O2 Apollo Manchester

With a career spanning over 25 years and a lasting impact on contemporary R’n’B and hip hop, GRAMMY Award winning Erykah Badu embarks on the 25th anniversary tour of her album Mama’s Gun. 

Mama's Gun solidified Badu's position as one of the most innovative and influential artists of her generation. The album blends of neo-soul, hip hop, and jazz elements with Badu's distinctive vocal style and conscious lyricism.

The celebration of Mama's Gun will feature reimagined arrangements of these favorites alongside selections from Badu's extensive catalog, showcasing the production genius that has made her one of music's most sought-after collaborators and creative visionaries. 

Experience the ground-breaking, cult classic, The Terminator, on a vast HD screen while Brad Fiedel’s signature synthesizer-led, percussive score is performed live by The Avex Ensemble in-sync with the 1984 motion picture. 

The US box-office smash-hit, The Terminator sees Arnold Schwarzenegger star as the most uncompromising killing machine ever to threaten the survival of mankind. An indestructible cyborg, a Terminator, is sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), the woman whose unborn son will become humanity's only hope in a future war against the machines. This epic sci-fi thriller from director, James Cameron, delivers an arsenal of action and heart-stopping suspense right to the end. 

Show start time 7.30pm

KIDZ BOP head out on their UK leg of the ‘KIDZ BOP Live Certified BOP Tour 2025’.

The KIDZ BOP Kids – Aleah, Cliff, Matty and Shila – will take the stage to perform the biggest BOPs from the album including, “espresso” and “HOT TO GO!” as well as KIDZ BOP classics.

The show features eye-popping new stage design and interactive elements kids will love, as well as the return of the popular (and hilarious!) Daddy Dance Off.

Old Dominion's skyscraping anthems and electrifying live shows have put the Nashville-formed band at the forefront of country music. Fusing clever lyrics and an infectious sound, Old Dominion head out on their 'How Good Is That' World Tour.

Arch Enemy are ready to hit the stage with their ‘Blood Dynasty’ European headline tour, joining them on this unrelenting crusade are the mighty Amorphis and Eluveitie as special guests, with Gatecreeper set to open the gates of chaos.

Comedian, actor, writer and Australia native Jim Jefferies returns with his latest worldwide tour ‘Son of a Carpenter’.

Comedian, actor, writer and Australia native Jim Jefferies returns with his latest worldwide tour ‘Son of a Carpenter’.

Blossoms, Hard-Fi, Jake Bugg, and Circa Waves will play a huge show to celebrate 10 years of Radio X. The home of huge rock and indie tunes will celebrate a decade of broadcasting with an exclusive gig.

Radio X is 10 Live with Skoda will mark ten years of the station with sets from north-west heroes Blossoms, indie-pop outfit Circa Waves, generational songwriting talent Jake Bugg, and 2000s indie legends Hard-Fi, who are marking 20 years since the release of their debut album, Stars Of CCTV.

Following instantly sold out shows in February, iconic rock legend Marilyn Manson returns this November with the 'One Assassination Under God Tour'.

Brett Young has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound, aptly dubbed ‘Caliville’ style.

Curfew: 23:00

Age Restrictions: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult 18+

American singer and songwriter Role Model’s been in love. He was so in love he wrote his entire debut album Rx about it. But not all romances last forever, and the singer’s grieving of his last relationship is at the center of his folky sophomore album Kansas Anymore. Join Role Model as he heads out on 'No Place Like Tour (The Longest Goodbye)'.

Saxon are back with their ‘Hell, Fire and Steel UK & Ireland Tour’ which will see the band perform songs from their latest album Hell, Fire and Damnation as well as playing their classic album Wheels of Steel in full, for the last time alongside all their hits and fan favourites. 

To make the evening more special, Saxon have invited their great friend, Dirkschneider, formerly of Accept, to perform his classic album Balls to the Wall in its entirety too which should make for one hell of a memorable and unique night.

Defining comedy sketch show of the nineties, The Fast Show is heading on tour as co-creators Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse reunite with Simon Day, John Thomson, Arabella Weir and Mark Williams. 

