The Gladiators Live Tour returns in 2026, bringing the smash-hit BBC television phenomenon to the arena with live stunts, battles and the Eliminator finale.
Gladiators are coming to the AO Arena on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, part of their 2026 live tour. It's a two-hour show that takes the BBC television series and puts it on a stage, with the Gladiators facing off against contenders in a live version of the games. You'll see the fan-favourite events, the stunts, the head-to-head battles, and the Eliminator finale that closes out the show.
To make it work, the arena is built out into a gladiatorial battleground with purpose-built sets, lighting and cinematic staging, and stars from the BBC show taking part. It's a live adaptation of the series, so the format you know from the screen is what plays out in front of you.
This is part of a 23-date tour across the UK, with the Manchester leg sitting alongside stops in Glasgow, London, Newcastle, Liverpool and Birmingham. The tour follows the show's 2025 debut, which sold over 200,000 tickets.
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There are two dates to choose from: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November. On the Sunday, doors open at 16:00 and the show starts at 17:30.
