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Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates

And so it begins.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 10th September 2026

Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.

Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.

But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.

After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.

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Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)

And lo and behold, it appears that they have.

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The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester. 

The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.

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The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).

“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.

“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights. 

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“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.

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“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.

“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”

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Appeal launched to find the owner of live chickens found at Creamfields festival

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The hunt is on to find the owner of a pair of chickens who were discovered at Creamfields festival.

The two birds were spotted on the grounds of the huge electronic music festival by bewildered festival-goers.

The cockerel and hen were trapped in a hedge, after it appears they wandered onto the festival campsite before the security barriers were installed.

The birds then found themselves trapped inside as around 70,000 music fans poured into Cheshire for a line-up that included Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, Disclosure, and Tiësto.

The chickens have been safely rescued from the Creamfields festival site and are recovering at a wildlife centre, and now the RSPCA is on a mission to find their owner.

Festival-goers first called the RSPCA on Saturday 29 August to alert them to the cockerel and hen trapped inside the festival, one of whom assisted in the rescue mission.

RSPCA Inspector Leanne Cooper: “I was surprised that they were inside the festival site and I needed to get through the road blocks and security before reaching them on foot through muddy fields. I met the caller who helped me as they were just running up and down the hedge line where there was a wire fence blocking access.

Where the chickens were discovered at Creamfields
Where the chickens were discovered at Creamfields
The RSPCA wants to track their owners down
The RSPCA wants to track their owners down

“We managed to guide them out and I caught both of them with my rescue net which was a bit of a sight for the festival campers.

“I don’t think they were abandoned and they’re more likely to be stray because it’s farmland all around the festival site. They don’t have any health issues, apart from being quite underweight.

“With the fences going up a week before the festival starts they’d probably been unable to get out for some time and had been left foraging in the hedge. Someone mentioned that a third bird was also trapped, although we couldn’t find any others.

“I am really grateful to the festival-goer who found them and alerted us to their plight.”

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Leanne spoke with a local farmer and while none of his birds were missing, it is believed the pair were being kept on a smallholding in the area.

Both birds are recovering from their ordeal at RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre, but if no-one comes forward they will be rehomed.

The cockerel has a distinctive black and orange plumage, while the hen’s feathers are white.

Anyone with any information about the ownership of the birds should contact the RSPCA on 0300 1238018 and quote reference number 01892547.

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Jane McDonald at AO Arena, Manchester – tickets, times and more for UK tour

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The lovely people of Manchester are ‘Living The Dream’ because Wakefield wonder-woman Jane McDonald is bringing her tour to AO Arena.

Making her British TV screen debut nearly 30 years ago on The Cruise, before joining the Loose Women panel and going on to present a whole host of travel shows including Cruising with Jane McDonald, now this Wakefield legend returns to AO Arena.

This latest tour, named after her 2026 LP Living The Dream, will see Jane singing hits from both past and present including a couple of covers too.

Earlier this year, Jane’s Mighty Hoopla performance went viral online after she commanded the stage in a red leather jacket, donning a singular rainbow hair extension while belting out RAYE’s ‘Where Is My Husband!’

Audio North even got the opportunity to interview this legendary lady when she visited her hometown HMV store in Wakefield for an exclusive album signing – Oh look, it’s me!

Gig guide – Jane McDonald at AO Arena, Manchester

Jane McDonald UK tour dates

  • Sat 29 August – Blackpool, UK – Blackpool Opera House
  • Sun 30 August – Blackpool, UK – Blackpool Opera House
  • Tue 1 September – Newcastle, UK – O2 City Hall
  • Wed 2 September – Aberdeen, UK – P&J Live
  • Fri 4 September – Glasgow, UK – SEC Armadillo
  • Sat 5 September – Edinburgh, UK – Usher Hall
  • Mon 7 September – Brighton, UK – Brighton Centre
  • Tue 8 September – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
  • Thu 10 September – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
  • Fri 11 September – Liverpool, UK – M&S Bank Arena
  • Sat 12 September – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
  • Tue 15 September – London, UK – London Palladium
  • Wed 16 September – London, UK – London Palladium
  • Sat 19 September – Belfast, UK – Waterfront Hall
  • Sun 20 September – Belfast, UK – Waterfront Hall
  • Wed 23 September – Sheffield, UK – Utilita Arena
  • Thu 24 September – Bournemouth, UK – Bournemouth International Centre
  • Fri 25 September – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena
  • Sat 26 September – Leeds, UK – First Direct Arena

Are there any tickets left for Jane McDonald at AO Arena in Manchester?

Jane McDonald is visiting AO Arena in Manchester city centre on Thursday 10 September and you’ve still got time to bag yourself a seat or two.

Don’t be left saying ‘How Do I Move On’ without seeing this Wakefield performer live, as there’s still a variety of tickets available HERE.

Tickets are priced from as low as £26.50 each.

Jane McDonald setlist for 2026 UK tour

The Wakefield wonder-woman’s latest album Living The Dream was released in March and considering the tour is named after this impressive LP, we’re sure fans can expect to hear quite a few tracks from this album.

  • Living The Dream
  • I’ll Not Be Beaten
  • You Don’t Know What You Got
  • Don’t Mind If I Do
  • The Hand That Leads Me
  • Ain’t Gonna Beg
  • I Will Always Love You
  • Islands in the Stream
  • Jolene
  • 9 to 5
  • You’re My World
  • Where Is My Husband!
  • Let the Light In
  • Cake by the Ocean
  • Jai Ho!
  • APT.
  • Right Where I Belong
  • How Do I Move On
  • Beautiful Soul
  • All By Myself
  • You Still Lead Me

Of course, Jane also loves to cover a tune or two, and we’ll never forget her renditions of ‘Cake By The Ocean’, ‘Jai Ho’ or ‘APT.’.

What are the stage times for Jane McDonald in Manchester?

The doors for Jane McDonald’s Living The Dream Tour in Manchester are set for 6.30pm with the event set to start at 7.30pm.

AO Arena has a curfew of 11pm meaning you have enough time to dash home and eat ‘Cake by the (Sofa)’ before ringing in the new day.

Getting to AO Arena

Tram

For those of you heading to AO Arena, luckily, it’s connected to Manchester Victoria Station, and it has an integrated Metrolink stop to make your life even easier.

Head along the pink, light blue or yellow lines directly to the Victoria stop, and you can get off the tram literally spitting distance from the arena. You can find the full map HERE.

Train

Considering this live entertainment venue is situated right in the middle of one of Manchester’s most frequented stations, concertgoers should find no problem getting to the arena, wherever they are.

Bus

A variety of buses cover AO Arena and Victoria Station on their route, such as the 2 bus, which stops just a one-minute walk away from the venue.

A full list of buses and their routes can be found HERE.

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Getting there by car and parking

The Arena has its own official CitiPark, with 958 car parking spaces, including 40 Blue Badge parking bays, which can be booked in advance.

Alternatively, anyone attending a gig can park at their nearest train station and jump on a train service or the various Metrolink park and ride facilities.

Walk/cycle

Greater Manchester now also offers the option to hire bikes through the Beryl app, with riders able to locate, unlock, get to their destination and then safely lock up the bike all through an easy-to-use app.

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