Showsec Celebrates 30-Year Partnership with Manchester Arena

Manchester, Sept 2025 – This year marks a major milestone in Showsec’s history: a 30-year partnership with the AO Arena, one of Europe’s busiest and most iconic live entertainment venues.

Since the venue first opened its doors in July 1995 as the Nynex Arena, Showsec has provided crowd management and security services for thousands of events, welcoming over 30 million visitors through its doors. From global music icons and major sporting fixtures to comedy, family shows, and landmark public events, Showsec has been at the heart of the AO Arena’s operations for three decades.

“The AO Arena has played an important role in Showsec’s history,” said Mark Logan, Co -CEO at Showsec. “We’ve grown alongside the venue, continually evolving to meet the changing demands of the live events sector.”

The relationship has remained strong throughout the arena’s transformation, including changes in naming rights, ownership, and a recent £70 million redevelopment that has modernised the venue and significantly enhanced the fan experience.

“I was there when the doors first opened for a Torvill and Dean show,” added Mark Logan. “A lot has changed since then – except for the desire to offer customers the best night out possible.”

As we look to the future, our focus remains on strengthening this partnership and continuing to support the AO Arena in delivering memorable live experiences.