Brian Cox tour: Manchester show, AO Arena times, tickets, dates - is he married?

Professor Brian Cox’s Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey is coming to the AO Arena in Manchester

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson

6th Aug 2022, 1:07pm

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One of the country’s most beloved physicists will continue his huge arena tour in the UK with a stop in the north west.

Professor Brian Cox is bringing his Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey to the AO Arena in Manchester.

The tour will see the scientest perform his show at many other famous venues across the UK and Ireland.

Here is all you need to know:

What time is the Manchester show?

The Horizons show at the AO Arena will start at 7.30pm, according to

How long does the show last?

Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey will last for approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.

Act I will last around an hour, there will be a 25 minute interval and then Act II will last around 1 hour 5 minutes.

What to expect from the show?

On Brian Cox’s website it says: “Horizons takes us on a dazzling cinematic journey.

“A story of how we came to be and what we can become.

“Using state-of-the-art LED screen technology, Arenas will be filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and a time before the Big Bang.

“What is the nature of space and time? Why does the Universe exist? How did life begin, how rare might it be and what is the significance of life in the Cosmos?”

It continues: “What does it mean to live a small, finite life in a vast, eternal Universe?

“The deepest of questions will be explored using the latest advances in our understanding of quantum theory, black holes, biology, planetary science, astronomy and cosmology.

“Horizons is a celebration of our civilisation, of our music, art, philosophy and science; an optimistic vision of our future if we continue to explore Nature with humility and to value ourselves and our fellow human beings.

“Brian will once again be joined by co-host of The Infinite Monkey Cage and award-winning comedian Robin Ince, perhaps the only collection of sentient atoms in the observable Universe capable of overseeing a Q&A with an audience of 10,000 people whilst wearing an old cardigan.”

Horizons, which Brian Cox is bringing to Sunderland on October 1, takes audiences on a dazzling cinematic journey; a story of how we came to be and what we can become. Using state of the art LED screen technology, venues are be filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and a time before the Big Bang.
What is the nature of space and time? Why does the Universe exist? How did life begin, how rare might it be and what is the significance of life in the Cosmos? What does it mean to live a small, finite life in a vast, eternal Universe? The deepest of questions will be explored using the latest advances in our understanding of quantum theory, black holes, biology, planetary science, astronomy and cosmology. — Horizons, which Brian Cox is bringing to Sunderland on October 1, takes audiences on a dazzling cinematic journey; a story of how we came to be and what we can become. Using state of the art LED screen technology, venues are be filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and a time before the Big Bang. What is the nature of space and time? Why does the Universe exist? How did life begin, how rare might it be and what is the significance of life in the Cosmos? What does it mean to live a small, finite life in a vast, eternal Universe? The deepest of questions will be explored using the latest advances in our understanding of quantum theory, black holes, biology, planetary science, astronomy and cosmology.

Horizons, which Brian Cox is bringing to Sunderland on October 1, takes audiences on a dazzling cinematic journey; a story of how we came to be and what we can become. Using state of the art LED screen technology, venues are be filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and a time before the Big Bang.
What is the nature of space and time? Why does the Universe exist? How did life begin, how rare might it be and what is the significance of life in the Cosmos? What does it mean to live a small, finite life in a vast, eternal Universe? The deepest of questions will be explored using the latest advances in our understanding of quantum theory, black holes, biology, planetary science, astronomy and cosmology. — Horizons, which Brian Cox is bringing to Sunderland on October 1, takes audiences on a dazzling cinematic journey; a story of how we came to be and what we can become. Using state of the art LED screen technology, venues are be filled with images of far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and a time before the Big Bang. What is the nature of space and time? Why does the Universe exist? How did life begin, how rare might it be and what is the significance of life in the Cosmos? What does it mean to live a small, finite life in a vast, eternal Universe? The deepest of questions will be explored using the latest advances in our understanding of quantum theory, black holes, biology, planetary science, astronomy and cosmology.

Can you get tickets?

Ticketmaster shows “low availability” for tickets the show at Manchester.

Tickets at the AO Arena tonight start at £43.35 each and rise to £54.60.

What are the other tour dates?

29 August - Brighton Centre - Brighton
30 August - Brighton Centre - Brighton
31 August - The O2 - London
1 September - Edinburgh Playhouse - Edinburgh
3 September - Motorpoint Arena - Cardiff
4 September - Motorpoint Arena - Cardiff
6 September - 3Arena - Dublin, Ireland
7 September - The SSE Arena - Belfast, Northern Ireland
10 September - First Direct Arena - Leeds
11 September - Utilita Arena Birmingham - Birmingham
12 September - Motorpoint Arena - Nottingham
14 September - Bonus Arena - Hull
15 September - Bonus Arena - Hull
16 September - Sheffield Arena - Sheffield
17 September - Utilita Arena Newcastle - Newcastle-on-Tyne
18 September - P&J Live - Aberdeen
19 September - M&S Bank Arena - Liverpool
20 September - Derby Arena - Derby
22 September - AO Arena - Manchester
23 September - BIC, Windsor Hall - Bournemouth
24 September - BIC, Windsor Hall - Bournemouth
25 September - Pavillions - Plymouth
26 September - Pavillions - Plymouth
28 September - Ovo Arena, Wembley - London
29 September- East of England Arena - Peterborough

Why was the tour delayed?

The tour was due to take place in 2021 but was postponed.

It was originally titled Horizons: A 2021 Space Odyssey.

Cox said: “We understand this will be disappointing, but we look forward to seeing everyone in 2022,” he said.

“We’ve renamed the tour, Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey. Hopefully that will cover it.”

According to a statement, the “difficult” decision was taken as a positive test among the tour team could “scupper the rest of the tour”.

Is Brian Cox married?

He married U.S. science presenter Gia Milinovich in Duluth, Minnesota in 2003.

They have a son born in 2009, and Milinovich has a son from a previous relationship.

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