Johnny Marr at Castlefield Bowl: Stage Times, Setlist Expectations & Live Updates

Johnny Marr plays a massive homecoming show at Castlefield Bowl today (9th July 2026). BritRock Heaven will be covering the gig, check back tomorrow for a full review.

Johnny Marr at Castlefield Bowl: Stage Times, Setlist Predictions & Live Updates

BritRock Heaven is live at Castlefield Bowl today (9th July 2026) for Johnny Marr's massive homecoming show. Bookmark this page and check back tomorrow morning for our full, exclusive review and photos!

Who is supporting Johnny Marr tonight?

Tonight’s hometown show features a massive indie lineup. If you are heading down early, make sure to catch these incredible opening acts:

• Everything Everything: The critically acclaimed Manchester art-pop band bringing their eccentric rhythms and massive hooks.

• The Clockworks: Post-punk rising stars known for their sharp, gritty lyricism and explosive live energy.

What time is Johnny Marr playing?

If you are heading down to the Sounds of the City gig tonight, here are the official set times to make sure you don't miss a single song:

• Doors Open: 5:30 PM

• The Clockworks: 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM

• Everything Everything: 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM

• Johnny Marr: 9:00 PM

• Curfew: 10:30 PM

Note: Set times are subject to change on the night, so always aim to get through security and into the bowl early!

Predicted Setlist: Johnny Marr at Castlefield Bowl

Based on his most recent tour dates, here is the predicted setlist you can expect to hear ringing out across Manchester tonight. Get ready for a stellar mix of solo hits, Electronic tracks, and legendary classics from The Smiths:

Main Set:

1. Generate! Generate!

2. Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before (The Smiths cover)

3. Armatopia

4. The Headmaster Ritual (The Smiths cover)

5. New Town Velocity

6. Spirit Power and Soul

7. Spin

8. This Charming Man (The Smiths cover)

9. Somewhere

10. All in a Life

11. Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want (The Smiths cover)

12. Getting Away With It (Electronic cover)

13. Hi Hello

14. It's Time

15. Bigmouth Strikes Again (The Smiths cover)

16. Easy Money

17. How Soon Is Now? (The Smiths cover)

Encore:

1. Panic (The Smiths cover)

2. The Passenger (Iggy Pop cover)

3. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out (The Smiths cover)

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Ellis Douglas Editor, BritRock Heaven