Lionel Richie at Co-op Live - stage times, tickets, setlist, support and how to get there

Global icon Lionel Richie is back, and this week he'll be playing not one, but two shows in Manchester. The hitmaker will be playing back-to-back gigs at Co-op Live on Thursday and Friday night as part of his 'Say Hello To The Hits Tour'.

Rounding off his UK stint, which has seen shows in Glasgow, London, Sheffield and Birmingham, the 'Say You Say Me' singer will be bringing a all the anthems to the UK's biggest indoor entertainment venue over the next couple of days.

The Grammy Awards, Oscar, and Golden Globe winning icon, has sold over 125 million records worldwide, and is one of the most celebrated figures in music history.

His illustrious career spans over four decades, producing unforgettable anthems like ‘Hello’, ‘All Night Long’, ‘We Are The World’, ‘Easy’ and many more.

Richie’s performances are a masterclass in both nostalgia and energy, and his headline performance on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2015 drew the festival’s largest crowd of the year, cementing his place as a legendary live performer.

‘Say Hello To The Hits’ is billed as a 'magical tribute to Richie’s enduring legacy', so Manchester crowds are in for a treat. Below, we've rounded up all the essential information, from last-minute tickets and set times, to support acts and how to get to and from Co-op Live.

A low number of tickets are still available for the show should you fancy dancing 'all night long'. Tickets listed on Ticketmaster start from £64.95 each across the seated sections. There are also VIP options too.

Warming up the crowd for Lionel on both nights will be Brooke Combe. The Scottish singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, is best known for her 2025 breakthrough album Dancing at the Edge of the World.

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