O2 Apollo Manchester

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.

Renowned for her raw lyricism, soulful delivery and fearless storytelling, GRAMMY and BRIT award-winning British artist Lola Young’s live performances have become synonymous with emotional intensity and magnetic stage presence. 

Lola’s UK headline tour follows a remarkable run of milestones for the award-winning artist. At this year’s BRIT Awards, she won Breakthrough Artist and was one of the most nominated artists of the night, cementing her status as a vital voice in British music today. 

Joining Lola Young will be special guest, American indie folk musician Annabelle Dinda.

Renowned for her raw lyricism, soulful delivery and fearless storytelling, GRAMMY and BRIT award-winning British artist Lola Young’s live performances have become synonymous with emotional intensity and magnetic stage presence. 

Lola’s UK headline tour follows a remarkable run of milestones for the award-winning artist. At this year’s BRIT Awards, she won Breakthrough Artist and was one of the most nominated artists of the night, cementing her status as a vital voice in British music today. 

Joining Lola Young will be special guest, American indie folk musician Annabelle Dinda.

Just so you know, this show was moved to Manchester Academy on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

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.

Josh Johnson’s Comedy Band Camp is a stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nostalgia of summer camp.

This is the camp experience Josh never had, so he made it for you.

Rock icon Sammy Hagar returns to the UK for his first tour since 1996, with a setlist celebrating his legendary 50 plus year catalogue of hits, including the deepest dive yet into his tenure with Van Halen. 

The UK tour represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see this band of brothers deliver one of the most legendary hits-packed live shows of their careers. Fans can expect a setlist featuring hits like, “Why Can’t This Be Love,” “Finish What Ya Started”, "Best of Both Worlds", “Can’t Stop Lovin’ You,”  and “Best of Both Worlds”, alongside solo anthems including “I Can’t Drive 55” and more. 

Scotland’s comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with his latest stand-up show, Here If You Need Me. 

Kevin has firmly established himself as one of the nation’s most successful stand-ups with his warmly relatable, hilarious, and keenly observed comedy that has earned him an undeniable reputation as a crowd-favourite comedian.

Scotland’s comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with his latest stand-up show, Here If You Need Me. 

Kevin has firmly established himself as one of the nation’s most successful stand-ups with his warmly relatable, hilarious, and keenly observed comedy that has earned him an undeniable reputation as a crowd-favourite comedian.

Scotland’s comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with his latest stand-up show, Here If You Need Me. 

Kevin has firmly established himself as one of the nation’s most successful stand-ups with his warmly relatable, hilarious, and keenly observed comedy that has earned him an undeniable reputation as a crowd-favourite comedian.

Scotland’s comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with his latest stand-up show, Here If You Need Me. 

Kevin has firmly established himself as one of the nation’s most successful stand-ups with his warmly relatable, hilarious, and keenly observed comedy that has earned him an undeniable reputation as a crowd-favourite comedian.

Scotland’s comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with his latest stand-up show, Here If You Need Me. 

Kevin has firmly established himself as one of the nation’s most successful stand-ups with his warmly relatable, hilarious, and keenly observed comedy that has earned him an undeniable reputation as a crowd-favourite comedian.

Scotland’s comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with his latest stand-up show, Here If You Need Me. 

Kevin has firmly established himself as one of the nation’s most successful stand-ups with his warmly relatable, hilarious, and keenly observed comedy that has earned him an undeniable reputation as a crowd-favourite comedian.

CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso head out on their ‘FREE SPIRITS World Tour’ in celebration of their album FREE SPIRITS. 

Across FREE SPIRITS, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso stretch their already unpredictable blend of trap, rock, pop, and left-field spectacle into something bigger, sharper, and more emotionally unguarded, without losing the humour, volatility, and musicianship that have made them one of the most magnetic acts to emerge from Argentina this century.

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.

Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is one of Australia and New Zealand's biggest comedy stars. In 2026 the fan-favourite comedian returns to the UK with even more understated punchlines and her signature deadpan delivery in the brand-new show,’ Fatty on a Yacht’.

Ever felt like you don't belong? Like everyone else got the memo — and you turned up in the wrong outfit, on the wrong day, on the wrong yacht?

Carlson's new show, ‘Fatty on a Yacht’, is for anyone who's ever tried to squeeze into a space — physical or social — and thought, "This can't be right”.

