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Earlier in the month Take That’s The Circus Live 2026 Tour landed in Manchester for three massive homecoming shows at the Etihad Stadium. Those dates were the highlight of the 2026 Circus Tour so far, a special occasion for the Manchester-formed group. Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen have been down in London for three shows but this week they’re back for the finale.
While the trio have played runs in cities like Glasgow and Cardiff, they’ll have been in Manchester more than anywhere else this summer. Take That are bringing back their legendary 2009 tour The Circus with a show featuring everything from clowns and fireworks to huge puppet elephants. Not to mention, of course, a stellar catalogue of pop hits.
Heading to see Take That at the Etihad? Here’s what you need to know about the final Manchester show, from the timings and setlist to remaining ticket availability.
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⏱️ Set times
🏟️ Seating plan
🎤 Support
✅ Setlist
🎟️ Tickets
🎒 Bag policy
⛅️ Weather forecast
When are Take That playing Manchester’s Etihad Stadium?
Take That’s last homecoming show is on the following date:
- Wednesday July 1
The previous dates in Manchester were on June 19, 20 and 21.
What time do doors open at the Etihad Stadium?
Gates open at 5pm.
What time will Take That come on stage?
Expect the trio to take to the stage at 8.30pm. As always, get down early to get a good spot (if you’re standing) or to see the support acts. The show should finish by 10.30pm.
What’s the seating plan?
Find a map of the Etihad Stadium below, according to Ticketmaster.
Who is supporting Take That in Manchester?
The trio are supported in Manchester by Belinda Carlisle and The Script. Judging from previous tour stops, expect the following timings:
- Belinda Carlisle – 6.30pm
- The Script – 7.20pm
Setlist
Prefer to keep the setlist a surprise? Look away now. For an idea of what Take That could play on their final night in Manchester, this was the setlist at the Etihad earlier in the month (according to Setlist.fm).
- Greatest Day
- Hello
- Could It Be Magic (Barry Manilow cover)
- Pray
- A Million Love Songs
- Back for Good
- The Garden
- Shine
- Up All Night
- Babe
- You’re a Superstar
- Love Ain’t Here Anymore
- Nobody Else
- The Circus
- What Is Love
- Do What U Like / Promises / It Only Takes a Minute / Take That and Party
- Said It All
- Never Forget
- Patience
- Relight My Fire (Dan Hartman cover)
- Hold Up a Light
- Rule the World
Last-minute Take That tickets in Manchester
At time of writing, Ticketmaster has a range of ticket options, though many are for restricted view seats or resale. A few seats are available from £49, with resale starting slightly more expensive. There is much more availability for the final date on July 1.
Resale sites like Stubhub and Viagogo also have tickets.
What’s the Etihad Stadium’s bag policy?
Gig-goers are permitted to bring bags that are A4 in size (12”x8”x3”) or smaller. Anything larger and you’ll be asked to leave it at bag drop facilities at an extra cost.
Banned items
The following items are banned at the Etihad Stadium:
- 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
Weather forecast
Here’s the weather forecast for the Etihad over Take That’s last Manchester date:
- Temperatures ranging from 19C to 17C (colder later in the evening)
- A small chance of rain throughout the evening, increasingly likely towards 10pm/11pm
- Somewhat windy, with gusts of up to 24mph
Take That Manchester reviews
Gary, Howard and Mark have received rave reviews throughout The Circus Live 2026 tour. Manchester Evening News’ Dianne Bourne L awarded five stars, saying the homecoming ‘had it all’.
The Mirror’s Hannah Britt called the show ‘a multi-generational delight for all ages’, while Clementine Hall in the Manc said ‘it’s safe to say the much-loved pop trio have absolutely still got it’.
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