O2 Apollo (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is O2 Apollo?
What makes it 21% Baby-Friendly: Babies are technically allowed at some shows but face extreme noise, flashing lights, no baby-changing rooms, and prams banned in auditorium, making visits difficult and not recommended.
Positives:
- Lap seating: Babies under 2 sit free on an adult’s lap at all shows.
- Accessible facilities: Step-free toilets and lifts make it easier to navigate with a pram.
Challenges:
- High noise and lights: Rock and pop shows can be loud and use strobe lighting, which may upset babies.
- No baby-changing units: Venue lacks dedicated baby-changing rooms; you must use a portable mat or request staff help.
What is O2 Apollo?
- A Grade II-listed Art Deco performance venue that opened in 1938 and adopted the O2 name in 2003
- A stall-and-balcony auditorium accommodating up to 3,500 patrons beneath a striking red-domed ceiling and glazed terracotta façade
- Three on-site licensed bars and modern sound and lighting infrastructure facilitate live music, comedy and cultural productions
What is so special about O2 Apollo for with baby?
- Admire the historic Art Deco foyer before the show
- Store prams safely in the cloakroom (£2 per item)
- Use accessible lifts and step-free toilets throughout
- Babies under 2 travel free on an adult’s lap
- Protect your baby’s ears with noise-cancelling headphones
- Ideal for family events or dedicated children’s shows
Note: O2 Apollo is 21% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Manchester for a more suitable experience.
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