Barry Manilow announces final UK shows with London residency

nme.com:

Barry Manilow has announced details of a London residency, which will play host to his final run of UK shows. Find ticket details below.The 80-year-old singer will perform nine nights in the capital next spring to mark his last-ever shows on this side of the Atlantic Ocean.Taking place at the Palladium, the residency will kick off towards the end of May 2024 and run until the beginning of June.

Manilow will also play a one-off show at Manchester’s Co-Op Arena on May 19 before kicking off the London residency.He announced the news on X/Twitter on Monday (October 23), sharing ticket details and explaining to fans why he chose to close out his UK shows at this venue in particular.“In 1978, The London Palladium is where I began my love affair with the British public,” Manilow wrote. “These shows will be my last full concerts in Britain and I wanted to end where I began – at the London Palladium.”Tickets go on sale this Friday (October 27) at 10am BST – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Additionally, pre-sale tickets are available now and on offer to those who have signed up for his fan page.“In 1978, The London Palladium is where I began my love affair with the British public.

These shows will be my last full concerts in Britain and I wanted to end where I began – at the London Palladium.” – Barry Manilow.