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Time Out
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Bruce Springsteen at Manchester's Co-op Live: start time, tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know
Manchester, the Boss is in town. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are up north for a very rare UK residency at the Co-op Live – and his shows have already kicked off. Bruce is one show down, with two more still to come. Bruce's current tour has been rolling on since 2023 and it's already one of the highest-grossing tours of all time. Manchester is the city tasked with getting the next leg of The Land of Hope and Dreams Tour going, and it's one of only two places in the UK getting an E Street Band tour stop in 2025 (the other is Liverpool, in June). Heading to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in Manchester over the coming days? Here's everything you need to know about the shows. When is Bruce Springsteen playing at Manchester's Co-op Live? Bruce's three shows in Manchester are on May 14, 17 and 20, 2025. What are the timings? The timings vary slightly for May 17 and 20, though the merch trailer and canalside area open at 2pm for both shows. Expect him on stage at around 7.45pm. Saturday May 17 Early entry is at 5pm, premium doors 5pm, general admission 6pm. Tuesday May 20 Early entry is at 4.30pm, premium doors 5pm, general admission 5.30pm. What's the setlist? True Bruce Tramps know that the Boss plays a different set every night. For an idea of the songs he plays, here was his setlist at the first Manchester show (according to Land of Hope and Dreams Death to My Hometown Lonesome Day My Love Will Not Let You Down Rainmaker Darkness on the Edge of Town The Promised Land Hungry Heart My Hometown Youngstown Murder Incorporated Long Walk Home House of a Thousand Guitars My City of Ruins Letter to You Because the Night (Patti Smith Group cover) Human Touch Wrecking Ball The Rising Badlands Thunder Road Born in the U.S.A. Born to Run Bobby Jean Dancing in the Dark Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out Chimes of Freedom (Bob Dylan cover) Who is supporting? There's no support. Can I still get tickets for Bruce Springsteen at Manchester's Co-op Live? Ticketmaster says that Bruce's remaining dates have 'low availability', with tickets (including resale) up for grabs from around £115. Find out more here. Seating map Here is the seating map, according to Ticketmaster. Bag policy, cloakroom and banned items Each person can bring one bag into the venue, which must be smaller than A4 and not a backpack, travel case, laptop bag or large tote bag. Baggage storage is in the orange car park, and each bag costs £15. Banned items include weapons, ammunition, explosives, horns, whistles, drums, fireworks, flagpoles, large umbrellas or any other item which in the venue's reasonable opinion, may cause danger or disruption to any event or to other visitors. Laptops, iPads, Go Pros and the like also aren't allowed. What are the reviews saying? Springsteen and the E Street band's first show in Manchester on May 14 was a mighty, dominant performance notable for Bruce railing against the current US administration. It received rave reviews from several publications. In the Guardian, Daniel Dylan Wray's five-star review said the evening was 'bruised and angry yet also hopeful and filled with love', describing the band as a 'hurricane force'. The i 's Joe Goggins awarded five more stars, saying that Springsteen 'appears ageless' and that 'throughout this three-hour set, wherever you look on the stage, something exhilarating is happening'.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- Economic Times
‘Absolute robbery': Fans outraged as Drake UK tour presale ticket prices soar
Drake's UK tour presale sparked outrage on Wednesday, June 4, as tickets soared to £500, frustrating fans ahead of the general sale. The high prices, available via Ticketmaster for O2 Priority and Co-op Live members, precede his Wireless Festival appearances and first UK/Europe tour since 2019. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads All about Drake UK tour 2025 Fans were left stunned on Wednesday, June 4, as presale tickets for Drake's upcoming UK tour went live — with prices skyrocketing to as much as £500. The steep costs triggered widespread frustration online ahead of the general sale scheduled for Friday, June presale, available through Ticketmaster for O2 Priority and Co-op Live members, precedes Drake's headline appearances at London's Wireless Festival (June 11–13) and his highly anticipated summer tour. The tour, his first in the UK and Europe since the 2019 Assassination Vacation Tour, kicks off in Birmingham on July 20 and includes stops in Manchester before heading to major cities across reportedly started at £172, with some fans claiming they saw prices soar up to £500. On X (formerly Twitter), outraged users posted screenshots and reactions in disbelief.'