Veteran evangelist Franklin Graham is returning to the U.K. next year to share the message of hope in the gospel. Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), will hold an evangelistic event with the support of hundreds of churches at the Co-Op Live arena in Manchester, North West England, on Oct. 3, 2026. The family-friendly event with free entry is part of his “God Loves You Tour.”
"We bring a message of hope for all people," said Graham. "We want to share the Good News that God loves and cares for the people of this great city and has a plan and a purpose for their lives."
Free buses will be provided at the Manchester event for churches wanting to bring people to hear the good news about Jesus Christ.
"Manchester is a vibrant city where people from many nations live and work together. Amidst this diversity and our differences, there is one unifying hope for all—God’s Son, Jesus Christ," said Rev. Reji Varghese, a local pastor.
"The upcoming 'God Loves You Tour' is a powerful opportunity to share His love, bring healing, and transform lives across our city."
BGEA will offer training sessions for Christians in the Manchester area who want to learn more about sharing their faith. The Christian Life and Witness Course will be free, open to everyone, and without requirement of registration.
This will be the ninth stop of the "God Love You Tour" in the U.K. since 2022, including three events in London, as well as stops Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow, Sheffield, and South Wales.
In June, Graham preached the gospel at ExCeL London with 17,000 people in attendance. The event proved so popular that security officers at the venue had to turn thousands more away.
When Graham invited those in the crowd to respond to the message of God’s love, hundreds came forward, including large numbers of young people, according to the BGEA.
Rev. Jeremiah Dawood, the pastor of one of the participating churches in London, appreciated the ministry of Graham and the effect of the God Loves You tour in sharing the gospel. He said the tour had left a lasting impact on “countless lives” in the U.K.
“We look forward with great anticipation to his return and to all that God will continue to do through this mission," added Dawood.
For more information about the God Loves You Tour or to learn when training courses will be available, visit GodLovesYouTour.org.uk.
