Gig guide: Beyoncé at Manchester Arena
The Texan beauty comes to Manchester for three nights in May as the Mrs Carter Show World Tour rumbles into town
Pop royalty Beyoncé comes to town for three sell-out nights with her The Mrs Carter Show World Tour.
The siren has already wowed audiences across Europe with shows in Paris, Budapest and Zagreb and her show has landed for the mammoth UK leg-of of the tour, starting in Birmingham on April 26.
Ticket sales broke numerous records in the UK alone, selling out in minutes, forcing the Texas singer to announce additional dates.
It has been a long wait for fans since the release of best-selling fourth studio album, 4, in 2011 but they will not be disappointed as the superstar has packed a massive 33 songs in her set.
Fan favourites such as Crazy in Love, Single Ladies, Best Thing I Never had, Love on Top, End of Time and Run the World (Girls) all make the cut for what promises to be a show packed with high quality choreography, colourful costumes and extravagant lighting and set design.
BeyonceAfter taking time out during her pregnancy and to raise baby Blue Ivy, Beyoncé announced herself back on the scene in true diva style at the Superbowl earlier this year. She also shared the stage with her fellow Destiny's Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams (see video below)
Her spectacular half-time show won plaudits across the globe and whet the appetite for The Mrs Carter Show which was announced shortly afterwards.
Known for her love of fashion and desire to have a say in every step of her career, Beyoncé, who married rapper Jay-Z in April 2008, has racked up countless awards including 17 Grammys (including those with Destiny's Child) and sold a whopping 75million records worldwide.
The superstar plays the Manchester Arena on May 7, 8, 9 May.
She is due on stage at 9pm
Scroll through the guide below, which includes videos, images and vital transport links for getting to the Manchester Arena.
Here's a sneak peak of The Mrs Carter Show...
Expected setlist (Please note: This could change)
- I Been On (Intro)
- Run the World (Girls)
- End of Time
- Flaws and All
- You Are a Queen (Interlude)
- If I Were a Boy
- Get Me Bodied
- Baby Boy
- Diva
- Naughty Girl (Interlude)
- Naughty Girl
- Party
- Express Yourself (Diplo song) (Interlude)
- Freakum Dress
- Intermission (Interlude)
- I Care
- I Miss You
- Schoolin' Life
- Why Don't You Love Me
- Intermission (Interlude)
- 1+1
- Bey Stage
- Irreplaceable
- Resentment
- Love on Top
- Survivor (Destiny’s Child cover)
- Countdown (Interlude)
- Crazy in Love
- Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
- Grown Woman
Encore:
- I Was Here (Interlude)
- I Will Always Love You (Dolly Parton cover)
- Halo
See a playlist below of Beyoncé 's greatest hits:
Buses
The nearest bus station to the Arena is Shudehill Interchange.
Alternatively, concert goers can head to the bus station in Piccadilly Gardens.
Nightbus details here
Trains
Trains to north Manchester and Liverpool run from Victoria Station.
Piccadilly Station serves the majority of Greater Manchester and Yorkshire, Newcastle, Birmingham and London.
National Rail information can be found here
Metrolink
Nearest stations to the Arena are Victoria Station and Shudehill .
Direct trams to St Werburgh’s Road, Piccadilly, Oldham and Altrincham run from here.
Those wanting the MediaCity and Eccles lines can change at Cornbrook (Altrincham /Chorlton line)
Last trams
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday
From Victoria
- Oldham 10.42pm
- St Werburgh’s 10.25pm
- Altrincham 10.33pm
- Eccles 10.25pm
- Bury 10.44pm
- MediaCityUK 10.25pm
- Piccadilly 11pm
- Droyslden
- Rochdale
From Shudehill
- Oldham 10.41pm
- St Werburgh’s 10.26pm
- Altrincham 10.34pm
- Eccles 10.26pm
- Bury 10.43pm
- MediaCityUK 10.26pm
- Piccadilly 11pm
- Droyslden
- Rochdale
From Piccadilly
- St Werburgh's Road 23.18
- Altrincham 23.47
- Eccles 23.30
- Bury 23.46
- MediaCityUK 23.30
- Victoria 00.17
- Rochdale 23.22
- Droylsden 23.31
Visit the Metrolink for additional information here
Driving to the Arena is not recommended but for those coming by car, a number of parking options are available.
The Arena’s official NCP ( official car park ) car park is directly above the concert hall. There is also one situated in the nearby Printworks and Shudehill Interchange
Other manned car parks surrounding the site are also well-sign posted and prices start from around £5 per car.
Note: Vehicles are left at owners risk.
Coach Parking: If you require information on coach parking please click here to download Marketing Manchester's current leaflet.
Directions to the Manchester Arena
The Manchester Arena is located in the City Centre on the A56, on the corner of Trinity Way, Hunts Bank and Great Ducie Street,
Its is adjacent to Victoria Station and three miles from Junction 17 of the M62 and for Sat Nav systems the postcode is M3 1AR.
See the interactive map below for all the best access routes to and from the Manchester Arena, including motorway junctions