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

DECEMBER 2024

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

Jesus Lizard – Manchester Academy – January 8 
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
Soul Asylum – Manchester Academy – January 28
H.E.A.T – Manchester Academy – January 30

FEBRUARY 2025

New Years Day – Manchester Academy – February 1
Toto – Arena Manchester – February 4
Dropkick Murphys and Gogol Bordello – Manchester Academy – February 6
James Bay – Apollo Manchester – February 7
Inhaler – Apollo Manchester – February 8
Gloryhammer – Ritz Manchester – February 8
Rise Against – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – February 8
Queensrÿche – Manchester Academy – February 11
Tremonti – Ritz Manchester – February 13
The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Albert Hall Manchester – February 14
Cage The Elephant – Apollo Manchester – February 14
The Devil Wears Prada – Manchester Academy – February 18
Set It Off – Ritz Manchester – February 20
Motionless In White – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – February 21
Green Lung – Ritz Manchester – February 21
Inhaler – Apollo 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
Suffocation – Manchester Academy – March 2
Zakk Sabbath – Ritz Manchester – March 4
Biohazard – Ritz Manchester – March 5
Rivers of Nihil – Manchester Academy – March 8
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
The Lathums – Apollo Manchester – April 10 and 11
Ghost – Arena Manchester – April 15
Peter Hook & The Light – Victoria Warehouse Manchester – April 19
Social Distortion – Albert Hall Manchester – April 25

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
Decapitated – Manchester Academy – May 8
Bryan Adams – Arena Manchester – May 9
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

Osees – Ritz Manchester – June 16

JULY 2025

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

AUGUST 2025

Kerry King – Manchester Academy – August 12

SEPTEMBER 2025

Poison The Well – Ritz Manchester – September 13
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 
Busted and McFly – Arena Manchester – October 17 and 18
New Model Army – Ritz Manchester – October 19
Arch Enemy – Apollo Manchester – October 31

NOVEMBER 2025

Saxon – Apollo Manchester – November 7
Offspring and Simple Plan – Arena Manchester – November 16

DECEMBER 2025

The Rasmus – Ritz Manchester – December 1
Clutch – Manchester Academy – December 19

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!