Take That release Manchester tickets for 2026 return of 'The Circus Live' tour

Much like the pleasant weather we’ve been having this week, Manchester’s live music calendar is heating up.

A wave of incredible artists and bands are set to grace local stages in the coming months, from hometown legends Take That reliving one of their most popular eras, to a celebratory tour by emo icons My Chemical Romance.

Add in some energetic beats and slick choreography from JLS, alt-rock pioneers Pixies, starpower with Little Simz, and folk vocals by Ray LaMontagne - and there’s a show for every taste.

Grab your tickets below and start planning an unforgettable live experience.

June 30, 2026

Following the era-defining accomplishment of their ‘Long Live: The Black Parade’ tour, My Chemical Romance has announced 17 new live dates in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their landmark third studio album. ‘The Black Parade 2026’ will visit stadiums across North America, the UK, and Europe next year, including Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium.

Selling a staggering 450,000+ tickets across just 10 North American markets, My Chemical Romance’s hugely successful ‘Long Live: The Black Parade’ tour concluded earlier this month to widespread praise from critics and fans alike.

Variety commended the group’s performance as “a full-on theatrical production,” whilst The Hollywood Reporter said “the band’s dedication to a full storytelling experience can’t be overstated.”

Tickets will be available here from 12pm (noon) today (September 26).

June 19 and 20, 2026

Take That have announced the return of one of their biggest and most iconic live shows, ‘The Circus Live’. Originally staged in 2009, ‘The Circus Live’ broke UK records as the fastest-selling tour in history, with over 600,000 tickets sold in under five hours, and