Take That at Etihad Stadium: Venue Map and Entrances for Circus Live Tour 2026
Take That are performing three nights at Manchester's Etihad Stadium this week as part of their Circus Live Tour 2026. The band will kick off their Manchester residency on Friday, June 19, followed by shows on Saturday, June 20, Sunday, June 21, and an additional date on July 1. The tour, which began at Southampton's St Mary's Stadium last month, has received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
Tour Background
Originally staged in 2009, The Circus Live broke UK records as the fastest-selling tour in history, with over 600,000 tickets sold in less than five hours and more than one million fans attending sell-out shows across the UK and Ireland. Now, 17 years later, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, and Mark Owen are reviving the magic for a new generation, featuring acrobats, tightrope walkers, fire-breathers, trapeze artists, and a 30ft animatronic elephant that walks through the crowd.
Seating and Standing Areas
The stadium map shows various seating and standing sections, including numbered seating blocks in blue, Front Standing A and B, and the pitch area. Whether seated or standing, fans will have great views of the main stage, B stage, and central runway.
Entrances
Entrances are marked A through Z, depending on your allocated section. The Legends Entrance is also available for some concert-goers. U marks the main entrance (Colin Bell stand), while F shows the East Stand Entrance. All attendees must pass through turnstiles and scan their ticket QR code. Bag checks and security will be conducted at entry points.
Parking
For those driving, general and accessible car parking is available in the blue zone, located off Sport City Way and Forge Lane, opposite Philips Park and Co-op Live. The car park opens at 5pm on show days. The postcode is M11 3DU. Alternatively, pay-for car parks in the city centre near tram stops at Piccadilly and Manchester Central provide access to the Etihad Campus via tram.
Food and Drink
Food and drink stalls are available outside and inside the stadium, offering hot and cold options, including vegan and halal choices. Outside the ground, options include Chicken Box chicken burgers for £8.95, chicken and chips for £13.95, spiced vegan burger for £9.95, and hot dogs from £8.95.
