AO Arena

AO Arena

Entertainment Providers

Manchester's Best Entertainment Venue

About us

AO Arena, managed and operated by ASM Global, is one of the busiest venues in the world and the largest indoor arena in Europe. Since opening in 1995, AO Arena has hosted 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, the venue has also staged 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, Amir Khan and Anthony Crolla. The 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, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, M People, Doves, Inspiral Carpets, The Verve, Simply Red and The Courteeners. Attracting over one million visitors each year, the 23,000 capacity Arena is a former winner of the industry's prestigious International Venue of the Year award. In 2020, online electricals retailer AO became the headline sponsor of the Arena so fans and artists from all over the world can be greeted with the famous AO smile.

Industry
Entertainment Providers
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Manchester
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1995

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Employees at AO Arena

Updates

  • As 2024 draws to a close, the team have been looking back on what has been yet another monumental year for the AO Arena. 🎉🥂 💚 We've had a record-breaking year, delivering 136 wonderful events for Manchester 💚 With 48 hours notice, we turned around 5 phenomenal Take That Shows, welcoming them back for their 50th performance at the venue, as well as A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, bringing in an additional 67,000 fans in total 💚 We've delivered our first created content, including Conversations with Peter Doherty and the UK's largest screening for Road to Victory 💚 We're the proud winners of over 8 awards both for our people and for our projects 💚 Delivered our biggest C&E event, Herbalife, as well as This Is Manchester Awards®️, our largest banqueting event in 19 years. 💚 Celebrated our £50m redevelopment with help from Mayor Andy Burnham, Blossoms and Aitch 💚 Launched the first-of-its-kind experience in the industry, The Mezz, generating over 30 million press impressions and counting! 💚 Achieved record breaking ticket sales for Davis Cup for a consecutive year 💚 Managed a huge migration in ticket agents as we joined forces with AXS and confirmed our naming-rights partnership with AO until 2030! None of the above would be possible without the talent, patience and dedication of the AO Arena team. Let's celebrate an incredible year at tonight's Christmas party! 🕺 More of the same, next year?

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  • Congratulations to the Simon Rogan Restaurant Team for these incredible accolades. It’s a pleasure to partner with you in the Mezz Restaurant. 🐝

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    Congratulations to the Simon Rogan Restaurants Team! We are thrilled to celebrate your incredible achievements… 🌟 L'Enclume securing the Top Spot in La Liste 2025 for the second consecutive year with a stellar joint top score of 99.5, standing proudly alongside some of the world’s finest restaurants. 🌟 The first Michelin Star for Aulis Phuket in the Michelin Guide Thailand—a fantastic milestone that now brings Simon Rogan’s global Michelin-starred portfolio to an impressive nine stars across six restaurants. 🌟 A special mention to the continued recognition of sustainability with two Michelin Green Stars at L’Enclume and Roganic Hong Kong. This is a testament to your creativity and excellence in all that you do. Bravo to the entire team on these well-deserved accolades, and we look forward to our continued partnership into 2025!

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  • Our commitment to Culinary Excellence continues as we received a 5 ⭐️ Food Safety and Hygiene Rating again today! Testament to an outstanding team of passionate people!

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    Group Food Safety Manager at ASM Global and CGC Event Caterers

    🎉 **Exciting News from AO Arena!** 🎉 Today, I am thrilled to announce that AO Arena has achieved a 5 Food Safety and Hygiene Rating today! This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and teamwork of our Food and Beverage Team. They have gone above and beyond to ensure that our food safety practices, hygiene standards, and allergen management meet the highest possible standards. As the Group Food Safety Manager, this milestone means a great deal. It reflects not just our commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all our visitors, but also highlights our ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of everyone who steps through our doors. Here's what this 5 Food Safety & Hygiene rating means for us: - Uncompromising Standards in food safety, hygiene, and allergens. Our customers can trust that we are following the most rigorous protocols. - Continual Improvement: We don’t rest on our laurels. This achievement fuels our ongoing efforts to improve and innovate in the food safety space. - Confidence and Trust: Whether you're enjoying a meal at an event or grabbing a snack, we’re proud to offer an environment where safety and quality are our top priorities. This accomplishment is also a reflection of the company-wide commitment to food safety that spans all our venues. It's a huge step forward in ensuring the highest level of care and safety for our teams and guests across the board. A huge thank you to the entire Food & Beverage and Culinary teams for their tireless effort and dedication. Let’s continue setting the bar high! 💪 Paul Malley Dionne Smith Roisin Taylor Richard Oldale Stephen Cooper James Tagg ASM Global - Europe Ian McIntosh #FoodSafety #Hygiene #AOArena #Teamwork #AllergenManagement #5StarRating #ExcellenceInSafety

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  • Honoured to be shortlisted for Venue of The Year! 🐝

    Last but certainly not least! Introducing the Access All Areas Awards shortlist for... Venue of the Year 🏆 The Royal Parks Rock City Troxy King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut Swansea Arena Boiler Shop Wembley Stadium Between The Bridges first direct arena Eventim Apollo OVO Hydro AO Arena Evolution London This award is sponsored by ID&C . Who will emerge victorious? 🥇 Join us at Indigo at the O2 in 2 weeks to find out!👇 https://lnkd.in/dvfekbi2 LMP Group - Entertainment Insurance Moving Venue Caterers

  • As part of Katy Perry's UK Leg of The Lifetimes Tour, we will be contributing £1 from every ticket to Music Venue Trust The Grassroots venue community is vital in supporting the next generation of music talent coming through.

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    "I’m proud to donate £1 from every ticket on the UK leg of The Lifetimes Tour to the Music Venue Trust so that venues like Water Rats and Scala, where I played my first UK shows, can continue to usher in the next generation of music talent." - Katy Perry We want to say a huge thank you to Katy and her team for stepping up to support grassroots music venues, artists, and promoters. The contribution from these shows will keep venues open, get new and emerging artists out on tour, and enable promoters to bring the best in new music to our communities. Tickets for Katy's tour are on general sale from 22 November via www.katyperry.com/live

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