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Wow! Pulp will play Manchester Wythenshawe Park on 28th August 2026 (possibly their only major headline show in 2026). With special guests. So they are not going to tour the UK next year?



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This is soooo close to me, I live in Chorlton, I've ran through this park before!

Sooo exciting .

Mark's Manchester book talk snippets continue to come to fruition... please don't let them bow out after next year

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Pulp playing my hometown the day after my birthday. That'll do.

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Are any of the European date announced so far indoors? I might do one of those instead because the sound quality is always so much better

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Well, this is a bit of a surprise. Only uk headline gig in '26!? Feel like I have to go.

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The BBC article states "Wythenshawe Park will be one of very few opportunities for fans to see Pulp perform live in 2026, and the only chance to see them play outdoors in the north of England next year." - so not ruling out other appearances elsewhere in the UK.

If the prices are on a par with the other Wythenshawe concerts, we're looking at about £80 general admission, £130+ VIP (fast track entry etc) with booking fees.

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Prices start at £70... that detail was hidden right at the end of the Insta post.

This is the back holiday weekend meaning it should also be Manchester Pride weekend.

Assuming the issues surrounding Manchester Pride are resolved it's going to be one hell of a weekend for queer Pulp fans .



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saw119 wrote:

Well, this is a bit of a surprise. Only uk headline gig in '26!? Feel like I have to go.

 

Maybe they'll do festivals? Green Man and End of the Road type affairs. Emma was at Green Man last year, so maybe was a sly recky?



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It's not far for me so I am tempted. What are the issues surrounding Manchester Pride?

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Ian wrote:

It's not far for me so I am tempted. What are the issues surrounding Manchester Pride?

 They declared voluntary bankruptcy earlier this year.



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Ian wrote:

It's not far for me so I am tempted. What are the issues surrounding Manchester Pride?

 Bust.



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They usually announce big outdoor gigs and festivals before because they take time to fill, then smaller dates maybe if that goes well.

Really hoping for indoor gigs, have not seen them since 2012 but i'm not interested in festivals.

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I much prefer an indoor gig but there is something to be said for a big summer party in a park now & then. Even if the sound is pants, it's too light & tends to be full of casuals who will talk throughout.

I might go, as much as I am trying to talk myself out of it! Although I'm gonna have to risk buying tickets & then sorting the time off work later.

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First time i saw Pulp in 2011 was at Hyde Park, and it was nice, but also not. Too many people who didn't really care about the music and it kinda ruins the experience. I gotta say i cant really pretend they don't exist, and also i dont really understand why going to a gig if you don't listen to the band.

The Olympia gig in 2012 was way, way better.

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I guess this will be a Tramlines type setup? All for it, but I ain't going! Probably shooting myself in the foot, but every time I go to Manchester it becomes some sort of expensive disaster and enough is enough!

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Capacity for Wythenshawe is 26,000. I'm not a great fan of these outdoor enormo shows (I'm getting old and need a sit down) but what's a fan to do? I suppose they may play some festivals but I won't be going to any of those. I'm like Weed, I'll be buying tickets without any clue whether I can get time off work. How much money do they want from me?

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9 months notice for work is reasonable, no? Life is made in such time...

But yeah, open airs are a bit crap for sound and casuals chatting and walking their way through the sets...

With new Pulp music in 2026 and a couple of key changes to the setlist (We Are The Boyz, it's your time) I might be tempted but I'm sure nearer the time Twickets will have spares.

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Eamonn wrote:



With new Pulp music in 2026 

 

We thinking new album or just that vinyl thing ? Seem like a niche release if they are doing big festivals. 



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Yeah, fingers-crossed there will be more (non-More).

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Maybe not 'major'...

C'mon Jarvis. Give us some small indoors...

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lipglossed wrote:

Maybe not 'major'...

C'mon Jarvis. Give us some small indoors...

 

A 4 or 5 night run at the Octagon would be the dream



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Tickets purchased.
Friday and Manchester awkward but couldnt miss out on it if its the only gig for next year here.

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