O2 Ritz, Music venue in Manchester, United Kingdom
The O2 Ritz occupies a building on Whitworth Street West in Manchester, featuring a main performance hall with a 1500-person capacity and wraparound balcony.
Opening its doors in 1927, the venue started as a dance hall before evolving through different entertainment eras, from cinema screenings to rock concerts.
The O2 Ritz has welcomed numerous performers across genres, from The Beatles in the 1960s to current artists like Arctic Monkeys and R.E.M.
Located near Oxford Road station, the venue provides both standing and seated areas, with tickets available through the official website and authorized sellers.
The venue maintains its original sprung dance floor from 1927, making it one of the few remaining entertainment spaces in England with this architectural feature.
Location: Manchester
Inception: 1927
Website: https://academymusicgroup.com/o2ritzmanchester
GPS coordinates: 53.47450,-2.24297
Latest update: October 16, 2025 07:38
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