10 dates · next Wednesday, 16 December 2026 · 18:30
Where to park for Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic at AO Arena
Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic takes place at AO Arena. Compare mapped parking around AO Arena and check recent driver-reported availability in Parkwise before travelling.
This run at AO Arena: 16, 17, 18, 18, 19, 19, 19, 20, 20 and 20 December 2026.
Parking near AO Arena
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
Numbered pins are our picks for this event — tap one for details. Every other dot is a mapped street bay or car park on the growing Parkwise map. Recent driver-reported availability is in the app only — Open Parkwise →
The thinking behind these parking picks
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.
Around AO Arena
Hotels, food and things to do around the AO Arena.
Piccadilly
Close to the AO Arena with independent shops and cafes. Home to Arndale Car Park and APCOA Manchester Printworks.
- Our favourite
Deansgate
The heart of Manchester's city centre, minutes from the AO Arena with mapped street parking and dedicated car parks.
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Before you drive to AO Arena
Book ahead with CitiPark AO Arena Car Park if you want the convenience of official venue parking.
Give yourself time to park and walk in before the event start at 18:30.
The Northern Quarter and Piccadilly areas nearby have a mix of independent cafes and shops if you want to arrive early and explore.
Check the Parkwise app before you travel to see what spaces other drivers have reported recently.
Check the latest reports before you leave
Heading to AO Arena?
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.
Parking FAQs for AO Arena
What's the closest car park to the AO Arena?
CitiPark AO Arena Car Park is the official venue car park, just a 2-minute walk from the entrance. Arndale Car Park in Piccadilly is 7 minutes' walk away and offers an alternative option.
Can I check if spaces are available before I travel?
Check recent driver-reported availability in the Parkwise app before you set off. Once you've parked safely, you can submit your own report to help other visitors.
Are there other car parks near the AO Arena?
Yes, there are mapped car parks and street parking options nearby. APCOA Manchester Printworks is a 6-minute walk away in Piccadilly, and many other options are listed in the Parkwise app.
How long does it take to walk from the car park to the AO Arena?
CitiPark AO Arena Car Park is 2 minutes' walk away. Other nearby options range from 6 to 7 minutes, giving you plenty of time to reach the venue before the event start.
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