ABOUT THE EVENT
aespa at AO Arena, Manchester
aespa plays AO Arena in Manchester, UK on Thursday, January 14, 2027, billed as "SYNK – COMPLæXITY – in MANCHESTER". The listed start time is 18:30 local time.
aespa debuted with SM Entertainment in 2020 and built their early image around digital avatars and a sci-fi storyline. Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning have since become one of the leading girl groups of fourth-generation K-pop.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
- Promoter
- Live Nation Music Uk Ltd
- Seat map
From the official event listing
- 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.
Quoted from the Ticketmaster listing for this date. Venue rules and times can change, so check the official page before you go.
THE LIVE SHOW
What aespa concerts are like
An aespa concert leans into their futuristic concept: heavy electronic production, sharp group choreography and video screens that continue the group's storyline between songs. Next Level, Savage, Spicy, Supernova and Armageddon are the high-energy peaks of the set.
Each member usually gets a solo stage, and there are slower, vocal-focused songs that show a different side from the singles. Fans, known as MY, fill the room with the official light stick, and there are chat segments where the members talk to the crowd in Korean and English.
Tips for the Manchester show
- Bring the official light stick if you have one; it is part of how the crowd takes part in the show.
- Learn the fan chants for Next Level and Supernova, which are shouted in the gaps between lines.
- Official merchandise often sells out on the first day, so queue early if there is something you want.
New to the music? Start with Savage and Armageddon; between them they cover most of the songs that anchor the live set.
Fans of aespa also read our guides to BLACKPINK, Stray Kids and KATSEYE.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About aespa
aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, debuting in 2020 with the single Black Mamba. The group consists of Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning.
The group launched with a metaverse-inspired concept built around virtual avatar counterparts, and its sound combines hard-hitting electronic production with bold pop hooks. Tracks such as Next Level, Savage, Spicy, Supernova and Whiplash made aespa one of the leading acts of fourth-generation K-pop.
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Genre
- K-pop / electropop / hip hop
- Active since
- 2020
- Notable work
- Savage (2021), My World (2023), Drama (2023), Armageddon (2024), Whiplash (2024)
- Known for
- Next Level, Savage, Spicy, Supernova, Whiplash
Career highlights
- Debuted under SM Entertainment in November 2020 with Black Mamba.
- Supernova became one of the biggest K-pop hits of 2024 in South Korea.
- Released Armageddon, the group's first full-length studio album, in 2024.
Getting to AO Arena
AO Arena is an indoor arena in Manchester city centre, with a capacity of around 21,000. The arena is connected to Manchester Victoria station (rail and Metrolink). The listed address is Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester.
As an indoor arena, it is weather-proof, but bag-size limits and cloakroom queues are common, so travel light.
Travelling to Manchester for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Manchester Airport (MAN). A Thursday date usually means less competition for rooms than at the weekend, but getting home the same night after a weekday concert is hard, so staying over is the safer plan.
Flying in the day before the concert leaves room for delays and gives you time to see Manchester before the show.
Frequently asked questions
When does aespa play AO Arena?
aespa is scheduled for Thursday, January 14, 2027 at 18:30 local time at AO Arena.
How do I get to AO Arena?
The arena is connected to Manchester Victoria station (rail and Metrolink). The venue is in Manchester city centre.
Open location in Google MapsWhere can I buy aespa tickets for Manchester?
Through the official Ticketmaster listing linked on this page; FlyVentis does not sell tickets itself.
Do aespa tickets sell out quickly?
aespa tickets are often sold through fan club presales first, and floor sections go quickly in most cities. Check the official listing for what is still available on Thursday, January 14, 2027.
What should I listen to before seeing aespa?
Start with Savage and Armageddon; between them they cover most of the songs that anchor the live set.
Who are the members of aespa?
aespa's members are Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning.
What are aespa's biggest songs?
Their biggest songs include Next Level, Savage, Spicy, Supernova and Whiplash.
