AO Arena Events 2024: What's On and How To Be There

Discover the hottest AO Arena events in Manchester this year. Plus, how to secure VIP tickets.

Last Updated: 03/06/24 at 3:00 pm

2024 is shaping up to be a busy year for Manchester's music scene, with a string of incredible music acts set to descend on AO Arena in the coming months.

Keep reading to discover the top concerts at AO Arena this year, and find out how to secure the best seats in the house with official VIP tickets at Seat Unique.

Who is playing at AO Arena Manchester 2024?

June

Thirty Seconds to Mars

Tour info: American rock duo, made up of brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, will be performing at Manchester's AO Arena as part of their highly anticipated UK tour.

When?: The tour will head to Manchester on 7th June 2024.

How much are VIP tickets?:  You can see Thirty Seconds to Mars at AO Arena in Manchester from the best seats in the house from just £50 per person.

Troye Sivan

Tour Info: Acclaimed pop singer Troye Sivan has kicked off his Something to Give Each Other Tour, and will be stopping in Manchester!  

When?: Troye will be hitting the stage at AO Arena in Manchester on the 22nd of June, 2024.

How much are VIP tickets?: You can see the ‘One of Your Girls’ singer perform at AO Arena in Manchester from the best seats in the house from £65 per person.

August

Kirk Franklin and Maverick City: Kingdom World Tour

Tour Info: American group Maverick City is touring with gospel singer Kirk Franklin, and will be coming to the Manchester stage this summer at the end of their Kingdom World Tour.

When?: The singers are coming to the AO Arena in Manchester on 25th August.

How to get VIP tickets: Register your interest now for tickets to see Kirk Franklin and Maverick City: Kingdom World Tour at AO Arena in Manchester.

Other Music Events at AO Arena in 2024

Chris Stapleton

Tour Info: American country singer Chris Stapleton is coming to Manchester this Autumn as part of his world tour, with special guests Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives.

When?: The tour will be coming to the AO Arena in Manchester on 16th October.

How to get VIP tickets: You can see Chris Stapleton perform from the best seats in the house from £475 per person.

Becky Hill

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Tour Info: British pop-dance superstar Becky Hill is heading out on her biggest tour to date in celebration of her forthcoming second album.

When?: The tour will be coming to the AO Arena in Manchester on 20th October.

How to get VIP tickets:  Don't miss out on a golden opportunity to see the 'Remember' live and in style. Tickets and packages go on sale on Friday 28th October 2023 at 10 am.

Alice Cooper

Tour Info: Iconic rocker Alice Cooper is bringing his ‘Freaks on Parade’ tour to the UK this year for what will be his 41st tour in his 60 year-long career.

When?: The tour will be coming to the AO Arena in Manchester on 17th October.

How to get VIP tickets: Premium tickets and hospitality packages are available to purchase now. Be sure to get yours so you can have the most memorable night possible!

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Tour Info: This will be the Australian’s first headline tour of the UK and Europe since 2017, with 27 shows across 17 countries, following the release of their 18th studio album ‘Wild God’.

When: The Australian group will be performing at the AO Arena on 5th November.

How much are VIP tickets?: Tickets are on sale at prices starting from £140 per person.

Journey

Tour info: Legendary American rock band Journey are bringing their 50th anniversary freedom tour to the UK, with band Cheap Tricks supporting them.

When: Both bands will be coming to the AO Arena on 8th November.

How much are VIP tickets?: Tickets are on sale at prices starting from £185 per person.

Deep Purple

Tour info: Deep Purple are bringing the ‘=1 More Time Tour’ to the UK, with an incredible lineup of unforgettable hits from their impressive repertoire.

When: They will perform their legendary hits on the AO stage on 9th November.

How much are VIP tickets?: Tickets are on sale at prices starting from £120 per person.

The Corrs

Tour info: Irish Celtic infused pop icons The Corrs will be embarking on an eight-date tour titled ‘Talk on Corners’, performing tracks from their acclaimed album and accompanied by Australian pop legend Natalie Imbruglia.

