Everything you need to know about the One Love Manchester concert 2017

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Published 1st Jun 2017
Last updated 25th Oct 2021

Following the tragic events on the 22nd May 2017, when a bomb exploded outside the Manchester Arena killing 22 people and injuring many others, Ariana Grande had announced the One Love Manchester benefit concert.

All the money raised by the One Love Manchester concert will be donated to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, which was set up by the Manchester City Council in partnership with the British Red Cross.

Who performed at One Love Manchester?

On the 30th May 2017 it was announced that Ariana Grande will be joined on stage by Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Take That, Black Eyed Peas, Little Mix, Robbie Williams and Niall Horan.

Where was it?

Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, M16 0PX

When was it?

Sunday 4 June 2017

What were the timings on the night?

Gates Opened at 4:00pm

Show Started at 7.15pm

Show Ended at 10.15pm

What will happen to the money raised at the event?

All net ticket proceeds of the show will go directly to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund which was set up by the Manchester City Council in partnership with the British Red Cross, in aid of grieving families and victims of the horrific attack.

In the days since the bombing celebrities from around the world have been paying tribute to those who have lost their lives and expressed their support for those affected.

It emerged in 2017 that One Direction singer Harry Styles surprised a 14-year-old fan with a phone call as she was recovering in hospital.

Since taking the call from Harry, Freya has been moved from Intensive Care to High Dependency, 'a massive positive step towards her recovery' according to her family.

Here are some other messages from celebrities following the events of the 22nd May 2017.