Hotels for Anna Lapwood - The Arena Tour

An organist bringing an instrument usually confined to cathedrals into a full-scale arena show, with lighting and sound built for a space this size. Expect a mix of her own arrangements spanning classical repertoire, film scores and contemporary pieces, played on a purpose-built touring organ rather than a fixed pipe instrument.

The audience tends to be a wide mix, from lifelong organ enthusiasts to people who found her through social media. A midweek evening performance, so the pacing is built around a single continuous set rather than a long night out.

One of the UK's largest indoor arenas, Co-op Live sits alongside Manchester City's stadium in the city's eastern events campus, built specifically for big-ticket music tours and live entertainment. The surrounding district is sleek and modern, designed to move large crowds, with central Manchester's nightlife a quick tram ride away.

Metrolink services stop right on the campus, linking straight into town. Booking a room near the arena or in the centre lets you reach the tram easily and avoid the late-night scramble.