The Very Best of the PoguesManchester · Fri, 4 Dec 2026

About this event

The Pogues at O2 Apollo Manchester: show day guide

Show starts

19:00

Support

Martin Stephenson & the Daintees

The Pogues on stage(est.)

19:45

Set length(est.)

1 hr, 35 mins

Expected finish(est.)

21:20

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 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event

Please note

Under 14s 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.

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 Te Paepae Theatre, Auckland on 11 April 2026 · Tour: A Celebration of 40 Years of Rum Sodomy & the Lash

1. 1The Sick Bed of Cúchulainn
2. 2Wild Cats of Kilkenny
3. 3A Pair of Brown Eyes
4. 4Billy's Bones
5. 5Navigator
6. 6Planxty Noel Hill
7. 7The Gentleman Soldier
8. 8Jesse James (Bentley Ball)
9. 9I'm a Man You Don't Meet Everyday ([traditional])
10. 10The Body of an American
11. 11The Old Main Drag
12. 12A Rainy Night in Soho
13. 13A Pistol for Paddy Garcia
14. 14Poor Paddy Works on the Railway ([traditional])
15. 15And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda (Eric Bogle)
16. 16London Girl
17. 17The Irish Rover (Joseph M. Crofts)
18. 18Streams of Whiskey
19. 19Boys From the County Hell
20. 20Dark Streets of London
21. 21Sally MacLennane
22. 22Greenland Whale Fisheries ([traditional])

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Pogues

Line-up

• The Pogues14 upcoming dates
• Martin Stephenson & the Daintees28 upcoming dates

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.

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