Who’s touring in Europe? We’ve prepared a comprehensive schedule of the main tours, festivals, and best shows for 2025 – 2026, featuring rock and heavy metal bands across various European cities.
Our schedule of best concerts in Europe is organized by city, making it easier for you to access the lineup of live performances happening in 2025 – 2026.
After choosing which concert in Europe to attend, take advantage of the opportunity to plan your musical journey or outing with the Travel 2 Concert 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!
TOP ROCK AND METAL CONCERTS IN EUROPE
2025 and 2026 are shaping up to be historic years for live rock and metal in Europe! From AC/DC’s emotional farewell tour to Oasis’ long-awaited reunion, the continent is set to host some of the most iconic concerts in recent memory. Queens of the Stone Age will deliver exclusive performances in landmark venues, while 2026 brings a powerhouse lineup with Alter Bridge, Daughtry, and Sevendust sharing the stage.
We’ve organized the most exciting shows city by city — so if you’re planning a trip, this is your ultimate guide!
- CONCERTS IN LONDON – ENGLAND
- CONCERTS IN LISBON – PORTUGAL
- CONCERTS IN PARIS – FRANCE
- CONCERTS IN BERLIN – GERMANY
- CONCERTS IN MILAN – ITALY
- CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER – ENGLAND
- CONCERTS IN DUBLIN – IRELAND
- CONCERTS IN PRAGUE – CZECH REPUBLIC
- CONCERTS IN AMSTERDAM – NETHERLANDS
CONCERTS IN LONDON – ENGLAND
London is the ultimate rock pilgrimage. From the iconic Royal Albert Hall to gritty venues like the Roundhouse, the city breathes music history. Bands like The Rolling Stones, Iron Maiden and The Police started here, and the legacy lives on. Grab a burger at the Hard Rock Cafe, hunt for vinyl at Third Man Records, or just stroll by the Beatles’ and Iron Maiden’s landmarks. If you’re planning a concert trip, London is non-negotiable.
Judas Priest and Alice Cooper – The O2 – July 25, 2025
Oasis – Wembley Stadium – July 25, 26 and 30, August 2 and 3, September 27 and 28, 2025
Melvins – Electric Ballroom – August 12, 2025
The White Buffalo – O2 Forum Kentish Town – August 28, 2025
Die Toten Hosen – O2 Forum Kentish Town – September 7, 2025
Pierce the Veil – OVO Arena Wembley – September 23, 2025
Parcels – OVO Arena Wembley – September 27, 2025
Refused – O2 Academy Brixton – October 3, 2025
Helloween – Eventim Apollo – October 20, 2025
Sting – O2 Forum Kentish Town – October 24, 2025
Queens Of The Stone Age – Royal Albert Hall – October 29, 2025
Arch Enemy – Eventim Apollo – November 1, 2025
Counting Crows – OVO Arena Wembley – November 1, 2025
Turnstile – Alexandra Palace – November 5, 2025
Marilyn Manson – OVO Arena Wembley – November 7, 2025
Volbeat, and Bush – OVO Arena Wembley – November 13, 2025
Offspring e Simple Plan – The O2 – November 14, 2025
Saxon – Eventim Apollo – November 15, 2025
Halestorm – The O2 – November 26, 2025
Sabaton – The O2 – December 4, 2025
Bowling For Soup – OVO Arena Wembley – December 13, 2025
Clutch – Roundhouse – December 20, 2025
Epica & Amaranthe – Eventim Apollo – January 24, 2026
Alter Bridge, Daughtry, and Sevendust – The O2 – March 4, 2026
Powerwolf, HammerFall, and Wind Rose – OVO Arena Wembley – March 7, 2026
Franz Ferdinand – O2 Academy Brixton – March 11, 2026
CONCERTS IN LISBON – PORTUGAL
Lisbon is one of Europe’s most underrated music cities. Legendary venues like MEO Arena and Coliseu dos Recreios regularly host top-tier rock gigs. Portugal’s own Xutos & Pontapés and Moonspell give the scene a unique flavor. Want more? Stay at the music-themed HF Fenix Music hotel, hunt vinyl at Louie Louie, and recharge at the local Hard Rock Cafe. Sunny skies, wine, and loud guitars — what else do you need?
