The Stars Align Tour reaches Manchester on Thursday, October 29, 2026 — the landmark purpose-built cultural home of Factory International on Water Street in Manchester stop at Aviva Studios on the tour’s 21st date of 40 worldwide.
The Manchester concert brings the rising pop singer-songwriter through the debut EP Stardust alongside the breakout singles that carried her from Junior Eurovision to Hollywood Records. Factory International / SJM Concerts Presents the night, with Alex Sampson joining as special guest — confirmed on the official Aviva Studios event listing.
Following the Thursday performance, Freya Skye takes the stage for a second consecutive night at Aviva Studios on Friday, October 30, 2026. Every listed date is covered in our independent tour guide.
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Schedule & Showtime — What Does the Night Look Like?
The official Aviva Studios event listing confirms the gates and headline times below; the special guest’s set time has not been announced by the venue.
| Time | Event | Artist / Activity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | Gates open | Venue doors | Per the official Aviva Studios event listing |
| — | special guest | Alex Sampson | Set time not announced by the venue |
| 8:00 PM | Headliner | Freya Skye | Stars Align Tour headline set — see the venue notice for the running schedule |
Show time per official Factory International / Ticketmaster UK listing. Doors open at 7:00 PM GMT, one hour prior to the scheduled 8:00 PM start.
Music and Setlist Sources
For music to explore, start with our stardust EP guide and Freya Skye song guide. The setlist guide separates official live videos from reports of individual shows.
This page is an archived planning guide, not a verified song-by-song account of this concert.
The Stars Align Tour in Manchester
Choosing Aviva Studios reflects the opening night of two consecutive concerts at Aviva Studios in Manchester as the UK tour leg begins. The EP’s five tracks — plus the breakout singles that charted across 2026 — are showcased in front of a Manchester audience as the tour moves through UK.
Every listed date is covered in our independent tour guide.
Freya Skye’s Rise — From Junior Eurovision to Stars Align Tour
Born in Buckinghamshire, England, Freya Skye represented the United Kingdom at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022, winning the global online public vote with “Lose My Head”. She signed to Hollywood Records in 2024 and took a starring role as Nova Bright in Disney’s Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, contributing to the film’s official soundtrack.
Her debut EP Stardust arrived in February 2026, and the radio momentum of “Silent Treatment” helped set the stage for her first headline world tour. Manchester is where the story continues.
Aviva Studios Guide — Seats, Bags & Getting There
Aviva Studios is Manchester's official tour venue for the Stars Align Tour. The policies below are sourced from the venue’s official website and must be checked against the current venue notice.
Best Seats
Aviva Studios offers flexible general admission standing and tiered reserved seating in The Hall / The Warehouse. Because primary allocations are sold out, review the Aviva Studios’s own seating map and buyer terms on the official venue website before purchasing.
Bag & Entry Policy
Aviva Studios enforces a bag policy. Aviva Studios restricts bags to A4 size or smaller (approx 21cm x 29.7cm). Large bags, backpacks, suitcases, and shopping bags are strictly prohibited. Security and bag searches are conducted upon entry.
All guests pass through a security check on entry, and the venue is a smoke-free facility.
Prohibited items (per the venue): Bags larger than A4 size, Professional cameras and filming gear, Glass bottles, cans, and flasks, Weapons or dangerous objects, Laser pointers, Fireworks or smoke flares
Food, Drink & Alcohol
No outside food or drinks permitted. The Factory International Social and cafe-bars serve food and beverages before and after the show.
Photo & Recording
Standard personal mobile phone photography is permitted; professional cameras with detachable lenses and tripods are strictly prohibited.
Accessibility
The venue is fully step-free throughout with designated wheelchair positions, accessible lifts, and level access to performance spaces.
Accessible Blue Badge bays situated on Water Street.
Hearing enhancement loop system is installed across performance areas.
Getting There
Plan your route to Aviva Studios and check the last return service with the transport operator. Allow time for the entry queue. Use Aviva Studios visitor information for the current guidance. We have removed the earlier detailed claim because its cited source no longer resolves.
Parking
Confirm the parking location, reservation conditions, access hours and current price before travelling. Use Aviva Studios visitor information for the current guidance. We have removed the earlier detailed claim because its cited source no longer resolves.
Manchester Tickets — What You’ll Pay
Original sale pricing was not available from the official sources reviewed prior to primary sellout. As of publication, all primary box office allocations are sold out, and original face value pricing is no longer published on official venue or ticketing pages.
| Tier | Original Official Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Standard seating | Original sale pricing was not available from official sources | Sold out at primary box office |
Official seller: Factory International / Ticketmaster UK, Aviva Studios’s official ticketing partner. Official rules for this event: resale above face value is not allowed, limit of 6 tickets per customer, official ticketing via Factory International Box Office and Ticketmaster UK; digital e-tickets required. Because the primary box office is sold out, buy only through official channels and verify any listing carefully before paying. Find our full guidance in the tickets guide.
Frequently Asked Questions — Quick Answers
What time do doors open and the concert start for Freya Skye in Manchester on October 29?
The concert begins at 8:00 PM GMT on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Aviva Studios in Manchester. Doors open at 7:00 PM GMT.
Who is the special guest supporting Freya Skye in Manchester?
Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Sampson is the confirmed special guest supporting Freya Skye at Aviva Studios.
Are tickets available for the Thursday Manchester concert?
The listed date has passed. Keep this page as an archive and use the official artist tour page to find future dates; old sale and resale notices do not establish current inventory.
What is the bag policy at Aviva Studios in Manchester?
Bags must be smaller than A4 size (approx 21cm x 29.7cm). Large rucksacks, suitcases, and holdalls are prohibited.
Where can I park for the Aviva Studios concert in Manchester?
Use the venue parking or visitor-information page linked above to confirm locations, access hours and current charges.
What songs will Freya Skye perform in Manchester?
Use the song and setlist guides linked above for listening suggestions and show-specific sources. This page does not establish a confirmed running order for this date.
Nearby Stars Align Tour Dates
Fans in the region can catch the tour again nearby on other dates of the run.
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