Carer Tickets

Manchester Opera House carer tickets and visitor rules

Manchester Opera House gives a free ticket to an essential carer or companion.

Carer ticketFree
Carers allowed
1 companion per member as standard; a second needs Access Card with +2 symbol
Proof
Nimbus Access Card, free Nimbus ATG registration, Hynt Card (PIP/DLA only via Nimbus registration; carer ID cards not accepted)
How to book
Book online through ATG Access Membership account, alongside a paid ticket
Re-entry
Not stated

Carer and companion tickets

Carers allowed
1 companion per member as standard; a second needs Access Card with +2 symbol
Proof accepted
Join free ATG Access Membership; proof via Nimbus Access Card (+1), free ATG-only Nimbus registration or Hynt Card; companion must be 16+
Access schemes recognised
Nimbus Access Card, free Nimbus ATG registration, Hynt Card (PIP/DLA only via Nimbus registration; carer ID cards not accepted)
How to book
Book online through ATG Access Membership account, alongside a paid ticket

Accessible seating, viewing and queues

What is available
Two wheelchair spaces with companion seats in the Circle (B1 & C1, B4 & B5), reached from street level; no lift

Bag policy

Maximum bag size
Not stated (suitcases and large rucksacks not allowed)
Bag rules
No suitcases or large rucksacks; no hot food brought in
Bag storage
No cloakroom stated; venue suggests luggage storage at Piccadilly station or Stasher

Visitor rules

Re-entry
Not published by the venue
Age rules
No children under 3 unless stated at booking
Payment
Cashless (card only at retail points)

Good to know

Sign up for ATG's free Access Membership before booking so the free companion seat shows up online. Bars and shops take cards only, and there are 28 steps from the foyer to the stalls.

Sources and last check

Checked against the official pages on 3 October 2026. Awaiting confirmation from the venue.

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