Event Crew for Events at AO Arena
Stage hands, event crew and marquee dry hire for events at and near AO Arena, Manchester.
About AO Arena
Manchester Arena, sponsored as AO Arena, stands immediately north of the city centre, partly above Manchester Victoria railway station in air-rights space. Its capacity of 23,000 makes it the UK's second-largest indoor arena after Co-op Live and the third largest in Europe. It is counted among the world's busiest indoor arenas, with a programme of music and sport such as boxing and swimming. The arena was central to Manchester's bids for the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games and was eventually used for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. A 2017 terrorist attack in its foyer after a concert killed 22 people.
Key facts
- Capacity of 23,000
- Used for the 2002 Commonwealth Games
- Located partly above Manchester Victoria railway station
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_Arena (checked 2026-11-01)
Crew for load-in, build and get-out
Events at venues like AO Arena depend on tight load-in windows, clear call times and crew who can work to a production schedule. We supply stage hands, loaders, riggers, runners and production support, with a crew chief on larger calls. Where an event needs extra cover, we can also supply marquee dry hire with an optional build crew.
Reliable stage hands for load-ins, get-outs, set builds and show changeovers.
Experienced stage crew for concerts, theatre, corporate shows and touring productions.
General event crew for build, operation and breakdown of events of every size.
Stage Hands UK is not affiliated with, endorsed by or appointed by this venue. We supply crew and marquee hire to production companies, promoters and event organisers who work at venues like it.
More about crew in Manchester
See our stage hands and event crew in Manchester page.
Frequently asked questions
Can you supply crew for events at AO Arena?
We supply stage hands, event crew and marquee build crews to production companies and organisers working at venues in and around Manchester. Venue access, load-in rules and approved suppliers are set by the venue and your event organiser, so tell us your booking details and we will advise what is possible.
Are you affiliated with AO Arena?
No. Stage Hands UK is an independent crew and marquee hire company. We are not an official supplier of the venue unless stated on a specific booking.
How do I get a quote for crew near AO Arena?
Use the quote form with your dates, call times and the work involved.
Planning an event at or near AO Arena?
Send the date, location and the crew or marquee size you need. We reply with a clear quote.
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