Roger Waters at Manchester AO Arena: Full information including door times, timings and set list

Roger Waters is finally coming to Manchester and the AO Arena this weekend on what is set to be a spectacular performance. The Pink Floyd co-founder will be performing some of the band’s most iconic tracks as well as his own work.

The performance will feature 20 songs including Pink Floyd Classics like Wish You Were Here, Us & Them and Two Suns in the Sunset, as well as a new debut song The Bar. The This is Not A Drill tour has been described as a “groundbreaking new rock and roll/cinematic extravaganza”. Waters will perform in the middle of the arena, offering great views to every ticket holder.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the big show this weekend on Saturday, June 10.

What time does Roger Waters 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 Roger Waters at AO Arena

Last-minute tickets are available on Ticketmaster for Roger Waters  at AO Arena in Manchester. At the time of writing, there are standard tickets available across a large portion of the venue.

Roger Waters setlist

Roger Waters appeared at London’s O2 Arena earlier in the week which gives us a good indication at the setlist. The Roger Waters This Is Not A Drill setlist is as follows:

• Comfortably Numb
• The Happiest Days of Our Lives
• Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2
• Another Brick in the Wall, Part 3
• The Powers That Be
• The Bravery of Being Out of Range
• The Bar
• Have A Cigar
• Wish You Were Here
• Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI-VII, V)
• Sheep
• In The Flesh
• Run Like Hell
• Déjà Vu
• Déjà Vu (Reprise)
• Is This the Life We Really Want?
• Money 
• Us and Them
• Any Colour You Like
• Brain Damage
• Eclipse
• Two Suns in the Sunset
• The Bar (Reprise)

(Source: Setlist.fm)

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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