O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester

GRAMMY-Award winning artist, actor and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith returns for his 'Based on a True Story' Summer Tour, following the release of his first full-length album in 20 years Based on a True Story.

These live shows will see him performing songs from the new album along with his classic hits including “Jiggy Wit It”, “Miami”, “Summertime” and more.

Cian Ducrot returns with his second album Little Dreaming, the follow up to 2023’s debut Victory.

Little Dreaming sees the singer showcase dazzling ‘70s and ‘80s-tinged sounds –– all the while baring his soul through heartfelt, authentic songwriting.

Curfew: 23:00

Just so you know, this show was moved from Manchester Academy on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Riley Green compels country music fans to raise a drink, shed a tear, and, above all, celebrate where they are from. Riley has become synonymous with what country music does best: making listeners feel something with his no-gimmick, relatable writing and classic feel.

Curfew: 23:00

W.A.S.P. head out on their ‘Album ONE Alive!’ tour in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their universally acclaimed debut album. The band plan to bring the classic album back to life, playing the entire album from top to bottom, start to finish.

Swedish hardcore punk icons Refused head out on their headlining farewell tour. 

From their formation in 1991, Refused shattered genre conventions and redefined what heavy music could be - both sonically and politically. Their fearless blend of hardcore, punk, and experimental sounds inspired generations of artists across hardcore, alt-rock, and metal to expand the boundaries of their own creative and ideological expression.

Join them for a celebratory show to mark the end of their iconic career. 

Plus special guests. 

Rong Events is set to make a triumphant return to O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester with the Rong Indoor Trance Festival celebrating 15 years of trance excellence with an expanded, electrifying two-day event. Expect state-of-the-art laser shows, immersive production, and a cutting-edge sound system delivering every beat with precision. 

With two dynamic stages, festivalgoers will be treated to an unforgettable mix of trance legends, exclusive sets, and debut performances, alongside the return of beloved Rong favourites. As pioneers of trance events across the UK & Europe, Rong Events promises an unparalleled festival experience for both long-time fans and new-generation ravers. 

Curfew 3am 

BRIT Award-nominated South London artist Lola Young heads out on her UK headline tour in support of her third album, I’m Only F**king Myself. A bright, touching body of work that often dives into the dark and raw but is counterbalanced by Lola’s uncompromising attitude, unafraid to get candid with exactly how she feels.

BRIT Award-nominated South London artist Lola Young heads out on her UK headline tour in support of her third album, I’m Only F**king Myself. A bright, touching body of work that often dives into the dark and raw but is counterbalanced by Lola’s uncompromising attitude, unafraid to get candid with exactly how she feels.

UK born and Canadian raised singer and songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith returns with her second full-length offering The Art of Being a Mess, a collection of soulful sky-high pop anthems that you can sing along to at the top of your lungs.

After forming in Florida in 1997, New Found Glory were fast-tracked from local upstarts to mainstream stars on the back of ebullient pop melodies and hardcore-tinged breakdowns, setting off a blast of pop-punk dynamite that still lights the torch for modern acts more than two decades later. 

New Found Glory has always been about the same thing - honesty, community, and positivity. The band's ethos has never wavered; they always strive to be the friend you always need and always understands you.

Global music superstar JADE heads out on tour in celebration of her debut solo album THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!.

Bury Tomorrow are back with their latest album Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience, their most fantastically visceral offering yet whilst maintaining their signature savagery.

Curfew: 23:00

Duke Dumont has spent the last decade building one of the most successful and uncompromising careers in electronic music, his music has become both culturally resonant and club-defining. 

Whether crafting club weapons, headlining festivals, or designing the future of live electronic music, Duke Dumont remains relentlessly focused on longevity, integrity, and reinvention. 

Get ready for a hauntingly unforgettable party as 90s Baby returns for the biggest 90s Halloween party of the year.

25 plus legendary nineties dance artists will take to the stage across three rooms of pure nostalgia, energy & timeless music. From old-school DJs playing nineties anthems & forgotten rave gems, to live PA’s performing some of the biggest dance hits of the nineties. 

Electrifying Los Angeles trio Palaye Royale are back with their latest studio album Death or Glory.

Death Of Glory may see Palaye Royale fully embrace the giddy recklessness of their celebrated live show, but there’s a lot of heart behind the album as well. Each song on the album is meticulously crafted, showcasing the band's profound connection.

