The Weeknd at Etihad Stadium: Stage times, support acts, last tickets, set list and how to get there (original) (raw)

The Etihad Stadium will host The Weeknd for two nights this week

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The biggest R&B tour in the history of music is coming to Manchester this week - with Canadian superstar The Weeknd bringing his After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour to The Etihad.

Originally launched in 2022, the major tour has travelled all over the world in the last three years. It celebrates the singer-songwriter's acclaimed album trilogy made up of 2020's After Hours, 2022's Dawn FM and last year's Hurry Up Tomorrow.

The artist, real name Abel Tesfaye, first emerged on to the music scene with the release of his debut mixtape, House of Balloons, back in 2011. Since then, he has released six studio albums and earned recognition with global hits like Earned It, Can't Feel My Face, Blinding Lights, Starboy, and Save Your Tears. Over the years, he's worked with the likes of Madonna, Daft Punk, Ariana Grande, and Drake.

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His two shows at the Etihad on Thursday (June 11) and Friday (June 12) will mark the first time the Canadian singer has performed in Manchester in three years - having last played a series of shows at the Etihad Stadium back in June 2023.

In fact, his two shows this week will also mark the first major music concerts to be held at the stadium in three years too. In the meantime, the neighbouring Co-op Live venue has hosted major music superstars like Billie Eilish, Bruce Springsteen and Lady Gaga, as well as top-scale ceremonies like the BRIT Awards and the MOBOs.

But, with work on the £300 million redevelopment of the North Stand now complete, a return to music and large-scale outdoor events was always on the cards.

If you're heading to either of The Weeknd's two shows at the Etihad Stadium this week, here's everything you need to know in terms of stage times, parking, public transport, last remaining tickets and what you're allowed to bring with you.

Support acts

For his two shows at the Etihad, The Weeknd will be supported by 'hybrid humanoid' Prince 85 and American rapper Playboi Carti.

Carti first broke onto the scene with the 2015 release of Broke Boi and he has since released three studio albums to date, including 2025's Music which featured guest appearances from the likes of Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, and Skepta. It reached the top of the charts in both the USA and the UK.

Stage times

According to the Manchester City website, the stage times are as follows:

Stage times are always subject to change, and the advice is always to get in as early as possible ready to enjoy the show.

Set list

The set list is representative of the May 1 show at the MorumBIS in São Paulo, Brazil. Therefore, the set list for the Manchester shows is likely to change.

  1. Baptized in Fear
  2. Open Hearts
  3. Wake Me Up
  4. After Hours
  5. Starboy
  6. Heartless
  7. Faith
  8. Cry for Me
  9. São Paulo
  10. Until We're Skin & Bones
  11. Rio
  12. Take My Breath
  13. Sacrifice
  14. How Do I Make You Love Me?
  15. Can't Feel My Face
  16. Lost in the Fire
  17. Timeless
  18. Often
  19. I Was Never There
  20. The Hills
  21. Creepin'
  22. Niagara Falls
  23. One of the Girls
  24. Out of Time
  25. I Feel It Coming
  26. Die for You
  27. Is There Someone Else?
  28. Wicked Games
  29. Call Out My Name
  30. The Abyss
  31. Save Your Tears
  32. Less Than Zero
  33. Blinding Lights
  34. Without a Warning
  35. House of Balloons
  36. Moth to a Flame

Are tickets still available?

A limited number of tickets for both shows are available via Ticketmaster. At the time of writing, there are general tickets on the platform starting from £106.20 each.

A limited number of hospitality packages are also available via the Manchester City website, starting from £275 each.

There are also a number of resale tickets available on Stubhub, Viagogo and Ticketmaster, with prices starting from £90 each.

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Is there car parking?

There is car parking at the stadium, but this is limited and must be booked in advance online - with prices starting from £25 per car here. Parking cannot be purchased on the day.

For The Weeknd's shows, both general and accessible car parking will be in the blue zone, located off Sport City Way and Forge Lane, opposite Philips Park and Co-op Live. The car park will be open on both days from 5pm. The post code is M11 3DU.

There are also a number of pay-for car parks in the city centre that can be used close to tram stops at Piccadilly, Manchester Central and Oxford Street and then take the tram to the Etihad Campus.

The taxi drop off point for concerts at the Etihad Stadium is located on Edwin Road.

Getting to the Etihad Stadium by tram or bus

The Etihad Campus tram stop is located right by the Stadium, and journeys take around 10-15 minutes from the city centre depending upon your location. Tram services run between Etihad Campus and the city centre every six minutes Monday to Saturday.

The Etihad Campus stop is on the Eccles to Ashton line, with Cornbrook, St Peter's Square, Piccadilly Gardens and Piccadilly Station all served on the line.

There is also a city centre shuttle bus service, which will be included with all event tickets until June 30. The number of shuttle buses available will vary on each event with a maximum of ten buses per show. The buses will depart from Joe Mercer Way at the Etihad Campus and arrive at Piccadilly Gardens.

Bag policy

Backpacks, holdalls, rucksacks, or other similar items of any size will not be allowed into the stadium. Small handbags and handheld bags no larger than A4 in size (12”x8”x3”) will be accepted. Those with a medical condition that requires a larger bag or other equipment should contact the Access Team for a Medical Exemption form in advance.

If you must bring a bag to the stadium that exceeds the allowable size, a limited number of bag drop facilities will be available, at a separate cost, to securely store items until after the concert.

There will be security checks and bag searches in place before attendees enter the stadium.

What items are banned?

Drink glasses, narcotics, weapons, airhorns, sharp objects, portable chargers, long umbrellas, bottles and cans, cameras and selfie sticks are classed as prohibited items.

Flagpoles, tablets, computers, cigarettes and E-Cigarettes, fireworks and flares, large flags, baby buggies and prams, and aftershave and perfume bottles are also not allowed inside the stadium.

Is there food and drink at The Etihad?

Bringing food and drink in with you is not allowed, however there are a range of food and drink stalls available outside and inside the stadium. These include hot and cold options as well as vegan and halal choices.

You can bring an empty refillable water bottle (max 750ml) inside with you, which can be filled up at the water stations inside.