The Lemonheads – LAV Lisboa Ao Vivo – September 24, 2025
Happy Mondays – Campo Pequeno – September 28, 2025
Bleed from Within – LAV Lisboa Ao Vivo – October 3, 2025
Lacuna Coil – LAV Lisboa Ao Vivo – October 17, 2025
Counting Crows – Coliseu dos Recreios – October 17, 2025
Blaze Bayley – RCA Club – October 24, 2025
Parway Drive – Campo Pequeno – October 30, 2025
Moonspell, and Dark Tranquillity – LAV Lisboa Ao Vivo – October 31, 2025
Leprous – República da Música – November 2, 2025
The Hives – Campo Pequeno – November 4, 2025
Larkin Poe – Coliseu dos Recreios – November 12, 2025
Helloween – Campo Pequeno – November 13, 2025
Turnstile – LAV Lisboa Ao Vivo – November 26, 2025
Marilyn Manson – Campo Pequeno – November 30, 2025
Gaera – LAV Lisboa Ao Vivo – December 5, 2025
Guano Apes – Sala Tejo – December 7, 2025
HammerFall – República da Música – January 21, 2026
Tarja & Marko Hietala – Coliseu dos Recreios – January 29, 2026
Alter Bridge – Campo Pequeno – February 10, 2026
Avatar – LAV Lisboa Ao Vivo – February 27, 2026
CONCERTS IN PARIS – FRANCE
Paris is more than just romance and art — it’s rock and roll with a French twist. Historic venues like L’Olympia have seen legends like Jimi Hendrix shred their guitars here. You can dig through crates at Crocodisc, relax at the Hard Rock Cafe, or visit Jim Morrison’s grave at Père Lachaise. Gojira also left their mark during the Paris 2024 Olympics.
AC/DC – Stade de France – August 9 and 13, 2025
Architects – Adidas Arena – September 29, 2025
The Beths – Le Trabendo – September 30, 2025
Sting – Accor Arena – October 9, 2025
Counting Crows – Olympia – October 9, 2025
Lacuna Coil – Élysée Montmartre – October 12, 2025
Paradise Lost – Élysée Montmartre – October 20, 2025
Helloween – Zenith Paris La Villette – October 22, 2025
Volbeat, and Bush – Zenith Paris La Villette – November 2, 2025
Offspring, and Simple Plan – Paris La Défense Arena – November 8, 2025
Marilyn Manson – Zenith Paris La Villette – November 11, 2025
Dropkick Murphys – Adidas Arena – November 15, 2025
Turnstile – Zenith Paris La Villette – November 16, 2025
Halestorm – Olympia – November 17, 2025
Till Lindemann – Adidas Arena – November 20, 2025
Gojira – Accor Arena – November 30, 2025
Three Days Grace – Le Trianon – December 6, 2025
Katatonia – Le Trabendo – December 10, 2025
Clutch – Élysée Montmartre – December 13, 2025
Epica – Zenith Paris La Villette – January 26, 2026
Jinjer – Olympia – February 2, 2026
Alter Bridge, Daughtry, and Sevendust – Zenith Paris La Villette – February 18, 2026
Airbourne – Zenith Paris La Villette – February 21, 2026
Avatar – Zenith Paris La Villette – March 7, 2026
Rufus Wainwright – Le Trianon – March 31, 2026
CONCERTS IN BERLIN – GERMANY
Berlin is raw, rebellious, and packed with sound. From the massive Waldbühne to underground clubs, this city pulses with music. Home to Rammstein and Die Ärzte, Berlin’s rock roots run deep. Don’t miss the Ramones Museum or Bowie’s old flat if you’re feeling nostalgic. Want metal and history in the same day? Berlin delivers.
Iron Maiden and Avatar – Waldbühne – July 29 and 30, 2025
Wolfmother – Huxleys Neue Welt – August 12, 2025
Turnover – Columbia Theater – September 2, 2025
Lacrimosa – Columbia Theater – September 28, 2025
Counting Crows – Huxleys Neue Welt – September 30, 2025
Volbeat, and Bush – Uber Arena – October 4, 2025
Disturbed – Velodrom – October 18, 2025
The Hives – Columbiahalle – October 21, 2025
Queens Of The Stone Age – Theater des Westens – October 23, 2025
Offspring, and Simple Plan – Uber Arena – October 27, 2025
Uriah Heep – Uber Eats Music Hall – October 30, 2025
Halestorm – Columbiahalle – 1 November, 2025
Lacuna Coil – Huxleys Neue Welt – November 3, 2025
Turnstile – UFO im Velodrom – November 14, 2025
Sabaton – Uber Arena – November 15, 2025
Marilyn Manson – Max Schmeling Halle – November 17, 2025
Electric Callboy – Uber Arena – November 28, 2025
Ice Nine Kills – Uber Eats Music Hall – December 2, 2025
Doro – Huxleys Neue Welt – December 15, 2025
Nazareth – Uber Eats Music Hall – December 17, 2025
Alter Bridge, Daughtry, and Sevendust – Columbiahalle – January 25, 2026
Beyond The Black – Huxleys Neue Welt – February 1, 2026
White Lies – Huxleys Neue Welt – February 17, 2026
Smith/Kotzen – Columbia Theater – March 4, 2026
Epica & Amaranthe – Columbiahalle – March 8, 2026
Avatar – Columbiahalle – March 12, 2026
CONCERTS IN MILAN – ITALY
Milan is a key stop for global tours, with venues like Alcatraz and Forum di Assago rocking hard every season. After the show, dig for rarities at Play! Music Store or soak up the energy downtown. Milan isn’t just fashion — it’s fierce guitars too.
