Jack Whitehall announces massive Manc gig as part of brand-new live stand-up tour
British comedy legend Jack Whitehall is making a triumphant return to Manchester yet again with a trip to Co-op Live.
That’s right, in addition to hosting the 2026 BRIT Awards at the massive indoor entertainment arena this month, the seasoned stand-up will be headlining the venue himself too.
Heading back on the road award-winning comic is heading back on the road for a huge national arena tour that promises bigger laughs than ever before, so get ready to laugh your socks off.
Fresh from starring in crime thriller Malice on Amazon Prime Video and stepping into the spotlight as presenter once again to host the BRITs, Jack Whitehall is returning to what he does best: live comedy.
Time to hit the road.
— Jack Whitehall (@jackwhitehall) February 16, 2026
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Back-to-back Co-op Live bookings
Audiences can expect classic Whitehall awkward storytelling and quick-witted observations that have made him one of the UK’s most loved stand-up comedians.
Entitled Bad Influence, his new hour will showcase brand-new material that has been specifically written for 2027.
The newly confirmed show will almost a year on from his debut visit to the Co-op on Saturday, 28 February for the BRITs.
Jack Whitehall Bad Influence tour dates:
January 2027
- Thursday 7 January – Utilita Arena, Newcastle
- Saturday 9 January – Co-op Live, Manchester
- Sunday 10 January – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
- Tuesday 12 January – Playhouse, Edinburgh
- Wednesday 13 January – Playhouse, Edinburgh
- Thursday 14 January – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
- Saturday 16 January – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
- Sunday 17 January – Swansea Building Society Arena
- Wednesday 20 January – Plymouth Arena
- Thursday 21 January – Plymouth Arena
- Friday 22 January – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
- Saturday 23 January – Utilita Arena, Cardiff
- Thursday 28 January – Brighton Centre
- Friday 29 January – Brighton Centre
- Saturday 30 January – The O2, London
He’ll also be doing a handful of live shows the following month, including a trio over in Yorkshire at the likes of Leeds’ First Direct Arena and more; you can see those dates down below:
February 2027
- Tuesday 2 February – BIC, Bournemouth
- Wednesday 3 February – Utilita Arena, Sheffield
- Thursday 4 February – Connexin Live, Hull
- Saturday 6 February – First Direct Arena, Leeds
- Sunday 7 Feburary – Vaillant Live, Derby
Presale to see Jack Whitehall in Manchester goes live from 10am on Wednesday 18 February, and Co-op members can also enjoy early access via the venue.
As for general admission tickets, they will be available from 10am this Friday (20 Feb).
You can get ready to grab yours HERE.
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