Manchester Concerts: Rock and Metal schedule 2025-2026

Want to know who’s playing in Manchester? We’ve put together a schedule of the city’s top rock concerts and music festivals so you can plan ahead.

Our Manchester concerts calendar is organized by month, making it easy for you to access both international and local shows happening in the city.

After choosing which concert to attend, take advantage of the opportunity to plan your musical journey or outing with the Travel 2 Concert Manchester Rock Guide. It includes record and instrument stores, comprehensive info on concert venues, significant places in the history of rock and heavy metal, and even rock bars.

UPCOMING ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER

JUNE 2025

Kim Deal – New Century Hall – June 17
SatchVai Band – Apollo Manchester – June 19
Jiluka – Manchester Academy – June 20
Bright Eyes – Albert Hall Manchester – June 21
Sparks – Apollo Manchester – June 21 and 22
TV On The Radio – Albert Hall Manchester – June 27
King Diamond – Manchester Academy – June 30

JULY 2025

The Backseat Lovers – New Century Hall – July 2
Oasis – Heaton Park – July 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Arena Manchester – July 15
Cheekface – Manchester Academy – July 19
Wolfmother – Ritz Manchester – July 30
A Thousand Horses – Manchester Academy – July 31

AUGUST 2025

Kerry King – Manchester Academy – August 12
Melvins – Manchester Academy – August 13
Sam Fender – Wythenshawe Park- August 16
The White Buffalo – Ritz Manchester – August 27

SEPTEMBER 2025

Turnover – Manchester Academy – September 10
Dinosaur Pile-Up – New Century Hall – September 11
Black Country, New Road – Albert Hall Manchester – September 12 and 13
Poison The Well – Ritz Manchester – September 13
Basement – New Century Hall – September 18
Earthtone9 – Manchester Academy – September 20
The Crane Wives – Ritz Manchester – September 26
W.A.S.P. – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – September 27
Florence Black – Manchester Academy – September 27
Pure Reason Revolution – Manchester Academy – September 28

OCTOBER 2025

Atreyu – Ritz Manchester – October 1
Refused – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – October 2
Cardinal Black – Manchester Academy – October 3
Man With A Mission – Ritz Manchester – October 3
Wishbone Ash – Manchester Academy – October 4
The 69 Eyes – New Century Hall – October 4
Parway Drive – Arena Manchester – October 6 
Paradise Lost – New Century Hall – October 9
The Wedding Present – Ritz Manchester – October 10
Mass Of The Fermenting Dregs – New Century Hall – October 11
Bleed From Within – Ritz Manchester – October 11
New Found Glory – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – October 11
One OK Rock – Arena Manchester – October 13
Larkin Poe – Manchester Academy – October 17
Bury Tomorrow – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – October 17
Busted and McFly – Arena Manchester – October 17 and 18
The Stranglers – Apollo Manchester – October 18
Idlewild – New Century Hall – October 18
New Model Army – Ritz Manchester – October 19
Sonata Arctica – Manchester Academy – October 19
Glenn Hughes – Ritz Manchester – October 21
Battle Beast – Ritz Manchester – October 22
Igorrr – Ritz Manchester – October 23
Spanish Love Songs – New Century Hall – October 23
Counting Crows – Apollo Manchester – October 24
The Entitled Sons – Manchester Academy – October 24
Disturbed, and Megadeth – Arena Manchester – October 24
Fields of the Nephilim – Ritz Manchester – October 26
Gogol Bordello – Albert Hall Manchester – October 26
Arch Enemy – Apollo Manchester – October 31
Lord Of The Lost – Ritz Manchester – October 31