£500 apiece for helicopter view tickets for Drake presale in Manchester. £280 to stand when tickets are advertised at £64. Absolute robbery,' wrote one user.'£200 for a single Drake ticket !? In this economy … he's buggin. Hella out of touch,' posted fan noted that general standing was listed at £172, calling the cost 'insane,' while others compared the prices to other artists' tours — with some reluctantly calling it 'silly money,' albeit not out of line with current fans even said they'd skip the arena shows altogether and opt for Wireless Festival instead, given the relative value.'General standing for Drake £170 and seats is £155? I'll just go to Wireless,' one fan is set to perform two nights in both Birmingham (Utilita Arena, July 20–21) and Manchester (Co-op Live, July 25–26) before continuing to cities including Amsterdam, Zurich, Milan, Paris, Berlin, and Stockholm. The tour wraps up in Hamburg on September latest international tour follows the massive 80-date It's All a Blur Tour across North America in 2023 and 2024, which featured 21 Savage and J. Cole.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘Absolute robbery': Fans outraged as Drake UK tour presale ticket prices soar
Fans were left stunned on Wednesday, June 4, as presale tickets for Drake's upcoming UK tour went live — with prices skyrocketing to as much as £500. The steep costs triggered widespread frustration online ahead of the general sale scheduled for Friday, June 6. The presale, available through Ticketmaster for O2 Priority and Co-op Live members, precedes Drake's headline appearances at London's Wireless Festival (June 11–13) and his highly anticipated summer tour. The tour, his first in the UK and Europe since the 2019 Assassination Vacation Tour, kicks off in Birmingham on July 20 and includes stops in Manchester before heading to major cities across Europe. Tickets reportedly started at £172, with some fans claiming they saw prices soar up to £500. On X (formerly Twitter), outraged users posted screenshots and reactions in disbelief. '£500 apiece for helicopter view tickets for Drake presale in Manchester. £280 to stand when tickets are advertised at £64. Absolute robbery,' wrote one user. — markg80 (@markg80) Live Events '£200 for a single Drake ticket !? In this economy … he's buggin. Hella out of touch,' posted another. One fan noted that general standing was listed at £172, calling the cost 'insane,' while others compared the prices to other artists' tours — with some reluctantly calling it 'silly money,' albeit not out of line with current trends. Some fans even said they'd skip the arena shows altogether and opt for Wireless Festival instead, given the relative value. 'General standing for Drake £170 and seats is £155? I'll just go to Wireless,' one fan tweeted. — sleek230 (@sleek230) All about Drake UK tour 2025 Drake is set to perform two nights in both Birmingham (Utilita Arena, July 20–21) and Manchester (Co-op Live, July 25–26) before continuing to cities including Amsterdam, Zurich, Milan, Paris, Berlin, and Stockholm. The tour wraps up in Hamburg on September 23. His latest international tour follows the massive 80-date It's All a Blur Tour across North America in 2023 and 2024, which featured 21 Savage and J. Cole.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Drake UK and Europe tour 2025: How to get tickets — plus Manchester's Co-Op Live seating plan
Canadian superstar Drake has officially announced his 2025 UK tour — $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK. Marking his first UK and European performances since 2019, here's everything you need to know so you don't miss out on tickets. Advertisement 3 Following on from his Wireless Festival performances, Drake will headline four nights in the UK 3 Drake will be joined by some very big name guests Credit: Getty In the summer of 2025, following on his headline appearances at the Wireless Festival in London from July 11 to 13, Drake will extend his presence in the UK with four additional tour dates. These shows will take place at two iconic venues — Birmingham's Utilita Arena and Manchester's Co-op Live: July 20, 2025 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham July 21, 2025 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham July 25, 2025 – Co-op Live, Manchester July 26, 2025 – Co-op Live, Manchester He's then going on a massive European tour: July 30, 2025 — Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands July 31 — Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands August 7, 2025 — Sportpaleis, Antwerp, Belgium August 11, 2025 — Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland August 15, 2025 — Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany August 16, 2025 — Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany August 21, 2025 — Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden