Morrissey joins incredible live music line-up planned in the north west this year

Big nights are incoming to Manchester and the wider north west, with fresh tickets on sale for some of the year’s standout live shows.

Dermot Kennedy brings his powerful set to Manchester’s AO Arena this month, followed by Lily Allen’s two-night run there in June, performing her popular ‘West End Girl’ album in full.

Electro-swing trailblazers Caravan Palace will then ignite O2 Ritz this autumn, while Morrissey headlines Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena after a sold-out triumph in London earlier this year.

From career-spanning favourites to new material and spectacular production values, don’t miss your chance to be there.

Lily Allen - AO Arena, Manchester

June 19 and 20, 2026

The remarkable Lily Allen - whose highly acclaimed album ‘West End Girl’ has become a massive global success with over 150 million streams and a third consecutive Top 5 position on the UK Albums Chart - is heading to the AO Arena this June as part of her upcoming run of headline dates.

Following phenomenal public demand for her instantly sold-out theatre shows, this summer run will mark the biggest headline tour of her career so far. The show, titled ‘Lily Allen Performs West End Girl’, will see the singer/songwriter play her brand-new album in its entirety, in the order the songs appear on the record.

Tickets are on sale here.

Morrissey - M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool

December 12, 2026

Following a sold-out show at The O2 earlier this year, Morrissey has announced further headline shows in the UK for December 2026.

Morrissey's influence and music legacy are irrefutable. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in British pop as well as one of the greatest lyricists of his generation, Morrissey has achieved 25 top ten album placings in the UK: 15 solo, and 10 with The Smiths.

His solo songs have been covered by David Bowie, Nancy Sinatra, The Killers, Thema Houston, Chrissie Hynde, The Pretenders, My Chemical Romance, Christy Moore and many others. His globally celebrated songbook of hits and beloved fan favourites has been resonating with fans around the world for 44 years.

Tickets are on sale here now.

Caravan Palace - O2 Ritz, Manchester

November 15, 2026

In less than 20 years and across five studio albums, Caravan Palace has risen from a Parisian sensation to a global pop phenomenon. With an irresistible blend of modern electronic music, jazz, and swing, they have crafted an instantly recognisable sound that has captivated audiences far beyond France’s borders.

This autumn, the group will present a tour conceived as a true spectacle. The setlist will revisit two decades of now-iconic tracks, introduce new unreleased material, and channel the spirit of the great American revues of the 1920s - propelled by a distinctly contemporary energy.

On stage, Caravan Palace will expand into an eight-member ensemble, with two singer-dancers enriching their usual line-up. Blazing brass, jazz guitar, analogue synths, and choreography will interact in an explosive, generous show built for celebration.

Tickets are on sale here now.

Dermot Kennedy - AO Arena, Manchester

May 30, 2026

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy is setting out on his largest UK headline tour this month. Following huge venues across Europe, Dermot is returning to the UK for a run of six UK arena shows, including a night at Manchester’s AO Arena.

Known for his passionate and powerful live performances, Dermot has graced the stages of such iconic venues as London’s The O2 and New York City’s Madison Square Garden. These latest shows will feature favourites spanning his discography, along with material from his new album ‘The Weight of the Woods’.

Limited tickets are available here.