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The ShiresManchester · Sun, 8 Nov 2026
19:30 local time
Bridgewater HallManchester
About this event
The Shires takes place at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on Sunday, 8 November 2026, starting at 19:30 local time.
It is listed as Country (Concerts).
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Stay & get there
Nearest station
St Peter's Square · Tram stop · 270 m · 4 min walk
Closest hotels
- Premier Inn110 m
- Midland Hotel160 m
- Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central170 m
🛏️ Hotels near Bridgewater Hall
Check prices ↗The Shires at Bridgewater Hall: show day guide
- Show starts
- 19:30
- The Shires on stage(est.)
- 19:30
- Set length(est.)
- 1 hr, 15 mins
- Expected finish(est.)
- 20:45
- Getting there
- St Peter's Square, 270 m (4 min walk)
- Parking
- Several Car parks nearby.
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 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
- Please note
- Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.
What to expect: recent setlist
From Stanford Hall, Lutterworth on 28 August 2026
- 1Lightning Strikes
- 2My Universe
- 3Friday Night
- 4Bonfire Song
- 5State Lines
- 6I Just Wanna Love You
- 7Getaway Car
- 8All Over Again
- 9Daddy's Little Girl
- 10The Hard Way
- 11Nashville Grey Skies
- 12Watching You Watching Me
- 13Guilty
- 14Tonight
- 15Islands in the Stream (Dolly Parton)
- 16Wild Hearts
- 17A Thousand Hallelujahs
Most played songs on this tour
- A Thousand Hallelujahs×10
- Lightning Strikes×9
- State Lines×9
- Daddy's Little Girl×9
- All Over Again×8
- Islands in the Stream×8
- Tonight×7
- Nashville Grey Skies×6
- My Universe×5
- Friday Night×4
Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Shires
Line-up
About The Shires
The Shires are a British country music duo composed of singer-songwriters Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes. Earle sings harmony vocals, plays piano and guitar, and Rhodes is lead singer. The duo formed in 2013 and released their debut album Brave in 2015, becoming the first British country act to chart in the Top 10 of the UK Albums Chart. The group's second album, My Universe, became the fastest-selling British country album in history when it was released in October 2016.
Venue: Bridgewater Hall
Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS- Parking
- Several Car parks nearby. Convenient car parking can be found in the NCP Central Car Park below G-Mex, which is linked directly to The Bridgewater Hall by an underpass beneath Lower Mosley Street. This well-lit underground walkway gives level access from the car-park to a lift which, in turn, gives access to Barbirolli Square just outside the Hall's main entrance.
- Accessible seating
- The venue is accessible for disabled and toilet facilities are available on all levels of the venue. Guide Dogs are welcome. Sennheiser infra-red system fitted.
- Box office
- Mon - Sat: 10.00am - 8.00pm Sun: 12.00pm - 6.00pm
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The Shires: FAQs
When is The Shires?
The Shires is scheduled for Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 19:30 local time.
Where is The Shires taking place?
At Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS.
How much are tickets for The Shires?
The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.
Is there parking at Bridgewater Hall?
Several Car parks nearby. Convenient car parking can be found in the NCP Central Car Park below G-Mex, which is linked directly to The Bridgewater Hall by an underpass beneath Lower Mosley Street. This well-lit underground walkway gives level access from the car-park to a lift which, in turn, gives access to Barbirolli Square just outside the Hall's main entrance.
What songs will The Shires play?
At their most recent show (28 August 2026, Lutterworth) The Shires played 17 songs, including Lightning Strikes, My Universe, Friday Night, Bonfire Song, and State Lines.
Does The Shires have other upcoming dates?
Yes — The Shires has 12 upcoming dates, including Glasgow (3 Nov), Gateshead (5 Nov), and York (6 Nov).
What time does The Shires go on stage?
The Shires is expected on stage around 19:30. The show itself starts at 19:30 local time.
How long is The Shires's set?
Recent shows ran to 17 songs, about 1 hr, 15 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 20:45.
The Shires
Sun, 8 Nov 2026