Manchester Tickets — Football, Music & Live Events
70 events on sale in Manchester today — 41 football fixtures and 29 live shows across 5 venues, with prices from £29. Next up: Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain at Etihad Stadium, Wed 14 Oct. Every ticket carries the 200% Buyer Guarantee.
On sale now · 70 events
What's on in Manchester
Every Manchester event with tickets on sale today — football and live music together, soonest first. Prices include fees: the number you see is the number you pay.
The month ahead
When Manchester is busiest
footballmusic & shows · events per day, next 60 days, from the feed above
By venue
Where Manchester's events are
- Etihad Stadium32 events
- Old Trafford20 events
- Co-op Live11 events
- Manchester AO Arena6 events
- O2 Apollo Manchester1 event
About
Football in Manchester
Manchester's two largest football grounds are Old Trafford, United's home since 1910, and the Etihad Stadium, City's home since 2003. Both are reachable on Metrolink. Old Trafford holds around 74,000 supporters, while the Etihad's 2026 North Stand expansion took it above 60,000, giving the city roughly 135,000 seats across the two grounds. The wider area also offers football at clubs including Salford City, Stockport County, Oldham Athletic and Bolton Wanderers; check the route and fixture time for each ground.
Clubs in Manchester · 2 senior clubs
Manchester football clubs
Manchester tickets 2026/27
Two of the UK's three biggest arenas are here
Manchester holds an unusual position in British live music: Co-op Live (opened 2024, around 23,500 capacity) is the largest indoor arena in the UK, and the AO Arena (around 23,000) is the second. No other city has both of the top two, which is why major tours now routinely play Manchester on the same footing as London.
Stadium shows fill the summer gaps: the Etihad and Old Trafford both stage concerts between football seasons. Whatever currently has tickets on sale appears in the feed at the top of this page.
Sport beyond the two clubs
Old Trafford is two grounds: the football stadium, and Emirates Old Trafford — Lancashire's cricket ground, which stages Ashes Tests and international cricket. Sale Sharks play Premiership rugby at the Salford Community Stadium, and the city's Commonwealth Games legacy keeps world-class athletics and cycling events passing through.
What we list today — and what we don't
Anyseats lists football and live music in Manchester today. Theatre — the Palace, the Opera House, the Royal Exchange — and the city's comedy circuit are part of most visits, but we don't sell those tickets yet, and we'd rather say so than pretend otherwise. When a category is added, its events appear in the city feed automatically.
How Manchester demand behaves
The derby is the hardest ticket in the city, and United's biggest visitors at Old Trafford — Liverpool, Arsenal — go next. On the music side, an arena residency's weekend nights sell before its midweeks, and Co-op Live's newest-room pull keeps its big openings tight. Weeknight concerts and early-season league fixtures remain the reliable cheaper entry points. Every price shown includes fees: the number you see is the number you pay.
Local rivalries
Manchester derbies
Manchester Derby
Manchester United vs Manchester City. Contested twice each Premier League season plus periodic cup and European meetings. Globally the most-watched English club fixture after Liverpool vs United.
Match-day tips
On a Manchester match-day
Pre-match pubs cluster on Sir Matt Busby Way (Old Trafford) and Ashton New Road (Etihad). Both grounds enforce strict bag policies (A4 or smaller) and require photo ID for tickets sold on the secondary market. Concessions are cashless. Old Trafford's South Stand redevelopment is constrained by the Manchester-Liverpool railway line directly behind it. Long-rumoured expansion to 87,000-90,000 has not yet been formally approved.
When to visit
Manchester football season
Manchester football runs August through May. The two derby weekends. Typically October/November and March/April, are the highest-demand fixtures of the season and require booking 2-4 weeks in advance for any reasonable price. Champions League knockout rounds (February-May) are the second-highest demand window.
Notable facts
Things to know about Manchester football
- 01Old Trafford has been Manchester United's home continuously since 19 February 1910, except for 1941-49 when bomb damage forced them to share Maine Road with Manchester City.
- 02The Etihad was built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games (athletics) and converted to a football-only stadium for City's 2003-04 season. The seating bowl was lowered after the Games to bring fans closer to the pitch.
- 03Manchester City's 2024 Premier League title was their fourth consecutive. Equalling Manchester United's 1999-2002 record set under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Floor prices
The cheapest seat at each Manchester venue
Lowest listed price per venue in today's feed — GBP, fees included.
Venues
Manchester venue guides
FAQ
Manchester ticket FAQs
How much are tickets in Manchester?
Across the 69 Manchester events with listings today, entry starts at £29 (Manchester City vs Brighton Hove Albion) and the dearest starts from £347 (Oasis Manchester). Every figure is a final checkout price with fees included, refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest event in Manchester right now?
Manchester City vs Brighton Hove Albion at Etihad Stadium on 28 October 2026, from £29 with fees included. Prices move with supply, so the cheapest event changes from day to day.
What is the next event in Manchester?
Manchester City vs Paris Saint-Germain at Etihad Stadium on 14 October 2026. The list above shows every Manchester event with tickets on sale, soonest first.
How many events are on sale in Manchester?
At least 70 Manchester events currently have tickets listed, across 5 venues. Only events with real inventory appear — nothing is listed "coming soon".
How far apart are Old Trafford and the Etihad?
Old Trafford (Manchester United) and the Etihad Stadium (Manchester City) are approximately 4 miles apart via the M602 motorway. Both are reachable on the Metrolink tram network (Old Trafford stop and Etihad Campus stop respectively). Multi-ground tours on a single visit are credible. Total combined Metrolink time including transfer is typically 25-30 minutes.
When is the Manchester derby played?
Manchester United vs Manchester City is contested twice each Premier League season. Typically once in October-November and once in March-April. Periodic cup meetings (FA Cup, EFL Cup) and European fixtures (Champions League, Europa League) add additional derby dates in some seasons.
How do I get to Old Trafford on matchday?
Old Trafford is a 5-minute walk from the Old Trafford Metrolink stop and a 5-minute walk from Manchester United Football Ground railway station. The Metrolink adds matchday capacity on the Altrincham line. Driving is heavily restricted within a 1km matchday zone and parking is severely capped. Tram is the recommended option.
What is the capacity of Manchester's two main football grounds?
Old Trafford holds around 74,000 supporters. The Etihad's expanded North Stand opened in 2026, taking capacity above 60,000; TfGM's stadium guide gives a rounded figure of 61,000. Together the two grounds hold roughly 135,000, with the available seating depending on the event.
How do I find concert and music tickets in Manchester?
Check the live event list for available Manchester concerts and shows. When football and music are both on sale, select Music & shows to narrow the list, then open an event to compare its ticket options. Availability depends on the listings for that date; the city guide also covers local venues.
Do ticket prices for Manchester events include fees?
The price you see is the price you pay. Our fee is already included in every price on the site, so nothing is added at checkout.
When will my Manchester event tickets arrive?
Tickets usually arrive 24-72 hours before the event and are guaranteed before it begins. Some issuers release tickets closer to the start time.
What happens if an event in Manchester is postponed or cancelled?
If an event is postponed or rescheduled, your ticket stays valid for the new date. If an event is cancelled outright with no replacement date, you're refunded in full for the tickets and any mandatory order fees, to your original payment method - automatically. A cancellation by the organiser is outside our control, so it is covered by that full refund rather than by the 200% Buyer Guarantee.
Keep exploring
More Manchester matches & tickets
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