2025 is gearing up to be an exciting year for the live music and entertainment scene in the North West, with a slate of shows already pencilled in for the spring and summer months.
This includes anticipated solo gigs by The Who’s frontman Roger Daltrey, a visit from Lancashire-born comedian Paddy McGuinness, Wigan four-piece The Lathums, and more.
Check out the full list below, as well as where to get tickets.
The Lathums - O2 Apollo, Manchester
April 10, 2025
The Lathums have revealed news of a new album and touring plans for 2025, following the release of new music with ‘Jamaican Ale-fuelled’ single, ‘Stellar Cast’. With two consecutive number one Official UK Album Chart albums already to their name, ‘Matter Does Not Define’ is set for release on March 7, 2025, and sees the opening credits roll on the four-piece’s third, thrilling season.
Having seen out a summer of landmark shows, including domestic and overseas main stage festival appearances, and their own sold-out 11,500-capacity gig at Wigan’s Robin Park, the band are set to bring the love once again on one of their biggest tours to date, opening in Glasgow on March 13, 2025, with a second show recently announced at Manchester’s O2 Apollo due to demand.
Tickets are on sale here now.
Roger Daltrey - The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
May 4, 2025
Legendary rock singer Roger Daltrey will be hitting the road in 2025 on a special solo tour packed with classic The Who songs, solo hits and his now-famous Q&A sessions, in which he opens up to the fans who have been with him throughout the decades.
In a run of unmissable intimate shows, including one in Manchester, Roger will perform acoustic and semi-acoustic takes on gems from the legendary band and delve into a solo back catalogue that dates back nearly 50 years.
Accompanied by his incredible nine-piece band, the acclaimed group consists of regular The Who collaborator Simon Townshend (guitar/vocals) alongside John Hogg (bass), Doug Boyle (guitar), Steve Weston (harmonica), Jody Linscott (percussion), Billy Nicholls (BV), Katie Jacoby (violin), Geraint Watkins (keyboard), and Scott Devours (drums).
Tickets go on sale here at 10am today (November 15).
Louis Dunford - Albert Hall, Manchester
March 27, 2025
Having just announced his debut album, ‘Be Lucky’ - out February 14, 2025 - Louis Dunford has announced his biggest headline tour to date. In support of the album release, the upcoming tour will hit 15 cities across the UK and Dublin, including a show at Manchester’s Albert Hall.
Louis Dunford is best known for singles ‘Lucy,’ ‘Boys Do Cry,’ ‘When We Were Hooligans,’ and ‘The Angel (North London Forever)’ - which was adopted by Arsenal FC fans as their official club anthem. Fan favourites ‘Lucy’ and ‘The Angel’ will also appear on Louis’ debut record next year.
In a short space of time, Louis has earned widespread acclaim and support from key tastemakers including i-D, Clash, Complex, British GQ, and Wonderland. His meteoric rise to success has seen him perform sold-out shows at iconic venues such as O2 Kentish Town Forum, Eventim Apollo, Union Chapel, and Electric Ballroom. He was also personally invited by The Libertines to support the band at their massive Wembley Arena show in the summer of 2022. Since 2021, he’s sold over a staggering 25,000 tickets.
Tickets will be available here from 10am today (November 15).
Jorja Smith - O2 Apollo, Manchester
May 29, 2025
Jorja Smith has announced an extra date for Manchester next May.
The acclaimed British singer has returned with a stunning double A-side release featuring two tracks that blend her signature soulful sound with heartfelt storytelling. 'Loving You' and 'Don’t Let Me Go' are the latest entries in Jorja’s artistic journey, and they promise to evoke as much nostalgia as they do raw emotion.
Jorja's upcoming tour will take her to new stages across the UK and Ireland, where she’ll bring her signature sound to venues she’s never performed in before. Fans can look forward to unforgettable nights in cities like Manchester, where she’ll perform two nights at the renowned O2 Apollo, before the tour culminates at London’s prestigious Eventim Apollo.
Since her second album 'Falling or Flying', Jorja has only solidified her place as one of the boldest voices in music. With her deeply evocative songwriting and undeniable intensity, Jorja has become one of the UK’s most compelling artists, capturing universal experiences with her unique perspective.
Tickets go on sale here at 10am today (November 15).
Chase Matthew - Deaf Institute, Manchester
March 5, 2025
Chase Matthew has announced UK headline shows for March 2025.
Rolling out new music like ‘First’ with big moves on tap, Warner Music Nashville’s Chase Matthew continues to make his case as one of country music’s boldest new voices. A Nashville native, the rising star began his career by blazing an independent trail, leveraging an infectious country-or-nothing personality, rowdy live performances, and authentic music built around his low-slung vocal twang.
Amassing over one billion global career streams, Chase has garnered more than 1.5M followers across social media; was named “One to Watch” by HITS; part of Opry NextStage’s ‘Class of 2024’; and among MusicRow’s ‘Next Big Thing Class of 2024’. Since releasing his sophomore album, ‘Come Get Your Memory’, Chase spent 2023 selling out venues across the nation on his headline ‘Come Get Your Memory’ tour, while also appearing at major festivals and more.
Tickets are on sale here from 10am today (November 15).
Paddy McGuinness - The Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford
March 27, 2025
One of the country’s most popular comedians, Paddy McGuinness is heading out on a major UK tour, his first since 2016, including two shows at the Lowry’s Lyric Theatre in Salford - one of which is already sold out.
Paddy McGuinness is a much-loved presence on British TV, from his legendary acting roles in ‘Phoenix Nights’, ‘Max and Paddy’ and ‘The Keith and Paddy Picture Show’ to presenting primetime TV shows such as ‘Take Me Out’ and BBC's ‘Top Gear’, as well as having sold out hundreds of venues across the country on his stand-up tours.
Limited tickets are available here.