It's about not fitting in, standing out, and laughing about it anyway.

Singer and songwriter Megan Moroney heads out on ‘The Cloud 9 Tour’ as she kicks off a bold new chapter with her third studio album Cloud 9.

UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony features unforgettable, fan-favourite music from the game, newly arranged and performed live by a 25-piece orchestra. With gameplay footage displayed on a screen above the stage, audiences will be fully immersed in the world of UNDERTALE, experiencing its story and music like never before.

Concert-goers can look forward to being filled with determination as the performance guides them through the Underground. From the Ruins and Snowdin to Waterfall, Hotland, and finally New Home, the concert brings iconic characters, battles, and emotional moments vividly to life through music.

Fans are encouraged to attend in their best UNDERTALE cosplay as part of this global celebration.

Age restriction: 10+

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Ella Mai’s timeless R’n’B sound and emotional honesty have made her one of the genre’s defining voices. 

Ella is back with her third studio album, Do You Still Love Me?, rooted in growth, grace, and emotional clarity, the project marks Ella’s most personal chapter yet. 

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and cultural force Jill Scott heads out on her ‘To Whom This May Concern World Tour’. 

Rooted in live musicianship, intentional storytelling, and the unmistakable warmth of Scott’s voice, the ‘To Whom This May Concern Tour’ will centre on a series of residency-style performances, placing live band instrumentation at the heart of the experience.

For more than two decades, Montreal-formed quartet Simple Plan has been one of the most culturally and commercially successful bands in rock. Known for their hits “I’d Do Anything”, “I’m Just A Kid” and “What’s New Scooby-Doo?” cementing their legacy as pop-punk legends.

Now they head out on tour with their most ambitious headlining trek in 20 years, the ‘Bigger Than You Think! Tour’. 

Globally acclaimed Irish folk trio Amble's emotionally resonant songwriting and captivating live performances have seen them become one of the most exciting acts in contemporary folk music. 

Join them for their major UK headline tour, with their biggest shows to date that follow a phenomenal period of international growth for the band.  

Ready your oars as the Allfather awakens! Sweden’s Viking metal titans Amon Amarth head out on a huge string of live dates that'll see them splitting oceans and rowing their way through the UK and EU in Autumn 2026. 

The all-Swede invasion includes ransacking support from modern death metal up and comers Orbit Culture and classic melodic death metallers Soilwork on ‘The Allfather Awakens’ album tour. 

The HU are a fantastically unique force of nature. A musical sensation formed in 2016 in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar, the quartet are the pioneers of the genre Hunnu rock. 

Now, The HU gear up to head out on ‘The HU – Warrior Chant Tour’.

Chris Williamson, host of podcast ‘Modern Wisdom’, heads out on his ‘Mostly Wise Tour’.

The ‘Mostly Wise’ live tour brings Williamson’s most thought-provoking conversations to the stage. Audiences can expect an evening that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening - blending humour, honesty, and reflection into a transformative live experience. 

After 2024’s Key album prompted a rediscovery of her solo catalogue and her first Top 10 chart position in eleven years, Alison Moyet returns with a unique UK headline tour. 

The tour will consist exclusively of songs from the Yazoo catalogue and select tracks from her acclaimed solo electronica albums the minutes and Other.

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. 

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Live! The Concert Experience! heads out on tour across the UK and for the very first time, audiences will experience a concert rendition of the iconic score.

For this concert tour, Jeff Wayne takes a step back from the podium, but the production will showcase exceptional artists from the West End and other major performing mediums, supported by a band, orchestra, animation and other concert elements.

Craig and Charlie Reid return in 2026 with their thirteenth studio album and a string of major live dates across the UK.

The pair make their return to the live stage, promising an unforgettable series of shows for fans across the UK. Known for their unique blend of pop, folk, punk, and new wave, Craig and Charlie will perform all their classic hits, including "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", "Sunshine on Leith", and "Letter from America" and more.

With a legacy spanning over three decades and inspiring a hit musical and film, The Proclaimers' live shows are celebrated for their energy, passion, and big-hearted, uncynical songs.

The Witcher in Concert, which celebrates 10 years of ‘The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’, brings the open-world role-playing game's timeless score to life with cutting-edge visuals and music specially arranged for the occasion under the supervision of ‘The Witcher 3’ co-composer Marcin Przbylowicz.

