AO Arena Manchester reviews by real event-goers

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

I wasn’t blown away throughout the night. although some of my favourite acts were present. (5ive) . 5ive were quite good compared to the others and was probably the only bit I enjoyed!l after paying £60!

There were a row of inconsiderate girls who stood up and blocked everyone’s view throughout the whole night. There’s the standing floor for dancing. I don’t think these people received the memo.

I personally found the seats to be very uncomfortable especially for someone with a condition. There was no room for to stretch your legs or even sit properly. I ended up leaving around 2 hours before the event had ended. From other reviews I don’t think I missed much at the end.

I found the prices very overpriced at £2.50 for a small water bottle. The lids were also removed which I don’t quite understand.

The sound was awful, I could barely hear the artists but the background music was excessively loud and drowned out the lyrics entirely.

I too could see people smoking within the arena as it hit my face a few times (thanks). I didn’t see any security intervening

I also saw a couple of girls taking drugs within the cubicles.

I wasn’t impressed and wouldn’t return.

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Great concert! Bar bit pricey at the AO arena but loved most of the acts. Looking forward to next year!

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

I enjoyed the event as a whole and the atmosphere within the venue was great for most of the night. However, the event slightly petered out towards the end due to the later acts. There were also some intermittent sound issues, which made it difficult to hear some of the vocals.

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Concert was to long.

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Feel that the arena lost the authentic, easy and enjoyable vibe experienced at last years 90s Baby Pop, which was held in a warehouse with a fair outside, food stalls and the option to go outside for air during intervals - still a good night but last years was better

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Main head liner cancelled, another acted didn’t turn up and the sound was awful quality. Partial refund is definitely needed

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Singers where great fantastic however sometimes you couldn't hear them as mics kept going off. At one point we had our hands over our ears as the music was out of sync and was giving off a loud screech. Was gutted to find out after a while of being there that certain acts wouldn't be on also. Would I book again for next year? I don't think I would.

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

I enjoyed it better last year. Two of the acts dropped out. Wasnt too happy about it.
The music was good however

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

I thought it was a brilliant night just had a few issues with the sound but overall a nice atmosphere had by all

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Overall the music was good but disappinted that Aqua cancelled they said it was illness but people were saying they were in America?? Why did that woman called Gala's set go on for so long, I've never even heard of her. Yet Atomic Kitten wanted to play more songs.
There were some issues with the sound.
People were vaping in the standing area and nobody seemed to care.
The tickets said doors opened at 5 when they actually opened at 4. Originally the first act was going to come on at 4:20 which was hardly enough time to get through security and to the seats. In the end Aqua cancelled so it didn't start until 5 which was fine.

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Vinimos y organizamos todo el viaje, con vacaciones incluidas para ver Aqua. Y con horas de aviso se cancela siendo cabeza de cartel! En fin,...nada mas que decir!

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Great concert. Fabulous bands. Price of drinks was extortionate! Queues at bar were very long. Running order needs to be better as the Bands at the end of the night were one hit wonders!

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Lots of Good Acts, but there was a lot of acts not from the 90’s. Atmosphere was fab some of the acts didn’t play their original music and performed some new music which was fine but we were there to listen to the cheese! Whigfield, Heather Small, Five and Bewitched were my faves! More old school acts like Vengaboys need to be on the next show. The length of the show could have been reduced and some of the acts that weren’t that good could be taken out. But overall was a good show. I attended Back to the 90s concert a couple of years previous and I felt that was much more 90’s and better quality for money.

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Very fun night

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Gala ruined the atmosphere - they had fewer hits but were on stage longer than the other acts - LOTS of people left during their set. Some of the other artists such as Heather Small should have had longer slots. Some of the images on the centre screen didn’t look right - it looked faulty, and the sound was poor. The running order was dis-jointed and didn’t flow well. Not good that the headliner cancelled on the day of the event. Overall very disappointed and we won’t be attending another of these events.

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Some sound issues at time, lots of amazing acts, sometimes running order did flow but had an amazing night

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Unfortunately I travelled all the way from Cornwall for this and was quite disappointed. Some acts you couldn't hear due to too much base. 2 main acts pulled out. 2 young couples next to me absolutely hammered and kept getting served alcohol making a nuisance of themselves. By the time gala was on I went to leave. Wrong act for that show and then missed 3 acts after. Not best pleased

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Nightmare! After travelling from Israel 🇮🇱 to see Aqua. That pulled out 3 hours before door times. The venue staff said not to use the ticket or couldn’t get a refund.
Now struggling to get a refund as the headliner pulled out. £70!! Nightmare

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

90’s baby put on an amazing concert with the acts they had all in one concert, shame that there was sound issues though throughout it did drag out towards the last part of the concert and people were getting bored and leaving and the venue bars ques were massive so you ended up missing loads and the drinks were so expensive but as I said 90s baby put on a great show so will definitely go again

Review of 90s Baby POP - The Biggest Pop Show Ever

Great venue, very well organised. Only short queue at bars. Drinks prices over priced. Music was great apart from chicho and cheeky girls. Five and 911 should of had longer sets and five should of been headliners, especially as Aqua dropped out. Had a great afternoon /night. Will definitely return