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The Vintage ExplosionManchester · Sat, 20 Feb 2027

19:00 local time
Royal Northern College of MusicManchester
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About this event

The Vintage Explosion takes place at Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester on Saturday, 20 February 2027, starting at 19:00 local time.

It is listed as Big Band / 1960s (Concerts).

Doors open at 19:00.

Face-value tickets have been listed at £32.50 before fees; prices and availability can change, so check the official seller for live inventory.

Royal Northern College of Music has 3 upcoming events on our calendar.

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion.

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Manchester Oxford Road railway station · Train station · 720 m · 12 min walk
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The Vintage Explosion at Royal Northern College of Music: show day guide

Doors open
19:00
Show starts
19:00
The Vintage Explosion on stage(est.)
19:00
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 5 mins
Expected finish(est.)
20:05
Getting there
Manchester Oxford Road railway station, 720 m (12 min walk)

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

Doors open
19:00
Age policy
Minimum age 14+.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Portobello Town Hall, Portobello on 16 November 2025

  1. 1Rockin' Chair
  2. 2Hot Dog
  3. 3Only You
  4. 4The Wanderer
  5. 5A Change Is Gonna Come
  6. 6Lay In Your Arms
  7. 7Unchained Melody
  8. 8reet petite
  9. 9minnie the moocher
  10. 10Meat and Potatoes
  11. 11Runaround Sue
  12. 12Lucille
  13. 13Return To Sender
  14. 14Let The Good Times Roll
  15. 15Johnny Be Goode

Most played songs on this tour

  • Rockin' Chair×1
  • Hot Dog×1
  • Only You×1
  • The Wanderer×1
  • A Change Is Gonna Come×1
  • Lay In Your Arms×1
  • Unchained Melody×1
  • reet petite×1
  • minnie the moocher×1
  • Meat and Potatoes×1

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Vintage Explosion

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Venue: Royal Northern College of Music

124 Oxford Rd, Manchester, M13 9RD
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The Vintage Explosion: FAQs

When is The Vintage Explosion?

The Vintage Explosion is scheduled for Saturday, 20 February 2027 at 19:00 local time.

Where is The Vintage Explosion taking place?

At Royal Northern College of Music, 124 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9RD.

How much are tickets for The Vintage Explosion?

Face-value tickets have been listed at £32.50, before fees. Prices can change with demand, so check the official seller for current prices.

What time do doors open?

Doors open at 19:00 local time.

Is there an age restriction?

Minimum age 14+.

What songs will The Vintage Explosion play?

At their most recent show (16 November 2025, Portobello) The Vintage Explosion played 15 songs, including Rockin' Chair, Hot Dog, Only You, The Wanderer, and A Change Is Gonna Come.

Does The Vintage Explosion have other upcoming dates?

Yes — The Vintage Explosion has 14 upcoming dates, including Glasgow (24 Oct), Dundee (25 Oct), and Ayr (1 Nov).

What time does The Vintage Explosion go on stage?

The Vintage Explosion is expected on stage around 19:00. The show itself starts at 19:00 local time.

How long is The Vintage Explosion's set?

Recent shows ran to 15 songs, about 1 hr, 5 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 20:05.

The Vintage Explosion

Sat, 20 Feb 2027 · from £32.50

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