Manchester Concerts: Rock and Metal schedule 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

MARCH 2025

Animals As Leaders – Albert Hall Manchester – March 14
Stiff Little Fingers – Manchester Academy – March 14
Descendents and Circle Jerks – Ritz Manchester – March 14
LIMPBIZKIT – Arena Manchester – March 15
Knocked Loose – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – March 18
The Darkness – Apollo Manchester – March 22
Bloodywood – Ritz Manchester – March 25
You Me At Six – Apollo Manchester – March 28 and 29

APRIL  2025

Ryan Adams – Apollo Manchester – April 3
Skunk Anansie – Apollo Manchester – April 4
Lordi – Manchester Academy – April 5
Frank Turner – Manchester Academy – April 5
The Lathums – Apollo Manchester – April 10 and 11
Ghost – Arena Manchester – April 15
Peter Hook & The Light – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – April 19
Airbag – Manchester Academy – April 27

MAY 2025

Viagra Boys – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – May 1
Manic Street Preachers – Apollo Manchester – May 2 and 3
The Flaming Lips – Apollo Manchester – May 4
The Pogues – Apollo Manchester – May 7
Decapitated – Manchester Academy – May 8
Bryan Adams – Arena Manchester – May 9
Make Them Suffer – Manchester Academy – May 10
twenty one pilots – Arena Manchester – May 11
Supergrass – Albert Hall Manchester – May 16 and 17
Pixies – Apollo Manchester – May 24
The Lumineers – Manchester Arena – May 25
Wunderhorse – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – May 28
The Sherlocks – Albert Hall Manchester – May 31
Iggy Pop – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – May 31

JUNE 2025

Dekaytah – Manchester Academy – June 7
Dark Angel – Manchester Academy – June 9
Osees – Ritz Manchester – June 16
Sparks – Apollo Manchester – June 21 and 22
King Diamond – Manchester Academy – June 30

JULY 2025

Oasis – Heaton Park – July 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Arena Manchester – July 15
Cheekface – Manchester Academy – July 19

AUGUST 2025

Kerry King – Manchester Academy – August 12
Melvins – Manchester Academy – August 13
Sam Fender – Wythenshawe Park- August 16

SEPTEMBER 2025

Turnover – Manchester Academy – September 10
Black Country, New Road – Albert Hall Manchester – September 12 and 13
Poison The Well – Ritz Manchester – September 13
Earthtone9 – Manchester Academy – September 20
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
Wishbone Ash – Manchester Academy – October 4
Parway Drive – Arena Manchester – October 6 
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
New Model Army – Ritz Manchester – October 19
Glenn Hughes – Ritz Manchester – October 21
Battle Beast – Ritz Manchester – October 22
Counting Crows – Apollo Manchester – October 24
Disturbed, and Megadeth – Arena Manchester – October 24
Arch Enemy – Apollo Manchester – October 31
Lord Of The Lost – Ritz Manchester – October 31

NOVEMBER 2025

Saxon – Apollo Manchester – November 7
Volbeat, and Bush – Arena Manchester – November 8
Offspring, and Simple Plan – Arena Manchester – November 16
The Fray – Albert Hall Manchester – November 17
The Chameleons – Albert Hall Manchester – November 21
The Saints – Manchester Academy – November 24
Gogol Bordello – Albert Hall Manchester – November 26 
Bad Manners – Manchester Academy – November 28
Starsailor – Albert Hall Manchester – November 29 
Lambrini Girls – Ritz Manchester – November 29 

DECEMBER 2025

The Rasmus – Ritz Manchester – December 1
Katatonia – Manchester Academy – December 7
Stereolab – Ritz Manchester – December 11
Clutch – Manchester Academy – December 19
Black Grape – Manchester Academy – December 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:

• Arena Manchester
• 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!