Taylor Swift finally announced a UK leg of her Eras Tour and the rush for tickets has already begun.
The multi-Grammy-award-winning singer has been taking the mammoth live show to stadiums across the USA but until now hadn’t announced anything on European soil.
She’s now confirmed a run of huge shows for the summer of 2024, including gigs in Liverpool, London and Edinburgh – but absolutely nothing for Manchester.
Mancs have been left fuming that the megastar is skipping over our city, asking ‘do you hate us?!’ and labelling it a ‘violation’.
Some have even theorised that Matty Healy of the 1975 – with whom Taylor Swift recently had a rumoured romance – has firmly put her off visiting Manchester ever again.
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Tickets for Taylor Swift’s UK shows don’t even go on sale for another month, but if you want to be getting your hands on some you need to start planning right now.
Tickets are going to be in high demand, so here’s what you need to know.
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How to register for tickets for Taylor Swift’s UK Eras Tour dates
You can’t just rock up on the day and try to buy tickets for Taylor Swift, oh no – you’ve got to be more organised than that.
The first step is to resister for the on-sales in July, picking which city you want to go to out of Liverpool, Edinburgh, London and Cardiff. You can register for multiple cities too.
Registration is open until Thursday 22 June 2023 at 23.59 BST. You can register for shows in the UK here.
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What are Taylor Swift’s UK tour dates?
The Eras Tour will be coming to the following venues on these dates next summer:
Friday 7 June 2024 – Edinburgh, BT Murrayfield Stadium
Saturday 8 June 2024 – Edinburgh, BT Murrayfield Stadium
Friday 14 June 2024 – Liverpool, Anfield Stadium
Saturday 15 June 2024 – Liverpool, Anfield Stadium
Tuesday 18 June 2024 – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
Friday 21 June 2024 – London, Wembley Stadium
Saturday 22 June 2024 – London, Wembley Stadium
Friday 16 August 2024 – London, Wembley Stadium
Saturday 17 August 2024 – London, Wembley Stadium
What happens after I register for tickets?
Taylor Swift in 2018, the last time she played in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Ticketmaster says you’ll receive an email from the promoter, AEG Presents, on Wednesday 5 July confirming the next steps.
If you are selected to receive a purchase link, that will also be emailed to you, containing a unique access code.
Registering for tickets does not guarantee you an access code or a link to the sale – stressful.
This is the process to follow when tickets actually go on sale:
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Click the link you were sent at the appropriate time.
Enter your unique access code. Should you receive an error, double-check you entered the access code as it appears in the email you received.
Due to demand, after entering your access code, you may experience a longer than usual wait time. Do not refresh the page during this time.
When completing your ticket purchase, stay within one browser window.
Opening multiple windows or tabs to purchase tickets, may result in errors.
You may not exceed the ticket limit of four (4).
For a faster checkout, make sure your billing address and credit card information is up to date prior to the on-sale.
When does each Taylor Swift UK show go on sale?
Tickets won’t all go on sale at once, so you’ve got a few chances to buy them if you’re flexible on location.
Ticketmaster is warning that there will likely be more demand than there are tickets, and registering doesn’t guarantee you access to a ticket.
These are the on-sale times for each show:
Fri 7 June – Edinburgh, BT Murrayfield Stadium: tickets on sale on 14.00 on 19 July 2023
Sat 8 June – Edinburgh, BT Murrayfield Stadium: tickets on sale on 14.00 on 19 July 2023
Fri 14 June – Liverpool, Anfield Stadium: tickets on sale on 14.00 on 20 July 2023
Sat 15 June – Liverpool, Anfield Stadium: tickets on sale on 14.00 on 20 July 2023
Tue 18 June – Cardiff, Principality Stadium London: tickets on sale on 14.00 on 20 July 2023
Fri 21 June – Wembley Stadium London: tickets on sale on 14.00 on 18 July 2023
Sat 22 June – Wembley Stadium London: tickets on sale on 14.00 on 18 July 2023
Fri 16 August – Wembley Stadium London: tickets on sale on 14.00 on 18 July 2023
Sat 17 August – Wembley Stadium London: tickets on sale on 14.00 on 18 July 2023
How much will tickets cost?
Taylor Swift tickets go on sale in July 2023 for her UK tour. Credit: Wikimedia Commons
No prices have been announced yet, but if you look at the going rate for similar-sized shows – like Coldplay and Beyonce – you can get an idea.
Coldplay tickets ranged from £27.50 (for obstructed seats) to £148.50 for seats, while standing tickets were £104.50. Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in the UK cost between £50 and £170.
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For the USA leg of The Era Tour, tickets were expected to cost between $49 (£41) and $449 (£377) – but over there they employed a dynamic pricing strategy that flexed with demand, so a lot of people paid way over that.
What have people in Manchester said about Taylor Swift’s UK tour?
There are some very unhappy bunnies here in Manchester this week. Here are just a few disgruntled comments from fans…
“Taylor Swift can you please explain why you’re showing no love to manchester when it’s got the bigger stadiums for a tour to be held at more transport links overall and you’ve never missed a tour here other than RED where you only did Wembley? we are hurt”
“I don’t know why Taylor Swift isn’t playing Manchester but I’m convinced it’s Matty Healy’s fault in some way.”
Why did our stadium get Coldplay, The Weeknd and Harry Styles and not Beyoncé and Taylor Swift… ok MANchester….. pic.twitter.com/Nmr4wQjm3K
“Taylor swift do you hate manchester? do you hate us?!”
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“What did Matty Healy do to make Taylor Swift not include Manchester in her tour?”
