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India’s most beloved singer Shreya Ghoshal announces Manchester arena gig
The Unstoppable Tour starts in Manchester
Shreya Ghoshal, one of India’s most celebrated singers, will be performing in Manchester next spring as part of a new UK tour.
The star will be heading out on a global run of dates on The Unstoppable Tour, performing to fans in three arenas in the UK.
She has announced a huge arena show in Manchester at the AO Arena, as well as gigs in Birmingham and London.
As well as dates in the UK, Shreya will perform across Europe, Asia, Middle East, Australia, South Africa and North America.
Shreya Ghoshal will take audiences on a journey that spans from her soulful beginnings to her global stardom.
She has been an enduring force in Indian music for more than two decades, and The Unstoppable Tour will prove exactly why.
There’ll be a setlist of her most iconic hits, like ‘Dola Re Dola’, ‘Teri Meri’, ‘Deewani Mastani’, and ‘Sun Raha Hai’, as well as new music that reflects her evolving artistry.
She first became known after winning the TV singing competition Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, going on to win a National Film Award at just 18 years old with Devdas.
Shreya has more than 12 billion streams on Spotify and 42 million monthly listeners, and ranked as the number one artist on Spotify last year in India.
Shreya Ghoshal said: “I am looking forward to bringing The Unstoppable Tour to the UK! When I dreamed of The Unstoppable Tour, I wanted to create something that feels alive, something that connects heartbeats across the world.
“This tour is deeply personal to me, it’s a reflection of every note, every story, and every emotion that has shaped my journey so far.
“It’s a celebration of the people, memories, and moments that are so special. For me, that’s what makes it truly unstoppable.”
Shreya Ghoshal will perform at the AO Arena in Manchester on 10 April 2026, with general sale tickets live from 10am on Friday 28 November HERE.
Shreya Ghoshal UK tour dates 2026
- 10th April – AO Arena, Manchester
- 11th April – BP Pulse Live, Birmingham
- 12th April – The O2, London
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Salford Pride’s popular Pink Picnic returns this summer with ‘iconic’ headliners
Emily Sergeant
Boney M, The Cheeky Girls, and Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK stars are all on the lineup at Salford Pride’s popular Pink Picnic this summer.
As this summer marks 15 years of Pride in Salford, Salford Pride has announced a whole host of exciting events to celebrate – including the return of The Pink Picnic, its biggest family-friendly celebration yet, with headliners like 90s and 00s music icons, community talent, and even a ‘bigger and bolder’ Youth Zone for 2026.
Returning to Peel Park once again, The Pink Picnic brings together LGBTQ+ community, allies, families and friends for a day built around community, joy, and belonging.
For 2026, Salford Pride is expanding the experience further with even more to do across the park than ever before.
The Pink Picnic has been part of Salford’s Pride story since 2011, but this year’s 15th anniversary addition is set to be one for the history books, as alongside a headline lineup featuring Boney M, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’s Kyran Thrax and Paige Three, The Cheeky Girls, Big Brovaz, Booty Luv, and Baby D, a strong programme of community acts will also be spotlighted.
Some of the exceptional community acts already named on the lineup so far include Tallulah Guard, Fear of Marko, and John Tucker.
Across the day, visitors can also shop from dozens of community stalls and market traders, take part in or watch the much-loved annual dog show, and visit the ‘bigger and bolder’ Youth Zone that’s designed to help young people feel seen and celebrated.
“Celebrating 15 years of Pride in Salford feels really special, and we wanted 2026 to feel like a proper thank you to the community that’s built this with us” said Scott Turzański, who is the Head of Marketing and Brand at Salford Pride.
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“The Pink Picnic is a family event – it’s welcoming, it’s joyful, and it’s about making space for everyone.”
The Pink Picnic returns to Peel Park in Salford next month on Saturday 13 June, and you can find out more and book tickets online here.
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Donny Osmond books biggest-ever Manchester gig
Danny Jones
Iconic American singer and actor Donny Osmond has announced his biggest-ever Manchester concert as part of his upcoming ‘VIVA UK’ tour dates.
Bringing his famous Las Vegas residency show to Great Britain, where he has always had a fervent following, the younger Osmond brother will be making a venue debut over six decades into his career.
Famously part of the musical family who not only sang together but also saw multiple TV shows created in their name – including his very own spin-off, Donny and Marie – he’s been around longer than most in showbiz, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Confirming a whole new run of live dates across the country, Donny Osmond will be returning to Manchester early next year.
Writing on social media, the veteran entertainer said: “I’m so pleased to finally share the official 2027 UK tour dates with you.
“It always means so much to return to the UK – the audiences there have given me some of the most unforgettable moments of my career.”
As for here in our city, he last played Manchester back just a few short years ago at the AO Arena, selling out the 20,000-seater space on 29 November 2023.
Now, though, he’s upgrading to approximately 23k this time, with die-hard fans being encouraged to download his very own ‘Donny App’ to secure the earliest possible access.
Set to play Co-op Live for the very first time, we’d expect this one to sell equally well; you can see the rest of the shows listed so far down below.
Donny Osmond VIVA UK live tour dates 2027
We’ve highlighted all the Northern dates for you:
- Wed, 20 Jan – Glasgow, OVO Hydro
- Thurs, 21 Jan – Newcastle, Utilita Arena
- Sat, 23 Jan – Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
- Sun, 24 Jan 24 – Manchester, Co-op Live
- Tue, 26 Jan 26 – Hull, Connexin Live
- Wed, 27 Jan 27 – Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
- Fri, 29 Jan 29 – Leeds, first direct arena
- Sat, 30 Jan 30 – Birmingham, BP Pulse Live
- Mon, 1 Feb – Cardiff, Utilita Arena
- Wed, 3 Feb – Bournemouth BIC
- Friday and Saturday, 5-6 February – London, Eventim Apollo
Early access tickets for Donny Osmond’s VIVA UK tour will be available both via the app and the venue’s official Co-op membership, with the presale window opening at 10am on Wednesday, 20 May.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets will go live at the same time the following Friday (22 May), with VIP and hospitaity packages also on offer.
You can get ready to grab yours right HERE.
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