Harry Styles has made headlines with a surprise announcement of a one-off show in Manchester, offering tickets at £20, a response to mounting criticism over high ticket prices for his upcoming Together, Together 2026 tour. Fans had expressed dissatisfaction, labeling prices as “obscene,” especially after news broke of VIP tickets for his Amsterdam dates costing around €800, and UK tickets varying from £44.10 to £466.25, with premium packages exceeding £725.
This latest development comes as Styles, an investor in Manchester’s Co-op Live arena, has faced backlash for excluding northern venues from earlier tour plans. The Manchester concert, scheduled for March 6, aims to celebrate his new album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco Occasionally.” Unlike traditional ticket sales, fans will submit requests through a system intended to prevent scalping, ensuring that genuine supporters can access the tickets.
The request window will open from February 6 to February 8, allowing fans to express interest in specific shows and ticket types, with fulfillment not guaranteed. For greater transparency, Ticketmaster supports this method, designed to make the ticket-buying experience fairer.
In addition to the Manchester concert, Styles is also set to perform at the Brit Awards on February 28, before kicking off his world tour in May. This extensive tour will see him perform across seven cities with a staggering 58 dates, including 30 shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden and a record-setting 12-night stint at Wembley Stadium.
However, the excitement generated by the announcement has been tempered by the reality of ticket costs. Many fans faced disappointment when pre-sales opened, revealing prices ranging from £44 to over £466 for seats, with standing tickets priced between £144 and £279. Reports from New York indicated that general tickets could go from $50 to as high as $1,180, contributing to widespread frustration among supporters.
Following the ticketing debacle, fans took to social media to share their grievances. Some expressed deep disappointment over their experiences, while others highlighted the trend of exorbitant concert prices, voicing concerns about the accessibility of live music for younger audiences. Despite this negativity, a contingent of fans recognized their unwavering support for Styles, emphasizing the need for a conversation about concert ticket pricing in the current music industry landscape.
This surprising Manchester show at a lower ticket price reflects Styles’ efforts to reconnect with fans and acknowledge their concerns, fostering hope for a more inclusive concert experience in the future.