Huge line-up announced for Ukraine benefit concert, including Bob Geldof, Madness, The Doobie Brothers and more.
A huge line-up of names has been announced for a one-off benefit concert in aid of Ukraine. The concert, which will see names like Bob Geldof, The Doobie Brothers, Madness and more, take to the stage early next year, will bring together global musicians, artists, and cultural leaders.
The landmark international benefit concert, Songs of Freedom, will take place at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena on Wednesday 3rd February 2027.
The line-up will feature a whole host of names including: Bob Geldof, The Doobie Brothers, Madness, Peter Hook & The Light, Chrissie Hynde, The Lathums, Nick Lowe, Inspiral Carpets, Brooke Combe, Chris Difford, Midge Ure, Alabama 3, Graham Parker, Johnny & The Hardwickes, The Molotovs, Yee Loi, The Blockheads, Joe King Carrasco, Springbok Nude Girls, Within Temptation, Davina Michelle, Boombox, Schmalgauzen, Songs for Ukraine Choir, London Metropolitan Orchestra.
Along with the musicians already announced, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Sean Penn, Okean Elzy, Huey Lewis & The News, Ron Sexsmith and Flyte, will be contributing performances to the event by video.
Tickets go on sale Monday 16th November at 10am.
The event will raise vital funds and global awareness while celebrating Ukrainian resilience, identity, and spirit. Money raised will go to UNITED24, Voices of Children, Sviatoslav Vakarchuk Charitable Foundation (People of the Future) and Masha Foundation, directly supporting urgent humanitarian relief, including trauma assistance, education, healthcare, and music schools.
Songs of Freedom:
FEBRUARY 2027
Manchester Co-op Live – Wed 3rd
