The week has spun round fairly fast after the first May bank holiday. And as soon as we've got our heads back in the working groove, it's practically the weekend again.
The shows up for grabs this week include a headline tour for Geordie singer-songwriter Sam Fender, as well as a last minute tour announcement for Ricky Gervais at Manchester Arena.
This and much more in your weekly round up of tickets going on sale.
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Read on to see what you can get your hands on this week.
Ricky Gervais, Manchester Arena
May 21, 2019
Ricky Gervais is riding a career high on the back of his hit Netflix series After Life.
Now The Office star is hitting the road again on his latest stand-up tour, SuperNature.
The comedian has announced a string of UK dates including a show at Manchester's O2 Apollo on May 21. An international arena tour will follow next year, after filming and production on the second series of After Life.
Tickets on sale on Friday, May 10 at 10am from: Ticketmaster
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Sam Fender, Manchester Academy
November 22, 2019
Sam Fender has announced a live show at Manchester Academy for November this year.
The Play God singer will visit Manchester as part of a wider winter tour in support of his upcoming debut album, Hypersonic Missiles, which is due to be released in August.
Tickets on sale Friday, May 10 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
Manchester Food and Drink Festival announces first events in giant igloo dining dome
Husky Loops, Jimmy's
October 9, 2019
Indie three-piece Husky Loops will play at Northern Quarter bar Jimmy's this autumn.
The Manchester show is the first in a string of dates throughout October 2019.
The tour announcement follows news of their upcoming debut album, I Can't Even Speak English, which is due on August 16. The title track off the album is out now.
Tickets on sale now from: Gigs and Tours
Made in Manchester - Paige Kennedy
Thrice and Refused, Manchester Academy
October 31, 2019
Thrice and Refused have announced details of a joint headline UK tour for autumn 2019.
The two veteran rock bands will play at Manchester Academy on October 31.
Thrice released their latest album Palms in 2018, while fans are awaiting news on new mater from Refused whose last album, Freedom was released in 2015.
Tickets on sale Friday, May 10 at 10am from: Gigs and Tours
The Skints & Bedouin Soundclash, Gorilla
October 20, 2019
Another joint show coming up, this time for two modern reggae groups.
Canadian reggae-rock duo Bedouin Soundclash will be joined at Gorilla this October by London-based band, The Skints, who are set to release their latest album Swimming Lessons on May 10.
Tickets on sale Friday, May 10 at 10am from: Gigs and Tours
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Sebadoh, Academy 2
October 5, 2019
Sebadoh has announced details of a UK tour for October 2019.
The indie band are set to release their first album in six years, Act Surprised, later this month.
As a preview to the album, a string of singles from the album have already been released; Celebrate The Void, Stunned, Raging River and Sunshine
Tickets on sale Friday, May 10 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
Bill Bailey at Manchester Arena - tickets and tour information