Jack Savoretti heads out on a 29-date UK and European tour - his biggest to date. The dates will round off a major year for Jack, following the release of his ninth studio album We Will Always Be The Way We Were.

Marking 20 years since his debut album Between the Minds, the record finds Savoretti reconnecting with the raw storytelling and cinematic soul that defined his earliest work. 

Jack Savoretti heads out on a 29-date UK and European tour - his biggest to date. The dates will round off a major year for Jack, following the release of his ninth studio album We Will Always Be The Way We Were.

Marking 20 years since his debut album Between the Minds, the record finds Savoretti reconnecting with the raw storytelling and cinematic soul that defined his earliest work. 

Multi-platinum singer and songwriter LP has created a powerful sound that defies the limits of genre. Her soulful lyrics can reveal an intimate truth in one breath and swaggerly flip the finger the next. Her songs can extend to fans a seductive invitation or deliver a deep sense of purpose that lingers in your thoughts and feelings. Either way, LP has a rarity of character that consistently relates to audiences without filter or judgement. With each record release, she builds on a body of work that is full of complexity, truth, and self-discovery. 

Multi-platinum singer and songwriter LP has created a powerful sound that defies the limits of genre. 

Their soulful lyrics can reveal an intimate truth in one breath and swaggerly flip the finger the next. Their songs can extend to fans a seductive invitation or deliver a deep sense of purpose that lingers in your thoughts and feelings. 

Either way, LP has a rarity of character that consistently relates to audiences without filter or judgement. With each record release, They builds on a body of work that is full of complexity, truth, and self-discovery. 

MUNA’s journey has always been about bringing to light the complex, messy, ecstatic realities of life, and with their fourth album, ‘Dancing On The Wall’, they’ve never been sharper, darker, or more exhilarating.‘Dancing On The Wall’ takes influences from dance, post-punk, synth-pop and new wave, with songs drenched in a metallic sheen yet carry a brooding melancholy that undercuts the hedonistic highs. The tension between propulsive instrumentals and the band’s classically introspective and thoughtful lyricism drives the album’s restless pulse.

MUNA’s journey has always been about bringing to light the complex, messy, ecstatic realities of life, and with their fourth album, Dancing On The Wall, they’ve never been sharper, darker, or more exhilarating.

Dancing On The Wall takes influences from dance, post-punk, synth-pop and new wave, with songs drenched in a metallic sheen yet carry a brooding melancholy that undercuts the hedonistic highs. The tension between propulsive instrumentals and the band’s classically introspective and thoughtful lyricism drives the album’s restless pulse.

Critically acclaimed British singer and songwriter and one of the most vital feminist voices in music, Paris Paloma shares her second album The Fatal Flaw. 

The Fatal Flaw is an epic exploration of love and becoming, shaped by Paris’ deepest preoccupations: connection, identity, art, nature, feminism and the emotional truth that underpins them. 

Please note this will be a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted performance.

Stand-up comedian and podcast cult hero Jamie Hutchinson returns with ‘Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound’. An hour of unfiltered comedy, mad stories, and chaotic charm. Older? Yes. Wiser? No. He’s sound…Sort of.

Tony Hadley returns with his UK tour for 2026, performing classic crooner tracks and Spandau Ballet hits mixed with some Christmas favourites.

Following the huge success of last year’s sold-out run, ‘The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026’ will see Tony return to stages across the country delivering unforgettable performances of timeless jazz standards, swing favourites and 80s anthems in his unmistakable powerhouse voice, joined by the Fabulous TH Band and full brass section.

With ‘The Christmas Big Band Tour’, Tony brings the perfect night of classic swing and festive cheer, with a chance to soak up the glamour and enjoy a truly special evening out before Christmas. 

One of Britain's most outstanding poets Dr John Cooper Clarke heads out on a major UK tour with his latest book titled ‘Have It’, following on from 2024's ‘WHAT’, an instant Sunday Times bestseller.

Dr John Cooper Clarke’s anarchic punk poetry has thrilled people for decades and his no-nonsense approach to his work has seen his career spanning cultures, audiences, art forms and continents. 

Following the release of their latest studio album Trixies, British legends Squeeze head out on their most ambitious UK tour of their 50 plus year career. Founded in 1973 by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, Squeeze are one of pop’s best-loved bands with a catalogue of sky-high classics such as “Up The Junction”, “Tempted”, “Cool For Cats”, “Another Nail In My Heart” and “Labelled With Love”. 

