The Weeknd finally adds Manchester date to UK tour and tickets go on sale sooner than you think
The Weeknd has finally added a Manchester date to his UK tour and tickets will be available to purchase via Live Nation and Ticketmaster (12pm on Friday, October 17).
In case you missed it, the Canadian rapper is playing five show dates in London next summer, as part of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour.
As part of the UK run, the 35-year-old will perform at Wembley Stadium on August 14, 15, 16, 18, and 19.
Due to high demand, the singer will now take to the stage at Manchester's Etihad Stadium too, on Thursday, July 11. But some fans aren't happy, as they have already purchased tickets for Wembley Stadium, despite living up north.
"So annoyed with this," one wrote on Reddit. "All the massive stress of buying London tickets and overpaying for VIP on the third time of trying to purchase due to issues with Ticketmaster queues, when I live 30 miles from Manchester, feels like a kick in the teeth."
Another said, "Exactly this! So annoyed at this too! Hotel is now booked and everything! Instead of seven hours travelling it would have only been 2.5 hours roughly!"
A third added: "I live 20 minutes away from Manchester but I’m now stuck with tickets to Wembley."
So, if you have been holding out for Manchester, what time does presale open and where can you buy tickets? Find out everything you need to know below.
Where to buy The Weeknd Manchester tickets
Presale for The Weeknd's Etihad Stadium show date (Thursday, July 11) kicks off at 12pm on Thursday, October 16 via Live Nation and Ticketmaster. You must have an account to purchase tickets.
As for general sale, tickets go live at 12pm on Friday, October 17 via Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
If you don't manage to beat the queue, resale tickets for Manchester and London show dates will be available on the following sites: StubHub, Viagogo, and Ticombo.
For those of you keen to bag hospitality tickets, you'll need to head over to Seat Unique. Prices start from £199 for London's Wembley Stadium.
To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites.
The Weeknd is heading on tour next year (Getty/Kevin Mazur)
Where is The Weeknd performing in the UK next year?
As mentioned above, The Weeknd has added an extra show date to his 2026 UK tour due to high demand. The Canadian will now head to Manchester's Etihad Stadium, following five dates at Wembley Stadium in London.
Irish fans, the Starboy hitmaker will also take to the stage at Croke Park in Dublin (you can buy tickets here).
As part of the European tour, he will also perform in the likes of Amsterdam, Madrid, Stockholm, and Warsaw (you can find European tickets here).
The Weeknd UK and Ireland 2026 tour dates:
Etihad Stadium, Manchester:
- Thursday, July 11 2026
Wembley Stadium, London:
- Friday, August 14 2026
- Saturday, August 15 2026
- Sunday, August 16 2026
- Tuesday, August 18 2026
- Wednesday, August 19 2026
Croke Park, Dublin:
- Saturday, August 22 2026
- Sunday, August 23 2026
Who is supporting The Weeknd on tour in the UK?
Playboi Carti will support the Weeknd across all dates at his upcoming London residency.
The pair have made three songs together in the past, including Rather Lie, Timeless and Popular, featuring Madonna.
Interestingly, Ariana Grande, who has collaborated with The Weeknd in the past, will also be in London for the Eternal Sunshine Tour that very week.
The move has led to widespread speculation online that The Weeknd will make a special guest appearance in London, but nothing has been confirmed. See you there?
Topics: Music
Danielle Fowler