Live at Bridgewater Hall in Manchester: The Shires
Sunday, 8 November 2026 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
About this event
The Shires concert is scheduled for Sunday, 8 November 2026 at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.
About The Shires
Country
The Shires are a British country music duo composed of singer-songwriters Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes. Earle sings harmony vocals, plays piano and guitar, and Rhodes is lead singer. The duo formed in 2013 and released their debut album Brave in 2015, becoming the first British country act to chart in the Top 10 of the UK Albums Chart. The group's second album, My Universe, became the fastest-selling British country album in history when it was released in October 2016.
Event details
- Date
- Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Time
- 19:30 local time
- Venue
- Bridgewater Hall
- Address
- Lower Mosley Street, M2 3WS, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Country
- Organiser
- SENBLA LIMITED
Venue & getting there
Lower Mosley Street, M2 3WS, Manchester
How to get to Bridgewater Hall
- G-Mex MetrolinkTram / light rail90 m
1 min walk - Tanzo Passenger ServicesBus stop150 m
2 min walk - Manchester Central railway stationTrain170 m
2 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 90 m away.
Hotels near Bridgewater Hall
- Premier Inn Manchester Central120 mCheck prices
- Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central150 mCheck prices
- Jurys Inn160 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Bridgewater Hall
- Date
- Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Starts
- 19:30
- Getting there
- G-Mex Metrolink (tram / light rail), 90 m – about 1 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 90 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Premier Inn Manchester Central (120 m)
Every upcoming The Shires date
- The ShiresGlasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
- The ShiresThe Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead
- The ShiresYork Barbican, York
- The ShiresSymphony Hall, Birmingham
- The ShiresLondon Palladium, London
- The ShiresBrighton Dome, Brighton
- The ShiresIpswich Regent Theatre, Ipswich
- The ShiresThe Lighthouse, Poole
- The ShiresSwansea Building Society Arena, Swansea
- The ShiresLiverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
- The ShiresBedford Corn Exchange, Bedford
- The ShiresThe Lantern, Bristol Beacon, Bristol
Good to know
When is the Shires concert?
The Shires concert takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 19:30 local time.
Where is the Shires concert held?
Venue: Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, M2 3WS, Manchester, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for the Shires concert?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for the Shires concert?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to Bridgewater Hall by public transport?
The closest stop is G-Mex Metrolink (tram / light rail), 90 m from Bridgewater Hall – roughly 1 minute on foot.
Can I park near Bridgewater Hall?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 90 m away.
Where else is The Shires performing?
The Shires also has 12 more dates coming up, for example Glasgow (3 Nov 2026), Gateshead (5 Nov 2026) and York (6 Nov 2026).
