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Niall Horan is heading back to Manchester with a massive arena show just announced

Big year for One Direction fans

Daisy Jackson - 24th March 2026

Niall Horan will be back in Manchester this year on a huge newly-announced European arena tour.

The former One Direction star (and chart-topper in his own right) has just announced his Dinner Party Live On Tour tour.

The tour comes in support of his upcoming fourth solo studio album, Dinner Party, which promises to be ‘cinematic and organic’.

Niall Horan will be performing at the Co-op Live in Manchester this September, along with gigs in other UK cities including Sheffield, Glasgow, and Newcastle.

He’ll then head right across Europe, playing music from his multi-Platinum-selling songbook.

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Niall first shot to fame as one-fifth of One Direction, but has one of the group’s strongest solo careers, with three chart-topping albums and massive hits like Slow Hands, Heaven, and Our Song.

Niall Horan is heading back to Manchester with a massive arena show just announced

He’s also worked on some exciting collaborations with the likes of Anne-Marie, and most recently Myles Smith.

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£1 from every ticket sold for Niall Horan’s Dinner Party tour will be donated to the LIVE Trust, which is dedicated to protecting, expanding, and supporting grassroots music across the UK.

Niall Horan will be at the Co-op Live in Manchester on Friday 25 September.

Tickets will go on sale from 10am on Thursday 2 April HERE.

Niall Horan UK and Europe tour dates in full

22 September – Utilita Arena, Birmingham (UK)
23 September – Utilita Arena, Newcastle (UK)
25 September – Co-op Live, Manchester (UK)
28 September – OVO Hydro, Glasgow (UK)
29 September – Utilita Arena, Sheffield (UK)
2 October – The O2, London (UK)
7 October – Barclays Arena, Hamburg (Germany)
8 October – Uber Arena, Berlin (Germany)
10 October – Royal Arena, Copenhagen (Denmark)
13 October – Lanxess Arena, Cologne (Germany)
15 October – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
16 October – Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam (Netherlands)
25 October – Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona (Spain)
28 October – Unipol Forum, Milan (Italy)
29 October – Unipol Arena, Bologna (Italy)
31 October – Olympiahalle, Munich (Germany)
3 November – Tauron Arena, Krakow (Poland)
5 November – AFAS Dome, Antwerp (Belgium)
6 November – Accor Arena, Paris (France)
9 November – 3Arena, Dublin (Ireland)
10 November – 3Arena, Dublin (Ireland)
15 November – SSE Arena, Belfast (UK)

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra at the Albert Hall Manchester – groovy, hazy and effortlessly cool

Clementine Hall

Unknown Mortal Orchestra at the Albert Hall proved exactly why they’ve built such a cult following over the past decade.

Formed in 2010 by frontman Ruban Nielson, the band first broke through with their scrappy, lo-fi self-titled debut and since then, they’ve become known for their signature blend of psychedelic rock, funk, and warped pop.

I first saw the band back in 2023 at Glastonbury, and yes sorry I am one of those annoying people that bring it up all the time.

They’re the perfect band to close your eyes, sway your head and tap your foot to – and that’s exactly what the crowd were doing in unison last night at the Albert Hall.

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From the second they stepped on stage, there was no rush – just that signature hazy groove met with enough stage lights to sink a ship.

You could barely see them on stage, but that made it even cooler. And you can only imagine how gorgeous the Albert Hall looked with hundreds of spotlights in different colours whizzing all over it.

Early tracks simmered and pulled us in before the band stretched out into crowd pleasers like ‘Multi-Love’ and ‘Hunnybee’. What an absolute tune by the way.

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There wasn’t much crowd interaction but, again, there didn’t need to be. They let the music do the talking and by treating us to some of the most epic guitar solos we’ve ever heard (no, seriously), we’ll forgive them for not talking to us.

Each song melted into each other as the band oozed effortless charm and talent throughout the almost two hour set, which is no mean feat.

Of course, a sea of phones shot up for ‘So Good at Being in Trouble‘, their most popular track which prompted a harmonious audience singalong. Not very harmonious by me, admittedly.

It was a fantastic ending that left the audience feeling united by the laidback brilliance of Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and I hope they don’t leave it too long to come back this time.

Read more: Review | Leon Thomas at Manchester Academy – ‘Mutts Don’t Heel’ but this gig healed me

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Review | Leon Thomas at Manchester Academy – ‘Mutts Don’t Heel’ but this gig healed me

American singer-songwriter Leon Thomas visited Manchester Academy last night, performing hits from his deluxe album to a sold-out crowd of more than 2,600.

One year after an exclusive London MUTT Live date, Mr Thomas returns to the UK with the ‘MUTTS DON’T HEEL’ Tour, venturing to five cities, including the music capital of the North: Manchester.

The night started off just how it should’ve done with ‘HEEL’, as the audience were welcomed by the drum-loop and a chill atmosphere from the start.

Now, it wouldn’t be a Leon Thomas gig without at least one Ty Dolla $ign collaboration making the setlist, and there’s plenty to choose from with a new one dropping just over a month ago, ‘miss u 2’.

Leon Thomas performing hits at Manchester Academy / Credit: The Manc Group — Leon Thomas performing hits at Manchester Academy (Credit: Audio North)

Leon Thomas performing hits at Manchester Academy / Credit: The Manc Group — Leon Thomas performing hits at Manchester Academy (Credit: Audio North)

The funk-influenced musician opted for ‘FAR FETCHED’, and the audience was in the palm of his hand. No matter which of the four link-ups he chose, it was always going to go down well – Manchester never disappoints.

Leon didn’t even have to ask the crowd to bring more energy; they already matched him. When he sings, “For someone who don’t ask for favours, I’ve done way too many favours”, on ‘PARTY FAVORS’, he really meant it.

Last year, Leon Thomas dropped PHOLKS, a project which saw him exploring old-school funk and soul sounds even further and ‘Just How You Are’ had even the shyest dancer pulling out a little two step.

This isn’t the only hit that sent the crowd into a frenzy; ‘Baccarat’ and its impressive psychedelic guitar solo had jaws literally falling to the floor at Manchester Academy.

His songs might not be dramatic or extravagant, but they don’t need to be. Leon’s artistry prevails when he’s softly singing, and you’re still able to detect each instrument.

Leon Thomas brought the MUTTS DON'T HEEL Tour to Manchester Academy / Credit: The Manc Group — Leon Thomas brought the MUTTS DON’T HEEL Tour to Manchester Academy (Credit: The Manc)

Leon Thomas brought the MUTTS DON'T HEEL Tour to Manchester Academy / Credit: The Manc Group — Leon Thomas brought the MUTTS DON’T HEEL Tour to Manchester Academy (Credit: The Manc)

‘Breaking Point’ is an easy-listening soul track that had all 2,600 Leon Thomas fans in our feelings as we realised we were coming to the end of a phenomenal concert.

And of course, ‘Mutt’ – his biggest single to date: a bouncy and swag-filled number that sticks in your head for weeks on end – sounded even better when backed by a live band as I discovered last night.

There was some insane musicality, distinct bangers and impeccable live arrangements that elevated the original studio recordings. Maybe ‘Mutts Don’t Heel’, but Leon Thomas definitely healed me.

He wasn’t the only cool cat playing last night either:

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