AO Arena, Manchester
Queen + Adam Lambert: VIP Tickets + Hospitality Packages - AO Arena, Manchester.
PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS ARE VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING RESCHEDULED DATES:
Original Date was 11 June 2020 - Rescheduled to 10 June 2021 - New Date 30 May 2022
Original Date was 12 June 2020 - Rescheduled to 11 June 2021 - New Date 31 May 2022
Queen + Adam Lambert regretfully announce that their upcoming 27-date UK & European Rhapsody tour is being postponed due to the on-going global coronavirus outbreak.
The 2020 tour was due to start in Italy on 24 May, with the itinerary also including a massive run of 10 London concerts at The O2 arena, as well as a pair of shows each in Manchester and Birmingham, before further mainland European dates were set to conclude with two Madrid shows on 7 & 8 July.
The decision has been made with the safety of our audiences, band, crew and venue staff in mind and with close on 400,000 tickets sold across the tour was not taken lightly.
The good news for fans is that the band has worked swiftly to reschedule the dates and are now able to confirm that the shows are now set for matching or similar dates in 2021. All tickets will be valid for the rescheduled show dates. Ticket holders are advised to contact their point of purchase for information on ticket exchanges for the 2021 dates.
The postponement comes as a major disappointment for the band having only recently enjoyed performing one of their biggest ever tours with their massively successful six-week stadium tour of South Korea, Japan, New Zealand and Australia, playing to audiences reaching up to 60,000 a night. The trek also included a special appearance at the Sydney Fire Fight Australia benefit concert for bushfire relief, for which the band reprised their iconic 22-minute Live Aid set, helping raise $9.5 million to help those affected by Australia’s massive bushfires.
Addressing fans, Brian May said: “We’re very sad to announce the postponement of our summer shows in Europe, although in the present crazy state of the world, it cannot be a surprise to our fans. Those incredible scenes at our concerts just over a month ago now seem like an impossibly distant dream. We were so lucky to be able to complete that tour, running just ahead of the wave that was about to break on us. I know many of our fans are having similar moments of disbelief and bewilderment out there. Of course we would have gone ahead with the dates had it been humanly possible. The good news is that we do NOW have a PLAN B ready to roll. If you hold on to your tickets they will be valid for the rescheduled shows. God willing, we will be there with bells on!”
Drummer Roger Taylor responded to the postponement saying: “We’re all in this together. Devastating! Boringly frustrating! Scary and upsetting! But...pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down...start all over again!!! Be well....take care...coming right back at you as soon as we possibly can!!! Much love...Roger T xxx.”
Singer Adam Lambert added: “I am very disappointed that we won’t be touring Europe as planned, but we have to look after each other and put everyone’s health first. Look forward to getting out there when it’s safe.”
#DontStopUsNow
At the same time as making this announcement, the band also highlighted its recently launched #DontStopUsNow initiative which is aimed at encouraging fan interaction, saying:
“Finally, a thank you from us! Our hearts have been warmed by the growing influx of Queen inspired videos from fans and supporters from all over the world in recent days. Keep them coming and we will highlight as many as we can across our social channels! #DontStopUsNow. We would like to bring the Queen family around the world even CLOSER together.”
Our AO Arena Hospitality Packages are guaranteed to give you a truly unforgettable experience.
Skip the queues and get the best seats in the house with our Prime View Hospitality Package or sit back and enjoy the show from the comfort of your very own private suite with our VIP Suite Hospitality Package.
Our VIP Suite Hospitality Package provides ample space to entertain guests, relax with family or enjoy the show with friends. The suite is located in a prime position above Block 113. The VIP suite is fitted with a fully stocked bar, relaxation area and outside balcony seating making the views spectacular and the experience a truly memorable one.
VIP Suite Package includes:
*Your tickets include seats for the show from the balcony seating in the suite. If, in the unlikely event our suite is not within view of the stage, you will be issued with access to our suite prior to the show and tickets within the arena.
Our Prime View Hospitality Package guarantee a fantastic seat with great views of the entertainment. Add a little extra to your experience, avoid the concourse queues with an invite to The View bar – crack open the champagne and get ready for the act of your choice. This package is available for groups of up to 8 people.
Prime View Hospitality Package includes:
*On occassion the Prime View blocks will be altered dependant on the event. The best block available will be given on these occassions.