Take That are arriving in Manchester this week for four huge shows at the Etihad Stadium.
But if you didn’t get tickets to be there for yourself, then don’t worry… as it’s now been announced that Saturday’s sold-out show will be livestreamed across the globe via Amazon Music, so no matter where you are in the world, you can still visit The Circus.
Gary, Mark, and Howard are bringing The Circus Live back to stadiums across the UK, recreating their record-breaking 2009 tour more than 17 years later, with all the over-the-top, circus-themed madness you could ever want.
Expect a hot air balloon, a huge mechanical elephant, clown face paint, acrobats, unicycles, fireworks, sparkly costumes, and loads more.
Take That are livestreaming their sold-out Manchester stadium show this weekend / Credit: Take That (Supplied)
Originally staged in 2009, The Circus Live broke UK records as the fastest-selling tour in history, with over 600,000 tickets sold in under four hours, and over one million fans attending the sell-out shows across the UK and Ireland.
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And now it’s back, and Take That are set to deliver a masterclass in showmanship.
Fans will be wowed for just over two hours of incredible live production, so gather your friends and family, and sit down to watch the show from the comfort of your own home this weekend, as Amazon Music’s livestream will be available to watch on various platforms.
You can either tune in from 8:30pm this Saturday (20 June) to watch on Prime Video, the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, or the Amazon Music app – which is also available on Fire TV.
If you aren’t able to watch the show live, then luckily the livestream will be available to rewatch for a further 24 hours on Prime Video.
Alongside the livestream, Amazon Music is also releasing some exclusive merchandise, including city-specific ‘The Circus Live 2026’ t-shirts for each tour date that you can get your hands on here.
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Lucky enough to be going to the Etihad yourself? Everything you need to know is here.
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Manchester
Police provide update after stabbing of 14-year-old boy at Manchester Arndale carpark
Emily Sergeant
Police have provided an update following the stabbing of a young boy in Manchester city centre over the weekend.
At around 3:15pm this past Saturday afternoon (17 October 2026), officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called out to reports of a stabbing on the ninth floor of the Arndale carpark in Manchester city centre.
Emergency services attended the scene, and a 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital with injuries consistent with a stab wound.
Thankfully, the victim’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life changing, but an investigation and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Inspector Sam Jones, of GMP’s City of Manchester District CID, said this will ‘understandably’ cause concern, but has assured the public that police believe this to be an ‘isolated incident.
“Detectives at the scene are working extremely hard to process the scene with Crime Scene Investigators,” explained DI Jones in an update statement issued.
“The car park is expected to be closed for several hours, so we ask for your understanding and patience whilst we gather evidence to bring these offenders to justice.
“Detectives and Officers will be in the area today to speak with local businesses and members of the public to provide reassurance. This is believed to be an isolated incident with no risk to the wider public.
“Greater Manchester Police are committed to diligently investigating all knife crime and bringing offenders to justice, and we are asking for anyone with information about this incident to come forward to assist with our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 2050 of 17/10/2026, or via the LiveChat function. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Manchester
Manchester parks are hosting loads of FREE Halloween-themed activities this month
Emily Sergeant
Parks across Manchester are set to host loads of Halloween-themed activities this month.
With October half term right around the corner and Halloween not far off either, it won’t be long before parents and carers are looking for ways to keep little Mancs occupied… luckily, Manchester City Council has unveiled a programme of free ‘spooktacular’ activities that’ll be happening at parks across the borough this month.
Manchester’s parks will ‘come alive’ this October half-term with a packed programme community-focussed free activities for children – including a range of lantern making workshops delivered by the parks’ teams.
There will also be pumpkin carving throughout the week, with everything provided to create a suitably scary masterpiece to take home, as well ‘Hidden Horror’ trails across 13 parks with lots of spooky characters to be discovered.
Other highlights included guided walks, cycling along the Yellow Brick Road in Debdale Park, helping to create a giant haunted house using recycled materials at Alexandra Park, and a Halloween Party at Grounded Cafe in Cringle Park.
Manchester parks are hosting loads of free Halloween-themed activities this October half term/ Credit: Max Burchill | Pierre Bouyer (via Unsplash)
And fireworks won’t be the only attraction on Bonfire Night either.
Activities on the day begin from 3pm with the chance for little ones to enjoy magical storytelling experiences from Z Arts, with hands-on crafting inspired by the story.
Dazzling fire performers will light up the event with a mesmerising display of flames, fiery choreography, and captivating skills, and the Lantern Parade prior to the main fireworks display is not to be missed.
Emily Sergeant -
18th June 2026 
