American rock and roll icon Bruce Springsteen really is treating Manchester fans, giving them not one, not two but a trio of opportunities to watch ‘The Boss’ live in action.
Known for hits countless hits over the decades like ‘Dancing in the Dark’, ‘Born in the USA’ and just being an overall rock god, Bruce Springsteen is set to play a total of three dates in the North West.
The legend, who helped define not only what swathes of 70s and 80s music sounded like but still influences artists all over to this day, last graced the Manchester crowds back in 2016 when he brought ‘The River Tour’ to Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.
Next year will mark nine whole years since he last visited our gorgeous city and this time, he’s treating us to three big bites at the ‘Sherry Darling’.
Due to phenomenal demand, @springsteen & The E Street Band have added a third date here at Co-op Live on 14 May 2025🎸
There will be a few familiar faces joining him on stage too, as Springsteen will be accompanied by a long-running backing band and career-long friends, The E Street Band, when he takes the at Co-op Live, Manchester’s newest and most state-of-the-art music venue.
The 75-year-old is currently preparing to serenade Canada with his timeless riffs and effortless rockstar swagger, and if his US shows are anything to go by, his UK dates are set to be just as phenomenal.
He clearly has a soft spot for us Mancs as we are blessed with the opening date of his 2025 European tour, which kicks off in May, before he then takes his show on the (Thunder) road to Anfield Stadium in Liverpool for one night only in June.
Springsteen has played Manchester on many occasions throughout his musical career but this will be his first time in the brand-new performance space.
This tour announcement comes shortly after some more big news for Brucey and his fans with a brand new documentary film releasing on Hulu and Disney+ later this month.
The documentary film, Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, is coming to our screens on 25 October, but first we can look forward to the real-life Bruce Springsteen touching down in Manchester on 14, 17 and 20 May 2025.
As for the tour itself, the rock artist will no doubt have the crowd up on their feet and reliving memories of the past while creating new ones at his show with a discography spanning six decades and a staggering 21 studio albums.
Tickets for the hattrick of concert dates at Co-op Live in Manchester are available from 11 October at 9am HERE – best of luck bagging yours!
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There’s a VR K-pop experience coming to a cinema in Manchester
Thomas Melia
A VR experience dedicated to a much-loved K-pop group, ENHYPEN, is making its way to a cinema screen in Manchester this Autumn.
After a stellar performance at AO Arena in Manchester earlier this week, a VR experience dedicated to K-pop group ENHYPEN is coming to a cinema screen in the city centre.
This upcoming experience with the fitting name ‘IMMERSION’, will mark the K-pop group’s first ever VR concert and is premiering across the globe, including right here in Manchester.
Featuring all-new performances, this pre-recorded concert experience allows you the chance to immerse yourself in never-before-seen content that has been specifically produced for VR.
This cinematic concert concept allows fans the chance to watch their favourite live bands and acts up close and personal without having to break the bank.
Made in partnership with Amaze, one of the world’s leading immersive concert creators, previous performers include fellow K-pop acts Aespa, Tomorrow X Together and KAI, as well as rap megastar Megan Thee Stallion.
Get ready to sing your heart out or ‘Scream’ as loud as you can when ENHYPEN take to the screen as they’re expected to perform all their usual classics, including ‘XO (Only If You Say Yes)’ and ‘Bad Desire (With or Without You)’.
If you’re worried about missing your chance to get ‘Loose’, don’t worry, because these seven K-pop stars will be on cinema screens for nine consecutive dates throughout September.
K-pop boy band ENHYPEN took to the AO Arena in Manchester earlier this week (Credit: BELIFT LAB)
This exclusive ENHYPEN VR concert experience is coming to none other than international cinema chain Odeon, which will be screening this event at one of its prime Manc locations: The Trafford Centre.
ENHYPEN are bringing ‘IMMERSION’, their first-ever VR concert experience, to Odeon Trafford Centre in Manchester from 19 September until 28 September.
You’ll catch us there ‘No Doubt’ – more information HERE.
In the meantime, why not read our review of ENHYPEN’s recent Manchester show, which served as yet more proof that we need to get properly into K-pop.
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Honorary Manc Ariana Grande announces huge world tour – but skips Manchester
Daisy Jackson
Ariana Grande has announced details of a huge world tour, but the honorary Mancunian will be skipping Manchester again.
The 32-year-old, Grammy Award-winning star has instead booked five nights at The O2 in London for her only UK stop on the tour.
Ariana Grande was made an honorary Mancunian back in 2017, in recognition of her work following the Manchester Arena terror attack.
She is the first person to have ever received this honour.
Since the atrocity in the city, which took the lives of 22 people, Ariana has only performed here twice more – once at the One Love concert she organised as a fundraiser for the victims and their families, and once as a headliner of Manchester Pride.
It’s been six years since her last tour, but Ariana Grande is now back, sharing details of her hotly-anticipated The Eternal Sunshine Tour next summer.
As well as her five-night residency in London, she’ll play four nights in LA and Brooklyn, as well as cities right across North America.
Ariana Grande has announced The Eternal Sunshine Tour
Her London dates will be her only European shows on The Eternal Sunshine Tour.
Eternal Sunshine was released in 2024 and was her seventh studio album, spawning singles ‘Yes, And?’, ‘We Can’t Be Friends’, and ‘The Boy Is Mine’.
Ariana Grande is now also an Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated actress thanks to her starring role in Wicked as Glinda the Good Witch.
Tickets for her tour will go on sale from Tuesday 16 September with an artist presale as well as an O2 Priority Presale. Remaining tickets will be available during the general ons-ale beginning Thursday 18 September at 10am.
Ariana Grande – The Eternal Sunshine Tour Dates 2026
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