Pop superstars Little Mix are back on the road - and they're bringing their Black Magic to Manchester.
The girl group will play three nights at Manchester Arena on November 14, 15 and 16 on their latest UK tour, to promote new album LM5.
Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock created the record with an A-list cast of collaborators including Nicki Minaj - who featured on the smash hit lead single Woman Like Me - Ed Sheeran, Jess Glynne and MNEK.
Since winning The X Factor in 2011, the band have become a global pop phenomenon, storming charts worldwide with hits like Wings and Shout Out to My Ex.
Their 2016 album Glory Days remains the biggest selling UK album by a girl group this millennium.
Here's what fans can expect from their Manchester shows.
Stage times
Stage times for Little Mix's Manchester Arena shows are as follows:
Doors: 6pm
New Rules: 7.10pm
Mae Muller: 7.40pm
Little Mix: 8.30pm
Strict security checks are in place at the venue so make sure you arrive in plenty of time to get to your seats, and don't bring backpacks or large bags with you.
For more information on the bag rules and other restrictions visit the arena's website .
Support acts
New Rules
London/Dublin three-piece New Rules - aka Nathan, 21, Ryan, 19, and Alec, 18 - have been going down a storm so far on the tour.
Their latest single, 'sad banger' Happy Ever After You, came out on November 6 and their self-titled EP is set to follow in December.
“We’ve really enjoyed being on the road with Little Mix,” says Alec.
“Playing to these sorts of crowds every night has been a great experience, with so many people being able to hear our music.”
The band have already sold out four dates for their own headline tour next year, which includes a show at Manchester's Academy 2 on February 18.
Mae Muller
Rising star Mae Muller channels everyone from Rihanna to Gwen Stefani in her eclectic, empowering brand of pop.
The London singer found music industry attention after posting covers on Instagram and original songs on SoundCloud, and soon signed a record deal that has seen her release two EPs - After Hours and Frankly.
After supporting Little Mix she's embarking on her own UK tour next year, which includes a show at Manchester's Deaf Institute on February 11.
Set list
With five albums to their name, Little Mix have plenty of material to pick from.
Their LM5 tour promises a five act show and encore packed with hits. Here's what they played at the O2 Arena shows in London, according to setlist.fm, for an idea of what to expect in Manchester:
Act 1
The National Manthem (played from tape)
Salute
Power
Woman Like Me
Act 2
Opinions (played from tape, video interlude)
Wasabi
Bounce Back
Only You
Black Magic (remix)
Strip (played from tape, dancer interlude)
Act 3
Standing as Sisters Forever (played from tape, video interlude)
Told You So
Secret Love Song, Pt. II
The Cure
Act 4
We Are The Activists (played from tape, video interlude)
Joan of Arc
Wings
Shout Out to My Ex
Woman's World
Act 5
Forget You Not (played from tape, dancer interlude)
Reggaeton Lento Remix
No More Sad Songs
Think About Us
Encore
Heartbeat (played from tape, video interlude)
More Than Words
Touch
Manchester Arena seating plan
The seating plan can change frequently to suit the variety of shows, concerts and sports events that take place at the arena.
The floor area will be fully seated for the Little Mix concerts, split into nine blocks as shown below.
For standard shows the arena bowl has fixed tiered seating starting at block 102 and goes round in an anticlockwise direction to block 115.
Seats are numbered from 1 upwards, meaning seat 1 is nearest to the stage for blocks 102 to 105 and 202 to 205 - but furthest from the stage for blocks 112 to 115 and 212 to 215. The floor blocks are normally numbered 1 to 18, left to right, when facing the stage.
How to get to Manchester Arena and where to park
Manchester Arena is situated right next to Victoria Station and within spitting distance of Shudehill Interchange, making getting there by train, tram or bus a doddle.
Take a look at the Transport for Greater Manchester website to plan your journey.
If you're driving, you can find a list of the nearest car parks here .
Where to eat and drink before the show
There are fast food outlets inside the arena selling snacks such as hot dogs and nachos, along with bars selling soft drinks and a selection of alcohol. The bars accept contactless payment.
If you're looking for something more substantial to fuel yourself up before the show, we've got you covered. Take a look at our guide to the best restaurants and bars near Manchester Arena .
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