I don't think they are too big for Castlefield these days. They've not had a new album for almost a decade and they like playing smaller venues. Maybe multiple nights is another option as they do like residencies 

Second half of next week I would expect for stage times.

made a last minute decision to go to Belladrum festival.   it was absolutely wonderful.   never been before, to be honest I think I was expecting a stage in a field and a burger van, but its nothing at all like that.   the site is beautiful, its small enough to get around, but big enough that there are things to discover round each corner, there are a good number of small stages tucked away.   you could quite easily convince yourself you were in Glastonbury in places.   I may have only been one time, but already learned a valuable lesson - the site itself may be Glastonbury like, but the "general camping" campsite is very much Reading like! as the morning mist rises... its a view like the Do Lung Bridge scene in Apocalypse Now...   so if you are not 15 years old, go to family or quiet camping which is fantastic.   its a real family friendly festival to - loads of families and kids of all ages running round and stuff for them to do.   I would 100% recommend it, and I really can't see any reason why I wont be going back next year!   🙂 

In terms of a Manchester/Leeds date, Wythenshawe? Too big for Castlefield Bowl, Kirkstall Abbey, Millennium Squade

Van Morrison Autumn 2026 UK Tour Dates: October 8 & 9 – Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall October 11 – Swansea, Swansea Arena October 12 – Bristol, Bristol Beacon October 27 – Plymouth, Plymouth Arena October 28 – Torquay, Princess Theatre October 30 & 31 – Brighton, Brighton Dome November 2 – Glasgow, Royal Concert Hall November 3 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall