January is often the time for resolutions and planning the year ahead. And while your diary is out, why not pencil in an exciting live show to look forward to later in the year?
Luckily, there’s plenty on offer for music lovers in the north west in the first half of 2024, including anticipated tours by global star Jason Derulo, the ever-popular Kaiser Chiefs, super talented Thirty Seconds to Mars, and more.
So, whatever your tastes, you can be certain there’ll be something for you to discover and enjoy this year. Take a look below, grab your tickets, and mark your calendars!
Kaiser Chiefs – Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
April 19, 2024
Almost two decades in the game and armed with an extensive back catalogue of stadium belters, plus record-breaking success, Kaiser Chiefs will return with their brand new studio album, the aptly titled ‘Kaiser Chiefs’ Easy Eighth Album’, out March 1, 2024.
After the success of the band’s last UK arena tour, Kaiser Chiefs are changing things up and are back this April with a run of headline shows, which also include outdoor dates and two special London shows.
Tickets are on sale here.
Jason Derulo – AO Arena, Manchester
March 10, 2024
Global superstar Jason Derulo makes his highly anticipated return to the UK this March performing seven huge dates, marking his first nationwide arena tour in more than five years.
Forward-thinking, genre-defying, and massively creative, Derulo has staked his claim as one of the most dynamic forces on the global pop landscape. Since breaking through with his five times RIAA platinum-certified single, ‘Whatcha Say’, the award-winning singer-songwriter has sold more than 250 million singles worldwide and achieved 15 platinum singles including ‘Wiggle’, ‘Talk Dirty’, and ‘Want to Want Me’.
Tickets are available here now.
Thirty Seconds To Mars – AO Arena, Manchester
April 19, 2024
Thirty Seconds to Mars are heading out on their monumental Seasons 2024 world tour this year, their first headline tour in over five years.
Comprised of brothers Jared and Shannon Leto, Thirty Seconds to Mars made a triumphant return on September 15 with their sixth studio album, ‘It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day’. The album heralds a new era for the band, one that not only explores the darker sides of the human experience but the hope as well, an arresting reminder that even in the face of seemingly impossible obstacles, there is still beauty to be found in the world.
Tickets are on sale here.
Clubland – AO Arena, Manchester
May 3, 2024
Following the massive success of last year’s tour, Clubland will be returning to the UK this year for an arena tour.
Grab your chance to see the biggest artists performing their biggest tunes in a spectacular three-hour action-packed show. Relive the classic tunes in a party atmosphere and enjoy the Clubland experience in a show that will bring all those amazing times back.
Tickets are available here.
Take That – Co-op Live, Manchester
June 12, 2024
One of the UK’s most successful bands, Take That are heading on a major stadium and arena tour.
Take That are renowned for their huge productions and incredible live shows, and currently hold the record for the most performances at London’s The O2 with 34 headline shows.
The new tour will see the trio – Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald – now play 41 dates across 15 cities around the UK and Ireland, including seven dates in Manchester. They will be joined by very special guest, Olly Murs.
Tickets are on sale here.
Seb Lowe – O2 Ritz, Manchester
April 12, 2024
Rising British artist Seb Lowe is bringing his incredible live show to more cities across England.
Seb played shows across the UK for his first-ever headline tour last 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 available here.
