Sunday, 22 November 2026 · 17:30
Where to park for Deep Purple at AO Arena
Deep Purple plays AO Arena. Compare mapped parking around AO Arena and check recent driver-reported availability in Parkwise before travelling.
Three mapped options for Deep Purple
Parkwise locations with walking times from the AO Arena. Tap a numbered pin or list card for details.
78 locations mappedCitiPark AO Arena Car Park
Official venue parkingCar Park · Deansgate
- Type
- Car Park
- Price
- Paid · £6.00/2h · £22.00/day · £16 event flat (5pm–12am)
- Max stay
- Not confirmed yet
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Spaces
- ~958
- Operator
- CitiPark
- Distance
- 125 m from the venue
Good to know
- • Multi-storey car park
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Why these work for Deep Purple
1 · Official venue parking
CitiPark AO Arena Car Park. The official venue option, around a two-minute walk from the doors. The published rate is £6.00/2h · £22.00/day · £16 event flat (5pm–12am). Confirm the latest details with CitiPark before travelling. Hours: Open 24 hours.
2 · Park once in the Northern Quarter
Arndale Car Park. A park-once option nearby, around a seven-minute walk to the venue. The published rate is £3.90/hr · £21.50/day. Confirm the latest details with Manchester City Council before travelling. Listed as open 24/7. Max stay: No limit.
3 · 6-minute walk
APCOA Manchester Printworks. An alternative car park, around a six-minute walk to the venue. Paid parking — check the operator for current rates. Confirm the latest details with APCOA before travelling.
Before Deep Purple takes the stage
Hotels, food and things to do around the AO Arena.
Northern Quarter
Seven minutes from Arndale Car Park. Independent bars, cafés, and record shops make it worth arriving early.
- Our favourite
Deansgate
The heart of Manchester's city centre, with restaurants and shops within walking distance of the venue.
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Parking tips for Deep Purple
Give yourself time to park and walk in before the 17:30 event start.
CitiPark AO Arena offers an event flat rate — worth checking against hourly rates if you're there for a few hours.
The Northern Quarter is a short walk from Arndale Car Park if you want to spend time in the area before heading into the venue.
Check the Parkwise app before you travel to see recent reports from other drivers about where they've parked nearby.
Street parking around Deansgate and Piccadilly is mapped in the app — compare options alongside the named car parks.
Check the latest reports before you leave
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This page was designed as a practical guide to parking around the AO Arena. For a more up-to-date picture before you travel, open Parkwise for the full searchable map, useful filters and recent availability reports shared by drivers nearby.
Deep Purple parking questions
What's the closest car park to AO Arena?
CitiPark AO Arena is the official venue car park and a 2-minute walk from the entrance. Other nearby options include Arndale Car Park (7 minutes) and APCOA Manchester Printworks (6 minutes).
How do I find out where drivers have parked recently?
Check recent driver-reported availability in the Parkwise app before you set off. This helps you plan which car park or street location to head for on the day.
Is there street parking near AO Arena?
Yes — street parking is mapped around Deansgate and Piccadilly. Use the Parkwise app to see what options are nearby before you travel.
How long should I allow to park and walk to the venue?
The closest car park is a 2-minute walk. Allow extra time on the day for finding a space, so you can arrive comfortably before the 17:30 event start.
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