17:30On saleConcerts / Adult Contemporary
Christmas Musical Spectacular
at AO Arena, Manchester
Christmas Musical Spectacular is at AO Arena in Manchester on Wednesday 23 December 2026 at 17:30.
- Date
- Wed 23 Dec · 17:30
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 6 tickets per person…
- Promoter
- ASM T-A AO ARENA
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AO Arena, Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, M3 1AR · Get directions
All dates at AO Arena
Tue 22 Dec – Wed 23 Dec · Both days at 17:30
Times and tickets open on Ticketmaster.
Plan your
night
- Keala Settle (support)
- Ben Forster (support)
- Kerry Ellis (support)
- Loren Allred (support)
- Christmas Music Spectacular (support)
- Michael Ball starts
Line-up
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Michael Ball
Headliner
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Keala Settle
Support
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Ben Forster
Support
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Kerry Ellis
Support
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Loren Allred
Support
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Christmas Music Spectacular
Support
What to expect
Christmas Musical Spectacular is an adult contemporary concert at AO Arena, 3.3 mi from the centre of Manchester. It is a good pick for music fans and a night out with friends. If you want to make a night of it, 3 other events are on in Manchester the same day.
About the event
From the organiser, as published on Ticketmaster.
Door time: 17:30 Start time: 19:00
About Michael Ball
Michael Ball is an English singer, presenter and actor who made his West End debut in Les Misérables. He reached the upper echelons of the charts with "Love Changes Everything" from the musical Aspects of Love, in which he also starred. His career spans theatre, recording and broadcasting, establishing him as a distinctive voice in popular music across several decades.
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Good to know
Notes from the organiser and the venue, as published on Ticketmaster. Togoist does not sell tickets; purchases, refunds and exchanges are handled by Ticketmaster.
- “Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.”
- “AO Arena has been designed to be accessible to everyone for more information you can visit: All our accessible tickets are available to be purchased online via: When you are on your events page, select Wheelchair Tickets or Ambulant Accessible Tickets, where you will be able to select your seat alongside a free personal companion ticket. Access Guide Map If your access requirements are not met by the online booking system, please contact contactus@ao-arena.com and we can arrange a call. Service Hours: The ticket office will open no later than…”
- “What items are NOT allowed into the arena? Backpacks, holdalls, luggage, oversized bags and cushions. (Bags larger than 35cm x 40cm x 19cm will not be permitted) No video cameras, still cameras or recording devices. No food or drink allowed. The AO Arena is a non-smoking venue, this includes e-cigarettes and vapes). In addition to these, a full list of items that are also not permitted into the arena can be reviewed here Plan Your Visit | AO Arena along with anything else which we deem to ruin the enjoyment…”
- “CitiPark, the official on-site multi-story car park has a capacity of 1,000. Visit AO Arena - Manchester | CitiPark for more information. In addition, approximately 7,000 recognised parking spaces within 10 minutes walk serve the AO Arena.”
- “Children under the age of two are admitted free, except for children's shows where the age limit may be 12 months. If unsure check event details when booking an individual show with Ticketmaster. Children without a ticket will not be allocated a seat and must sit on the parents lap. Seated Tickets: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Standing Tickets: Strictly over 14s only in the standing area, admission to the standing area will be refused to customers below this age.”
Quick answers
When is Christmas Musical Spectacular?
Wednesday 23 December 2026, starting at 17:30.
Where is Christmas Musical Spectacular?
AO Arena, Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, M3 1AR Manchester.
Are there other dates?
Yes: Tuesday 22 December.

