Manchester Concerts: Rock and Metal schedule 2024 – 2025

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

NOVEMBER 2024

The Lilacs – Ritz Manchester – November 1
Paul Weller – Apollo Manchester – November 1
Interpol – Apollo Manchester – November 2
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Manchester Arena – November 2
Kamelot – Ritz Manchester – November 3
Warmduscher – Ritz Manchester – November 7
The Libertines – Albert Hall Manchester – November 7, 8 and 9
Deep Purple – Manchester Arena – November 9
The Marias – Ritz Manchester – November 10
Yellowcard – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – November 13
Jimmy Eat World – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – November 14
English Teacher – Ritz Manchester – November 14
The HARDKISS – Ritz Manchester – November 19
Blossoms – Ritz Manchester – November 20
Blossoms – Albert Hall Manchester – November 21
Anthrax and Kreator – Apollo Manchester – November 21
Alien Ant Farm and CKY – Ritz Manchester – November 21
Blossoms – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – November 22
Black Stone Cherry – Manchester Arena – November 22
Blossoms – Apollo Manchester – November 23
Palace – Albert Hall Manchester – November 23
Fit For An Autopsy and Sylosis – Ritz Manchester – November 26
Jake Bugg – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – November 26
Hard-Fi – Ritz Manchester – November 27
Massive Wagons – Ritz Manchester – November 29
The Snuts – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – November 30

DECEMBER 2024

Vampire Weekend – Apollo Manchester – December 1 and 2
Smash Into Pieces – Ritz Manchester – December 3
Falling in Reverse – Manchester Arena – December 4
Sam Fender – Co-op Live – December 6 and 7
Travis – Albert Hall Manchester – December 6
The Human League – Manchester Arena – December 6
Shed Seven – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – December 6
IDLES – Apollo Manchester – December 6, 7 and 8
While She Sleeps – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – December 7
The Chats – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – December 8
Dayseeker – Ritz Manchester – December 10
Del Amitri – Albert Hall Manchester – December 11
The Wonder Stuff – Ritz Manchester – December 12
And So I Watch You From Afar – Albert Hall Manchester – December 13
Bad Manners – Ritz Manchester – December 19
The Rolling People – Ritz Manchester – December 21
Tom Meighan – Ritz Manchester – December 23

JANUARY 2025

Paganfest – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – January 18 – Featuring: Alestorm, Ensiferum, TÝR, Heidevolk and Elvenking
Neck Deep – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – January 25
Destroy Boys – Ritz Manchester – January 25

FEBRUARY 2025

Toto – Manchester Arena – February 4
James Bay – Apollo Manchester – February 7
Gloryhammer – Ritz Manchester – February 8
Tremonti – Ritz Manchester – February 13
The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Albert Hall Manchester – February 14
Set It Off – Ritz Manchester – February 20
Motionless In White – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – February 21
Green Lung – Ritz Manchester – February 21
Circa Waves – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – February 22
You Me At Six – Apollo Manchester – February 22
State Champs – Ritz Manchester – February 22
Silverstein – Ritz Manchester – February 28

MARCH 2025

Opeth – Albert Hall Manchester – March 1
Animals As Leaders – Albert Hall Manchester – March 14
The Darkness – Apollo Manchester – March 22
You Me At Six – Apollo Manchester – March 28 and 29

APRIL  2025

Skunk Anansie – Apollo Manchester – April 4
Ghost – Manchester Arena – April 15
Peter Hook & The Light – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – April 19

MAY 2025

The Flaming Lips – Apollo Manchester – May 4
Bryan Adams – Manchester Arena – May 9
twenty one pilots – Manchester Arena – May 11
Supergrass – Albert Hall Manchester – May 16 and 17
Pixies – Apollo Manchester – May 24
The Lumineers – Manchester Arena – May 25
The Sherlocks – Albert Hall Manchester – May 31

JUNE 2025

Osees – Ritz Manchester – June 16

JULY 2025

Oasis – Heaton Park – July 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20

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:

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

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!