The Weeknd at Etihad Stadium: Times, tickets and travel

The Weeknd’s blockbuster After Hours Til Dawn tour arrives at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 June 2026, with tens of thousands of fans expected across two nights for one of the summer’s biggest shows.

When The Weeknd is on stage at the Etihad

Publicly available listings from ticket outlets and venue information show The Weeknd scheduled to play two nights at the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City, on 11 and 12 June 2026. Gates are widely advertised as opening from late afternoon, around 17:00, ahead of support performances and the headline set.

Indicative schedules suggest that support acts are expected to begin early in the evening, with The Weeknd likely to take to the stage later in the night and perform for around two hours. Exact set times can vary depending on production, weather and operational requirements at the venue on the day.

Fans are being advised across multiple event guides to arrive early to pass ticket checks and security in good time. Those using public transport are also encouraged to factor in additional time for busy trams, trains and buses around the evening peak and post-concert departures.

As with most major stadium shows, final running orders are subject to change at short notice. Concertgoers are being urged to check the latest details from the ticket provider or venue information channels on the day of the event.

Support acts and what to expect from the show

Event descriptions for the Manchester dates highlight the tour branding After Hours Til Dawn, with promotional material pointing to a large-scale production featuring cinematic visuals, extensive lighting and a career-spanning set. Some ticket platforms indicate that rapper Playboi Carti is billed on at least one of the Etihad dates, signalling a strong hip hop presence alongside The Weeknd’s own performance.

Other outlets reference additional guests such as Canadian rapper and producer NAV as part of the wider tour. Line ups can differ slightly between cities, so fans in Manchester may see a combination of support acts depending on the date and final schedule confirmed closer to the shows.

The Weeknd’s recent tours have leaned heavily on his most commercially successful material, blending R&B, pop and electronic influences. Attendees can expect a high production value show with a full band, extensive visual backdrops and a set structured to build towards his biggest hits.

As with any large outdoor concert, specific support appearances can be subject to change. Ticket buyers are encouraged to check the latest event information on the day for confirmation of the acts appearing in Manchester.

Remaining tickets and resale options

Primary ticketing listings indicate that standard tickets for both 11 and 12 June at the Etihad Stadium have largely sold out, reflecting strong demand for The Weeknd’s first Manchester stadium dates of this tour. Some hospitality and premium packages have also been advertised as fully allocated on specialist platforms.

However, a limited number of seats and pitch standing tickets continue to circulate on face-value and fan-to-fan resale marketplaces. Prices vary significantly depending on location in the stadium, with some resale platforms flagging high interest for central lower-tier seats and pitch standing areas close to the stage.

Consumer advice from ticketing sites stresses that buyers should use reputable resale channels that partner with major ticket providers, ensuring tickets can be transferred securely and validated at the turnstiles. Fans are also reminded to beware of unofficial social media listings that do not offer protection in the event of cancellations or invalid tickets.

Those still looking to attend are being encouraged to act quickly, as availability for both nights continues to tighten in the final days before the shows. Late-release production holds and restricted-view seats may appear periodically as the venue finalises its layout and sightlines.

Likely set list at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium

While no official set list has been published for the Manchester dates, recent tour coverage and previous After Hours Til Dawn shows provide a clear indication of what fans can expect. Performances on earlier legs have typically drawn heavily from the After Hours and Dawn FM albums, while still incorporating key tracks from Starboy, Beauty Behind the Madness and earlier projects.

Reports from recent concerts suggest that chart-topping singles such as Blinding Lights, Save Your Tears, Take My Breath and Starboy are near-certainties, often appearing in the latter part of the show. Other regular inclusions have been The Hills, Can’t Feel My Face and tracks from the darker, early-era mixtape material that helped build his following.

The staging concept for this tour has been described in coverage as a continuous, narrative-style performance rather than a simple run-through of isolated hits. That means songs are likely to be sequenced to match lighting cues, video backdrops and pyrotechnics, producing a cohesive visual and musical experience.

Set lists for stadium shows are always subject to last-minute adjustments, with artists sometimes swapping in older fan favourites, adding new material or shortening the show in response to curfew or technical issues. Fans interested in the most up-to-date running order typically check reports from the previous night’s show before heading to the stadium.

How to get to the Etihad Stadium

Transport guidance published by the local Bee Network and other travel planners positions the tram as the simplest option for most fans heading to the Etihad Stadium. The ground sits directly next to Etihad Campus tram stop, served by services from central Manchester on routes running from Altrincham and Eccles towards Ashton-under-Lyne, with trams scheduled around every 7 to 8 minutes on event days.

Special post-event operations are planned, including shuttle buses from the stadium back towards the city centre once the concert ends. Transport advice notes that these services can be extremely busy immediately after the final song, and suggests that some fans may wish to stay in their seats briefly or explore the surrounding campus while queues ease.

For those arriving by train, Manchester Piccadilly is the main national rail hub and sits around a 20-minute walk from the stadium, following signposted walking routes through the east of the city. Buses also run between the city centre and the Etihad area, with additional vehicles often deployed before and after large-scale events.

Drivers are advised that on-site parking is limited and subject to advance booking, with a number of residential parking restrictions in the streets around the ground. Several event guides recommend park-and-ride facilities on the tram network or city-centre car parks combined with a short tram journey, particularly for those unfamiliar with local roads.

Travel planners emphasise that services will be especially busy on both 11 and 12 June, and recommend checking timetables on the day and allowing extra time to reach the stadium, clear security and find seats before The Weeknd takes the stage.