This celebratory tour will be a huge treat for fans providing a real behind-the-scenes insight into some of their favourite characters and catchphrases as they come alive on stage once again.

BC Camplight (Brian Christinzio) is an England-based American songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Regularly exploring his personal life and self-destructive tendencies through his emotional lyrics, he's an artist in his stride and his time is now.

Formed in 2000, American rock band Brand New head back out on the road on their UK tour.

Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. 

With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics.

English singer and songwriter dodie hits the road with her first new music since the release of her 2022 Hot Mess EP.

Multi-BRIT and 2024 Mercury Prize nominee Cat Burns unveils her forthcoming body of work, How to be Human.

Following her greatly received top ten debut album early twenties, Cat returns with her most personal and introspective project to date. Spanning 16 tracks including singles “All This Love” and sapphic anthem “GIRLS!”, the record channels her inner thoughts, navigating vulnerability, growth and love to deliver a powerful body of work that will resonate deeply with fans.

ABC return with their iconic Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour for 2025 which sees them perform their timeless debut album The Lexicon of Love in its entirety alongside all the ABC hits.

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades. Always striving to reproduce the complete Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, The Australian Pink Floyd Show will be celebrating 50 years of the iconic album Wish You Were Here.

Electronic music pioneer, revered songwriter and renowned musician, Gary Numan heads out on his UK tour to celebrate the 45th anniversary of his seminal album Telekon.

Performing the album live in its entirety, fans can expect to hear classic tracks "We Are Glass", "I Die: You Die" and "This Wreckage", along with a selection of greatest hits from across his iconic back catalogue. 

Amy Macdonald’s gift for crafting positive, uplifting songs from relatable stories of triumphs, struggles and hope have made her one of the UK’s most beloved artists. 

Now Amy steps into a new chapter with the news that she will release her sixth album, Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?, a bold new collection of songs that will remind the world of just why they fell in love with her in the first place. 

Celebrating 35 years on the road, acclaimed Irish rock band The Saw Doctors head back out on tour, still brimming with their infectious energy.

Multi-platinum rock giants Three Days Grace return to the UK for a string of shows with support from American rock band, Badflower.

The Canadian quartet balance moments of extreme emotion on an axis of pummeling hard rock anthems and pensive balladry, with hits including “Home”, “Just Like You” and “Animal I Have Become”.

Robert Plant and Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian embark on their 10 date UK tour following the release of their album Saving Grace.

Robert calls this ten track collection ‘a song book of the lost and found’. It features his new band: vocalist Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley and cellist Barney Morse-Brown.

They have spent the last six years growing into a wide-ranging workshop of styles and personalities, weaving through time and circumstance with joy and abandon.

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are thrilled to head out on their 2025 tour, joined this year by special guest Imelda May.

Jools Holland will be performing songs from throughout his career with a catalogue of classics to choose from, the show is sure to have fans on their feet.

Three decades of Doves music is celebrated this winter as the band return with further UK tour dates and the release of a Best Of… compilation, inclusive of unreleased music. Bringing the band’s frequently euphoric and occasionally brooding hits and rarities to record store shelves and stages.

Still going strong after more than five decades in comedy, Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown has countless books, live DVDs, CDs and has been the star of thousands of live shows.

If easily offended, please stay away.

Metal powerhouse Amaranthe and symphonic metal pioneers Epica unite for their European ‘Arcane Dimensons Tour’.  

Amaranthe and Epica will be joined by special guest Charlotte Wessels as support. 

The ever-reining queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese, is set to return to the UK’s grand stages, captivating audiences with her most enchanting show to date: ‘Nocturnelle’. 

With 'Nocturnelle', Dita unveils a bewitching new vision—an exquisite blend of old-Hollywood allure, theatrical magic, and the high-art “Stripscapes” Dita is known for. Inspired by the magicians of the 19th century, this production conjures a world of wonder where sensuality meets magic. 

Please note there will be haze and strobe effects on these shows.

The ever-reining queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese, is set to return to the UK’s grand stages, captivating audiences with her most enchanting show to date: ‘Nocturnelle’. 

