Hotels for Cody Johnson

Country music night out, with an audience that leans heavily on Stetsons, boots and denim for the occasion. Expect a crowd that sings along to every word, drawn from well beyond the usual gig-goers, since tours of this size on this side of the Atlantic don't come round often. Support acts and stage design aside, it's the sort of show where the crowd is as much the entertainment as the headliner.

A long-established fixture of Manchester's live scene, the AO Arena sits right in the city centre beside Victoria station, hosting arena tours, comedy and sport throughout the year. Its central location puts the Northern Quarter's bars, restaurants and late-night spots within an easy walk. Victoria station's trains and Metrolink trams are on the doorstep, with Piccadilly a short distance away. Staying centrally means you can stroll to the show and back, making the most of the city's nightlife once the gig ends.