NOVEMBER 2025

The Enemy – New Century Hall – November 1
As December Falls – Ritz Manchester – November 2
Marilyn Manson – Apollo Manchester – November 4
Saxon – Apollo Manchester – November 7
The Bluetones – Manchester Academy (Club Academy) – November 8
Volbeat, and Bush – Arena Manchester – November 8
Rosellas – New Century Hall – November 8
The Plot in You – Manchester Academy – November 8
Malevolence – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – November 8
Bastille – Arena Manchester – November 14
Maruja – Ritz Manchester – November 14
Offspring, and Simple Plan – Arena Manchester – November 16
The Fray – Albert Hall Manchester – November 17
Ash – New Century Hall – November 19
The Chameleons – Albert Hall Manchester – November 21
The Guest List – New Century Hall – November 21
Cast – Albert Hall Manchester – November 22
Hot Milk – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – November 22
Turin Brakes – New Century Hall – November 22
The Saints – Manchester Academy – November 24
Halestorm – Arena Manchester – November 24
Kingfishr – Albert Hall Manchester – November 26 
The Horrors – New Century Hall – November 28
Wolf Alice – Arena Manchester – November 28
Bad Manners – Manchester Academy – November 28
The Hives – Aviva Studios – November 28
Wheatus – Ritz Manchester – November 28
Starsailor – Albert Hall Manchester – November 29 
The Pigeon Detectives – New Century Hall – November 29 
Lambrini Girls – Ritz Manchester – November 29 

DECEMBER 2025

The Rasmus – Ritz Manchester – December 1
Adept – Manchester Academy – December 2
Nothing More – Ritz Manchester – December 4
Madness, and Squeeze – Arena Manchester – December 5
Million Dead – Manchester Academy – December 5
The Saw Doctors – Apollo Manchester – December 6
Katatonia – Manchester Academy – December 7
Ice Nine Kills – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – December 8
Stereolab – Ritz Manchester – December 11
Three Days Grace – Apollo Manchester – December 12
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Manchester Academy – December 12
Orange Goblin – Manchester Academy (Academy 2) – December 13
The Slow Readers Club – Manchester Academy – December 13
Inspiral Carpets – Albert Hall Manchester – December 13
Neck Deep – Manchester Academy – December 17
The Clause – Manchester Academy – December 18
Clutch – Manchester Academy – December 19
Black Grape – Manchester Academy – December 20

JANUARY 2026

Beyond The Black – Ritz Manchester – January 15
Epica, and Amaranthe – Apollo Manchester – January 23
White Lies – Albert Hall Manchester – January 29
Half Man Half Biscuit – Ritz Manchester – January 30

FEBRUARY 2026

The Blue Stones – Manchester Academy – February 5
Motionless In White – Arena Manchester – February 7 
Arm’s Length – Manchester Academy – February 7
The Fratellis – Albert Hall Manchester – February 13
Avatar – Manchester Academy – February 15

MARCH 2026

The Skids – Ritz Manchester – March 28

Learn more about the venues

Curious about the concert venues, tips for picking the best seat, or nearby hotels to stay at on show day? Check out our special pages:

• Arena Manchester
• Apollo Manchester
• Ritz Manchester
• Albert Hall Manchester
• Victoria Warehouse Manchester
• Manchester Academy
• New Century Hall

Rock Route in Manchester, England

Manchester, one of the places where Britpop thrives, is also an essential city for rock lovers. With a music scene dating back to the days of The Smiths, the city offers legendary venues like Manchester Academy and Albert Hall. Manchester’s rock influence, represented by bands like Oasis and The Stone Roses, makes it a city where tradition and innovation harmoniously meet.

In addition to the concert you’re planning to attend, if you have a few extra days in Manchester, consider taking a rock music tour through the city. Manchester is home to some great rock pubs where you can enjoy a good beer, such as The Salisbury, located near the Manchester Oxford Road station, as well as the historic venues Gullivers and Castle Hotel, both of which offer live music.

For Oasis fans, there are iconic spots to visit in the city. One such place is The Boardwalk, where Oasis performed their first-ever gig in August 1991. Although the venue is no longer in operation, a traditional Blue Plaque marks the historic brick facade.

Music collectors and enthusiasts can also check out historic record stores like Sifters Records and Piccadilly Records, both renowned for their wide selection of vinyl and CDs.

To plan your rock-inspired trip to Manchester (or other cities and countries worldwide), check out all the guides we’ve published on Travel 2 Concert!