Rick Wakeman - The Wizard of Prog: Ultimate Highlights Concert TourManchester · Wed, 24 Feb 2027

About this event

Rick Wakeman at Opera House, Manchester: show day guide

Show starts

19:00

Rick Wakeman on stage(est.)

19:00

Set length(est.)

1 hr

Expected finish(est.)

20:00

Getting there

Manchester River Cruises Ralli Quay, 360 m (6 min walk)

Parking

Spinningfields and the Great Northern

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Ticket limit

Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 8 tickets per person and per credit card on this event

Please note

Over 5s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled.

What to expect: recent setlist

From The Vogel, Red Bank on March 29, 2026 · Tour: Wakeman and Son

1. 1The Dance of a Thousand Lights
2. 2LJW (Gordon Giltrap & Oliver Wakeman)
3. 3Yes Suite
4. 4The Last Battle / Merlin the Magician
5. 5November Wedding (Oliver Wakeman)
6. 6A Glimpse of Heaven / Sweet Georgia Brown
7. 7The Six Wives Suite
8. 8Journey to the Centre of the Earth
9. 9Life on Mars? (David Bowie)
10. 10The Jig

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Rick Wakeman

Line-up

• Rick Wakeman19 upcoming dates

Capacity

1,920

Parking

Spinningfields and the Great Northern

Accessible seating

The venue is accessible to disabled patrons. 0800 912 6971

Venue rules

No cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices

Children

Babes-in-arms (Children under 2 years old) will not be allowed in the theatre except during the pantomime or other show aimed at young children. Under these circumstances, babes-in-arms may enter without a ticket provided they do not occupy a seat. Hearing loop available on request, headsets are £10 deposit. Children aged 2 - 15 years old shall require their own ticket, which shall be at full price if no child concessions are available at the time of booking. Accompanying adults will be asked to remove any noisy children.

Box office

Closed on non-show days. Tickets can be purchased from the box office at the Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester. Show days with evening performance only: Opens 2.5 hours before the performance and closes 30 minutes after the show begins Matinee performance only: Opens one hour before the performance Matinee and evening performance: Opens one hour before the matinee performance and closes 30 minutes after the evening performance

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