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Manchester Evening News Arena

21 Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1AR, England (Formerly Nynex Arena)
+44 161 950 5000
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Ranked #33 of 103 attractions in Manchester
Type: Civic Centres
Description: This major arena is a popular venue for a variety of live performances from Elton John and the Spice Girls to wrestling competitions and ballet.
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Lancashire
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42 reviews 42 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

A slighted dated arena but with amazing transport links. Victoria Station is right beside it as is the multi-storey NCP car park. The show wasn't bad either so all in all, a pretty good evening.

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Llanrwst, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

I've been to the MEN Arena a couple of times now once to see Nickelback and most recently to see Meatloaf. I was amazed that the concessions selling event souvenirs charged an extra 5% on top of the displayed prices if you paid by debit or credit card - I'm not sure how this is justified as usually traders are... More

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Goole, England, United Kingdom
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89 reviews 89 reviews
39 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

I've seen a few shows here over the years but most recently Rihanna in June. Luckily I was staying over as nearby parking was pretty pricey. Despite being up in the heavens there wasn't a bad view to be had and the sound carried great. The one downside would have to be the fake merchandise sellers on the way out,... More

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Manchester
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Went to the Rhianna concert & as a treat booked The View experience expecting views of the whole Arena, the buzz, excitement of people arriving onto the stadium, seeing the warm up act, having access the the bar from the seats. Able to nip back in during the concert rather than queue for drinks & toilet access. NOT the case!... More

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Warrington, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
28 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

We have attended both comedy ( Lee Evans ) and music ( Greenday & Nickleback ) events . Plenty of places nearby to pass time if you are a bit early and easy access from the station. Lots of event parking but it will cost you for so called secure parking..... Arena is a good size and staff are well... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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114 reviews 114 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

It's a huge arena and we were lucky to be at floor level 2nd block on the middle aisle, we thought our seats were great until the huge bloke stood up which meant everyone else stood up behind him and like reverse dominoes, we all went! I felt sorry for the disabled who had no option but to sit and... More

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Bradford, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Not the best arena I have ever been to - that said - there was plenty of leg room so no complaints there! Efficient at entry and exit also. Air con needs updating as it was very poor if they had it at all - we couldn't tell - but we sweated through the entire performance, which was a pain.... More

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Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I certainly will never go back to this disgusting venue I have had the most terrible experience and I am still suffering now by the disgraceful behaviour of Staff towards me.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Went to see Rod Stewart last night, my first time visit to a mega concert hall. I was sitting to the left up high.. it was quite scary at first, I thought I had the lasting impression I was about to tumble from seat onto the people below, felt on edge, though no pun intended. Despite that it was a... More

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Kendal
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38 reviews 38 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We visited for the Rod Stewart concert which was excellent it was our first visit to the arena it's well run staff directed us to our seats well done Bad points The price of your merchandise & drinks are appalling this part of the venue should be on rip of Britain Come on guys look at your prices

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