Sam Fender will headline two concerts at Manchester's Etihad Stadium on July 15 and 17, 2027, as part of his Proper Massive stadium tour. The shows mark the North Shields singer-songwriter's first Manchester performance since his appearance at Wythenshawe Park in August 2025.
Tour announcement and support act
The Proper Massive tour, which coincides with Fender's upcoming fourth album, was first teased through a series of posters across the country before the official announcement. The tour kicks off with two homecoming shows at St James' Park in Newcastle on June 3 and 5.
Fender, known for songs including Seventeen Going Under, People Watching and Hypersonic Missiles, won the Mercury Prize last year and donated the £25,000 award to grassroots music venues. He will also play stadiums in Cardiff, London, Dublin and Edinburgh before finishing with two shows in Manchester.
Newquay-based rock band Wunderhorse will provide support at the Etihad Stadium shows.
Etihad Stadium capacity and seating plan
Manchester City's North Stand was expanded earlier this year, bringing the full seated capacity for football games at the Etihad Stadium to 61,095. According to the seating map, tickets for the Sam Fender shows will include general admission and front standing in addition to seating, meaning the capacity is likely to be higher.
The venue map and seating plan for the shows, according to Ticketmaster, could be subject to change.
Ticket sale dates
Tickets for all UK and Ireland tour dates go on sale this week, with fans who pre-order the forthcoming album given a chance to secure tickets via a special pre-sale. The window to gain access to the pre-sale has closed, with fans told they will receive their code by 8pm on Tuesday evening (October 27).
The pre-sale begins on Wednesday (October 28) from 9.30am. General sale starts at 9.30am on Friday, October 30 via Ticketmaster, Gigs and Tours, AXS and See Tickets.
Full list of Sam Fender 2027 tour dates
- 3rd June – St. James' Park, Newcastle*
- 5th June – St. James' Park, Newcastle*
- 10th June – Principality Stadium, Cardiff*
- 18th June – Wembley Stadium, London*
- 20th June – Wembley Stadium, London*
- 1st July – Marlay Park, Dublin
- 3rd July – Rock Werchter, Belgium (festival headline)
- 8th July – Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh*
- 15th July – Etihad Stadium, Manchester*
- 17th July – Etihad Stadium, Manchester*
*support from Wunderhorse
