Canadian superstar The Weeknd will bring his record-breaking After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour to Manchester's Etihad Stadium for two nights this week, on Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12. The shows mark the first time the singer has performed in Manchester in three years, and the first major music concerts at the stadium since 2023.
Tour Background
Originally launched in 2022, the tour celebrates The Weeknd's acclaimed album trilogy: After Hours (2020), Dawn FM (2022), and Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025). The artist, real name Abel Tesfaye, rose to fame with his 2011 debut mixtape House of Balloons and has since released six studio albums, earning global hits like Blinding Lights, Starboy, and Save Your Tears. He has collaborated with Madonna, Daft Punk, Ariana Grande, and Drake.
The Etihad shows follow the completion of a £300 million redevelopment of the North Stand, paving the way for large-scale outdoor events.
Support Acts
The Weeknd will be supported by 'hybrid humanoid' Prince 85 and American rapper Playboi Carti. Carti broke through with Broke Boi in 2015 and has released three studio albums, including 2025's Music, which topped charts in the US and UK.
Stage Times
- VIP Early Access: 16:30
- Turnstiles Open: 17:00
- Prince 85: 18:15
- Playboi Carti: 19:00
- The Weeknd: 20:10
- Curfew: 22:30
Times are subject to change; arrive early.
Set List
The following set list is from the May 1 show in São Paulo, Brazil, and may vary for 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
Tickets
A limited number of tickets are available via Ticketmaster, starting from £106.20. Hospitality packages start from £275 via the Manchester City website. Resale tickets are available on Stubhub, Viagogo, and Ticketmaster from £90.
Parking
Car parking is limited and must be booked in advance from £25 per car. Parking is in the blue zone off Sport City Way (postcode M11 3DU), open from 5pm. City centre car parks near tram stops are also an option. Taxi drop-off is on Edwin Road.
Public Transport
The Etihad Campus tram stop is a 10-15 minute ride from the city centre, with services every six minutes on the Eccles to Ashton line. A free shuttle bus from Piccadilly Gardens is included with event tickets until June 30.
Bag Policy
Bags larger than A4 (12"x8"x3") are not allowed. Small handbags are permitted. Bag drop facilities are available for a fee. Medical exemptions can be arranged in advance.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited items include drink glasses, narcotics, weapons, airhorns, sharp objects, portable chargers, long umbrellas, bottles, cans, cameras, selfie sticks, flagpoles, tablets, computers, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, fireworks, flares, large flags, baby buggies, and perfume bottles.
Food and Drink
Outside food and drink are not allowed. Stalls inside and outside offer hot and cold options, including vegan and halal choices. Empty refillable water bottles (max 750ml) can be filled at water stations.