August 22, 2025 — Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden August 24, 2025 — Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark August 25, 2025 — Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark August 29, 2025 — Unipol Forum, Milan, Italy August 30, 2025 — Unipol Forum, Milan, Italy September 7, 2025 — Accor Arena, Paris, France September 8, 2025 — Accor Arena, Paris, France September 11, 2025 — Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany September 12, 2025 — Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany September 16, 2025 — Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany September 18, 2025 — Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany September 22 and 23 at Barclays Arena in Hamburg, Germany Joining him on tour is special guest PartyNextDoor, a longtime collaborator and fellow OVO Sound artist, adding extra excitement for fans. Advertisement Sharing the news on Instagram, Drake said: "FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 6 YEARS, DRAKE PERFORMING THE HITS, OLD AND NEW, ACROSS THE WATERS." This announcement set the stage for what promises to be a memorable summer of music, with fans eager to secure tickets as soon as they become available. Ticket information Tickets for the $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK tour will go on general sale on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 12 pm. They will be available through major platforms including Live Nation, Ticketmaster and AXS. Advertisement Alexander Volkanovski Breaks 'Drake Curse' With UFC 314 Win To get ahead of the crowd, fans should ensure they have accounts set up on these sites before the sale begins. Presale Presale opportunities are available, starting Wednesday, June 4 at 12 pm via Live Nation, Ticketmaster, SeatUnique and AXS. There's another presale starting on Thursday, June 5 at 12 pm through SeatUnique. These presales offer fans multiple chances to grab tickets before the general public sale. Advertisement Ticket prices Ticket prices have yet to be confirmed, but are expected to align with typical arena concert pricing for an artist of Drake's caliber. For those seeking a premium experience, VIP ticket packages will be on offer. These include benefits such as faster entry through VIP entrances, premium seating in the best sections of the venue and access to hospitality lounges before and after the show, with certain VIP packages also featuring food and drinks. Fans interested in VIP tickets can register their interest via SeatUnique, which also hosts the official Co-op Live Premium Afterparty in the Hideaway, enhancing the overall concert experience. Advertisement Seating plan Manchester's Co-op Live, where Drake will perform on July 25 and 26, is one of the UK's newest and largest indoor arenas, offering state-of-the-art facilities and a flexible seating plan. 3 Manchester Co-op Live seating plan Credit: Ticket Master The venue features a large standing floor area near the stage, tiered seating in lower and upper sections, accessible seating options and VIP areas. The stage is positioned at one end, providing excellent sightlines throughout the arena. Advertisement Co-op Live is located on the Etihad Campus, approximately a 25-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly Station, with frequent tram services to the nearby Etihad Campus stop. On event days, Metrolink travel is often included with tickets for four hours before and after the show. Parking is available, but must be booked in advance. Top tips Don't wait until the morning of the sale to register — set up accounts with suppliers ahead of time Don't leave accounts unverified — a phone number and passcode may need to be set up Avoid assuming old accounts are active — if you already have an account, check that it's still working, your billing info is accurate and saved, and ensure you know the password Poor internet connection — ensure your internet signal is strong Low batteries — check devices you use are plugged in and/or fully charged Avoid refreshing the page while in the waiting room — ticketing sites use queuing systems where the page updates automatically, so once in the queue it's a good idea to just wait and keep your fingers crossed Drake's 2025 tour is shaping up to be a landmark event, combining his classic hits with new material and supported by PartyNextDoor. Fans should act quickly to avoid disappointment.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Drake UK and Europe tour 2025: How to get tickets — plus Manchester's Co-Op Live seating plan
