for Manchester Arena - please visit www.ncp.co.uk for further details and locations in Manchester.
Please beware of unauthorised car parks and street parking, especially around the Strangeways area, as a rise in incidents has recently been reported. We advise anyone with walking difficulties to arrive as early as possible and use the car parks at the Arena, Shudehill or the Printworks. In addition, Manchester Arena is well served by public transport from buses, trains and trams and there is a taxi rank outside Victoria Station.
Please arrange to drop off and/or collect away from the Arena as, due to our city-centre location and size of events, road closures and diversions may be in place at the end of an event making it difficult to return to your chosen meeting point.
Manchester Arena is in Manchester city-centre, on the corner of Trinity Way, Hunts Bank and Great Ducie Street and adjacent to Victoria Station.
The onsite NCP 958 space car park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Security is up to NCP Manchester's high standards with the car park rated with a Park Mark award. It also has regular patrols and state-of-the-art CCTV monitoring from NCP Manchester's control room. NCP are the official car parks for Manchester Arena - please visit www.ncp.co.uk for further details and locations in Manchester.
Please beware of unauthorised car parks and street parking, especially around the Strangeways area, as a rise in incidents has recently been reported. We advise anyone with walking difficulties to arrive as early as possible and use the car parks at the Arena, Shudehill or the Printworks. In addition, Manchester Arena is well served by public transport from buses, trains and trams and there is a taxi rank outside Victoria Station.
Please arrange to drop off and/or collect away from the Arena as, due to our city-centre location and size of events, road closures and diversions may be in place at the end of an event making it difficult to return to your chosen meeting point.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Manchester Arena prides itself on being accessible to everyone. If the information you require is not listed below please contact our Accessibility Co-Ordinator on 0161 950 5229 or email specialneeds@smg-europe.com
Parking
The on-site multi-storey car park is run by NCP and has capacity for 958 vehicles. Although there is a fee, there is an area on the ground floor which has a number of accessible parking spaces which are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. If you are unable to secure a place on the ground floor, there is a lift inside the car park that stops on levels 3, 5, 7 and 9. Follow directions from the car park to the Box Office entrance and you will reach a set of green doors with a small flight of stairs on the other side, leading to the Arena entrance. There is also a lift to the right hand side of the doors.
Victoria Station
Access from Victoria Station (whether travelling by train or Metrolink) is possible by taking the lift located at platform 3 up to level one passing through the red doors, then following the signs to the Box Office. There are also stairs leading from the station to the Arena entrance. Alternatively, leave the station and follow directions to the Hunts Bank entrance.
Drop-off Point
The Hunts Bank entrance offers a convenient drop-off point with access into Manchester Arena via steps or a lift.
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
We have a number of areas within the auditorium that offer access to wheelchair users and their companions. For more information or to book tickets please call the Accessibility line on 0161 950 5229.
Within the Arena
The Accessibility Co-Ordinator can also check the general arena for seats to suit individual needs, for example ticket availability for seats close to the stage for the visually impaired. The second raised tier of seating (BLK 201 and above) requires the negotiation of steep steps and so may not be suitable for the elderly, infirm or those with mobility problems. Seating at the front of the upper tier is 35ft (10m) from ground, rising to 70ft (20m) at the rear.
For your safety, and for those around you, we do not allow people using crutches and/or walking aids onto a standing floor. This is because, even though your friends around you could help to look after you, crowd movement on the floor is unpredictable. However, we will always endeavour to find you an accessible position within the Arena so that you can still come to the concert. For further information please contact our Accessibility Co-Ordinator on 0161 950 5229 or email specialneeds@smg-europe.com
Facilities
Manchester Arena provides the following facilities to assist customers with accessibility needs.
• Concession stands with lowered counters
• A box office window with a lowered counter and loop system
• At least one wheelchair accessible toilet in each set of facilities (three female sets, three male)
• Two unisex disabled toilets
• Loop system fitted into accessible platform 105
• Additional services such as the use of 'house' wheelchairs for easy access purposes and assistance from our Stewards to help customers reach their seats
Manchester Arena prides itself on being accessible to everyone. If the information you require is not listed below please contact our Accessibility Co-Ordinator on 0161 950 5229 or email specialneeds@smg-europe.com
Parking
The on-site multi-storey car park is run by NCP and has capacity for 958 vehicles. Although there is a fee, there is an area on the ground floor which has a number of accessible parking spaces which are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. If you are unable to secure a place on the ground floor, there is a lift inside the car park that stops on levels 3, 5, 7 and 9. Follow directions from the car park to the Box Office entrance and you will reach a set of green doors with a small flight of stairs on the other side, leading to the Arena entrance. There is also a lift to the right hand side of the doors.
Victoria Station
Access from Victoria Station (whether travelling by train or Metrolink) is possible by taking the lift located at platform 3 up to level one passing through the red doors, then following the signs to the Box Office. There are also stairs leading from the station to the Arena entrance. Alternatively, leave the station and follow directions to the Hunts Bank entrance.
Drop-off Point
The Hunts Bank entrance offers a convenient drop-off point with access into Manchester Arena via steps or a lift.
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
We have a number of areas within the auditorium that offer access to wheelchair users and their companions. For more information or to book tickets please call the Accessibility line on 0161 950 5229.
Within the Arena
The Accessibility Co-Ordinator can also check the general arena for seats to suit individual needs, for example ticket availability for seats close to the stage for the visually impaired. The second raised tier of seating (BLK 201 and above) requires the negotiation of steep steps and so may not be suitable for the elderly, infirm or those with mobility problems. Seating at the front of the upper tier is 35ft (10m) from ground, rising to 70ft (20m) at the rear.
For your safety, and for those around you, we do not allow people using crutches and/or walking aids onto a standing floor. This is because, even though your friends around you could help to look after you, crowd movement on the floor is unpredictable. However, we will always endeavour to find you an accessible position within the Arena so that you can still come to the concert. For further information please contact our Accessibility Co-Ordinator on 0161 950 5229 or email specialneeds@smg-europe.com
Facilities
Manchester Arena provides the following facilities to assist customers with accessibility needs.
• Concession stands with lowered counters
• A box office window with a lowered counter and loop system
• At least one wheelchair accessible toilet in each set of facilities (three female sets, three male)
• Two unisex disabled toilets
• Loop system fitted into accessible platform 105
• Additional services such as the use of 'house' wheelchairs for easy access purposes and assistance from our Stewards to help customers reach their seats