Big Mick to celebrate anniversary of being appointed Wolves boss with special show

Former Wolves boss Mick McCarthy will celebrate 20 years since he was appointed manager at Molineux next year and a new show will celebrate that time.

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The University of Wolverhampton at The Halls announced pre-sale tickets for the show - on April 30, 2026 - went on sale at 10am today (Thursday).

Mick McCarthy when he was Wolves manager
Mick McCarthy when he was Wolves manager

Billed 'Mick McCarthy and Friends' and hosted by Johnny Phillips of the Express & Star and Sky Sports, the show will feature 'Big Mick' on stage with special guests and former players he managed at Wolves between 2006 and 2012.

A statement on the Halls website said: "Twenty years on McCarthy’s Molineux arrival, when he declared that ‘MM stands for Mick McCarthy not Merlin the Magician’, Sky Sports broadcaster and lifelong Wolves fan Johnny Phillips presents ‘Mick McCarthy and friends’, as the gaffer returns for a special night at the University of Wolverhampton at the Wulfrun Hall.

"Looking back on a special time in Wolves’ history, McCarthy will be joined by several special guests during the evening, with general admission tickets now available at £25 plus admin fee, or, for £75 plus admin fee, a limited number of meet to greet to include early access and priority seating, a picture with McCarthy, piece of signed merchandise and access to the after show party.

"Proceeds from the night on Thursday April 30 are being donated to Wolves Foundation, the club’s official charity, and all ticketholders will receive a raffle ticket to go into the draw to receive a special prize."

Pre-sale tickets are available here.