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Concert
Culture Club - The Singles Tour
AO Arena, Manchester
About this event
Culture Club plays AO Arena in Manchester on Thursday 10 December 2026. The listed start time is 18:00. Also on the bill: ABC and Haircut 100. Ticket listings file it under rock and alternative rock. Details come from official ticketing listings and can change, so check with the ticket seller before travelling.
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Venue
AO ArenaVictoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester, M3 1AR
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