O2 Apollo Manchester

Getting Here

By bus

Frequent buses run from the city centre to the nearest stop on Stockport Road, including routes 192, 201, 203, 204 and 205, click here for more details or visit Transport for Greater Manchester. Additional local services are available from Piccadilly gardens. 

By train

Manchester’s two main stations are Piccadilly, just under a mile away and Manchester Victoria, just under two miles away. Both stations offer step-free access, escalators and lifts, and a low-level counter at the ticket office with an induction loop. 

For a handy guide to travelling by train, visit Transport for Greater Manchester.

By tram

The nearest Metrolink tram stop is Piccadilly Station, less than a mile from the venue. All Metrolink stops have a ramp, lift and escalator access. Plan your journey here.

Parking and by car

We are located in Ardwick, on Stockport Road just outside the city centre and easy get to by major approach roads. Our postcode for sat nav is M12 6AJ. There are two official car parks adjacent to the venue, one on Apsley Grove Road and the other, just off Hyde Road Both are cash only (£10.00 minimum).

Both car parks are open and supervised one hour before the time stated on your ticket. Spaces are limited and cannot be reserved.

Unofficial parking options opposite to our venue is not affiliated with O2 Apollo Manchester. 

Accessible public transport

Get more details on accessible public transport in Manchester here.

By bike

Bike racks are available in nearby streets if pedal power’s your thing. 

Venue opening times

We’ll have opening times, stage times (if we know them on show days) and curfew times if they’re out of the ordinary for seasoned gig-goers (7pm-11pm) on the event page of this website and on our social channels, too. All timings are subject to change, so please check before you travel. 

Age restrictions

Age limits can vary by event, so please check before booking.

Most shows are under 14 with an adult 18+ but please remember to check.

Always look for admission age policies and signs such as 14+, 16+, 18+, 21+  before you book and remember to carry proof of age if you need it.

For more on age policies and accepted ID, visit our FAQs.

Have we got it all covered?

Hopefully, but if we’ve missed anything, it will be in our FAQs (with any luck).