When: The band is coming to the Manchester stage on 11th November.

How much are VIP tickets?: Tickets are on sale at prices starting from £145 per person.

Childish Gambino

Tour info: Donald Glover Jr, stage name Childish Gambino, is setting off on his highly anticipated ‘New World Tour’, performing tracks from his self-proclaimed penultimate album.

When: Childish Gambino is coming to the Manchester stage on 26th November.

How much are VIP tickets?: Tickets are on sale at prices starting from £175 per person.

Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classic

Tour Info: British radio DJ legend Pete Tong will be presenting the classic Ibiza hits we all know and love.

When?: The DJ will be electrifying the Manchester stage on 7th December.

How to get VIP tickets?: Don't miss your chance to see Pete Tong play the dance hits from the best seats at AO Arena. VIP tickets and packages are on sale now, be sure to book soon to secure your seat!

How much are VIP tickets?: Ticket prices start from £185 per person.

Jacob Collier

Tour Info: Singer, song-writer and producer Jacob Collier has announced his biggest European headline tour to date, following the release of his highly anticipated album Djesse Vol. 4.

When?: Jacob Collier will be playing on the Manchester stage on 8th December.

How to get VIP tickets?: Don't miss your chance to become part of Jacob Collier’s live choir - VIP tickets and packages are on sale now, be sure to book soon to secure your seat!

How much are VIP tickets?: Ticket prices start from £145 per person.

Other Events at AO Arena in 2024

Romesh Ranganathan

Tour Info: Deadpan British comedian Romesh Ranganathan will be heading to Manchester as part of his 'Hustle' tour, which has stopped at cities all over the UK.

When?: Ranganathan will be lighting up the AO Arena on the 8th of June, 2024.

How much are VIP tickets?: Get your VIP tickets for Romesh Ranganathan at AO Arena from £85 per person.

Theo Von

Tour Info: American comedian and podcast host Theo Von will be embarking on the UK section of his ‘Return of the Rat Tour’ in June 2024.

When?: Theo Von will be appearing on the AO Arena stage on the 13th June 2024.

How to get VIP tickets? Premium tickets to see Theo Von are available now, be sure to get yours now!

Peter Kay

Tour Info: Comedy legend Peter Kay will be heading to Manchester for a number of nights as part of his 'Better Late Than Never' tour.

When?: Kay will be putting on his show full of laughter at AO Arena on the following dates in 2024:

• 14-15th June
• 26-27th July
• 23-24th August
• 20-21st September
• 18-19th October
• 1-2nd November
• 29-30th November
• 20-21st December

How much are VIP tickets?: Get your VIP tickets for Peter Kay at AO Arena from £120 per person.

Paul Smith

Tour info: English comedian Paul Smith is back with a 2024/25 tour, ‘Pablo’, beginning in May.

When? Paul Smith will be at the Manchester AO Arena on the 12th and the 13th of July.

How much are VIP tickets?: Ticket prices start at £94 per person.

Planet Earth III

Tour info: Planet Earth III Live in Concert is set to thrill UK audiences with three special performances, following on from the critically acclaimed and successful Blue Planet II and Planet Earth II Live in Concert arena tours.

When? Planet Earth III will be showing at the AO Arena on the 6th October.

How to get VIP Tickets? Book your VIP tickets to see this visually and acoustically stunning performance now.

Disney on Ice presents Road Trip Adventures

Tour Info: Fun-filled ice skating show is back on tour in the UK with limited dates, and this year’s theme is Road Trip Adventures.

When: The fun-filled performance will be gliding on ice in Manchester for nine shows between 11th December and 15th December.

How much are VIP tickets?: Ticket prices start from £100 per person.

Les Miserables

Tour Info: Beloved musical phenomenon Les Miserables will be embarking on an arena World tour this year, with limited UK dates.

When: The incredible production will be lighting up the stage of the AO Arena from the 26th to the 29th of December.

How much are VIP tickets?: Ticket prices start from £150 per person.

Interested in other events at AO Arena Manchester? Check out what VIP tickets are available to book for events in 2025 via Seat Unique.