The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly'Manchester · Fri, 30 Oct 2026

About this event

The Bluetones at O2 Ritz Manchester: show day guide

Show starts

19:00

The Bluetones on stage(est.)

19:00

Set length(est.)

1 hr, 15 mins

Expected finish(est.)

20:15

Getting there

Manchester Oxford Road, 90 m (1 min walk)

Parking

Parking and by car We're easy to get to by all major approach roads, including the M60 motorway.

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

Age Restrictions: Over 8s only. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol. A max of 4 tickets per person and per household applies for the presale, rising to a max of 8 tickets per person and per household for the general sale. Tickets in excess of this will be cancelled.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Brudenell Social Club, Leeds on 14 October 2026

1. 1Talking to Clarry
2. 2Bluetonic
3. 3Cut Some Rug
4. 4Things Change
5. 5The Fountainhead
6. 6Carnt Be Trusted
7. 7Slight Return
8. 8Putting Out Fires
9. 9Vampire
10. 10A Parting Gesture
11. 11Time & Again
12. 12Marblehead Johnson
13. 13String Along
14. 14Autophilia or 'How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Car'
15. 15Sleazy Bed Track
16. 16The Devil Behind My Smile
17. 17Never Going Nowhere
18. 18If...

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Bluetones

Line-up

• The Bluetones9 upcoming dates

Parking

Parking and by car We're easy to get to by all major approach roads, including the M60 motorway. Just follow the City Centre or the Universities signs and our postcode for sat nav is M1 5NQ. There's some pay and display street parking locally, with bays nearby on Great Marlborough Street. Street parking is free after 8pm. Get 15% off if you use Q-Park First St. You can pre-book using the promotional code PT0217RITZ here. Other car park options include the nearby large 24 hour NCP car park on Great Bridgewater Street and there are also additional car parks at Chepstow Street and Chester Street, all within a few hundred metres. Please check times and prices as they may vary. Disabled parking and by car Our venue doesn't have its own parking facilities, but there are bays and street parking locally on Whitworth Street West and Great Marlborough Street close by. Unfortunately we don't have a drop off point at our entrance.

Accessible seating

The venue is fully accessible. Customers must book a standard ticket online via Ticketmaster. You will need to contact the venue to discuss requirements and free assistant ticket (subject to availability). For general enquiries and disabled access please email access@o2ritzmanchester.co.uk or call +44 (0)161 552 6374

Venue rules

No cameras, video cameras or audio recording. No food, bottles, cans or alcohol to be brought onto the premises. No smoking. Security measures are in place so there will be bag checks on arrival. Only one small bag per person is permitted, and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 29.7cm Width: 21cm Depth: 15cm Large bags, including rucksacks, are not allowed and there are no facilities to leave any luggage so please make alternative arrangements. If you really have to bring a bag and its preferable you don't, please make sure its small.

Children

It's always best to check the age restrictions for each event in advance as they vary from show to show. A few obvious ones: No under 8s please (think about it), but feel free to contact us if you're unsure and avoid disappointment. 8-13 years, you'll need to attend with an adult (18+) and only book balcony tickets please. Most shows are 14+ (and that means you can come without an adult over 18 and be in the stalls area) but please remember to check when you book as it can vary from show to show. Always look for admission age policies and signs such as 14+, 16+, 18+, 21+ before you book and remember to carry proof of age if you need it.

Box office

We'll have opening times and curfew times if they're out of the ordinary for seasoned gig-goers (7pm-11pm) on the event page of this website and on our social channels, too. All timings are subject to change, so check before you travel.

Full O2 Ritz Manchester seating plan →