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O2 Apollo ManchesterManchester, United Kingdom
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O2 Apollo Manchester (formerly Manchester Apollo) is a concert venue in Manchester, England. Locally known as The Apollo, it is a listed building, with a capacity of 3,500 (2,514 standing, 986 seats).
O2 Apollo Manchester was originally built as a cinema in 1938, which later became ABC Cinema Ardwick. It was designed by architects Peter Cummings, Alex Irvine and R. Gillespie Williams. Its original purpose was as a cinema and variety hall. It was opened by 1930’s actress Margaret Lockwood.
Right up until the 1970s, the venue continued to provide the same service to the public, until the cinema industry declined and the variety side of the venue took over. It focused its resources on becoming a leading concert venue competing at that time with the likes of Maine Road.
Many famous names in music and comedy have appeared at the venue.
It also hosts seated events to a capacity of 2,693. Split into two levels, the upstairs contains permanently fitted seating, whereas the larger downstairs can be altered to suit the event; both levels view a single concert stage. The venue has no air-conditioning except in the “Whiteroom” hospitality area, accessible only to holders of a Whiteroom credit card.
The venue hosts a large number of popular music-based concerts and other events throughout the year and is one of Manchester’s leading concert venues. Recent years have seen successful bands perform at both the Apollo and the MEN Arena on differing dates to create different atmospheres and reach different audiences.
O2 Apollo Manchester was originally built as a cinema in 1938, which later became ABC Cinema Ardwick. It was designed by architects Peter Cummings, Alex Irvine and R. Gillespie Williams. Its original purpose was as a cinema and variety hall. It was opened by 1930’s actress Margaret Lockwood.
Right up until the 1970s, the venue continued to provide the same service to the public, until the cinema industry declined and the variety side of the venue took over. It focused its resources on becoming a leading concert venue competing at that time with the likes of Maine Road.
Many famous names in music and comedy have appeared at the venue.
It also hosts seated events to a capacity of 2,693. Split into two levels, the upstairs contains permanently fitted seating, whereas the larger downstairs can be altered to suit the event; both levels view a single concert stage. The venue has no air-conditioning except in the “Whiteroom” hospitality area, accessible only to holders of a Whiteroom credit card.
The venue hosts a large number of popular music-based concerts and other events throughout the year and is one of Manchester’s leading concert venues. Recent years have seen successful bands perform at both the Apollo and the MEN Arena on differing dates to create different atmospheres and reach different audiences.
Contact Information
- Address
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Stockport Road, Ardwick Green
Manchester M12 6AP
United Kingdom
Show on Map - Phone
- 08444 777 677
- Web
- www.o2apollomanchester.co.uk/
Upcoming Events
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 Jay and Silent Bob Get OldJay And Silent Bob Friday 17 February 2012 |
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| Tuesday 21 February 2012 | |||
 Skrillex
Tuesday 21 February 2012
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| Monday 27 February 2012 | |||
 Billy Connolly
Monday 27 February 2012
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| Sunday 4 March 2012 | |||
 The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Sunday 4 March 2012
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| Saturday 10 March 2012 | |||
 Up Close And Personal Tour 2012McFly Saturday 10 March 2012 |
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| Friday 16 March 2012 | |||
 Sting
Friday 16 March 2012
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Recent Activity
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paigeclarkee is going to Up Close and Personal Tour 2012 at O2 Apollo Manchester. Tuesday evening
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GazMoses is going to Jay and Silent Bob Get Old at O2 Apollo Manchester. Monday evening
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K-e-l-l-i-e is going to Ben Howard at O2 Apollo Manchester. Monday afternoon
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andreww_ is interested in Skrillex at O2 Apollo Manchester. Monday morning
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zerosignel is going to New Order at O2 Apollo Manchester. Sunday evening
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jereoliver is interested in You Me At Six at O2 Apollo Manchester. Sunday afternoon
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Csaba1981 is interested in Buzzcocks at O2 Apollo Manchester. Saturday morning
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Thowky is interested in Alanis Morissette at O2 Apollo Manchester. Friday evening
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EXOGEN1SIS is going to Lynyrd Skynyrd at O2 Apollo Manchester. Friday evening
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lucyat88 invited LanternFlash to The Australian Pink Floyd Show at O2 Apollo Manchester. Friday morning
