Sunday, 18 October 2026 · 19:00
Where to park for Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds at O2 Apollo Manchester
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds is at O2 Apollo Manchester. Compare mapped parking around the venue and check recent driver-reported availability in Parkwise before travelling.
Parking near O2 Apollo Manchester
Parkwise locations with walking times from the O2 Apollo. Tap a numbered pin or list card for details.
108 locations mappedO2 Apollo Official Car Park (Hyde Road)
Official venue parkingCar Park · Ardwick
- Type
- Car Park
- Price
- Paid · £10 flat · cash only
- Max stay
- Event nights
- Hours
- Opens 1h before doors
- Operator
- O2 Apollo Manchester
- Distance
- 59 m from the venue
- Address
- Hyde Road, Ardwick, Manchester M12 6AJ
Good to know
- • The smaller official venue car park on the Hyde Road side, with the venue's accessible bays (first come, first served). Supervised on event nights; cash only
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The thinking behind these parking picks
1 · Official venue parking
O2 Apollo Official Car Park (Hyde Road). The official venue option, around a one-minute walk from the doors. The published rate is £10 flat · cash only. Confirm the latest details with O2 Apollo Manchester before travelling. Hours: Opens 1h before doors. Max stay: Event nights.
2 · Park once in Piccadilly
Sheffield Street Car Park. A park-once option nearby, around an 11-minute walk to the venue. The published rate is £6.90/8h · £9.60/day. Confirm the latest details with Manchester City Council before travelling. Hours: 24 hour access. Max stay: Until close.
3 · 11-minute walk
The Pitch car park. An alternative car park, around an 11-minute walk to the venue. Paid parking — check the operator for current rates.
Food and places near O2 Apollo Manchester
Hotels, food and things to do around the O2 Apollo.
- Our favourite
Piccadilly district
An 11-minute walk from the O2 Apollo, this neighbourhood has independent shops, cafes, and the Manchester Piccadilly railway station.
Ardwick
The local area around the O2 Apollo with street parking options and nearby car parks within walking distance of the venue.
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Before you drive to O2 Apollo Manchester
The official venue car park takes cash only, so bring coins if you plan to use it.
If you're parking at Sheffield Street Car Park in Piccadilly, allow extra time for the 11-minute walk to the O2 Apollo.
Check the Parkwise app before travelling to see what other drivers have reported about availability nearby.
Arrive with enough time to find a space and walk in before 19:00 — don't leave parking until the last minute.
The Piccadilly area has cafes and shops if you want to grab something before the show.
Check the latest reports before you leave
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Parking FAQs for O2 Apollo Manchester
What's the closest car park to the O2 Apollo?
The O2 Apollo Official Car Park on Hyde Road is just a 1-minute walk from the venue. It's operated by O2 Apollo Manchester and operates on a flat-rate paid basis, cash only.
What if the official car park is full?
Sheffield Street Car Park in Piccadilly is an 11-minute walk away and offers a paid alternative. There are also mapped street parking spaces nearby. Check recent driver-reported availability in the Parkwise app before you set off.
How much time should I allow for parking?
Give yourself enough time to find a space and walk to the venue before the 19:00 event start. If you're using Sheffield Street Car Park, add an extra 11 minutes for the walk.
Can I check how busy car parks are before I arrive?
Check recent driver-reported availability in the Parkwise app before you set off. This helps you see what other drivers have reported at nearby locations.
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