What's On at AO Arena, Manchester
Explore 77 concerts at AO Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom.
About AO Arena
AO Arena is a live music venue in Manchester. Gigvault tracks every show that has happened here — setlists, attended bands and the fans who were there. Browse the venue's full concert history, see who recently played and find friends who were at the same show.
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AO Arena on record
Gigvault documents 77 concerts at AO Arena, spanning 2004 to 2026. The busiest year on record is 2026, with 21 shows. 69 different acts have played here, and Bring Me The Horizon has come back most often (2 times).
AO Arena — Venue information
Stepping into the AO Arena isn't just entering a building; it's walking into Manchester's thrumming musical heart, a colossal crucible where towering sounds are forged. Expect to be swept up in a tidal wave of energy, whether it's the electrifying frenzy of pop idols, the gut-punching riffs of rock legends, or the soaring, cinematic drama of orchestral tours. Every show here is an immersion, a shared communion between thousands, amplifying each note and beat into an unforgettable, city-shaking roar. This isn't just a big room for big names; it's a vital artery in Manchester's vibrant cultural pulse, a place where musical history is consistently rewritten.
Recent bands at AO Arena
- Toto
- Hearsay
- Erasure
- Clubland
- Gabrielle.
- Thomas Rhett
- Soultown In Concert
- Country To Country
Other venues in Manchester
- Academy
- O2 Ritz
- O2 Apollo Manchester
- Co-op Live
- Manchester Gorilla
- Band On The Wall.
- Manchester New Century Hall
- Manchester The Deaf Institute.
Concerts at AO Arena
- Yungblud · 2023-02-19
- Slipknot · 2004-10-26
- Rockin'1000 · 2026-10-10
- Parkway Drive · 2025-10-06
- Papa Roach · 2023-11-07
- Motionless In White · 2026-02-07
- Korn · 2026-10-31
- Iron Maiden · 2023-06-30
- D-Block Europe · 2026-10-25
- Cody Johnson · 2026-10-24
- Bring Me The Horizon · 2024-01-23
- Bring Me The Horizon · 2016-11-08
- Black Stone Cherry · 2023-02-02
Concerts at AO Arena by month
When AO Arena was busiest, and who was on stage.
- August 2026 — 2 concerts: Hollywood Vampires, The Jesus and Mary Chain
- June 2026 — 5 concerts: Lene Lovich, The Rezillos, Lily Allen, UB40
- May 2026 — 3 concerts: Dermot Kennedy, ZAYN, Conan Gray
- February 2026 — 4 concerts: Sevendust, Alter Bridge, Make Them Suffer, Dayseeker
- November 2025 — 6 concerts: Halestorm, Bloodywood, The Offspring, better joy, Sofia Camara, Volbeat
- October 2025 — 10 concerts: Marti Pellow, Megadeth, Thy Art Is Murder, The Amity Affliction, Parkway Drive, The Shires
- November 2024 — 2 concerts: London Grammar, Deep Purple
- June 2024 — 2 concerts: Troye Sivan, Tool
- May 2024 — 3 concerts: Nickelback, Tenacious D, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie
- March 2024 — 3 concerts: Marti Pellow, Tommy Lefroy, Belinda Carlisle
- February 2024 — 2 concerts: The 1975
- October 2023 — 4 concerts: nothing,nowhere., Louise, S Club
- April 2023 — 2 concerts: Michael Bublé
- October 2022 — 3 concerts: Liberty X, Gareth Gates, Bon Iver
- May 2022 — 4 concerts: Whitesnake, Little Mix
Concerts at AO Arena with setlists
The most recent shows here for which Gigvault holds a full song list.
- La Roux — 2026-09-12, 10 songs played
- Hollywood Vampires — 2026-08-18, 23 songs played
- The Jesus and Mary Chain — 2026-08-18, 13 songs played
- Lene Lovich — 2026-06-21, 6 songs played
- The Rezillos — 2026-06-21, 10 songs played
- Lily Allen — 2026-06-20, 14 songs played
- Lily Allen — 2026-06-19, 14 songs played
- UB40 — 2026-06-06, 20 songs played
- Dermot Kennedy — 2026-05-30, 19 songs played
- ZAYN — 2026-05-24, 20 songs played
Track your AO Arena shows
- Search for AO Arena on Gigvault.
- Mark every show you've attended at this venue.
- Save setlists, upload photos and tag friends.
- Your venue history feeds your Concert Wrapped automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What concerts are coming up at AO Arena?
All upcoming shows at AO Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom are listed live at the top of this page – including tour dates, headliners and support acts.
Who has played at AO Arena?
The full concert history of AO Arena – from setlists to past headliners – is in the "Past Shows" section. Setlists are pulled automatically from setlist.fm and the Gigvault community.
How do I track which shows I've been to at AO Arena?
Create a free Gigvault account and mark shows at AO Arena as attended. Your venue history flows into your Concert Wrapped and stats automatically.
Where do I find the setlist of my show at AO Arena?
Open the past show in question – you'll see the full setlist, the date and other fans who were at the same concert at AO Arena.
Is Gigvault free for AO Arena?
Yes. Tracking shows, saving setlists and building your AO Arena concert history is 100% free – no subscription, no ads.