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The Killers at Co-op Live, Manchester – setlist, dates, tickets and more

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The Killers are finally ready to bring their Rebel Diamonds Tour to Manchester for FOUR huge shows.

The Las Vegas indie rock legends are performing at the Co-op Live in celebration of 20 years of hits and two decades since their iconic debut, Hot Fuss, was released.

It’s the first time The Killers have played arena shows in the UK since 2017’s Wonderful Wonderful tour, though they wowed huge crows with their summer show at Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground last summer.

The group, consisting of Brandon Flowers (vocals), Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums), Dave Keuning (guitar), and Mark Stoermer (bass), are behind massive hits including Mr Brightside, When You Were Young, Read My Mind and Human.

If you’re heading down to one of these massive The Killers gigs in Manchester, we’ve rounded up all the essential information you need to know.

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What dates are The Killers playing Co-op Live?

Demand for these shows went through the roof, with The Killers bumping their already-impressive three-date run of gigs up to four shows, so you’ve got plenty of chances to catch them in Manchester.

They’ll play at Co-op Live on the following dates:

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  • Tuesday 18 June
  • Wednesday 19 June
  • Friday 21 June
  • Saturday 22 June

Expected setlist for The Killers gig in Manchester

The Killers will return to Manchester in 2024. Credit: 2023 Chris Phelps www.chrisphelps.com
The Killers will return to Manchester in 2024. Credit: 2023 Chris Phelps www.chrisphelps.com

Unusually, The Killers haven’t seemed to settle on a setlist just yet, with their two shows in Dublin so far boasting completely different song choices.

But this is the one they’re expected to stick to for at least their first show in Manchester.

Read My Mind
Somebody Told Me
Spaceman
Jenny Was A Friend of Mine
Smile Like You Mean It
Shot At The Night
Running Towards a Place
This River Is Wild
On Top
The Man
A Dustland Fairytale
Be Still
Runaways
All These Things That I’ve Done
When You Were Young
Caution
Dying Breed
Encore
Your Side of Town
Boy
A Little Respect (Erasure cover)
Human
Mr Brightside

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Stage times at Co-op Live

Stage times haven’t been formally announced by Co-op Live yet but are likely to look a little something like this:

Doors – 6.30pm
Travis (time TBC) – 7.45pm
The Killers – 9pm

Tickets for The Killers in Manchester

There are still a few tickets available for The Killers’ first two gigs at the Co-op Live in Manchester, but it’s getting close to sold out now.

Tickets are totally sold out for the two weekend dates.

Ticket prices range from £52.50 to £129.50 for seats, or £102 for standing.

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You can check the latest availability through See Tickets here.

Support act

The Killers have roped in a big name to support them here in Manchester and on their other UK and Ireland dates.

They’ll be supported by Travis, legendary Scottish rockers behind hits like Why Does It Always Rain On Me, Sing, and Writing To Reach You.

Travis will be back in town later this year on their own Raze The Bar 2024 tour too.

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IDLES frontman Joe Talbot set for ’10 Songs That Made Me’ interview at AO Arena

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Cult favourite frontman Joe Talbot of IDLES fame is set to for an eye-opening sit-down interview as part of AO Arena’s ’10 Songs That Made Me’ series.

The lead singer of the politically-charged post-punk band will be joining the in-conversation event opposite BBC 6 Music host and popular radio host, full stop, Chris Hawkins.

Having often drifted into hardcore, art rock and even spoken word at times, Joe Talbot and co. have become known for the cutting lyricism and insightful songwriting in general, so we can only assume that diving into his own musical influences will be just as riveting.

Joining his fellow audophile on stage at the city’s legendary live music and entertainment venue this November, Talbot and Hawkins will be running through the tracks that quite literally helped create the musician we know today.

According to the AO, the arena will host an in-depth chat with the provocative 41-year-old artist as he walks Chris Hawkins through “the most important musical chapters of his life, his stunning musical journey from resident DJ at one of Bristol’s hottest clubs, through to headlining Glastonbury festival.”

It is quite the career he’s had when you break it down.

They go on to promise “raw honesty and trademark wit” as Joe reflects on the record, acts and cultural moments that shaped him as a young performer before breaking onto the scene with IDLES.

As for the ’10 Songs That Made Me’ series itself, it may be what it says on the tin, but most interestingly, being in the crowd and hearing it from each different group/individual changes the experience entirely.

“More than a story of success—it’s a journey of resilience, passion, and community”, they go on to add. “Expect an evening of candid conversation, unexpected anecdotes, and deep dives into the music that has not only defined Joe’s career but also resonated with millions around the world.

If you’re fans of the band or Talbot, in particular, you’ll already know they’re great orators; plus, if you caught even a small clip from his own fledgling Oh Gatekeeper podcast, you’ll know he loves nothing more than diving deep into tunes that shape not just the audio landscape but people at their core.

Just casually getting the lead singer of The Strokes on for in the first season, as you do…

On a personal note, we’ve watched the IDLES x Grammy Museum interview on multiple ocassions at this point, and know how much artistry there is behind everything they do.

The same goes for Talbot, specifically – there’s no doubt about that.

If you’re interested in being part of the audience for Joe Talbot’s in conversation event with Chris Hawkins as part of ’10 Songs That Made Me’, tickets for the date at AO Arena on Tuesday, 25 November are live now, and you can grab yours via Skiddle right HERE.

Last but not least, special mention goes to the interviewing expert himself, whose recent chat with Tim Burgess about The Charlatans getting back into the studio is also well worth a listen.

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Wet Leg announce huge outdoor gig in Manchester as part of landmark live dates

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Isle of Wight five-piece Wet Leg have announced their biggest headline shows to date, announcing a trio of huge outdoor gigs, including one right here in Manchester at Castlefield Bowl.

The multi-award-winning indie and alt outfit rose to fame back in 2022 with iconic tracks like Chaise Longue and Wet Dream, packing out stages at Glastonbury not long after releasing their critically acclaimed debut album.

Scooping up Grammys for ‘Best Alternative Music Album’ and performance, they’ve quickly established themselves as one of the most exciting indie acts of the moment and just dropped their sophomore album earlier this year.

Becoming their second consecutive number one in just as many attempts, moisturizer, is equally as fun and fabulous as the first – we cannot wait to hear it live in these.

Comprised of two lead singers in Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, Ellis Durand on bass, drummer Henry Holmes and guitarist Joshua Mobaraki, this lot can make plenty of noise.

And as you can see, to make things even better, they’ll be joined by Leeds’ very own English Teacher as the main support act at each one of the landmarks shows.

Come on – how CLASS is that?

It’ll be especially sick to see them opening up for them when they perform at one of two amphitheatres next year, playing none other than Millennium Square.

As for their down south show, they’ll also be playing Alexandra Palace Park down in the capital to round out this run of live dates next summer.

It goes without saying that we’re obviously buzzing to see them become the latest name on the lineup for the 2026 Sounds of the City series, with a hometown hero also joining the ranks as of this month:

Johnny Marr announces huge hometown show at Castlefield Bowl
Wet Leg are in good company when they rock up to Castlefield Bowl.

Set to play the Bowl on Wednesday, 8 July, before heading to Leeds and then London for consecutive nights, we’re sure you’ll see them playing tonnes more big stages throughout festival season.

Tickets for all three of Wet Leg’s confirmed dates for 2026 go on sale this Friday, 31 October from 9:30am, and you can get ready to grab yours HERE.

We reckon this one will be a real ticket scramble, so we wouldn’t mess about if you want to bag yourself a ticket; in fact, given that all of their live shows this year sold out, we know it will…

See you there!

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