With 'Nocturnelle', Dita unveils a bewitching new vision—an exquisite blend of old-Hollywood allure, theatrical magic, and the high-art “Stripscapes” Dita is known for. Inspired by the magicians of the 19th century, this production conjures a world of wonder where sensuality meets magic. 

Please note there will be haze and strobe effects on these shows.

Stars of the iconic hit television series ‘Nashville’ are returning with the ‘Nashville Encore Tour’, featuring stars Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio, who will take the stage to perform classic songs from the series as well as their own original material.

Stars of the iconic hit television series ‘Nashville’ are returning with the ‘Nashville Encore Tour’, featuring stars Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio, who will take the stage to perform classic songs from the series as well as their own original material.

Alt-pop duo Magdalena Bay head out on their ‘Imaginal Mystery Tour’ in support of their 2024 album Imaginal Disk.

Curated personally by Stardew Valley creator and composer ConcernedApe, Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons is a new musical journey from the first day in Pelican Town up to arrival at the Summit. Look forward to hearing the game’s most cherished songs and exploring some of the valley’s most memorable locations.

Curated personally by Stardew Valley creator and composer ConcernedApe, Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons is a new musical journey from the first day in Pelican Town up to arrival at the Summit. Look forward to hearing the game’s most cherished songs and exploring some of the valley’s most memorable locations.

Multi-platinum award-winning singer and songwriter Jordan Davis returns to the UK with his ‘Ain’t Enough Road Tour’, with special guests Avery Anna and Solon Holt.

Multi-platinum award-winning singer and songwriter Jordan Davis returns to the UK with his ‘Ain’t Enough Road Tour’, with special guests Avery Anna and Solon Holt.

Formed in Glasgow, influential post-rock band Mogwai have defined their own musical genre, building a loyal following by staying true to their sound and their roots.

Talking Sopranos is a hilarious 90-minute live show featuring two of The Sopranos’ iconic cast members, Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala), and Emmy Award winner Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti). This hilarious and exciting show is hosted by comedian Joey Kola, and based on both Michael and Steve’s Webby Award-winning podcast, and New York Times best-selling book, Woke Up This Morning. Fans will hear intimate memories and hysterical behind-the-scenes stories from the making of The Sopranos. The entire production is choreographed with entertaining slides and video clips from Television’s Greatest Show.

This exciting night will also include a no-holds-barred Q&A section where the audience can directly ask the cast anything about their time on the show.

After the performance fans can attend an exclusive meet & greet, and get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a photo with Michael and Steve.

David Byrne returns to the road with a brand-new live show in support of his latest album Who Is the Sky?, his first new album since 2018’s acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia.

Who Is the Sky? is particularly cinematic, humorous and joyful, but often with a lesson baked in – that love is unexplainable and that enlightenment means very different things to different people. Most importantly, the songs evince Byrne’s gift for riding the razor's edge of avant-garde and accessible pop.

David Byrne returns to the road with a brand-new live show in support of his latest album Who Is the Sky?, his first new album since 2018’s acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia.

Who Is the Sky? is particularly cinematic, humorous and joyful, but often with a lesson baked in – that love is unexplainable and that enlightenment means very different things to different people. Most importantly, the songs evince Byrne’s gift for riding the razor's edge of avant-garde and accessible pop.

David Byrne returns to the road with a brand-new live show in support of his latest album Who Is the Sky?, his first new album since 2018’s acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia.

Who Is the Sky? is particularly cinematic, humorous and joyful, but often with a lesson baked in – that love is unexplainable and that enlightenment means very different things to different people. Most importantly, the songs evince Byrne’s gift for riding the razor's edge of avant-garde and accessible pop.

30 years is an eternity in pop music but the story of the Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes has the depth to endure. 

Theirs is a music that extends through generations, to the sounds of their ancestors and reflects the vibrantly eclectic and peripatetic history of the gitanos. 

Over 18s only 

Multi-platinum selling British soul singer Kenny Thomas is back with ‘The Unstoppable Tour: The Very Best of Kenny Thomas’ in support of his fifth studio album Unstoppable.

In 2010, Scouting For Girls amplified the success of their self-titled debut album with their follow-up Everybody Wants To Be On TV, which featured hits including “This Ain’t A Love Song” and “Posh Girls”.

