Hollywood Vampires at Manchester AO Arena: Full information including door times, timings and set list

Hollywood vampires are bringing their latest UK tour to Manchester’s AO Arena. The six-date tour will kick off on July 5 in Scarborough and will visit AO Arena on July 8.

The band, made up of Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen, were forced to cancel their planned 2020 tour due to the pandemic. Ahead of the tour, Alice Cooper said: "Well, it’s already been three years since the Vampires have toured because of Covid. Also, Johnny has his movies, Joe’s in Aerosmith and I’m in Alice Cooper, so we have to look at that whole thing and see when we can all get a month or two off where we can go out and tour. And, we are going to be doing that, next summer coming up, 2023.

“I can’t wait to get back with the guys, I really love being in that band. My band is great and wonderful, but playing with the Vampires is an entirely different situation.

“We’ll be rocking these places, especially the UK, I can’t wait to get to the UK! Lock your doors, put garlic all around, because the Vampires are coming!"

But what time will Hollywood Vampires start their gig in Manchester and what songs will they play? Here is everything you need to know ahead of the big show on July 8.

What time does Hollywood Vampires at AO Arena start and who is the supporting act?

According to AO Arena, doors will open to the event at 6pm, with the event starting at 7.30pm. It is recommended to come to the arena early to ensure you don’t miss out on the show.

Hollywood Vampires will be joined by The Tubes at their Manchester gig.

How to get last minute tickets for Hollywood Vampires at AO Arena

Hollywood Vampires at AO Arena in Manchester is now sold out, according to the Tickemaster website.

Hollywood Vampires predicted setlist

Hollywood Vampires are expected to play a mixture of classics and cover songs at their Manchester show. While the setlist for their Manchester show is being kept under wraps, here’s a list of songs the band recently played at their show in Paris, according to setlist.fm:

• I Want My Now
• Raise the Dead
• I’m Eighteen (Alice Cooper cover)
• Five to One / Break On Through (to the Other Side) (The Doors cover)
• The Boogieman Surprise
• My Dead Drunk Friends
• The Wrong Bandage
• You Can’t Put Your Arms Round a Memory (Johnny Thunders cover)
• Baba O’Riley (The Who cover) (including drum solo)
• Play Video
• Who’s Laughing Now
• People Who Died (The Jim Carroll Band cover) (Johnny Depp on vocals)
• The Jack (AC/DC cover)
• As Bad as I Am
• "Heroes" (David Bowie cover) (Johnny Depp on vocals and… more )
• Jeff Beck Tribute (Joe Perry plays on Jeff Beck’s guitar)
• Bright Light Fright (Aerosmith cover)
• The Death and Resurrection Show (Killing Joke cover) 
• Walk This Way (Aerosmith cover)
• The Train Kept A-Rollin’ (Tiny Bradshaw cover)
• School’s Out (Alice Cooper cover) 

AO Arena parking

If you are planning on getting to AO Arena by car, CitiPark provides an on-site car park with 958 spaces. During the event, the car park is manned by the events team ensuring parking goes smoothly throughout the night.

If you don’t want to drive in the city centre, there are several Park and Ride facilities that will take you to the arena. The following Park and Ride facilities are free to use with a valid Metrolink ticket and will take you to AO Arena:

• West of Manchester, Ladywell, 250 spaces (Pilgrims Way, Salford, M50 1AW) – 25-minute journey to city centre
• South of Manchester, Hollinwood, 202 spaces (Hudson Street, Failsworth, OL9 7LG) – 20-minute journey time to city centre
• East of Manchester, Ashton Moss, 200 spaces (Alexandria Drive, Ashton, OL6 7UB) – 30-minute journey time to city centre
• South of Manchester, Sale Water Park, 316 spaces (Rifle Road, Sale, M33 2LX) – 25-minute journey time to city centre

More information on parking, public transport and more can be found here.

Where can I eat near Manchester AO Arena?

With AO Arena located in central Manchester at Victoria Station, finding somewhere to eat is easy. With plenty of restaurants and bars around, you can find tips on where to get your pre-show meal here.

Prohibited items

The following items are prohibited at AO Arena:

• Glass, cans, aluminium bottles or thermoses of any kind including liquid products which can be consumed.
• Flammable liquids in any container
• Laser pens/pointers
• Video cameras, recording devices and professional cameras
• Laptop computers, tablet devices, Go Pros or tablets with filming and recording capabilities
• Large/golf/metal tipped umbrellas
• Knives or weapons of any kind
• Illegal drugs or substances
• Alcoholic beverages
• Signs, banners or flags on poles, staffs or selfie sticks
• Animals (except ADUK registered service dogs)
• Air horns, whistles, cowbells or other noise-making distractions
• Projectiles (frisbees, beach balls, footballs etc)
• Aerosol cans (hairspray, deodorant etc )
• Fireworks, confetti, glitter bombs or flares
• Balloons
• Use of wheeled footwear, skateboards
• Food and drinks
• Helmets and full face masks 
• Large studs and chains

How to contact AO Arena

You can find information on how to contact AO Arena here.

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