Robbie Williams to play intimate Manchester gig

Robbie Williams will perform an intimate gig in Manchester as part of Brits Week.

The former Take That star will join the likes of Grammy Award winner Olivia Dean as part of the War Child concert series when he plays at Aviva Studios in Manchester on 27 February.

The Rock DJ singer, 51, will perform songs from his latest album, Britpop, and his debut solo LP Life Thru A Lens, supported by indie pop band Lottery Winners.

Williams has just finished a run of concerts in smaller venues in Glasgow, Liverpool, London and Wolverhampton.

His upcoming Manchester concert will come the day before the Brit Awards ceremony at the city's Co-op Arena.

Clare Sanders-Wright, head of live music at War Child, said: "Our Brits Week 2026 shows kick off this week and all of us at War Child couldn't be more grateful to everyone involved in making them happen, from the artists and their teams to the venues, partners like DHL, and everyone else behind the scenes.

"To add another headline show with Robbie Williams is incredible, and we're sure fans are just as excited as we are."

Chart topper Dean will perform at Manchester's Albert Hall on 26 February, while Spiritualized, who are best known for their 1997 album Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space, will play at London's EartH Theatre on 18 February.

Other gigs will include guitarist Jack Savoretti and singer Katherine Jenkins playing at London's Emerald Theatre on 25 February, DJ Fatboy Slim performing at Newcastle's Boiler Shop on 12 February, and Stargazing singer Myles Smith at the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham on 24 February.

All proceeds from the shows will go towards War Child's work providing aid, education, specialist mental health support, and standing up for the rights of children whose lives have been impacted by war.

Tickets for Williams' concert will go on general sale at 10:00 GMT on Friday, with a pre-sale launch at 10:00 on Thursday.

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