Gorillaz
Plus Support Omar Souleyman
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Date22 March 2026
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Event Starts7:30 PM
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Venuebp pulse LIVE
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Doors Open5:30 PM
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AvailabilityOn sale now

Performances
Event details
Created by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz is singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, drummer Russel Hobbs and Japanese guitar prodigy Noodle. The BRIT and Grammy-winning virtual band formed following a collision of mishaps, meetings and pure luck to blow up a pre-digital world with their colourful backstory and ground-breaking virtual ways. Based at Kong Studios, Gorillaz settled into a life of musical innovation with an eye-wateringly exciting roster of collaborators, a list that includes musical legends, geniuses and future stars from Elton John to Little Simz, MF Doom to Jean-Michel Jarre, Grace Jones to slowthai, Kali Uchis to Sidiki Diabaté, plus so many more. With eight albums to their name, Gorillaz (2001), Demon Days (2005), Plastic Beach (2010), The Fall (2011), Humanz (2017), The Now Now (2018), Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez (2020) and Cracker Island (2023), Gorillaz is a truly global phenomenon, achieving success in entirely new and unique ways, touring the world from San Diego to Syria, Montevideo to Manchester and winning numerous awards including the coveted Jim Henson Creativity Honor.
Event timings
| Forum doors | 1730hrs |
| Arena doors | 1800hrs |
| Show start | 1930hrs |
| Curfew | 2300hrs |
Please note, all timings are approximate and are subject to change.
Important event information
Strobe lighting will be in use during this show.
Parking: Pre-book to Save up to £5
To ensure a smooth arrival, we recommend pre-booking your parking.
Benefits of pre-booking:
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Save up to £5 on the NEC standard parking rate.
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Your entry and exit will be seamless via our ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) system.
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We offer Standard, Express, Accessible, and EV Charge & Park options.
Find out more about parking options and book your space on our Parking Page.
Official Tour Merchandise
Official merchandise is available at dedicated stores set up across the venue. Check the Merchandise page for stall locations, and look out for announcements regarding early access or pre-orders closer to the event.
Food & drink
Great food and drink is all part of the experience at bp pulse LIVE.
Whether you're arriving early or making the most of your visit, you'll find a range of food and drink options throughout the venue. From quick bites and sweet treats to refreshing drinks, there's plenty to keep you going from doors to encore.
Looking to skip the queues? Our frictionless self-serve bars make it easier than ever to grab a drink and get back to the action.
Please note that outside food and drinks are not permitted.

Our bag policy
All bags are inspected before entry. To expedite the process and enhance safety, we recommend not bringing a bag to our venue.
However, we understand that some of you may need to bring essential items. If so, please ensure your bag MUST meet the following criteria:
- No bigger than A4 in size (21cm x 30cm x 19cm)
- Maximum of 2 compartments
- Rucksacks are not permitted
Age limits
Seated: Under 14 year olds MUST be accompanied by an adult aged 18yrs + with a valid ticket, into the venue. (i.e. 14yrs and over can come into the building on their own with a valid ticket).
Standing: Under 14 year olds are not permitted on a standing floor.
14 and 15 year olds are only permitted on a standing floor when accompanied by an adult aged 18yrs +.
Evolv Express Security
We are excited to announce that we are introducing a new, state-of-the-art security system at bp pulse LIVE to create an even safer and more seamless experience for all our customers.
Your safety is our absolute priority, and this investment is part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring that you can enjoy your favourite events with complete peace of mind. We are confident that this new technology will provide an extra layer of protection and contribute to a safer environment for everyone.
