What a week it has been for Kylie in ManchesterKylie Minogue celebrates a new record – as the most played female artist at AO Arena in Manchester after her 33rd gig there this week on her Tension Tour.(Image: AO Arena)

Pop princess Kylie Minogue cemented her place in Manchester music history after thrilling thousands of fans in the city this week on her new tour.

Kylie brought her Tension World Tour to Manchester on Monday and Tuesday nights at AO Arena.

She was full of emotion as she told the audience on Tuesday that it was the 33rd time she had played in the venue since 1999 and thanked her loyal fans for their support over the years.

And after the shows, AO Arena bosses made a special presentation to the star to mark her achievement – which cements her status as the female artist with the most appearances in the venue’s history.

This week’s spectacular shows secured her place among the world-class group of record-holding icons including Peter Kay, Take That, Rick Astley and Beyoncé.

Kylie played two spectacular shows at the AO Arena this week(Image: AO Arena)

Over the years, Aussie pop icon Kylie has sold more than 500,000 tickets at the venue alone, making her one of its most beloved and enduring acts, who continues to be a tour de force to be reckoned with.

The 56-year-old singing superstar was presented with a special artwork by famed Manchester artist Stan Chow after her gig on Tuesday.

And celebrating the news on her social media accounts, Kylie said: “33 shows at the AO Arena Manchester … the most played female artist. What an honour.”

And, in a nod to one of her most famous hits, she added the perfect three word response of: “WOW WOW WOW!!! Thank you!!!”

Kylie receives the special Stan Chow portrait at the AO Arena(Image: AO Arena)

Gemma Vaughan, General Manager of the AO Arena said: “It’s an honour to have hosted Kylie at the AO Arena, and celebrating her becoming our most played Female Solo Artist in our venue’s history.

“It’s a credit to our heritage and our long-standing relationship with our industry partners that we’re able to share such amazing moments with the millions of fans that pass through our doors each year.

“As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary this year, it’s important to us to look back at all of the wonderful things we’ve achieved, but also look forward to the future, too.

“Our recent £60 million redevelopment has revolutionised our Artist and Fan experience, so here’s to 30 more years of being in the heart of the city, here in Manchester. And of course, here’s to Kylie, too!”

READ MORE: Kylie Minogue in pictures at triumphant AO Arena Manchester return

Kylie rolled back the years at the two shows in Manchester, playing some of her biggest hits as well as her new fan anthems including Padaam Padaam at the finale of the night.

Fans lapped up her hits from the past 30 years, including Better the Devil You Know, Shocked, Spinning Around, Slow, Confide in Me and The Loco-Motion.

She now continues her UK tour with gigs in Liverpool, Sheffield, Nottingham and London.