Beat the January blues with tickets to these incredible live shows in Manchester

Blue Monday might be round the corner, but we’ve got the perfect remedy for it.

We’ve collated a list of six incredible gigs coming up in Manchester this year, from soloists like the hugely popular Olly Murs and social media sensation BoyWithUke, to celebrated British bands like Primal Scream and The Wombats.

Tickets are now on sale - check out the full details below and grab yours while they last!

May 8, 2025

Olly Murs will be hitting the road this spring on a massive UK arena tour, with a show at Manchester’s Co-op Live this May, having already sold out his Manchester AO Arena date.

The tour follows Olly’s appearance as a guest at Take That earlier this year. Get ready to party with a set that features all of Olly’s hits and more!

What’s more, Blue will be special guests on the must-see 16-date arena tour, which kicks off in Plymouth on April 24 and visits a number of cities across the UK, including Manchester, before culminating at London’s O2 on May 25.

Tickets are on sale here now.

November 21, 2025

ABC have announced the return of their iconic Lexicon Of Love Orchestra tour for 2025, which will see them perform their timeless debut album ‘The Lexicon of Love’ in its entirety alongside all the ABC hits across the UK.

‘The Lexicon of Love was originally released in 1982, skyrocketing to number one on the charts. Showcasing Martin Fry’s distinctive, soulful voice with timeless classics like ‘Poison Arrow’, ‘The Look Of Love’, ‘Tears Are Not Enough’ and ‘All of My Heart’, it was produced by the legendary Trevor Horn and voted by many as the best British album of the decade, cementing ABC’s place in music history.

Worldwide hits and eight studio albums followed - and over 40 years later, ABC continue to