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Stereophonics at Manchester Arena - setlist, stage times, support act and more

Stereophonics are set to perform a massive gig in Manchester later this week as part of their Kind 2020 tour.

Kelly Jones and co formed the band way back in 1992, and in their nearly three decade-long career have gone on to release 11 studio albums.

The Welsh rockers are performing in London, Nottingham, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Cardiff on the tour, before returning in summer to headline Kendal Calling festival .

They'll draw from an extensive back catalogue and an immaculate history of live performances in Manchester this weekend.

Expect hits such as Handbags and Gladrags, Maybe Tomorrow, The Bartender and the Thief and, of course, Dakota.

The group last played here in 2018 following the release of Scream Above the Sounds.

Their Manchester Arena gig will take place on Friday March 13 - here's what you need to know.

Tickets

Kelly Jones at the Global Awards 2020 (PA)

Having built their fanbase up over decades, it's no surprise that tickets are thin on the ground for Stereophonics.

There are a few limited tickets available through Ticketmaster's fan-to-fan resale service, but these aren't likely to stick around for long.

Seetickets has also completely sold out of its allocation.

Setlist

It's a monster of a setlist for the Welsh rockers to get through, if previous dates are anything to go by.

The below is what they played at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on March 7.

C'est la vie

I Wanna Get Lost With You

Bust This Town

Geronimo

Maybe Tomorrow

Have a Nice Day

Mr Writer

Hungover for You

Performing at Castlefield Bowl in 2016 (Manchester Evening News)

Restless Mind

Local Boy in the Photograph

A Thousand Trees

Traffic

Graffiti on the Train

Make Friends With the Morning

Mr and Mrs Smith

Fly Like an Eagle

I Wouldn't Believe Your Radio

Superman

Don't Let the Devil Take Another Day

Handbags and Gladrags

Before Anyone Knew Our Name

Sunny

The Bartender and the Thief

Encore:

Elevators

Just Looking

Dakota

Support act

The Wind and The Wave

Stereophonics will be supported by American band - and best friends - The Wind and The Wave in Manchester.

Fronted by Patricia Lynn and co-founded by Dwight A. Baker, the group found a big dose of fame with their cover of Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars.

They've released four studio albums to date, and recently dropped a new EP, Rescue Me.

Stage times

Doors will open at 6.30pm on Friday.

The exact times for their Manchester gig haven't been confirmed yet - and likely won't be until the day of the show itself - but we can roughly estimate based on other venues.

On previous dates, The Wind and the Wave have performed around 7.45pm, with Stereophonics taking to the stage at 8.45pm.

All this is subject to change and you're best to check on Twitter @ManchesterArena or check back here on the day.

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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