Now Scouting For Girls commemorate the album’s 15th anniversary with a special celebratory tour which will see them mix songs from the album with all of their biggest hits.

Metal titans Kreator head out on their EU and UK tour with Carcass, Exodusa and Nails, as they return with their sixteenth studio album, Krushers Of The World. 

Krushers Of The World will be the next step in the evolution of Kreator - a band that is still at its peak more than forty years into their career.

It is time for Kreator to let the riffs, the roaring vocals, and thunderous drums do the talking.

James and Clair Buckley are taking their vlog offline and around the UK on an unfiltered, unedited live tour. The dynamic husband-wife duo embark on their ‘Out With The Buckleys Tour’.

Expect an unforgettable night packed with James and Clair's signature banter, never-heard-before stories and hilarious everyday gripes, plus a few surprises along the way, as they gear up to get up close and personal with audiences across the country like never before.

North Carolina-born singer, pianist and songwriter Tori Amos embarks on her extensive European tour in support of her 18th studio album In Times of Dragons.

With In Times of Dragons, Amos once again brings together the political and the personal in a work which resonates with the urgency of modern times.

Super Furry Animals bring their multicolour patchwork of rich vocal harmonies and sunshine melodies out on their ‘Supacabra Britain & Ireland 2026 Tour’.

Ray LaMontagne celebrates the 20th anniversary of his beloved debut, Trouble, with a tour dedicated to playing through the album in its entirety.

Platinum-certified Los Angeles group LANY return with their latest album Soft, consistently delivering rafter-reaching anthems anchored by airtight songcraft and the outsized personality of enigmatic frontman and songwriter Paul Jason Klein.

Comedy streaming service Dropout head out on their 2025 UK tour with a live improv show, featuring performances of short form improv games, comedy and a whole lot of shenanigans.

This tour will feature appearances by Dropout regulars Jacob Wysocki, Kurt Maloney and special guests as they connect with a live audience and return to their improv comedy roots.

After touring across North America, Australia and beyond, Shxtsngigs are bringing the ‘Daddy’s Home Tour’ to home ground for the first time.

Best friends on and off the mic, James and Fuhad bring their unfiltered humour, chaotic storytelling and quick-fire chemistry to the stage for a night that feels just like the podcast, only louder.

Whether you’ve been a Cult Baby from the start or you’re just discovering them, this is your chance to see the duo doing what they do best: making each other and everyone else cry with laughter.

After touring across North America, Australia and beyond, Shxtsngigs are bringing the ‘Daddy’s Home Tour’ to home ground for the first time.

Best friends on and off the mic, James and Fuhad bring their unfiltered humour, chaotic storytelling and quick-fire chemistry to the stage for a night that feels just like the podcast, only louder.

Whether you’ve been a Cult Baby from the start or you’re just discovering them, this is your chance to see the duo doing what they do best: making each other and everyone else cry with laughter.

American alt-rock four piece Rainbow Kitten Surprise head out on tour in support of their latest album bones, the follow up to 2024’s Love Hate Music Box.

The Queen of British soul, Beverley Knight MBE is back with a huge UK headline tour.

A testament to her incredible talent and much-loved hits, this unique show will also share inspiring stories from Beverley’s life on the stage. She will perform her biggest hits as well as favourites from musical theatre and cherished songs which have inspired her journey alongside her legendary live band.

Pop icon Anastacia returns with her ‘#NTK 2026’ UK and Ireland tour, celebrating Anastacia’s chart-topping hits. With 2025 marking 25 years since the release of her iconic debut album Not That Kind, it promises to be a truly special run of shows.

Doing it for the love of music, legendary band Fat Freddy's Drop are returning to the stage in 2026 to perform their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story.

The 51 dates across Australia, Aotearoa, Europe and UK will be Freddy’s first shows following the sudden death of founding band member Chris ‘MU’ Faiumu. The band is united in its decision to continue with this long-planned tour. 

Based On A True Story was independently released in 2005, an album of 10 fresh slices of future funk, with surprises, fakes & freaky sidesteps.