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10th August 2022
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10th August 2022 Take That at Etihad Stadium, Manchester – setlist, stage times, merch, support, and more
Daisy Jackson
Take That will be arriving in Manchester very soon for FOUR huge shows at the Etihad Stadium.
The much-loved pop trio are bringing The Circus Live back to stadiums across the UK, recreating their record-breaking 2009 tour.
Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald are bringing back all the over-the-top, circus-themed madness of the hit tour, more than 17 years later.
And now that the tour has kicked off, we’ve got a good idea of what Take That will be bringing to Manchester – non-stop entertainment.
Expect a hot air balloon, a huge mechanical elephant, clown face paint, acrobats, unicycles, fireworks, sparkly costumes, and loads more.
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Take That said upon announcing their Etihad Stadium shows: “The Circus tour was one of our favourite experiences as a band and, in the years since, we’ve talked many times about how much we’d love to do it again one day. Well, that time has come!
“We’re so excited to welcome audiences old and new across the UK and Ireland to the spectacle of The Circus Live next summer. See you out there!”
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What dates are Take That performing in Manchester?
- Friday 19 June
- Saturday 20 June
- Sunday 21 June
- Wednesday 1 July
Tickets for Take That at Etihad Stadium
None of Take That’s Manchester gigs have totally sold out yet, but some nights have better availability than others.
Availability for opening night is still decent, with plenty of space in both seating and standing, and it’s similar scenes for Sunday 21 June.
For Saturday 20 June, the Etihad Stadium is down to only single seats (unless you grab an official resale ticket).
And if you can wait til Wednesday 1 July, there’s a really good mix of tickets still available, including seats from just £49.25.
VIP packages are available too.
- Pitch standing – £87.75
- Front standing – £137.25
- Seated – £49.25, £71.25, £98.75 £114.15, £153.75
Take That setlist for The Circus Live 2026
- Greatest Day
- Hello
- Could It Be Magic (Barry Manilow cover)
- Pray
- A Million Love Songs
- Back for Good
- The Garden
- Shine
- Up All Night
- Babe
- You’re a Superstar
- The Circus
- What Is Love
- Do What U Like / Promises / It Only Takes a Minute / Take That and Party
- Said It All
- Never Forget
- Patience
- Relight My Fire (Dan Hartman cover)
- Encore
- Hold Up a Light
- Rule the World
Take That merch prices
Take That have got a massive range of merch available on The Circus Live Tour, including t-shirts, football tops, totes, jumpers, and even elephant stuffed toys.
The big hitters seem to be their bomber jackets, and the football-inspired shirts and scarves – but your wallet will take a hit too…
- Take That t-shirts – £45
- The Circus Live football top – £85
- Take That bomber jacket – £170
- Take That striped t-shirt – £55
- Oversized tote bag – £35
- Take That striped jumper – £90
- Take That hoody – £90
- Official tour book – £25
- Elephant plushie – £50
- City-specific posters – £20
- Football scarf – £35
- Headband – £20
- Key ring – £15
- Car air fresheners – £10
Stage times
The Etihad Stadium hasn’t announced the exact stage times for Take That just yet, but based on previous shows on the tour, it should be something like this:
- 5pm – Doors open
- 6.25pm – 7pm – Belinda Carlisle
- 7.20pm – 8.05pm – The Script
- 8.30pm – 10.30pm: Take That
Support acts
Take That have gathered some incredible support acts for the entire The Circus Live Tour, including their four nights in Manchester.
They’ll be supported by American singing legend Belinda Carlisle, whose solo hits include Heaven Is A Place On Earth, I Get Weak, and Leave a Light On.
Then warming up the crowd even more will be The Script, the beloved Irish pop rock band who are responsible for huge songs like Hall Of Fame, The Man Who Can’t Be Moved, and Breakeven.
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Millions of unmarried couples to get ‘stronger’ rights and more financial security
Emily Sergeant
Millions of unmarried couples in England are set to get ‘stronger’ rights and more financial security.
As the Government continues to prioritise tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VWAG) and working people, and ultimately meet the needs of modern relationships, more than 3.5 million unmarried couples are to be given more financial security under a new consultation which launched last week (Friday 5 June).
Designed to ‘shape future law’ and ‘better reflect modern society’, the consultation is looking to strengthen rights and make the separation process less financially difficult for cohabiting couples and those who simply choose not to marry.
The Government says it recognises that, due to cost of living pressures, financial security is more important than ever and the current ‘outdated’ system offers unmarried couples who live together limited financial rights if their relationship ends.
The proposals will help couples – including survivors of domestic abuse – gain independence at the end of a cohabitating relationship, whatever their marital status.
The consultation will also explore whether courts should give greater weight to the impact of domestic abuse, including controlling or coercive behaviour or economic abuse, when assessing finances for married couples and cohabitants.
Protections for cohabiting couples will also be ‘levelled up’ by giving automatic rights to inherit if their partner dies without a will.
The Government is also proposing making pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements legally binding.
Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, says these reforms ‘strike an important balance’ between tradition and modernity.
“When a relationship comes to an end, each partner should have the support and certainty they need to rebuild their life,” he commented. “We’re launching this consultation to make sure our new family law builds a fair system that offers the most vulnerable protection in the event of a breakup, and at a time where the country is facing cost of living pressures.”
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- Channel 4 takes all episodes of Married at First Sight UK off air after rape allegations
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Justice Minister Baroness Levitt KC concluded: “Financial independence should “be afforded to everybody – not just those who choose to marry or enter into a civil partnership.”
You can have your say on the consultation on the Government website here.
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