Seating guide
Aviva Studios — seating & best seats
Typical layout
Indicative layout for a music venue — not Aviva Studios's exact chart. The precise section map for your event is shown on the marketplace before checkout.
Warehouse-scale flexible arts venue from the Manchester International Festival team.
Where to sit
Front rail
Arrive at doors. The rail is the best spot in the room and costs the same ticket.
Best sound
Near the sound booth — that is the spot the mix is tuned for.
Easy exit
Back bar area: full view in most rooms, no crowd crush, quick out.
Getting there
About 5 minutes from Deansgate station and St Peter's Square tram stop.
Common questions
How many people does Aviva Studios hold?+
Aviva Studios holds approximately 5,000 people as a music venue. Configuration changes by event — concerts with floor seating differ from sports setups.
Is Aviva Studios indoor or outdoor?+
Aviva Studios is fully indoor.
Where can I see the exact seating chart for my event?+
This page shows the typical layout for a venue of this class. When you compare prices on TixInfo and click through to a partner marketplace, you'll see the exact interactive section map for your specific event before you buy.