Manic Street Preachers and Suede presale: What you need to know about tickets and presale for joint Glasgow gig - including prices
Here’s everything you need to know about presale and tickets for Manic Street Preachers and Suede’s 2026 Glasgow tour date.
Manic Street Preachers and Suede will kick off their co-headline tour in Glasgow later this year.
The hugely influential British bands will perform at the OVO Hydro on Wednesday, October 28, with further shows lined up for Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, London and more.
It will be the biggest joint project between the two bands, with tickets due on sale later this week. Manic Street Preachers’ last played Scotland in April 2025, with Suede on tour at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall in February.
The upcoming show follows their co-headline gig at Edinburgh Castle in 2024, which The Scotsman’s reviewer awarded 4-stars.
Here is everything you need to know about Manic Street Preachers and Suede’s Glasgow gig - including how to register for presale and how much tickets will cost.
When are Manic Street Preachers and Suede playing Glasgow? Here’s their full list of UK tour dates
Manic Street Preachers and Suede will open their joint tour at the OVO Hydro on Wednesday, October 28 - the first of nine total UK tour dates.
Here is the full list of their upcoming gigs:
- Wednesday, October 28 — Glasgow OVO Hydro
- Friday, October 30 — Leeds First Direct Arena
- Saturday, October 31 — Manchester Co-Op Live
- Tuesday, November 3 — Cardiff Utilita Arena
- Wednesday, November 4 — Cardiff Utilita Arena
- Friday, November 6 — London O2 Arena
- Saturday, November 7 — Birmingham Utilita Arena
- Wednesday, November 11 — Nottingham Motorpoint Arena
- Thursday, November 12 — Bournemouth BIC
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets for Manic Street Preachers and Suede’s upcoming Glasgow concert go on sale from 9.30am on Friday, May 1.
These will be available for purchase from sites including Ticketmaster, for their OVO Hydro gig, as well as AXS and See Tickets.
Manic Street Preachers and Suede presale
If you don’t want to wait until then to purchase tickets, there are several presales for fans to take advantage of.
The first, and main, presale for Manic Street Preachers and Suede’s upcoming UK tour is through the bands. Artist presale will begin from 9.30am on Wednesday, April 29, fans can sign up here or here for access.
Any additional presales then appear to be location specific.
Manic Street Preachers and Suede Glasgow presale
If you only fancy seeing the two band while they’re playing Scotland, then you’re in luck as there are three Glasgow-specific presales available.
Customers of OVO Energy who are registered for the firm’s OVO Live rewards scheme will be able to access OVO Presale from 9.30am on Wednesday, April 29.
If you aren’t an OVO customer, however, don’t worry.
There is then venue presale, which is open to anyone who signs up for the Scottish Events Campus (SEC) newsletter here, before 4pm on Wednesday, April 29. This venue presale will then begin at 9.30am on Thursday, April 30.
Finally, there is Gigs in Scotland presale, also from 9.30am on Thursday, April 30. Fans simply need to sign up for an account on the site for access.
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How much are Manic Street Preachers and Suede tour tickets?
Ticket prices to see Manic Street Preachers and Suede while they’re on tour in Glasgow will range from £51.00 to £134.40.
This will vary from venue to venue, as well as factors such as ticket type, seating area and fees.
Are there any restrictions?
If you’re planning on buying tickets to see the two bands in Glasgow, make sure any attendees will be over 8 years old. Only those aged 14 or older will be allowed in the standing section, and all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
There is also a limit of 6 tickets per person and credit card - any sales in excess of this will be cancelled.
Due to the layout of the OVO Hydro, organisers also advise that level 3 is only accessible by stairs, and that this level and level 2 are unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues or height difficulties.
Level 3 is accessible by stairs only. Levels 2 & 3 may not suit those who have mobility difficulties or who are uncomfortable with heights.
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