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The smash-hit daytime rave where you can still be in bed early is returning to Manchester

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That’s right: Day Fever, the daytime rave designed to still get you tucked in at a reasonable hour, is coming back to Manchester city centre this year.

Following their biggest raft of shows across the UK and Ireland in 2025, the smash-hit night out that is very much aimed at those of us 30 and over – but fellow sleepy heads are obviously more than welcome – Day Fever are targeting big things in 2026.

Launched in early 2024 by actress Vicky McClure and Reverend & The Makers frontman, Jon McClure, Day Fever has become a cultural sensation.

From its debut in Sheffield to a tour that sees thousands of ravers hitting the dance floor each month, the message is clear: people want to dance and let loose, but still be in bed before 9pm – and let’s be honest, who can blame them?

Running from 3-8pm, Day Fever provides a proper night out that doesn’t completely write you off for the entire weekend.

“It started as a WhatsApp idea”, says Jon McClure. “Jonny just said, ‘A daytime disco, how good would that be?’ We’re all a bit nuts, so we just said, ‘Come on then!’”

“It feels like a massive house party at your nan’s,” laughs Vicky. “No drama, no egos, just people acting daft, getting dressed up, and having the best time.”

From here in 0161 and our mates over in Leeds, to Newcastle, Glasgow and many more, each Day Fever event has its own unique flavour.

There’ll be local DJs who know their crowds keep the energy high with a nostalgic mix of Northern Soul, disco, indie, and 90s classics. “Manchester goes mad for Oasis,” says Jon, “and if Vicky’s there, we have to play Whitney, it’s non-negotiable!”

For starters, just look at the turnout they got over Christmas:

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They last popped up their second home of New Century Hall over the festive period, so it’s no surprise they’re coming back from.

Day Fever will be turning up the speakers at New Century once again on Saturday, 31 January, and we will absolutely see you there. Better still, the organisers have just announced additional shows due to phenomenal demand, including 7 March and 11 April here in Manchester.

Find the rest of their previously announced shows, as well as the extra dates for 2026, in full down below:

• 24 Jan, 28 February and 25 April – Glasgow, BAaD
• 24 Jan, 14 Feb and 21 March – Nottingham, Palais
• 24 Jan, 7 March and 4 April – Sheffield, City Hall
• 31 Jan, 7 March and 11 April – Manchester, New Century Hall
• 31 Jan, 28 Feb and 4 April – Leeds, Project House
• 28 Feb, 28 March and 25 April – Newcastle Boiler Shop
• 31 Jan and 11 April – Leicester, Athena 
• 7 Feb and 28 March – Dublin, The Academy
• 7 Feb and 21 March – Liverpool, Camp And Furnace
• 7 Feb, 7 March and 4 April – London, HERE @ Outernet
• 7 Feb – Oxford, O2 Academy
• 14 Feb and 11 April – Brighton, Concorde 2
• 14 Feb and 28 March – Cardiff, Tramshed
• 14 Feb and 4 April – Norwich, Adrian Flux Waterfront
• 14 Feb – York, The Barbican
• 21 Feb and 18 April – Bristol, O2 Academy
• 28 Feb – Aberdeen, P&J Live
• 28 Feb and 4 April- Belfast Ulster Hall

You can sign up for tickets right HERE.

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Manchester City are reimbursing fans who travelled to watch their defeat against Bodo/Glimt

Danny Jones

A bunch of Manchester City players are preparing to refund fans who travelled to watch the shock defeat against Bodo/Glimt earlier this week.

In case you missed the surprising score, Man City were on the end of a very unexpected result against the Eliteserien side, losing 3-1 in what was the club’s first-ever win in the Champions League.

More than that, it was also the first time a Norwegian team had won in the competition in nearly two decades, making it a historic night for the nation, albeit one to forget for the Blues.

Following the European upset, as a gesture of goodwill towards supporters, select members of the squad from Pep Guardiola’s so-called leadership group have now pledged to cover the trip made by the dedicated away fans, from the match ticket itself to travel costs.

JUST IN: Manchester City's players are reimbursing fans who watched their Champions League defeat against Bodo/Glimt.

They are covering the cost of match tickets for game which Pep Guardiola's side lost 3-1 🚨

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— The Spectator Index (@spectatorinde) January 22, 2026

The message from City stars is as follows: “Our supporters mean everything to us. We know the sacrifice that our fans make when they travel across the world to support us home and away, and we will never take it for granted.

“We also recognise that it was a lot of travelling for the fans who supported us in the freezing cold throughout a difficult evening for us on the pitch. Covering the cost of these tickets for the fans who travelled to Bodo is the least we can do.”

Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, Rodri and Scandinavian native Erling Haaland, who had a less-than-ideal return to his home country on Tuesday night, are said to be the individuals covering the fees

As per multiple reports, the figure is said to be just under £10k – approximately £9,357 spread across a total of 374 matchgoers, to be specific.

While the club and the players, specifically, have been praised by plenty for what many have labelled as a ‘classy move’, some are suggesting that the statement actually signals the opposite regarding their opponents, who shone on the night.

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Scoring twice in quick succession midway through the first half before bagging the third and ultimately decisive goal in the 58th minute, it could have been four or five.

Bodo/Glimt had moments ruled offside and hit the woodwork in both halves.

Despite City pulling one back and showing promise of getting back in the game through Rayan Cherki, that momentum was quickly crushed when the aforementioned and only recently returning, Rodri, was sent off after a second yellow around the hour mark.

Following the arguably equally unexpected blow in the Manchester derby last weekend, it’s been a tough few days for the players and fans alike, but they still stand a chance of beating Arsenal to the Premier League title this season.

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