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Disco Legends Boney M. to perform at Manchester Cathedral this October
Imagine how mint those harmonies are going to sound in there. (this article contains affiliate links)
For one night only this October, iconic 70s group and indisputable disco legends Boney M. will be taking over the historic Manchester Cathedral for an unforgettable live experience.
Known for some of the most beloved pop and disco hits ever made, including ‘Daddy Cool’, ‘Ma Baker’, ‘Rivers of Babylon’; ‘Sunny’, ‘Rasputin’ (yes, the ‘ra ra’ one) and many more, the German-Caribbean outfit has one of those instantly recognisable sounds that few will ever be able to come close to.
And now to go with that unique sound, Boney M. will playing a special night of live music right inside Manchester Cathedral, the gorgeous gothic institution that still remains one of the most beautiful buildings in the city centre.
There haven’t been too many acts that have had the honour of playing this hallowed hall down the years, so you already know this is going to be a magical night.
While the band famously split up back in 1986 and their frontman Bobby Farrell sadly passed away back in 2010, the name Boney M. is still going strong thanks to various different lineups over the past few decades, with songstresses Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett and Maizie Williams all dipping in and out at various times.
As part of the Cathedral’s new live event series, this night of music promises all the biggest bangers, bright lights and plenty of dancing across the Grade I listed venue’s marble floor. Count us in.
With a lineup of guest musicians soon to be announced, you really don’t want to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a trip back into the 70s in true disco fashion.
There are also set to be two support acts playing from 7pm and 8pm, respectively, before the main event kicks off as Boney M. take the stage at 9pm.
Taking place on 5 October, tickets will start from just £27.50 and full wheelchair accessibility. You just know these things are going to go fast, so get yourself on the waitlist NOW to be first in line for tickets.
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Deep Purple announce huge Manchester show at the iconic AO Arena
Daisy Jackson
Rock royalty Deep Purple have just announced a huge Manchester gig at the AO Arena.
These pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock will be heading out on a tour next year that includes shows in Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham and London.
And Deep Purple will be performing on the most iconic stage in Manchester, with a gig at the AO Arena next winter.
Even five decades on, the group remain one of the world’s most revered live acts, with 50 years’ worth of chart-topping albums, sold-out tours, and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Perhaps best known for their legendary hit Smoke On The Water, along with songs like Highway Star and Child In Time, the group are listed as one of the genre’s most influential bands of all time.
Child In Time was reworked to soundtrack Netflix’s smash-hit series Stranger Things, capturing Deep Purple’s timeless and lasting influence.
The British rockers show no sign of slowing down, releasing a critically-acclaimed album in 2024.
They’ll be supported by Mammoth, fronted by Grammy Award-winning ssongwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen.
Also joining Deep Purple for their AO Arena gig in Manchester will be Jayler, fast-rising UK rockers.
Deep Purple will play at the AO Arena in Manchester on Sunday 22 November, 2026 – tickets go on sale from 10am on Friday 21 November and you can get yours HERE.
Deep Purple 2026 UK tour dates
- Wednesday 18 November – Newcastle Utilita Arena
- Thursday 19 November – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
- Saturday 21 November – BP Pulse Arena, Birmingham
- Sunday 22 November – AO Arena, Manchester
- Tuesday 24 November – Eventim Apollo, London
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Kings of Leon announce Manchester arena show on short run of UK dates
Daisy Jackson
Kings of Leon have just announced a short run of UK shows for next year, which includes an arena gig here in Manchester.
The multi-Grammy Award-winning rock band will be performing at the Co-op Live arena, along with two other British dates in Leeds and Glasgow.
Kings of Leon are one of the biggest alternative rock bands in the world, and never fail to sell out arenas in Manchester when they perform here.
The group of brothers (plus one cousin) have headlined some of the world’s most iconic festivals, including Glastonbury, Coachella, and Lollapalooza, as well as reclaiming an all-time attendance record with a fifth night at Hyde Park in London last year.
Kings of Leon have been dominating charts for more than 20 years, ever since the release of their debut album Youth & Young Manhood in 2003.
They now have nine studio albums, including last year’s Can We Please Have Fun, which (as with all their albums so far) comfortably reached the top 10 of the UK Albums Chart.
The band is made up of Caleb, Nathan, Jared and Matthew Followill, and just last week they dropped an EP with four new songs.
Now, it’s another brief run of live shows for the UK, with Kings of Leon performing at Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday 4 July 2026.
Tickets for Kings of Leon in Manchester will go on sale from 9am on Friday 21 November, and you can get yours HERE.
Kings of Leon UK tour dates for 2026
- Friday 3 July – Bellahouston Park Glasgow
- Saturday 4 July – Co-op Live Manchester
- Monday 6 July – First Direct Bank Arena Leeds
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