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The 1975 live in Manchester: A romantic night at the arena

The 1975 live in Manchester: A romantic night at the arena

British pop-rock band, The 1975, brought their highly talked about ‘At their very best’ show back to the UK after a year, rebranded as ‘Still…At their very best’
90s Baby Pop live in Manchester: A night of nostalgia

90s Baby Pop live in Manchester: A night of nostalgia

90s Baby POP returned to Manchester Arena for its annual celebration of nineties and noughties bangers – and it was naughtier and spookier than ever
90s Baby POP returns to AO Arena this Halloween with a spooktacular lineup

90s Baby POP returns to AO Arena this Halloween with a spooktacular lineup

90s Baby POP returns to AO Arena with its best line-up yet, headlined by Blue and Peter Andre
The Chicks Live: Walking so others can run

The Chicks Live: Walking so others can run

Twenty years after facing perhaps the biggest blacklisting in music history, The (Dixie) Chicks have returned to the UK – and they are bigger, better, and badder than ever before.
Hans Zimmer Live: An unforgettable journey across air, tide, desert, and savannah

Hans Zimmer Live: An unforgettable journey across air, tide, desert, and savannah

The legendary and visionary film composer Hans Zimmer performs the works of his life at Manchester’s AO Arena.
Review: Disney 100 – The Concert

Review: Disney 100 – The Concert

Disney 100: The Concert, hosted by Janette Manrara, is a touching tribute to an institution that has defined multiple generations
Elvis posthumously achieves his dreams at AO Arena

Elvis posthumously achieves his dreams at AO Arena

Elvis in Concert is back, with the King live on screen with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and special guest Jerry Schilling
Goodbye seems to be the hardest word – Sir Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road

Goodbye seems to be the hardest word – Sir Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road

At last, the ruby shoes have stopped in Manchester to say goodbye to the Northern fans with an unforgettable concert
Disney celebrates 100 years of music and memories with a UK arena tour

Disney celebrates 100 years of music and memories with a UK arena tour

Disney 100: The Concert is touring the UK to mark 100 years of The Walt Disney Company, with Strictly star (and Disney super-fan) Janette Manrara as host
Live review: Panic! At The Disco bow out at AO Arena

Live review: Panic! At The Disco bow out at AO Arena

The band’s final show featured a powerful performance and spectacular staging but was let down by a subpar setlist
Live review: Florence + The Machine at AO Arena

Live review: Florence + The Machine at AO Arena

Florence + The Machine brought their Dance Fever Tour to AO Arena for a rescheduled date – and it sure was worth the wait
Live review: 90s Baby POP at AO Arena

Live review: 90s Baby POP at AO Arena

90s Baby POP has been touring the UK but the main event took place at Manchester’s AO Arena – with 18 throwback artists that brought cheesy music, naughty moves and an abundance of nostalgia
Manchester Student Fight Night – All you need to know!

Manchester Student Fight Night – All you need to know!

One of the most atmospheric student nights of the year, Manchester Student Fight Night is coming to the AO Arena on November 24
Disney on Ice: In conversation with Katrina Lopez

Disney on Ice: In conversation with Katrina Lopez

Katrina Lopez talks to The Mancunion about her love of Disney as a child and making other children’s dreams come true
AO Arena freezes over

AO Arena freezes over

Disney on Ice presents Dream Big visits AO Arena as part of its UK tour
Cirque du Soleil: In conversation with Roger Hewett

Cirque du Soleil: In conversation with Roger Hewett

Jessica Hamilton interviews band leader Roger Hewett ahead of Cirque du Soleil: Corteo’s residency at AO Arena
Live Review: Diana Ross at Lytham Festival

Live Review: Diana Ross at Lytham Festival

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Diana Ross’ farewell UK Thank You Tour (again), which opened the first night of Lytham Festival, with special guest Jack Savoretti and support from Cassidy Janson.
Live Review: Diana Ross at AO Arena

Live Review: Diana Ross at AO Arena

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews the Original Diva, Diana Ross, at AO Arena – where she played as part of her farewell UK Thank You Tour.
Live Review: Ashanti, Trey Songz and Mario (and Aitch) at AO Arena

Live Review: Ashanti, Trey Songz and Mario (and Aitch) at AO Arena

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Ashanti, Trey Songz and Mario’s ‘The Anniversary Tour’ at AO Arena – which featured a special guest appearance from Manchester’s own Aitch
Live Review: Queen + Adam Lambert at AO Arena

Live Review: Queen + Adam Lambert at AO Arena

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Queen + Adam Lambert’s The Rhapsody Tour at AO Arena