The Who – Parco Della Musica di Milano – July 22, 2025
The Smashing Pumpkins – Parco della Musica di Milano – July 30, 2025
Papa Roach – Circolo Magnolia – August 3, 2025
Lucio Corsi – Ippodromo Snai San Siro – September 7, 2025
The White Buffalo – Circolo Magnolia – September 8, 2025
Nada Surf – Legend Club – September 17, 2025
Offspring, and Simple Plan – Forum Milano – September 29, 2025
Opeth – Alcatraz – October 6, 2025
Lacuna Coil – Alcatraz – October 10, 2025
Counting Crows – Alcatraz – October 12, 2025
Dropkick Murphys – Alcatraz – October 15, 2025
Queens Of The Stone Age – Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber – October 18, 2025
Arch Enemy – Alcatraz – October 22, 2025
The Hives – Alcatraz – October 29, 2025
Enter Shikari – Alcatraz – November 2, 2025
New Model Army – Legend Club – November 11, 2025
Halestorm – Alcatraz – November 11, 2025
Turnstile – Alcatraz – November 12, 2025
Helloween – Forum Milano – November 19, 2025
Danko Jones – Legend Club – December 6, 2025
Till Lindemann – Alcatraz – December 12, 2025
Architects – Fabrique – January 26, 2026
Amaranthe & Epica – Alcatraz – January 28, 2026
Smith/Kotzen – Live Music Club – February 26, 2026
Avatar – Alcatraz – March 3, 2026
Airbourne – Alcatraz – March 14, 2026
CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER – ENGLAND
Manchester lives and breathes music. It’s the birthplace of Oasis, The Smiths, and Joy Division. Catch a gig at Albert Hall or dive into the local scene at smaller venues. Between shows, hit bars like Big Hands or The Salisbury, and don’t miss the Oasis murals and Definitely Maybe photo spot. For any rock pilgrim, Manchester is sacred ground.
Kerry King – Manchester Academy – August 12, 2025
Sam Fender – Wythenshawe Park- August 16, 2025
The White Buffalo – Ritz Manchester – August 27, 2025
Black Country, New Road – Albert Hall Manchester – September 12 and 13, 2025
W.A.S.P. – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – September 27, 2025
Glenn Hughes – Ritz Manchester – October 21, 2025
Disturbed, and Megadeth – Arena Manchester – October 24, 2025
Counting Crows – Apollo Manchester – October 24, 2025
Arch Enemy – Apollo Manchester – October 31, 2025
Lord Of The Lost – Ritz Manchester – October 31, 2025
Turnstile – Depot Mayfield – November 3, 2025
Marilyn Manson – Apollo Manchester – November 4, 2025
Saxon – Apollo Manchester – November 7, 2025
Volbeat, and Bush – Arena Manchester – November 8, 2025
Offspring, and Simple Plan – Arena Manchester – November 16, 2025
Halestorm – Arena Manchester – November 24, 2025
The Hives – Aviva Studios – November 28, 2025
Madness, and Squeeze – Arena Manchester – December 5, 2025
Three Days Grace – Apollo Manchester – December 12, 2025
Epica, and Amaranthe – Apollo Manchester – January 23, 2026
White Lies – Albert Hall Manchester – January 29, 2026
The Fratellis – Albert Hall Manchester – February 13, 2026
Avatar – Manchester Academy – February 15, 2026
Airbourne – Manchester Academy – February 25, 2026
Alter Bridge, Daughtry, and Sevendust – Arena Manchester – February 26, 2026
CONCERTS IN DUBLIN – IRELAND
Dublin mixes pub culture with powerful riffs. From the massive 3Arena to the iconic Olympia Theatre, the city knows how to host a proper concert. Home to U2, Thin Lizzy, and Sinead O’Connor, the streets echo music history. Check out the Rock’n’Roll Museum, snap a selfie at the Phil Lynott statue, and refuel at Captain Americas. Dublin rocks — literally.
