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Summer 2026

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Bilmuri make their triumphant return to the UK this summer with The Kinda Hard Tour — and they’re bringing the heat with very special guests Thornhill. Known for their genre bending sound, explosive live energy, and a fanbase that grows louder and more devoted with every release, Bilmuri are set to deliver their biggest UK run yet.

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Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show. A Manford All Seasons. Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).

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Jessie Ware announces The Superbloom Tour, her biggest-ever global tour and first UK arena tour, marking a major new chapter for the acclaimed pop star.

The tour culminates in a huge London concert at The O2 Arena, with additional UK tour dates in Glasgow and Manchester.

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Jill Scott will bring her soulful sound to the UK in 2026. The three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter, actor and bestselling poet will perform a series of highly anticipated shows, including O2 Academy Birmingham (29 September), O2 Apollo Manchester (1 October) and two nights at the Royal Albert Hall in London (13 & 14 October). Known for her powerful voice and timeless R&B and soul hits, Jill Scott’s UK tour promises unf (…)

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Multi-Platinum global pop superstar Kesha has announced the UK/EU leg of her milestone headline tour – the biggest of her already extraordinary career & marking her first headline live run in the UK and Europe in over a decade.

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Brit Award and GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum global pop phenomenon – and star of smash UK television show The Piano – MIKA will launch his biggest headline tour yet across Europe in 2026, in support of his forthcoming new album.

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Celebrating 40 years since their genesis in 1986, Pixies have announced details of a headline worldwide tour for 2026 titled Pixies 40, kicking off in the UK in May 2026 – plus, outdoor shows at Eden Project & On The Mount at Wasing.

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Shed Seven return with Shedcember X, their much-loved winter tour, following a landmark year in 2024 that saw them score two UK Number 1 albums with A Matter Of Time and Liquid Gold. Celebrating 30 years of A Maximum High, the run promises a hit-packed set including ‘Chasing Rainbows’ across dates this November and December.

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One of metal’s hottest acts Spiritbox’s unstoppable rise continues as they announce their first ever UK arena headline tour. Following their sold-out Alexandra Palace show in 2025, the ‘Tsunami Sea’ tour will see the band play their biggest UK shows to date with special guests JINJER and Dying Wish.

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Wigan’s own indie risers The Lilacs are hitting the road for their biggest chapter yet in 2027, bringing the raw energy of their debut album Keeping Up With The Joneses to stages across the UK next spring. Expect high-energy indie, massive singalongs, and the raw, real sound they’ve built their name on. This is their biggest step yet.

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The Pogues are set to return to the stage in 2026 with a UK greatest hits tour this winter, featuring original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy. The tour kicks off at Portsmouth Guildhall on 28 November before heading to Nottingham, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester, London, Newcastle and Glasgow, celebrating the band’s iconic catalogue with a run of unmissable live shows.

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South Yorkshire’s self-made juggernauts, The Reytons, are set to conquer the country with the announcement of their biggest UK dates yet, including a headline set at London’s Alexandra Palace in October 2026.

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Manchester Guide

Our Manchester Events Guide is your ultimate guide to discovering events and gigs near you. If you’re looking for things to do in Manchester, our guide has you covered, from music to theatre, sports to comedy, and everywhere in between.

The city is home to the legendary Old Trafford Stadium along with stadium tours for the ultimate football fan’s day out. The city hosts many sporting events to keep sports fans entertained and is renowned for having a rich cultural history. Catch a gig in one of Manchester’s many venues, from a small singer-songwriter gig to a sell-out stadium tour in the AO Arena, Manchester.  Manchester’s Event City is also a cultural hub of music, theatre, arts, culture and attractions to explore in the Northern city. From festivals to comedy, or theatre shows and musical productions in Manchester Theatres, the guide will ensure you have all the information you need to enjoy your time in the North West England city.

Visit Manchester and explore this cultural hub, where you can admire multiple architectural styles from the Beetham tower to the Manchester Town Hall in central Albert Square. Visit art galleries and museums or explore the trendy Northern Quarter. Our Manchester guide ensures you can find the best live events happening in the city, whether you are a native Mancunian or visiting tourist. Your full entertainment guide contains all the information you need to enjoy the best tickets and events in both the city-centre and Greater Manchester. Manchester is renowned for its worker bee symbol – Mancunians work hard, and our guide has all the events you need to play hard too.

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