Friday, 4 December 2026 · 18:00
Where to park for Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics at AO Arena
Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics plays AO Arena. Compare mapped parking around AO Arena and check recent driver-reported availability in Parkwise before travelling.
Three mapped parking options
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 we picked these for Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics
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.
Food and places near AO Arena
Hotels, food and things to do around the AO Arena.
- Our favourite
The Northern Quarter
Manchester's creative hub is a short walk north from the AO Arena. Vintage shops, independent cafés, craft breweries, and restaurants fill the streets. Park further out and spend an hour here before or after an event—it's a natural buffer to the post-show rush.
Spinningfields Market
Just south of Deansgate, this covered market has food vendors, independent stalls, and seating. Good for a quick bite before heading to the arena or a place to sit after if you're not racing away.
Deansgate restaurants and bars
The main street around the arena is lined with chain and independent venues. Arrive early and eat here to break up the evening; most places clear out in time for the show.
Whitworth Art Gallery
Free to enter and open until late on most days. Less than ten minutes' walk from the arena if you've got time to kill before an evening event.
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Before you drive to AO Arena
Give yourself time to park and walk to the arena before the 18:00 event start.
The Northern Quarter, near Arndale Car Park, has local cafes and food spots if you want to spend time in the area before heading to the show.
Check recent driver-reported availability in the Parkwise app before you travel to see how busy nearby car parks are.
Use the Parkwise app to explore all the mapped parking options in the city centre, not just the picks we've listed here.
Once you're safely parked, submit a driver report in the Parkwise app to help other visitors planning their own visit.
Check the latest reports before you leave
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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 arena entrance.
How do I check if parking is busy before I travel?
Check recent driver-reported availability in the Parkwise app before you set off. Drivers report how busy nearby car parks and street parking are, which helps you plan your route.
Are there other car parks nearby if the official one is full?
Yes. Arndale Car Park is a 7-minute walk away and sits in the Northern Quarter. There are also other mapped car parks and street parking options across the city centre — browse them all in the Parkwise app.
Can I help other visitors by reporting on parking?
Yes. Once you're safely parked, submit a driver report in the Parkwise app to share how busy the car park was and help other people planning visits to the arena.
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