Canadian superstar Drake has officially announced his 2025 UK tour — $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK. Marking his first 3 Following on from his Wireless Festival performances, Drake will headline four nights in the UK 3 Drake will be joined by some very big name guests Credit: Getty In the summer of 2025, following on his headline appearances at the These shows will take place at two iconic venues — Birmingham's Utilita Arena and Manchester's Co-op Live: July 20, 2025 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham July 21, 2025 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham July 25, 2025 – Co-op Live, Manchester July 26, 2025 – Co-op Live, Manchester He's then going on a massive European tour: read more on drake July 30, 2025 — Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands July 31 — Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands August 7, 2025 — Sportpaleis, Antwerp, Belgium August 11, 2025 — Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland August 15, 2025 — Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany August 16, 2025 — Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany August 21, 2025 — Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden August 22, 2025 — Avicii Arena, Stockholm, Sweden August 24, 2025 — Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark August 25, 2025 — Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark August 29, 2025 — Unipol Forum, Milan, Italy August 30, 2025 — Unipol Forum, Milan, Italy September 7, 2025 — Accor Arena, Paris, France September 8, 2025 — Accor Arena, Paris, France September 11, 2025 — Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany September 12, 2025 — Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany September 16, 2025 — Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany September 18, 2025 — Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany September 22 and 23 at Barclays Arena in Hamburg, Germany Joining him on tour is special guest PartyNextDoor, a longtime collaborator and fellow OVO Sound artist, adding extra excitement for fans. Sharing the news on Instagram, Drake said: "FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 6 YEARS, DRAKE PERFORMING THE HITS, OLD AND NEW, ACROSS THE WATERS." This announcement set the stage for what promises to be a memorable summer of music, with fans eager to secure tickets as soon as they become available. Most read in Music Ticket information Tickets for the $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK tour will go on general sale on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 12 pm. They will be available through major platforms including Live Nation, Ticketmaster and AXS. Alexander Volkanovski Breaks 'Drake Curse' With UFC 314 Win To get ahead of the crowd, fans should ensure they have accounts set up on these sites before the sale begins. Presale Presale opportunities are available, starting Wednesday, June 4 at 12 pm via Live Nation, There's another presale starting on Thursday, June 5 at 12 pm through SeatUnique. These presales offer fans multiple chances to grab tickets before the general public sale. Ticket prices Ticket prices have yet to be confirmed, but are expected to align with typical arena concert pricing for an artist of Drake's caliber. For those seeking a premium experience, VIP ticket packages will be on offer. These include benefits such as faster entry through VIP entrances, premium seating in the best sections of the venue and access to hospitality lounges before and after the show, with certain VIP packages also featuring food and drinks. Fans interested in VIP tickets can register their interest via Seating plan Manchester's Co-op Live, where 3 Manchester Co-op Live seating plan Credit: Ticket Master The venue features a large standing floor area near the stage, tiered seating in lower and upper sections, accessible seating options and VIP areas. The stage is positioned at one end, providing excellent sightlines throughout the arena. Co-op Live is located on the Etihad Campus, approximately a 25-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly Station, with frequent tram services to the nearby Etihad Campus stop. On event days, Metrolink travel is often included with tickets for four hours before and after the show. Parking is available, but must be booked in advance. Top tips Don't wait until the morning of the sale to register — set up accounts with suppliers ahead of time Don't leave accounts unverified — a phone number and passcode may need to be set up Avoid assuming old accounts are active — if you already have an account, check that it's still working, your billing info is accurate and saved, and ensure you know the password Poor internet connection — ensure your internet signal is strong Low batteries — check devices you use are plugged in and/or fully charged Avoid refreshing the page while in the waiting room — ticketing sites use queuing systems where the page updates automatically, so once in the queue it's a good idea to just wait and keep your fingers crossed Drake's 2025 tour is shaping up to be a landmark event, combining his classic hits with new material and supported by PartyNextDoor. Fans should act quickly to avoid disappointment.
