New shows at AO Arena

2025 is a busy year for the AO Arena. Three new shows have just been announced - part of a packed 30th anniversary schedule of stellar events.

Seeing your favourite bands is a big deal. Make it an even bigger deal with an AO premium experience.

La Discothèque

Tickets now available for a just-announced glitterball spectacular on Friday 6 June.

Get into the groove with live disco and soul classics at AO Arena.

The live show features the 22-piece La Discothèque orchestra and icons such as Barbara Tucker, Anita Ward and some of the legendary ladies from The Supremes.

Dance to the funk of Norman Jay’s Good Times Band and be uplifted by the House Gospel Choir.

Bastille

Tour dates just announced - tickets available now for Friday 14 November.

Bastille are coming to Manchester’s AO Arena as part of their first UK tour for three years.

The From All Sides: Songs From The First 15 Years tour is a chance to remind yourself exactly why Bastille are such a great live act.

Expect fan favourites and seminal moments from across the band’s four top five albums as well as intimate unplugged moments and rarities from the Other Peoples’s Heartache mixtapes.

Madness

Madness at the AO Arena - get tickets for Friday 5 December.

Madness are bringing their Hits Parade tour to Manchester, supported by Squeeze.

Two iconic bands on one bill, bringing you a show that’s full of feel-good classics, serious stompers and raucous energy.

Put on your best Baggy Trousers and get ready to welcome the nutty boys to the stage as the AO Arena is transformed into a real House Of Fun for the night.