The Weeknd at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium: start time, last-minute tickets, potential setlist and what you need to know
Abel Tesfaye, the man better known as The Weeknd, has been on his After Hours Til Dawn world tour for four years now. Encompassing his three albums of the past six years – 2020’s After Hours, 2022’s Dawn FM and 2025’s Hurry Up Tomorrow – it has become the biggest R&B tour of all time. So far, it’s grossed over $1 billion.
The show has already stopped by the UK once, with two shows at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2023. But The Weeknd has released an album since then, so it’s only right that he comes back to give us his new material live (he’ll return to the capital in August, too)
This week, the megastar is jumping back across the pond for two huge gigs at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium in what will be the first major music event at the venue in three years. Here’s everything you need to know.
When is the Weeknd playing Etihad Stadium?
The star is performing at Etihad Stadium on Thursday June 11 and Friday June 12.
What time do doors open?
Fans can enter the stadium from 5pm onwards (those with VIP early access can get in from 4.30pm).
What time will The Weeknd come on stage?
The Weeknd is expected to take to the stage at roughly 8.10pm.
Photograph: Hyghly AlleyneThe Weeknd, After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour
What’s the seating plan?
Here’s how Etihad Stadium will be laid out for The Weeknd’s gigs.
Image: TicketmasterSeating plan for The Weeknd at Etihad Stadium
Who’s supporting The Weeknd at Etihad Stadium?
Fans get to enjoy two support acts ahead of The Weeknd’s set. First, electronic producer and ‘hybrid humanoid’ Prince 85 followed by American rapper Playboi Carti.
Setlist
Here’s every song that the star played at his last show on May 1 at the MorumBIS in São Paulo, Brazil, though he could switch things up in Manchester.
- Baptized in Fear
- Open Hearts
- Wake Me Up
- After Hours
- Starboy
- Heartless
- Faith
- Cry for Me
- São Paulo
- Until We’re Skin & Bones
- Rio
- Take My Breath
- Sacrifice
- How Do I Make You Love Me?
- Can’t Feel My Face
- Lost in the Fire
- Timeless
- Often
- I Was Never There
- The Hills
- Creepin’
- Niagara Falls
- One of the Girls
- Out of Time
- I Feel It Coming
- Die for You
- Is There Someone Else?
- Wicked Games
- Call Out My Name
- The Abyss
- Save Your Tears
- Less Than Zero
- Blinding Lights
- Without a Warning
- House of Balloons
- Moth to a Flame
Can you still get tickets?
There are still some general sale tickets up for grabs on Ticketmaster starting from £106.20 each. Or, you can find resale tickets on Stubhub, Viagogo or Ticketmaster from £90.
If you want a more luxurious experience, there are a limited number of hospitality packages still for sale on the Manchester City website from £275. They include a three-course buffet meal and private balcony padded seats.
What’s the Etihad Stadium’s bag policy?
Attendees can take bags that are A4 in size (12”x8”x3”) or smaller. If you bring a bag any larger than that, you’ll be asked to leave it at one of the bag drop facilities at an extra cost.
Banned items
You won’t be allowed inside Etihad Stadium if you’re carrying any of the following items:
- drink glasses
- narcotics
- weapons
- airhorns
- sharp objects
- portable chargers
- long umbrellas
- bottles and cans
- cameras
- selfie sticks
- flagpoles
- tablets
- computers
- cigarettes
- e-cigarettes
- fireworks
- flares
- large flags
- baby buggies and prams
- aftershave and perfume bottles
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