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Maya Black

Manchester gigs and shows with tickets on sale this week - April 12 to 18

The April showers seem to be holding off for now, and the glorious spells of sunshine have us all in great spirits.

Raining down on you instead this week is a whole lot of great shows going on sale.

Tickets up for grabs this week include an arena date for The Lumineers, as well as Gary Numan and a joint tour for R&B icons Joe, Brandy and Dru Hill.

Plus, there's a live screening of Elvis in concert with a live orchestra.

Read on for your full round up of shows going on sale this fine week.

The Lumineers, Manchester Arena

November 24, 2019

The Lumineers announce arena show (PA)

The Lumineers have announced details of a huge UK and Ireland arena tour.

The group will headline  Manchester Arena in November in support of their upcoming third studio album 'III'.

The Lumineers announce Manchester Arena show on UK tour and here's how to get tickets

Due for release in September it marks their first new release in three years and features lead single 'Gloria'. Fans can also expect to hear songs from their number one album 'Cleopatra' and breakthrough self-titled debut.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 12 at 10am from: Ticketmaster and See Tickets.

Gary Numan, Albert Hall

October 10, 2019

Gary Numan announces Manchester show

Synth-pop legend, Gary Numan has announced a Manchester show this October.

The live date forms part of his extensive 23-date (R)EVOLUTION tour planned for later this year, in celebration of Numan's 40 year career.

Tickets on sale Friday, April 12 at 10am from: Gigs and Tours .

Joe, Brandy and Dru Hill, Manchester Academy

September 29, 2019

Brandy

R&B icons Joe, Brandy and Dru Hill are coming to the UK for a joint headline tour.

They'll perform their greatest hits at  Manchester Academy  on September 29, the final stop of the tour.

The trio will perform their greatest hits on their three-date UK tour which also visits London and Birmingham.

Tickets are on sale now from cketmaster here  or  See Tickets here.

Tame Impala, Blackpool Empress Ballroom

June 24, 2019

Tame Impala announced only north west show of 2019 so far (Shared Content Unit)

Tame Impala have announced details of a mini UK tour, including a headline show at Blackpool's Empress Ballroom.

It currently marks their only northern UK live date of the year, with shows also planned for London's O2 Arena and Glastonbury Festival in the same month.

Tame Impala announce Blackpool Empress Ballroom show on UK tour and here's how to get tickets  

The tour will in support of their upcoming fourth studio album, which is due for release this year and features lead single 'Patience'. 

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday, April 12 from: See Tickets and Ticketmaster .

The Divine Comedy, Albert Hall

October 18, 2019

The Divine Comedy has announced a UK and Ireland tour in October 2019, including a date at Manchester's Albert Hall.

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The tour is in support of the release of the band's new album, Office Politics, which is due to be released on June 7. The lead track, Queuejumper, is out now.

Tickets on sale Friday, April 12 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours

Old Dominion, Albert Hall

October 14, 2019

Country band, Old Dominion will perform at Albert Hall (Getty Images)

American country five piece, Old Dominion has added a string of European dates to its 2019 schedule.

Playing at the Albert Hall in October, the show is part of the Make It Sweet World Tour, based on their song of the same name.

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The track is expected to form part of an upcoming third album, their first release since 2017's Happy Endings, which reached number one in the US Country Chart.

Tickets on sale Friday, April 12 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours

Little Comets, Gorilla

November 17, 2019

Little Comets have announced a Manchester show (Birmingham Mail/Darren Quinton)

Indie trio, Little Comets has announced a 16-date UK tour in November 2019.

The tour, which includes a date at Manchester's Gorilla, is in support of their upcoming fifth album which is set to be released later this year.

The first single from the album, American Tuna, was released last week.

Tickets on sale Friday, April 12 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours

Elvis in Concert, Manchester Arena

November 25, 2019

Elvis in Concert returns for 2019 (manchester evening news)

A concert featuring Elvis' greatest hits is returning for 2019 with a show at Manchester Arena set for November.

There will be a screening of a live performance by the King, alongside the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra as well as by The TCB Band – Elvis' original and longtime backing band.

The tour will also feature appearances from Priscilla Presley and long term Elvis associate Jerry Schilling, who will be sharing intimate stories, personal photos plus rare home movies.

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday, April 12 from: Ticketmaster .

SASAMI, YES (The Pink Room)

September 4, 2019

Los Angeles-based musician Sasami Ashworth has announced details of an upcoming UK tour.

The announcement comes of the back of the release of her self-titled debut album which was released last month.

Sasami will play in The Pink Room at Manchester's YES.

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday, April 12 from:  Gigs and Tours

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