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The ProclaimersManchester · Fri, 23 Oct 2026

18:30 local time

About this event

The Proclaimers takes place at O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester on Friday, 23 October 2026, starting at 18:30 local time.

It is listed as Rock / Pop (Concerts).

The line-up includes The Proclaimers and Kirsten Adamson.

O2 Apollo Manchester holds around 3,500 people.

O2 Apollo Manchester has 56 upcoming events on our calendar.

Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size.

Stay & get there

Nearest station
Ardwick · Train station · 610 m · 10 min walk

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The Proclaimers at O2 Apollo Manchester: show day guide

Show starts
18:30
The Proclaimers on stage(est.)
19:15
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 35 mins
Expected finish(est.)
20:50
Getting there
Ardwick, 610 m (10 min walk)
Parking
There are two car parks immediately adjacent to the building both priced £10.

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
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult 18+. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled.
Accessibility
For Accessible Tickets please contact the venue directly on 0161 273 7785 or via email at access@o2apollomanchester.co.uk. The accessible ticket policy limits one free carer ticket to each accessible ticket purchased. Patrons who have any questions about booking tickets, or require further assistance please email the venues dedicated disabled access team at access@o2apollomanchester.co.uk Tickets may be cancelled if misuse is suspected/found.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Kägelbanan, Stockholm on 27 September 2026

  1. 1Knock It Down
  2. 2Over and Done With
  3. 3There's a Touch
  4. 4Dentures Out
  5. 5You May Offend
  6. 6Let's Get Married
  7. 7What Makes You Cry?
  8. 8Anything
  9. 9But It Is
  10. 10Born Innocent
  11. 11Angry Cyclist
  12. 12Rainbows
  13. 13Till the Ink Dries
  14. 14Sean
  15. 15Cap in Hand
  16. 16Letter From America
  17. 17Life With You
  18. 18Streets of Edinburgh
  19. 19Sunshine on Leith
  20. 20Then I Met You
  21. 21I'm on My Way
  22. 22I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

Most played songs on this tour

  • Letter From America×13
  • Sunshine on Leith×13
  • I'm on My Way×13
  • I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)×13
  • Let's Get Married×12
  • Cap in Hand×12
  • Over and Done With×10
  • Knock It Down×9
  • There's a Touch×9
  • Born Innocent×9

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Proclaimers

Line-up

About The Proclaimers

The Proclaimers are a Scottish rock duo formed in 1983 by the twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid. They came to attention with their 1987 single "Letter from America", which reached No. 3 in the United Kingdom, and the 1988 single "I'm Gonna Be ", which topped the charts in Australia, Iceland and New Zealand. The duo's biggest album, Sunshine on Leith (1988) has been certified multi-Platinum in Australia and Canada, selling over two million copies worldwide, including around 700,000 in the United States. The Proclaimers have sold over five million albums worldwide.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: O2 Apollo Manchester

Stockport Road, Manchester, M12 6AP
Capacity
3,500
Parking
There are two car parks immediately adjacent to the building both priced £10. The smaller car park on the Hyde Rd side of the building caters for our disabled patrons with a limited number of spaces used on a first come first served basis. *** Patrons are asked to use official car parks at all times ***
Accessible seating
To better accommodate your needs, O2 Apollo Manchester has requested that all Accessible Ticketing requests be solicited only through their representatives. Please contact an O2 Apollo Manchester representative for further help with your ticket purchase. Tel: 0161 273 7785 (12.00pm to 4.00pm weekdays; extended during onsales) Email: access@o2apollomanchester.co.uk
Venue rules
The O2 Apollo Manchester is an entirely no smoking venue. A designated smoking area is available when possible. Anyone found smoking anywhere within the venue will be requested to leave without refund. Professional-standard cameras, video cameras, GoPros, iPads/tablets and audio recording devices are not permitted. No food or drink is permitted. Please see the venue website FAQs for further details https://academymusicgroup.com/o2apollomanchester/faq
Box office
The box office is open from 5.00pm on event days only.
Seating chart
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The Proclaimers: FAQs

When is The Proclaimers?

The Proclaimers is scheduled for Friday, 23 October 2026 at 18:30 local time.

Where is The Proclaimers taking place?

At O2 Apollo Manchester, Stockport Road, Manchester M12 6AP.

How much are tickets for The Proclaimers?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at O2 Apollo Manchester?

There are two car parks immediately adjacent to the building both priced £10. The smaller car park on the Hyde Rd side of the building caters for our disabled patrons with a limited number of spaces used on a first come first served basis. *** Patrons are asked to use official car parks at all times ***

What songs will The Proclaimers play?

At their most recent show (27 September 2026, Stockholm) The Proclaimers played 22 songs, including Knock It Down, Over and Done With, There's a Touch, Dentures Out, and You May Offend.

Does The Proclaimers have other upcoming dates?

Yes — The Proclaimers has 28 upcoming dates, including Blackburn (20 Oct), Sheffield (21 Oct), and Stockton-on-Tees (24 Oct).

Who is supporting The Proclaimers at O2 Apollo Manchester?

The line-up also includes Kirsten Adamson.

What time does The Proclaimers go on stage?

The Proclaimers is expected on stage around 19:15, after Kirsten Adamson. The show itself starts at 18:30 local time.

How long is The Proclaimers's set?

Recent shows ran to 22 songs, about 1 hr, 35 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 20:50.

The Proclaimers

Fri, 23 Oct 2026

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