Drake’s July 28 Manchester show at Co‑op Live has been postponed due to ferry logistics.
Drake fans in Manchester got an unexpected plot twist this week when the rapper’s Monday night show at Co‑op Live was bumped—not by a technical glitch or weather, but by something as old‑school as a ferry timetable.
In a Sunday announcement, the venue explained that “due to unforeseen ferry schedule and travel logistics, tomorrow’s performance in Manchester on July 28th has been rescheduled.”
Instead of rocking the stage as planned, Drake will now return for a two‑night run on August 4 and 5. “The good news is that Drake will now perform in Manchester on Tuesday, August 5th, and it’s set to be an unforgettable night,” the statement read. All tickets for the postponed July 28 date remain valid for August 5, so fans don’t need to worry about swapping or refunding their tickets.
It’s a rare hiccup for Drake’s $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK tour, which he’s co‑headlining with longtime collaborator PARTYNEXTDOOR. The two artists dropped their joint album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, earlier this year—marking Drake’s 14th Billboard 200 no. 1 and giving PARTYNEXTDOOR his very first chart‑topper. The Manchester dates were set to cap a trio of Co‑op Live shows, sandwiched by a quick hop to Amsterdam for another stop on the summer run.
Social media lit up after the postponement news, with one X user joking, “Only Drake can get stuck on a ferry and still call it a tour delay,” while another tweeted, “Worth the wait—see you August 5, Drizzy!” Many fans admitted frustration, but most said they’d gladly trade a midnight ferry for front‑row seats.
Beyond the logistical shuffle, Drake has been keeping busy: his new single “Which One,” featuring U.K. rapper Central Cee, premiered during the second episode of his Iceman livestream series. The track follows Drake’s recent headline takeover at London’s Wireless Festival, where Central Cee even popped up for a surprise cameo.
For Manchester fans, the wait might sting a bit, but August 5 promises to be well worth it. After all, it’s not every day you get a bonus Drake date—especially one that’s literally sailing into town. Share your thoughts below: Will you be there for the encore night?
Source: Billboard
