Redeem your Virgin Points at the AO Arena in Manchester
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One of the most interesting Virgin Red redemptions, at least from our point of view, is the ability to books seats in the Virgin Red Room at the AO Arena in Manchester.
If you have a stash of Virgin Points and live in the Manchester area, there may be something for you here.
The Virgin Red Room – pictured below – is a private suite of 16 seats, plus a socialising area. You can order drinks for delivery to your seat or take advantage of a private bar, although you need to pay for refreshments.
As of yesterday, the following concerts were available for booking:
- 18 September – Blossoms – 20,000 Virgin Points for two tickets
- 11 November – Steps – 20,000 Virgin Points for two tickets
- 29 November – The Offspring – 20,000 Virgin Points for two tickets
- 5 October – The Four Tops & The Temptations – 25,000 Virgin Points for two tickets
- 20 November – AJ Tracey – 25,000 Virgin Points for two tickets
- 23 November – JLS – 30,000 Virgin Points for two tickets
- 11 December – Madness – 30,000 Virgin Points for two tickets
- 23 September – McFly – 40,000 Virgin Points for two tickets
- 9 November – Blondie – 40,000 Virgin Points for two tickets
- 9 December – Gary Barlow – 40,000 Virgin Points for two tickets
- 21 November – Alanis Morissette – 60,000 Virgin Points for two tickets
- 25 September – Genesis – 70,000 Virgin Points for two tickets
If you are not already a Virgin Red member, you can sign up via this link. Once you have registered you can download the app and link your Virgin Flying Club account so that you can spend your Virgin Points via Virgin Red.
As an incentive to register, you will receive 500 Virgin Points with your first ‘earn’ transaction via the app. You can register here.
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How to earn Virgin Points from UK credit cards (May 2025)
As a reminder, there are various ways of earning Virgin Points from UK credit cards. Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.
You can choose from two official Virgin Atlantic credit cards (apply here, the Reward+ card has a bonus of 18,000 Virgin Points and the free card has a bonus of 3,000 Virgin Points):
Virgin Atlantic Reward+ Mastercard
18,000 bonus points and 1.5 points for every £1 you spend Read our full review
Virgin Atlantic Reward Mastercard
3,000 bonus points, no fee and 1 point for every £1 you spend Read our full review
You can also earn Virgin Points from various American Express cards – and these have sign-up bonuses too.
American Express Preferred Rewards Gold is FREE for a year and comes with 20,000 Membership Rewards points, which convert into 20,000 Virgin Points.
SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.
American Express Preferred Rewards Gold Credit Card
Your best beginner’s card – 30,000 points, FREE for a year & four airport lounge passes Read our full review
The Platinum Card from American Express comes with 50,000 Membership Rewards points, which convert into 50,000 Virgin Points.
SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.
The Platinum Card from American Express
80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review
Small business owners should consider the two American Express Business cards. Points convert at 1:1 into Virgin Points.
The American Express Business Platinum Card
50,000 points when you sign-up and an annual £200 Amex Travel credit Read our full review
The American Express Business Gold Card
20,000 points sign-up bonus and FREE for a year Read our full review
Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which earn Virgin Points.
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