“Taylor Swift not adding Manchester to her tour is absolutely a violation.”
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Co-creator of Manchester-Blackpool bike ride hoping to reunite with fellow founders for special anniversary
Danny Jones
One of the co-creators of the much-loved Manchester to Blackpool charity bike ride is looking to reunite with some of his fellow founding members for a very special anniversary of the heartwarming event.
Way back when, Tony O’Dwyer was one of just six original riders who embarked on the bike ride from Manchester – Media City in Salford Quays, more precisely – to the Blackpool seafront, which has gone on to become a beloved and regularly frequented fundraiser.
Fast forward four decades later and not only is the annual cycling event approaching its 40th anniversary, but O’Dwyer himself is looking to take it on yet again, just four days before his 70th birthday.
Oh yeah, it’s worth mentioning he’s done it every year since the beginning – including solo during the pandemic. Simply incredible.
Go on, Tony, lad! (Credit: The Christie Charity)
To make things even more memorable, the Wigan-born bike-riding legend is calling on his fellow Manchester-Blackpool bike ride founders to join him in a momentous reunion that is both a personal celebration and one that champions the famous fundraising endurance challenge.
It may have started out as little more than half a dozen blokes setting off from Albert Square in Manchester city centre on a pretty ambitious voyage, but it’s gone on to become a North West tradition and a powerful way to support vital causes, not least of all charities like The Christie Foundation.
This year, Tony will be riding once again to raise funds for The Christie in honour of his late father, Franco O’Dwyer, who was cared for by the specialist hospital and research centre after being diagnosed with stomach cancer.
Franco sadly died 10 years ago, and Tony has been a passionate supporter of the organisation ever since, taking various fundraising challenges even beyond his usual Manchester to Blackpool bike ride.
Speaking ahead of the anniversary edition, Tony said: “I can’t believe it’s been 40 years since we first did it. Back in 1985, it was just a group of mates, a few bikes, and the road to Blackpool – we didn’t have the gear, just grit and a bit of madness!
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“We passed through Leigh, Standish, Preston, and St Annes, stopping at pubs and windmills along the way, just enjoying the journey. I’d love to reconnect with the original group – Mike, Barry, Susan, John, Margaret and Christine – it would be brilliant to see where life has taken them.”
“The first time I did the bike ride, I was in fancy dress as a lion, and I’ve done it every year since. I even did it during COVID on my own when the event was postponed, and there were others on the way doing it themselves too, which was amazing to see!”
Crediting The Christie with prolonging his father’s life and giving his family that extra precious time, he’s now proud to fly the flag for the foundation, and they have just as much love for him.
Mass participation events officer Josh Hughff added: “Tony is an incredible ambassador for the Charity and for this event. His dedication over four decades is inspiring, and we’re honoured he continues to ride in support of The Christie Charity.
“His story is a reminder of the lasting power of community, memory, and giving back.”
For anyone who’d like to join Tony and be part of ‘Team Christie’ 2025 as they head towards the seaside town’s South Promenade, you can sign up HERE.
As for those pioneers who first took on the challenge all those years ago, if you were part of that original group or know someone who was, please contact Maggie Doyle at The Christie Charity on 07717 532195.
Fingers crossed we can get the gang back together.
Featured Images — The Chrisite (supplied)/Leo C. Owen (Pexels)
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Jadon Sancho set for return to Manchester United after Chelsea pay to avoid permanent signing
Danny Jones
England winger Jadon Sancho looks like he’s coming back to Manchester United, at least for the time being, following his stint at Chelsea, with the Premier League club opting to pay a penalty in order to avoid signing him full-time.
Sancho was loaned out to the UEFA Conference League winners just over a year ago after falling out with the previous Man United head coach, Erik ten Hag, playing 42 games for the West Londoners.
The naturally gifted winger, who was considered one of the hottest prospects in Europe just a few short years ago, also pulled back on a Borussia Dortmund shirt for a six-month loan spell in January 2024, but his return was never made permanent either.
In the case of Chelsea, despite having an obligation to buy Sancho when they initially signed him last summer, the deal – worth a reported £25 million – included a £5m clause which would allow them to get out of said obligation: a clause that owner Todd Boehly’s club has seemingly to have activated.
BREAKING: Jadon Sancho will return to Manchester United after failing to agree to personal terms with Chelsea 🚨 pic.twitter.com/1F55sXWoT4
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) June 3, 2025
As per the likes of The Athletic, Sancho is set for a return to MUFC and Carrington as he waits to see what the INEOS administration and new manager Ruben Amorim (who is yet to have the 25-year-old among his options since arriving at Old Trafford) do with him.
It remains to be seen whether or not the former Man City youth star will make another appearance at the Theatre of Dreams itself, but with co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said to be strapped for cash and yet still looking to bring in new players, they’ll be hoping at least fetch a decent fee for the him.
Sancho registered five goals and 10 assists during his time at Stamford Bridge, and despite perhaps not lighting the world on fire, he proved to be a useful addition to the squad and contributed in some big moments – that recent European final being the standout this season.
Nevertheless, it is believed that Chelsea were unwilling to match the salary paid by his parent club, with the one-time national team starlet said to be on weekly wages of around £300,000, according to reports.
Born in the capital himself, Sancho grew to be favoured by a sizeable portion of the supporters, and while the Man United fan base is pretty divided when it comes to Sancho coming back, there are plenty of Blues that will miss him.
Meanwhile, regardless of his return to United, Sancho being moved on rather quickly looks the most likely outcome now that the summer transfer window is open.
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21st June 2023 