Mogwai – Vicar Street – July 26 and 27, 2025
Yngwie Malmsteen – Button Factory – July 31, 2025
I Am Morbid – The Academy Dublin – August 5, 2025
Oasis – Croke Park – August 16 and 17, 2025
The Lemonheads – The Academy Dublin – August 24, 2025
Florence Black – The Academy Dublin – September 12, 2025
Pierce The Veil – 3Arena – September 20, 2025
Refused – 3Olympia Theatre – October 5, 2025
Testament & Obituary – 3Olympia Theatre – October 9, 2025
Busted and McFly – 3Arena – October 20 and 26, 2025
Counting Crows – 3Arena – October 21, 2025
Disturbed, and Megadeth – 3Arena – October 22, 2025
Turnstile – The National Stadium – October 31, 2025
Saxon – 3Olympia Theatre – November 5, 2025
Lord of the Lost – The Academy Dublin – November 5, 2025
Offspring and Simple Plan – 3Arena – November 12, 2025
My Bloody Valentine – 3Arena – November 22, 2025
The Wombats – 3Olympia Theatre – December 9, 2025
Wolf Alice – 3Arena – December 10, 2025
White Lies – The Academy Dublin – January 24, 2026
Jinjer – 3Olympia Theatre – January 26, 2026
Motionless in White – 3Arena – February 10, 2026
Alter Bridge, Daughtry, and Sevendust – 3Arena – February 28, 2026
CONCERTS IN PRAGUE – CZECH REPUBLIC
In Prague, venues like Forum Karlín and O2 Arena host everything from rising metal acts to stadium-level legends. The Lucerna Music Bar is perfect for a wild night out, and the Hard Rock Cafe blends local flavor with global memorabilia. It’s Europe’s hidden gem for live music lovers.
Osees – MeetFactory – August 4, 2025
Mogwai – Lucerna Music Bar – September 14, 2025
Bleed From Within – MeetFactory – September 24, 2025
Primal Fear – MeetFactory – September 26, 2025
Offspring, and Simple Plan – Sportovní Hala Fortuna – October 2, 2025
Volbeat, and Bush – O2 Universum – October 3, 2025
Yungblud – Sportovní Hala Fortuna – October 17, 2025
Wind Rose – MeetFactory – October 21, 2025
Helloween – O2 Arena – October 24, 2025
Paradise Lost – Palác Akropolis – October 29, 2025
Halestorm – Great Hall Lucerna – Velký Sál – November 3, 2025
Parkway Drive – Sportovní Hala Fortuna – November 7, 2025
Harlej – O2 Universum – November 8, 2025
New Model Army – MeetFactory – November 15, 2025
Marilyn Manson – Sportovní Hala Fortuna – November 15, 2025
Katatonia – Palác Akropolis – November 21, 2025
The Subways – Lucerna Music Bar – December 2, 2025
Till Lindemann – O2 Arena – December 18, 2025
Architects – O2 Universum – January 26, 2026
Blossoms – Lucerna Music Bar – February 6, 2026
White Lies – Lucerna Music Bar – February 16, 2026
Smith/Kotzen – Lucerna Music Bar – March 1, 2026
Epica & Amaranthe – Forum Karlín – March 21, 2026
CONCERTS IN AMSTERDAM – NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam keeps things loud, weird, and unforgettable. With venues like Ziggo Dome and AFAS Live, the city’s always on tour mode. Hang at BR-020 — Sepultura’s bassist owns the place — or crate-dig at Concerto. Whether you’re here for metal, punk, or prog, Amsterdam will treat your ears right.
Alice Cooper – AFAS Live – July 28, 2025
Wolfmother – Paradiso – August 8, 2025
Die Toten Hosen – Paradiso – September 10, 2025
Counting Crows – AFAS Live – September 22, 2025
Parcels – Ziggo Dome – September 26, 2025
Volbeat, and Bush – Ziggo Dome – September 29, 2025
Parway Drive – Ziggo Dome – September 30, 2025
Architects – Ziggo Dome – October 7, 2025
Disturbed, and Megadeth – Ziggo Dome – Octobe 14, 2025
Queens Of The Stone Age – Royal Theater Carré – October 26, 2025
Arch Enemy – AFAS Live – October 28, 2025
Till Lindemann – Ziggo Dome – October 31, 2025
Wet Leg – Paradiso – November 3, 2025
Offspring and Simple Plan – Ziggo Dome – November 7, 2025
Turnstile – AFAS Live – November 10, 2025
Halestorm – AFAS Live – November 18, 2025
Danko Jones – Melkweg Amsterdam – November 28, 2025
Sabaton – Ziggo Dome – December 1, 2025
The Clutch – Paradiso – December 11, 2025
New Model Army – Melkweg Amsterdam – December 21, 2025
DeWolff – Paradiso – January 22, 2026
Epica & Amaranthe – Ziggo Dome – February 7, 2026
Avatar – AFAS Live – February 20, 2026
Alter Bridge, Daughtry, and Sevendust – Ziggo Dome – February 22, 2026
White Lies – AFAS Live – February 26, 2026
