Four big bands, one incredible solo artist and a summer festival with tickets now on sale

Mother’s Day is almost upon us - and if you haven’t yet found a gift for the special women in your life, don’t worry.

Alongside the obligatory - yet very welcome - bouquet of flowers, why not treat them to a ticket to an amazing live show here in Manchester and the wider north west? It’s a fantastic opportunity to not only see your favourite artists live but also create unforgettable memories together.

This week, there are tickets available for renowned bands like Madness, JLS, Bastille and Inspiral Carpets, as well as Grammy award-winning Cian Ducrot and the latest instalment of the beloved Happy Place Festival, hosted by Fearne Cotton. Read on for the full details.

December 5, 2025

One of the UK’s most beloved British bands, Madness have announced a major UK arena tour for December, with support from special guest Squeeze.

The tour will celebrate the biggest hits from the band’s iconic back catalogue, alongside fan favourites, including ‘Our House’, ‘It Must Be Love’, ‘House Of Fun’, ‘Baggy Trousers’, and ‘One Step Beyond’. Renowned for their high-energy, raucous sets, get ready for an epic bash - live, loud, and full of heart.

Throughout their career, Madness have had 11 UK Top 10 albums, 15 Top 10 singles, and won multiple awards, including a prestigious Ivor Novello. They’ve performed on top of Buckingham Palace as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, and also played to the UK’s biggest-ever audience on the BBC’s New Year’s Eve live broadcast.

Squeeze will join Madness following their sold-out 50th anniversary UK tour last year. The band first formed in 1973, and throughout the 1990s, delivered exquisite records such as ‘Play’, ‘Some Fantastic Place’, ‘Ridiculous’, and ‘Domino’. After reuniting in 2007,