The bank holiday weekend is nearly here - which means you've got three whole days to peruse all the hot shows going on sale this week in the city.
But some of them might not hang around that long. So, if you want to guarantee your tickets for these exciting shows, then don't hang about.
This week, there's the rescheduled Arena date for Ozzy Osbourne, as well as large shows for Two Door Cinema Club and SUM41.
All this and many more exciting artists up for grabs. Read on for this week's full round up.
Ozzy Osbourne, Manchester Arena
February 5, 2020
Ozzy Osbourne has announced the rescheduled dates for his UK tour.
The Black Sabbath legend had to postpone a run of concerts, including a show at Manchester Arena, in February after falling ill with flu. He will now play the venue on Wednesday February 5, 2020, as part of his No More Tours 2 tour of the UK and Europe.
Ozzy said: “I’m really looking forward to getting back to Europe for these shows. Thank you to all the fans for sticking with me and waiting for the new dates to be announced. I can’t wait to see you all next year.”
Ticketsgo on sale on Friday May 3 at 9am from: Ticketmaster .
Two Door Cinema Club, O2 Victoria Warehouse
October 8, 2019
Two Door Cinema Club have announced details of a headline UK tour.
The trio will perform at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in support of their upcoming fourth studio album 'False Alarm'. Due for release on June 14 it features singles 'Talk' and 'Satellite' and marks their first release in three years.
Fans can also expect to hear some of their most popular songs on the setlist too including Undercover Martyn, I Can Talk and Something Good Can Work from their platinum selling debut album.
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 3 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours .
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SUM 41, O2 Victoria Warehouse
June 26, 2019
Pop-punk band Sum 41 have announced a Manchester show as part of a UK tour.
The Canadian rockers, who rose to fame in the early 2000s after debut album All Killer No Filler, have announced four shows ahead of the release of their new album.
Best known for songs such as Fat lip and In too Deep, Sum 41 have released six albums since forming in 1996.
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 3 at 10am from: Gigs and Tours
Jack Savoretti, Bridgewater Hall
November 19, 2019
Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti is bringing his UK tour to Bridgewater Hall this November.
The tour is in support of his sixth studio abum, Singing to Strangers.
Savoretti said: “The luckiest thing that ever happened to me is not having a hit, because it’s never constrained me into having to repeat it. That’s my job - I sing to strangers.
"That is what I’ve spent most of my life doing. And I think that was my way of validating my career, saying 'this is how we got here'. And also to anyone else out there, you want to do this? Go sing to strangers!”
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 3 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
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Rodrigo y Gabriela, Albert Hall
September 29, 2019
Rodrigo y Gabriela have lined up a series of UK dates this autumn.
The Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo will play Manchester's Albert Hall on September 29. The tour is in support of their latest album, Mettavolution.
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 3 at 10am from: Gigs and Tours
Kodaline, O2 Victoria Warehouse
November 16, 2019
Kodaline have announced a live show at the O2 Victoria Warehouse later this year.
The Irish rock band will visit Manchester as part of a 12-date UK and Ireland tour.
Kodaline released their third album, Politics of Living, which features singles Head Held High, Follow Your Fire, and Brother last October.
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 3 at 10am from: Gigs and Tours
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Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres, O2 Ritz
Mid-way through their sold out tour of the UK, Peter Doherty & The Puta Madres have announced a UK and European tour.
The string of shows throughout May follows the release of their self-titled debut album which was released last week.
Tickets are on sale now from: Albion Rooms
Pond, Academy 2
November 4, 2019
Psych-pop band Pond have announced a string of UK dates including a Manchester show in November.
The tour is in support of their eighth studio album Tasmania, the follow up to their 2017 album The Weather. The band will perform at Manchester's Academy 2 on November 4.
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 3 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
Sea Girls, Academy 2
October 17, 2019
Sea Girls have announced their largest headline tour to date, featuring a show at Manchester's Academy 2.
The indie rock band has kicked off 2019 with a BBC Sound Of nomination. They also recently released their latest single, Open Up Your Head.
Sea Girls also has a busy summer ahead, playing at various festivals including Neighbourhood Weekender, Kendal Calling, Castlefield Bowl and Leeds Festival, to name but a few.
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 3 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
Mark Manson: A Talk About Hope, HOME
July 30, 2019
Mark Manson, author of best selling book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***, has announced a UK tour.
The live shows are in support of his new book, Everything Is F***ed, which is out on May 14.
Taking place at HOME in Manchester on July 30, there will be an on stage talk and live Q&A with the author.
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 3 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
The Illicits, YES (The Basement)
May 14, 2019
Blackburn-born band The Illicits have announced their first ever headline tour.
Taking place at The Basement at YES, the Manchester show is the first of the tour which will also visit Leeds, Scunthorpe, Blackpool, Doncaster and Preston.
Their upcoming single In What World is out on Saturday, May 18.
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 3 at 10am from: Gigs and Tours
Jvck James, YES (The Basement)
November 5, 2019
Jvck James has announced two UK shows this year, as part of a wider European tour.
The London R&B artist has confirmed he'll play Manchester and London, before taking his Detour tour to the continent.
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 3 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
FKJ, Albert Hall
October 11, 2019
Vincent Fenton, known as French Kiwi Juice or simply FKJ, has revealed details of a UK tour.
The multi-instrumentalist from Tours, France will perform live at the Albert Hall on October 11.
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 3 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
Hootie and The Blowfish, O2 Apollo
October 15, 2019
Hootie and The Blowfish have announced that they will bring their Group Therapy Tour to the UK with a string of shows this October.
The seven dates, which include a show at Manchester's O2 Apollo, follow on from their 47-date tour through the US and Canada.
It's the first tour in over a decade for the band, and there's new music in the pipeline too.
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 3 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
Tion Wayne, Academy 3
October 11, 2019
Grime artist Tion Wayne will tour the UK and Ireland this autumn.
Bringing his Ghetto and Stylish tour to Academy 3 on October 11, he will also visit Dublin, Glasgow, Birmingham and London on the tour.
Tickets go on sale on Friday May 3 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
Ben Phillips, Manchester Academy
October 27, 2019
Ben Phillips, the self-proclaimed 'God of pranks', has announced a second live UK tour for 2019.
The 9-date tour will see the social media star go head to head with his brother Elliot in the ultimate prank war - live in front of audiences to see.
Tickets are on sale now from: My Ticket .
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