If you haven’t yet sorted your Christmas presents, we’ve got you covered.
This festive season, why not surprise a loved one with a ticket to see their favourite artist, band or comedian, and treat them to an experience they’ll remember?
Luckily, tickets are on sale for a range of acts this week – from the chart-topping Keane at Manchester’s newest music venue Co-op Live, to the inimitable Aflie Boe and the side-splitting Paddy McGuinness.
Read on to view the full line-up and where to get your tickets.
Keane – Co-op Live, Manchester
May 5, 2024
Keane are set to release a special remastered version of ‘Hopes and Fears’ on May 10, 2024, exactly 20 years after its initial release. And to celebrate the anniversary, they’re heading out on a huge arena tour next May, which includes a date at Manchester’s new Co-op Live.
‘Hopes and Fears’ was a landmark album for Keane and has set all kinds of records in the process. It’s one of the best-selling albums in UK chart history, having sold over 2.5 million copies in the UK in its first year, and a million in the USA propelled by the classic ‘Somewhere Only We Know’.
The album is nine times platinum in the UK, a remarkable achievement and selling over 10 million copies worldwide.
Limited tickets are available here.
Alfie Boe – The Lowry, Salford
June 2, 2024
With a decorated career that’s lasted 30 years, Alfie is one of the best-loved vocalists of his generation and a hugely successful, multi-platinum-selling artist.
He has triumphed on theatre stages and in concert halls around the world and has two recent UK number one albums under his belt for albums ‘Together’ and ‘Together Again’, made with his great friend Michael Ball. The duo also won two Classic BRIT Awards earlier this year for ‘Best Album’ and ‘Group of the Year’.
Alfie heads out on a tour across the UK next year, visiting The Lowry in Salford on June 2.
Tickets are available here.
Paddy McGuinness – The Lowry, Salford
March 28, 2025
One of the country’s most popular comedians Paddy McGuinness has announced a major UK tour, his first since 2016. Starting in Blackburn next October, Paddy’s long-awaited return to stand-up will see him perform 40 dates across the UK in 2024 and 2025.
Paddy McGuinness is a much-loved presence on British TV, from his legendary acting roles in Phoenix Nights, Max and Paddy, and The Keith and Paddy Picture Show to presenting primetime TV shows such as Take Me Out and BBC’s Top Gear, as well as having sold out hundreds of venues across the country on his stand-up tours.
Tickets are on sale here.
Seb Lowe – O2 Ritz, Manchester
April 12, 2024
Rising British artist Seb Lowe is heading out on a UK tour in 2024, bringing his incredible live show to more cities across England.
Seb played shows across the UK for his first-ever headline tour this year and performed recent support slots with acclaimed artists Blossoms and Inhaler.
In September, Seb released his new single ‘Billionaire Extraordinaire’ – a euphoric indie pop song exploring the theme of the pressures young people face in modern life but also the uplifting message of facing these struggles together.
Tickets are on sale here.
Fabio & Grooverider – Manchester Academy
January 13, 2024
Following two incredible sold-out shows at London’s Southbank Centre earlier this year and a handful of select festival appearances throughout the summer, Fabio & Grooverider and The Outlook Orchestra are set to perform three new live UK dates in January 2024.
The legendary UK Apache will be joining Fabio & Grooverider on all dates for a UK-exclusive performance alongside guest vocalists Demolition Man, Jenna G, Kele Le Roc, Cleveland Watkiss MBE and MC GQ.
Very special support acts for each show have also been announced, including Manchester DJ duo Northbase at Manchester Academy.
Tickets are available here.
The Zutons – New Century, Manchester
April 13, 2024
The Zutons have announced details of a full UK 2024 tour in support of their forthcoming album ‘The Big Decider’ – their first album together in 16 years, out April 26.
The multi-platinum-selling band released three studio albums between 2004 and 2008, scoring nine UK Top 40 singles including two Top 10s with ‘Why Won’t You Give Me Your Love?’ and the all-conquering ‘Valerie’, the latter being a triple-platinum hit for Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse.
Tickets are on sale here.
Ocean Alley – Manchester Academy
September 20, 2024
Australian six-piece Ocean Alley have announced a triumphant return to the UK.
One of Australia’s most exciting musical exports, rock outfit Ocean Alley have taken the world by storm with their dynamic live performances, infectious melodies and faultless musicianship. The six-piece have announced their triumphant return to the UK next year.
The news of a return to UK soil in September 2024 comes as their six times platinum hit ‘Confidence’, taken from their 2018 breakthrough ‘Chiaroscuro’ has enjoyed a 1063% increase in average daily streams on Spotify, initially led by its use in the ‘Behind Every Girl’ TikTok trend.
Tickets are available here.
