Foreigner – 50th Anniversary Tour at AO Arena
Foreigner are bringing their legendary 50th Anniversary Tour to Manchester on Thursday 18 June 2026, and it's a proper celebration of one of rock's greatest bands. You'll hear all the massive hits – "I Want to Know What Love Is," "Cold as Ice," and "Waiting for a Girl Like You" – performed live at the AO Arena. If you've got a soft spot for classic rock anthems or fancy introducing mates to the band that defined the 80s, this gig's unmissable.
The AO Arena sits right in Castlefield, one of Manchester's most atmospheric neighbourhoods, surrounded by Victorian warehouses and the Bridgewater Canal. It's one of the UK's premier indoor venues with fantastic acoustics and plenty of space, so you'll get a proper arena experience without feeling lost in the crowd. Getting to the gig is dead easy – there's decent parking nearby, and it's just a short walk from Deansgate-Castlefield tram station if you fancy ditching the car.
Arrive early to soak up the pre-gig buzz in Castlefield's bars and restaurants, grab a pint, and settle in for a night of pure rock nostalgia. It's worth noting these reunion tours don't always come round again, so if you're thinking about it, get your tickets sorted sooner rather than later.
