Take That in Sunderland setlist - what they're expected to perform at Circus Live tour

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The Circus tour is rolling into town tonight on Tuesday, June 9 - and it’s set to be a real extravaganza.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 29: Take That perform live on stage during the "The Circus Live" stadium tour at St Mary's Stadium on May 29, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Take That)placeholder image
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 29: Take That perform live on stage during the "The Circus Live" stadium tour at St Mary's Stadium on May 29, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Take That) | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

One of the iconic features of the first Circus tour in 2009, the giant animatronic elephant is back, joined by a whole cavalcade of acrobats, clowns and carnival performers - and even Howard on a unicycle.

Judging by the pictures from opening night, it looks like they’ve pulled out all the stops for the set which is expected to wow Wearside, turning up the heat for Relight My Fire with a cameo from North East singer, and former Pop Idol contestant, Zoe Birkett.

But what time will Gary, Mark and Howard be on stage and what will they perform?

These are always subject to change, but here’s what they sang for opening night of the tour in Southampton and approximate stage times.

Approximate timings for Stadium of Light (subject to change)

Take That perform live during the "The Circus Live" stadium tour at St Mary's Stadium on May 29, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Take That)placeholder image
Take That perform live during the "The Circus Live" stadium tour at St Mary's Stadium on May 29, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Take That) | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
  • 5:00pm - Doors open at Stadium of Light
  • 6.25pm - Belinda Carlisle
  • 7:20pm - The Script
  • 8:30pm - Take That
  • 10.30pm - Concert expected to end

Setlist for opening night in Southampton

(L-R) Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Gary Barlow of Take That perform live on stage during the "The Circus Live" stadium tour at St Mary's Stadium on May 29, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Take That)placeholder image
(L-R) Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Gary Barlow of Take That perform live on stage during the "The Circus Live" stadium tour at St Mary's Stadium on May 29, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Take That) | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images f

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