To help you make plans for the coming months, we’ve rounded up some of the biggest names coming to the arenas.
From Peter Kay to Sabrina Carpenter, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
All the big names you can expect at AO Arena and Co-op Live in 2025
AO Arena
Peter Kay will continue his lengthy tour of the UK with shows at AO Arena throughout the year.
He’ll be performing on January 10 and 11, February 7 and 8, March 21, April 5, May 17, June 21, July 25 and September 19.
Strictly Come Dancing will tour with afternoon and evening shows on February 1 and 2 at AO Arena this year.
Other big names you can expect to see at AO Arena in 2025 include:
- James Blunt – February 15
- Michael Ball & Alfie Boe – April 4
- BetMGM Premier League Darts 2025 – April 10
- Sean Paul – April 20
- Torvill & Dean – May 2, 3 and 4
- Twenty One Pilots – May 11
- Kylie – May 19 and 20
- Olly Murs – May 23
- Katy Perry – October 8
- Busted Vs McFly – October 17 and 18
- Jimmy Carr – December 16
- Cirque Wicked Wizard of Oz – December 23
To find out more about each show, buy tickets or stay up to date with any additional shows that could be added at a later date, you can visit the AO Arena website.
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Co-op Live
Cyndi Lauper (February 9), Craig David (February 14), Sabrina Carpenter (March 13 and 14) and more will take to the stage at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena this year.
To find out more about each show, buy tickets or stay up to date with any additional shows that could be added at a later date, you can visit the Co-op Live website.
Other big names you can expect to see at Co-op Live in 2025 include:
- Gracie Abrams – March 7
- Teddy Swims – March 10 and 16
- Sugababes – April 11
- Burna Boy – April 21
- Andrea Bocelli – April 25
- Chase and Status – May 1
- Olly Murs – May 8
- Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – May 14, 17 and 20
- Scissor Sisters – May 21
- Tate Mcrae – May 24
- Tyler, the Creator – May 27 and 28
- Robbie Williams – June 10 and 11
Recommended reading:
- Lionel Richie – June 12 and 13
- Iron Maiden – June 22
- Olivia Rodrigo – June 30 and July 1
- Billie Eilish – July 19, 20, 22 and 23
- One Republic – September 24
- Pierce The Veil – September 25
- John Bishop – October 4 and 5
- Jason Manford – October 24
- Busted Vs McFly – November 5
Check for ticket availability and more via the AO Arena and Co-op Live websites.