Top 10 must-see shows in the North West next week featuring Westlife, Duran Duran, Tyla & Jon Richardson
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Take a look at the top 10 must-see shows in the North West next week according to our entertainment reporter.
The North West is packed with incredible live entertainment week in and week out.
Ahead of next week, we’ve scoured venues across Merseyside, Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria to come up with the top 10 shows on offer.
From global music stars to renowned comedians and acclaimed productions, there's something on for every taste between Monday, October 19 and Sunday, October 25.
Below, we've rounded up the ten biggest shows you won't want to miss out on next week, listed in date order, and included some show and ticket information too.
Our 10 top things to do in the North West next week
Tyla at O2 Apollo Manchester
- When: Monday, October 19-
- Description: The South African star brings ‘The A*Pop World Tour’ to Manchester.
- Ticket information: Resale tickets only are available for £64.02 here.
Mean Girls at Liverpool Empire
- When: Monday, October 19- Saturday, October 24 (last date Oct 31)
- Description: Winner of Best New Musical (WhatsOnStage Awards) and direct from the West End, this the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy, starring Steps star Faye Tozer, follows The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen- and home-schooled Cady Heron.
- Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £30 and are available here.
Horrible Histories at Storyhouse, Chester
- When: Thursday, October 22- Sunday October 25
- Description: Two shows will be pefromed live on stage- Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians.
- Ticket information: Still available, for non members tickets start from £28 for adult or £24 for those udner 16 per show and are available here. If you book both shows, you get 15% off.
The Proclaimers at O2 Apollo Manchester
- When: Friday, October 23
- Description: The Scottish rock duo - and identical twin brothers- perform live in Manchester.
- Ticket information: Resale tickets only are available from £59 here.
You can also take a look at all the live events on in your local area via sites such as Eventbrite, Ticketmaster and Eventim.
Dreamboys World Tour at The Sands Centre, Carlisle
- When: Friday, October 23
- Description: With heart-pounding choreography, feel-good anthems, and just the right amount of naughtiness, the Dreamboys 2025 World Tour promises a show that guarantees fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
- Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £28.60 and are available here.
Duran Duran at M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
- When: Friday, October 23
- Description: With a catalogue that spans generations, the band bring their unmistakable sound to the city, featuring classics and new music.
- Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £76.28 on Ticket Quarter, and resale tickets are also available on Ticketmaster.
Chris Ramsey at Winter Gardens, Blackpool
- When: Friday, October 23
- Description: In ‘Here Man’, the comedian tells audiences all about all the stuff that he CAN’T SAY on his hit podcast ‘Shagged Married Annoyed’.
- Ticket information: Still available, tickets are £37.20 and are available here.
Westlife at Co-Op Live, Manchester
- When: Friday, October 23- Sunday, October 25
- Description: Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour will see the band deliver a euphoric, hit-filled set spanning their extraordinary 25-year career from timeless ballads to global chart-toppers.
- Ticket information: Still available, tickets start from £71.34. Tickets for Friday can be booked here, Saturday here and Sunday here.
Steve Hackett at The Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
- When: Saturday, October 24
- Description: The former Genesis guitarist bringd you the very best of the Genesis songs from throughout his career with this awe-inspiring band, along with a selection of classic material from his many solo albums.
- Ticket information: Sold out but you can browse more Steve Hackett live shows on Ticketmaster.
Jon Richardson at Lancaster Grand Theatre
- When: Saturday, October 24
- Description: ‘Jon Richardson in Conversation: The Teenage Diaries of a Stand-Up Comedian’ see the Lancastrian, along with a special guest, take you through his new book and much more.
- Ticket information: Sold out.
You can also take a look at all the live events on in your local area via sites such as Eventbrite, Ticketmaster and Eventim.