Our photographer Mhairi Edwards went along to capture the best moments as fans headed to see the Manchester icons belt out hits like Sit Down and Laid.
Steph McCabe and sister Carlan Keillor are dressed for the occasion. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Allan Irvine is joined by Alastair, 6 and Corrie, 9. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Queues were building for James. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
The Murray family make their way to the venue. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Music fans were treated to some of the band’s most well loved hits. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Steph Dolan and Catriona Johnston get the dance moves in early. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
John and Connie Pilkington enter the ground with Brian and Carrie Cunningham. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Fans make their way in to see main support act Razorlight. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Kris and Dawn Noble are in high spirits alongside Nicola and Paul McMillan. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
The rain stayed away for those in attendance. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Daryl and Linzy Marshalsey join Kelly Robb in the queue. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Donna and Emily Neish look forward to the concert. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Lil and Sarah Mortali stand in line. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Francis Rennie is ready for the music. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
This crowd were ready to party. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson