Jack Whitehall at Manchester AO Arena: Full information including door times and how to get tickets

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Everything you need to know ahead of Jack Whitehall at AO Arena in Manchester including door times and tickets

Jack Whitehall is set to perform in Manchester’s AO Arena for two nights as part of his UK comedy tour. The comedian is most known for his appearances on Travels with my Father, Bad Education and Fresh Meat.

Whitehall has just completed three sell-out arena tours and is now back with his ‘Settle Down’ tour. The comedian said:  “This is my most personal show yet, with plenty of material about the big changes that have happened in my life.

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“It’s about my struggle to settle down gracefully. I’ve got a long-term partner, a ridiculous dog and am now hurtling towards middle aged without a clue. It’s about a foppish man-child’s crack handed attempt at adulting!”

Jack will perform two nights at the AO Arena on Wednesday, June 21 and Saturday, June 24. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming comedy performances.

What time does Jack Whitehall at AO Arena start?

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.

How to get last minute tickets for Jack Whitehall at AO Arena

Last-minute tickets are available on Ticketmaster for Jack Whitehall at AO Arena in Manchester. At the time of writing, there is limited availability, so you will need to act fast if you’re still considering going to the comedy performances.

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Jack Whitehall will perform at the AO Arena this weekJack Whitehall will perform at the AO Arena this week
Jack Whitehall will perform at the AO Arena this week

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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