Formed in the north of England, Malevolence has perfected a sound of their own while embracing the power of the riff and the brutality of the breakdown. 

If you have witnessed Malevolence live, you know that this is their reckoning hour, stepping to the front of the class with force and finesse. 

Multiplatinum chart–topping global pop powerhouse Zara Larsson kicks her boldest era yet into overdrive with her latest album Midnight Sun. 

The album ripples with confidence, as it’s storytelling bursts with truth and vulnerability, plumbing the depth and growth of Zara’s artistry and journey over nearly 20 years in the public eye. 

American hip hop duo Clipse, made up of brothers Gene ‘Malice’ and Terrence ‘Pusha T’ Thornton, return with their latest album Let God Sort Em Out, their first album since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops.

Just so you know, this show was moved from O2 Ritz Manchester on the same date, but all original tickets will still be valid. If you’ve got tickets already, your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Iconic rap duo Black Star – made up of Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) and Talib Kweli – return to celebrate 30 years in music, performing hits from their debut album Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star and sophomore album No Fear Of Time.

Roaring into their next era, Hot Milk proudly present CORPORATION P.O.P. – an extravagant, uncompromising assessment of the perilous world around us, examined through a sharp British lens that is both witty and universal.

Musician, writer, producer and actor, Loyle Carner heads out on tour with his latest album hopefully !, a life-affirming exploration of fatherhood, childhood and alternative music.

Musician, writer, producer and actor, Loyle Carner heads out on tour with his latest album hopefully !, a life-affirming exploration of fatherhood, childhood and alternative music.

Musician, writer, producer and actor, Loyle Carner heads out on tour with his latest album hopefully !, a life-affirming exploration of fatherhood, childhood and alternative music.

After going viral in 2013, Swedish rapper Yung Lean used that energy to craft a successful career, global trends and an extremely devoted fanbase. 

Yung Lean's artistic drive remains unshakable as he heads out on his 'Forever Yung Tour'.

Curfew: 23:00

Bladee’s unique music brings out a wide spectrum of emotion between slow burning, susceptible ballads and highly charged pop hybrids.

His lyrics are abstract, his visuals cryptic, and yet he is perhaps best described as an artist that find happiness by just to putting out a certain, peculiar energy - always attached to the idea of creating something truly beautiful.

The Russian and British heavy metal beasts Slaughter To Prevail head out on ‘The Grizzly Winter Tour 2026’ in celebration of their latest album Grizzly. 

Joining Slaughter To Prevail on this unmissable run are death metal masters Dying Fetus, deathcore titans Suicide Silence and British deathcore pioneers, Annotations Of An Autopsy.

2025 sees Maxïmo Park's beloved debut album A Certain Trigger turn 20 years old. The band will be celebrating the anniversary by performing songs from A Certain Trigger and their greatest hits across the UK. 

A Certain Trigger has installed itself as a scene staple, and a curiosity of the 2000s that packs as much power today as it did 20 years ago. 

Lorna Shore are back with their European and UK headline tour, joined by some of modern metal’s heaviest hitters Whitechapel, Shadow of Intent and Humanity’s Last Breath. 

Hot off the momentum of their latest album I Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me, Lorna Shore continue to push boundaries and redefine what modern extreme metal can be. Their recent shows have cemented their reputation as one of the most vital and ambitious forces in the genre today.

Following a spectacular summer of headline grabbing shows, Kaiser Chiefs have extended their Employment celebrations with a new run of dates due to phenomenal demand. 

The ‘More Employment’ tour will see the band continue the party across the UK, celebrating their iconic debut album Employment which features a host of hit singles including “Oh My God”, “I Predict A Riot”, “Everyday I Love You Less And Less” and “Modern Way”.

The Vaccines return with their 2026 UK tour to mark the 15th anniversary of the release of their iconic debut album, What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?. The tour will see the band perform the album in full, alongside a selection of fan favourites from their wider catalogue.

Joining The Vaccines will be special guests, Brigitte Calls Me Baby.

International pop star. Writer of songs. Fearer of bugs. Girlboss of the very sexy CMAT Band. Once, twice, three times a loser at 2024’s BRITs, Mercury Music Prize and Ivors. Her new album, EURO-COUNTRY, will rectify these errors.