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Drake Drops Surprise Second Manchester Gig—Is Mercury Retrograde Screwing with Your Plans or What?

Added on June 19, 2025 inMusic News Cards

Drake fans, are you feeling the cosmic nudge yet? As the Sun strolls through Gemini, sign of communication and hustle, it seems the universe itself is whispering: “Don’t miss out!” Yesterday, the Canadian rap titan quietly added a fresh Manchester Co-op Live date on August 30, responding to an overwhelming wave of demand that even Mercury retrograde couldn’t slow down. That’s seven electrifying shows this summer across Manchester and Birmingham, with none other than PartyNextDoor sharing the stage. Whether you’re a die-hard or a casual listener, this feels like more than a tour—it’s a celestial event wrapped in beats and bars. So, are you ready to snag those tickets before the stars shift and the chance slips away? LEARN MORE

Drake fans, this is your final chance to buy tickets for his upcoming UK tour.

Yesterday (Wednesday, June 18), the Canadian rapper quietly dropped a new Manchester Co-op Live date (Monday, August 30), due to overwhelming demand.

That means, Drizzy will now perform seven dates in total across Manchester and Birmingham this summer. He will be in good company too, as he will be joined on stage by fellow rapper and record producer PartyNextDoor.

Getty/Kevin Winter

Getty/Kevin Winter

So, what time does general sale kick off, and where can you buy tickets?

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Where to buy Drake Manchester Co-op Live tickets now

General sale for Drake’s extra Manchester Co-op Live date (Monday, August 30), opens on Friday, 20 June at 10am via See Tickets and Ticketmaster.

As for VIP and hospitality tickets, you’ll want to head over to Seat Unique.

Prices start from £149 for the Seat Unique Suite, which includes the following perks: Exclusive access to the VIP lounge, premium level-one seats, and access to the VIP after-party.

If you really want to splash out, there’s also the option to book the Hideaway for £249.

The VIP experience includes early access to the arena, premium Block 103 seats, access to the after-party, and a dedicated host throughout the evening.

As for resale tickets, you’ll want to check out the following sites: StubHub and Viagogo.

To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites such as the above.

Getty/Johnny Nunez

Getty/Johnny Nunez

Where is Drake performing in the UK this summer?

There are seven opportunities to see Drake in action this summer with dates scheduled for Manchester’s Co-op Live and Birmingham’s Utilita Arena. You can find a full list of tour dates below.

Drake 2025 UK tour dates:

  • July 20: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
  • July 21: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
  • July 23: Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
  • July 25: Co-op Live, Manchester
  • July 26: Co-op Live, Manchester
  • July 28: Co-op Live, Manchester
  • August 4: Co-op Live, Manchester

Is Drake coming to London this year?

Drake fans will have noticed that London doesn’t feature on the UK tour run, but that’s because he’s headlining this year’s Wireless Festival across all three nights.

Tickets are still available on the following sites, StubHub and Viagogo, and prices start from £282. See you there?

Visit Seat Unique now to buy tickets.

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