Pop icons and guitar heroes lighting up Manchester stages in 2026

Spring in Manchester is bursting into life as tickets drop for a wave of unmissable live shows across the city.

Robyn is gearing up for her new tour, which includes an anticipated date at Co-op Live in June, whilst Paris Paloma caps a breakthrough era with a major headline this autumn.

Alongside these fierce ladies, winter will welcome Tori Kelly with her soulful tunes, three-piece Ash as they celebrate a personal musical milestone, and Barenaked Ladies with a festive show packed with yuletide favourites and Christmas sparkle.

From cathartic sing‑alongs to Britpop nostalgia, Manchester has it all this year - snap up your seats now while they last.

Paris Paloma - O2 Apollo, Manchester

November 15, 2026

Critically acclaimed British singer-songwriter and a vital feminist voice in music, Paris Paloma has announced her second album, ‘The Fatal Flaw’, as well as her biggest headline tour to date.

‘The Fatal Flaw’ is an epic exploration of love and becoming, shaped by Paris’ deepest preoccupations: connection, identity, art, nature, feminism, and the emotional truth that underpins them.

This new chapter builds on a breakthrough year for the Brighton-based artist, with platinum-certified single ‘Labour’ sparking more than 11 billion views on social media, 750 million Spotify streams, and soundtracking movements from reproductive rights campaigns to anti–sexual violence advocacy.

Tickets go on sale here at 10am today.

Barenaked Ladies - Albert Hall, Manchester

December 9, 2026

Multi-platinum rock band Barenaked Ladies have announced a 2026 UK tour entitled ‘Yuletide Ride’ – marking the band’s first UK tour dates since 2023. Joining Barenaked Ladies on the UK leg will be their friend and touring colleague, Boothby Graffoe.

Over the past 38 years, Barenaked Ladies have established themselves as a much-loved live tour de force, consistently selling out tours across the globe. Hit singles, virtuoso musicianship, and a unique and special bond with their audience make an evening with Barenaked Ladies something very special indeed.

Yuletide Ride follows the format of the band’s sold-out 2022 Canadian tour, where the band played festival favourites from their much-loved 2014 Christmas album ‘Barenaked For The Holidays’, alongside hits such as ‘One Week’, ‘If I Had a $1,000,000’, ‘Pinch Me’, and the Big Bang Theory theme.

Tickets are on sale here from 10am today.

Tori Kelly - Albert Hall, Manchester

December 7, 2026

Tori Kelly has announced a UK headline tour for December 2026 to celebrate the release of her latest album, ‘God Must Really Love Me’. The shows will be Tori’s first UK appearances since 2024, and will see her play in Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and London.

The new album from the three-time Grammy Award winner captures Tori in a moment of near-magical harmony between inner life and artistic impulse, ultimately offering a wildly joyful and richly textured meditation on love, identity, and the quiet work of protecting your peace amid the constant noise of the outside world.

Tickets go on sale here at 10am today.

Ash - Albert Hall, Manchester

December 8, 2026

Originally released in 1996, ‘1977’ is the number one platinum-selling debut album that launched Ash from teenage upstarts to Britpop-era icons. Three decades on, the band are celebrating its legacy with a very special UK tour.

A special 30th anniversary edition of the album is also set for release this October, celebrating the record that defined a generation with its breakneck energy, razor-sharp hooks, and unforgettable anthems, including ‘Girl From Mars’, ‘Goldfinger’, ‘Kung Fu’, and ‘Oh Yeah’.

Tickets are on sale here now.

Robyn - Co-op Live, Manchester

June 27, 2026

Generational pop icon Robyn is embarking on a 2026 arena tour this spring. ‘The Sexistential Tour’ is Robyn’s first major run since 2019 and will feature her biggest-ever headline shows, including London's O2 Arena.

Robyn is currently in the eye of one of the year’s most celebrated musical returns. Having provided big moments in pop culture over the last three decades, 2026 has seen her announce ‘Sexistential’ - her ninth studio album and first since 2018’s ‘Honey’. Produced with longtime production collaborator Klas Åhlund, and reuniting her with Max Martin for their first co-writes since 2010, it’s the most ecstatic record Robyn has ever made - the sound of one of contemporary music’s most influential artists coming home.

Tickets are on sale here.