The 16-date ‘Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour’ will see the band headline several arenas for the first time, joining Squeeze on the tour as a very special guest will be singer, songwriter and activist Billy Bragg.

Bleachers hit the road for their 2026 UK and European tour, bringing their acclaimed live show back to these shores in support of their latest album everyone for ten minutes.

Despite the moments where it briefly peers into darkness, everyone for ten minutes is essentially an optimistic record that feels lovestruck and hopeful, leaping from harmony-laden folk rock to shimmering pop soul to the sax-assisted New Jersey sound that Bleachers have become synonymous for.

Following the success of the anniversary tours of the UK and North America, The Pogues are going back on the road.

Original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer and Spider Stacy will lead the charge, and will once again be joined by their usual superlative collection of special guest musicians and singers, among them the cream of the current generation of Irish artists.

Together, they are going to take The Pogues songbook, one of the most influential and inspiring bodies of work to have emerged from that maelstrom of creativity that was the 1980s and infuse it with all the fire and joy it deserves, including “Fairytale of New York,” “Dirty Old Town,” “A Pair of Brown Eyes,” “Rainy Night in Soho,” “If I Should Fall From Grace With God,” and many more.

Shed Seven return with their iconic winter tour, ‘Shedcember X’, which promises to be their biggest and most celebratory yet. Since its inception in 2007, ‘Shedcember’ has grown into a cult institution for fans, becoming the definitive start to the festive season.

Each night will see the band deliver a career-spanning set packed with anthems including “Going For Gold”, “Chasing Rainbows”, “Disco Down”, “On Standby” and “Talk Of The Town”. 

Expect huge atmospheres, special moments and a tour that celebrates everything Shed Seven have built over the last three decades.

He’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and created the smash-hit BBC comedy series Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show.

Simon is now one of the most exciting stand-up comedians in the world to see live. His latest show ‘Unleashed’ is packed with outrageous punchlines and electric crowdwork, Simon rips into wild swimmers, vape shops, Greta Thunberg, religion and his wife’s friends Claire & Carl.

Join Simon for a wildly funny night on his biggest ever tour.

2 hours inclusive of interval

Renowned for his exuberant live shows, Jools will once again be backed by the full power and finesse of his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, delivering an evening of blues music, swing music, boogie woogie and ska, packed with musical virtuosity and joyful spontaneity.

Joining Jools and the Orchestra as special guest for every date of the tour will be one of the UK’s most celebrated soul voices, Roachford. Joining forces with Jools on tour promises a thrilling meeting of musical minds, rich in groove, passion and timeless songwriting.

Opening each night will be Joe Webb, one of the UK’s most exciting young pianists and improvisers and Jools will be joined once again by the incredible Ruby Turner, the Boogie Woogie Queen, as well as the outstanding vocals of Louise Marshall. 

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.

Show start time: 7.30pm

Show start time: 7.30pm

Scotland’s comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with his latest stand-up show, 'Here If You Need Me'. 

Kevin has firmly established himself as one of the nation’s most successful stand-ups with his warmly relatable, hilarious, and keenly observed comedy that has earned him an undeniable reputation as a crowd-favourite comedian.

Scotland’s comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with his latest stand-up show, 'Here If You Need Me'. 

Kevin has firmly established himself as one of the nation’s most successful stand-ups with his warmly relatable, hilarious, and keenly observed comedy that has earned him an undeniable reputation as a crowd-favourite comedian.

Scotland’s comedy powerhouse Kevin Bridges returns to the stage in 2026 with his latest stand-up show, 'Here If You Need Me'. 

Kevin has firmly established himself as one of the nation’s most successful stand-ups with his warmly relatable, hilarious, and keenly observed comedy that has earned him an undeniable reputation as a crowd-favourite comedian.

The officially licensed concert experience celebrating the global phenomenon. Outlander in Concert brings eight seasons of love, legacy, and destiny to life as a live orchestra performs Bear McCreary’s score, curated by Matthew B. Roberts, against breathtaking scenes from the series and a tasting experience from Sassenach Spirits.

Formed in 2002, having met at university in Birmingham, Editors have released seven studio albums all of which achieved top 10 status in the UK. 

Never afraid to musically explore different shades and colours, over the past 20+ years they have become one of the U.K.’s most loved and acclaimed bands both at home and around the world.