M&S Bank Arena best seats, capacity and 2024 concerts

The M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, a hub for a diverse range of live music, comedy, stage shows and events, first opened its doors in January 2008.

The multi-purpose venue, previously known as the ECHO Arena, has become a key player in Liverpool's entertainment scene with a construction cost of £164 million. Over the years, it has welcomed global superstars such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Blondie, Echo and the Bunnymen, Slipknot, Little Mix, Oasis, Bob Dylan and many more.

The arena continues to attract major shows and events to the city. Below, we've put together some information to help you plan your next trip.

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M&S Bank Arena address, postcode and how to get there:

The M&S Bank Arena can be found at King's Dock, Port of Liverpool, 16 Monarchs Quay, Liverpool, L3 4FP.

It's based in an ideal spot in Liverpool's thriving city centre and is less than 20 minutes from the UK motorway network. Conveniently located near Liverpool's main through-road, the M&S Bank Arena is easily accessible by car. Just follow the white-on-brown tourist route signs for the waterfront, which are visible on all major routes into the city.

If you’re travelling by train, the arena is just a short taxi ride away from Liverpool Lime Street Station, while bus services can be taken advantage of at the bus station at the Liverpool ONE, which is just a five-minute walk from the M&S Bank Arena.

Where are the best seats in the M&S Bank Arena?

When it comes to seating options, the M&S Bank Arena provides plenty of options. The question of the 'best' seats comes down to a variety of factors - such as the show you're watching and the budget you have to splash on tickets.

The seating arrangements for events depend on what's going on - from boxing matches and packed-to-the-rafters pop concerts to ice skating shows and intimate acoustic events. The setup of the venue can change to best match the event.

When purchasing tickets for this 11,000-capacity venue, attendees can choose from Upper Tier, Lower Tier, Floor Standing and VIP Boxes.

Acoustically designed, The Auditorium Liverpool is nestled just next door in the M&S Bank's sister venue ACC Liverpool, which is connected to M&S Bank Arena. The Auditorium Liverpool allows you to get closer than ever to your idols, accommodating 1,350 people seated when fully set, or 850 people when its two unique, revolving 250-seat drums are rolled away.

What's on at the M&S Bank Arena for the rest of this year?

Events have been planned out for the rest of the year, as well as some shows planned as far ahead as 2025, and there really is something for everyone. At the time of writing [Friday, May 10], there are dozens of events spread across the rest of the year.

For some, tickets are sold out but some remain available to purchase HERE. These are the confirmed events and when they will take place...

MAY 2024:

• Malmö on the Mersey (May 11)
  

• Eric Clapton (May 11)

• LACES OUT! Trainer Festival (Exhibition Centre, May 18)

• Adam Rowe (May 18)

• An Evening with Jurgen Klopp (May 28)

JUNE 2024:

• Hits Radio Live: Liverpool (June 1)
  

• Sarah Millican (June 1 & 2)

• Simon & Garfunkel (June 16)

• Resonate's iPlay 2024: A Celebration of Young Talent (June 25)

• Beyond Van Gogh (Exhibition Centre, June 27 to July 24)

• Girls Aloud (June 29-30)

• Shalamar (June 30)

JULY 2024:

• Bootleg Beatles (July 5)
  

• Bluey's Big Play (July 12-14)

• Rhythm of the Dance (July 13)

• Bowie Experience (July 19)

• Kool & The Gang (July 26)

AUGUST 2024:

• Celebrating Celine (August 26)
  

SEPTEMBER 2024:

• The Four Tops, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas & Tavares (September 1)

• Sweet Caroline (September 7)

• Texas (September 7)

• Ed Byrne (September 8)

• The Ultimate Boyband Party Show (September 15)

OCTOBER 2024:

• Cirque: The Greatest Show (October 5)

• Michael Starring Ben (October 11)

• The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter (October 12)

• Country Roads (October 13)

• Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston (October 18)

• Squeeze plus Badly Drawn Boy (October 19)

• Jane McDonald (October 24)

• Paul Smith (October 26)

• X-treme Magic (October 26)

NOVEMBER 2024:

• UB40 & Soul II Soul (November 2)

• The Rocket Man (November 2)

• Comic Con Liverpool 2024 (November 9-10)

• Journey (November 11)

• Jason Manford (November 22)

• Lost in Music (November 23)

• Go Your Own Way - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac (November 24)

• The Mersey Beatles (November 30)

DECEMBER 2024:

• Midge Ure: Catalogue - The Hits Tour (December 7)

• The Magic of Motown (December 8)

• Killer Queen (December 12)

• Rebecca Ferguson (December 14)

• The Magical Adventures of Peter Pan (December 17-29)

• The Naughty Adventures of Peter Pan - Adults Only, 18+ (December 27)

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