O2 Ritz Manchester

Band of Skulls embark on a headline run in support of Cold Fame, a deluxe box set celebrating the music that defined a generation of modern rock fans.

Originally formed in Southampton in 2004, Band of Skulls remains a vital force in modern rock, powered by gritty guitar riffs and hypnotic harmonies.

Experimental art-rock group Stereolab hit the road in celebration of their 35th anniversary as a band.

SG Lewis embarks on his ‘Anemoia Live Tour’ bringing his latest record Anemoia soundscapes to life on stage. 

Featuring standout collaborations with Shygirl, RAHH, TEED, London Grammar, and Oliver Sim, the album captures the dreamlike feeling of longing for places and moments that exist only in memory. 

Childhood friends and neighbours Rob Birch and Nick Hallam formed Stereo MC's in the mid-eighties, with the pair inspired to make music by their combined love of early hip-hop, funk, and electronic music. The BRIT Award winning duo head into a new era as they take their energetic live show out on the road.

Swiftogeddon is a night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits!

Do you have a “Blank Space” in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you! Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift - because she'll never go out of “Style”.

*This event is fan created & not endorsed by the artist*

Curfew 3am

Alt-pop rising artist MICO hits the road following the release of the deluxe version of his 2024 EP – Internet hometown hero (+DLC).

Just so you know, this show was moved from Gorilla 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.

Comedian Aurie Styla is back with his yearly Christmas crack-up with more comedians, more prizes, more dates and a partridge in a pear tree.

The funniest in comedy, the best DJs and The wildest crowd games, plus £1000s worth of prizes, including games consoles, merch, bottles, gift vouchers & more.

This is the end-of-year link up that can’t be missed.

Line up: Kane Brown, Andrew Mensah, Raj Poojara

Legendary music producer Trevor Horn heads out on an exclusive run of UK tour dates for his new career-spanning live show ‘Video Killed The Radio Star’.

One of this generation’s most decorated producers, Trevor Horn is a true giant in the music industry. After forming The Buggles Horn went on to produce some of the most recognizable anthems that defined the Eighties, including ABC’s “Lexicon of Love”, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s number one hits “Relax”, “Two Tribes” and “The Power of Love”.

Get in the Christmas spirit with a fabulous festive boogie at the incredible Discos for Grown ups Christmas party.

Expect santa hats, dancing disco elves, snow, mirror balls, confetti and free glow sticks and sweets for everyone.

A fab and fun party night of 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s dance classics and loads of festive favourites to get you feeling nice and Christmassy.

The Man From Delmonte play their biggest gig of their recent reunion, as well as the launch party for their brand new music. Expect the band to deliver classic pop tunes including “Water in My Eyes” and “My Love is Like a Gift” that were lyrically ahead of their time.

Slade’s unique blend of pop and rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top 20 singles, they have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world. 

Their chart career has spanned six decades with hits including “Far Far Away”, "Cum on Feel the Noize" and "Coz I Luv You" and their stage performance is a dynamic, powerful and exhilarating roller-coaster ride of pure unadulterated rock'n'roll. 

After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed post-punk originators Public Image Ltd (PiL). Widely regarded as one of the most innovative bands of all time, their unique sound is a fusion of rock, dance, folk, pop and club. 

PiL extend their 'This Is Not The Last Tour', so you can enjoy a very rotten Christmas with John and the gang.

Curfew 2am

German symphonic metal stars Beyond the Black head out on their European headline tour, ‘Rising High’.

Get ready for the ultimate night of emo and pop punk, as Fell Out Boy and The Black Charade pull out all the stops with an incredible production that features authentic costumes and choreography, plus unrivalled renditions with all the power and passion of their creators.

Embrace your inner teenager and join the parade for what promises to be the ultimate celebration of the emo genre.

Superheaven head out with their biggest UK shows yet, in support of their latest self-titled album.

Beach folk band The 502s, often called ‘the happiest band on Earth’, with breezy banjos, shout-along choruses, and an energy that bursts like a cannonball into a swimming pool, their music feels like sunshine you can dance to.

Welcome to Prohibition, let's party like it's 1926. In a world filled with glitter, glamour and pulsating jazz, we invite you to an unforgettable evening inspired by the iconic 1920s. 

Dress up and join us on a unique journey 100 years back in time to the illegal bars of the Prohibition era; the Great Gatsby's elegant parties and the origins of jazz.

The show is led by Swing'it - one of Europe's best swing bands with world class performers like the cabaret host Champagne Charlie, the world-famous burlesque star Jolie Papillon and the Gatsby Girls.

Daft Funk Live are one of the world's most prestigious Daft Punk tribute bands - diligently constructing a live accolade of Daft Punk’s legendary performances and appearances. 

They incorporate their own synchronised light shows together with live instruments to give a truly immersive and unique experience. Their stage production is meticulously crafted, paying the utmost respect to the infamous and illusive robots.

For the first time in over six years, JINJER are returning to headline stages across Europe, armed with their most dynamic album to date, Duél.

Over the past 15 years, JINJER have built a reputation as one of modern metal’s most fearless and forward-thinking bands. Rising from the Ukrainian underground to international acclaim with their blend of progressive groove, technical precision and raw emotion.

Formed in Merseyside, Half Man Half Biscuit are known for their satirical, sardonic and sometimes surreal songs.

Machine Girl have always operated as an inimitable, inventive, and individual sonic phenomenon. The trio fortify a punk exoskeleton with electronic alchemy and cinematic ambition outfitted for an uncompromisingly heavy attack. 

Rave, metal, punk and pummeling electronic (and real) drums collide and splinter like shrapnel into kaleidoscopic blasts of vibrant color and visceral sound. 

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems is coming for a huge 00's emo party! Expect to hear massive 00's emo hits from Panic! At The Disco, Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, Paramore, All American Rejects, You Me At Six, Enter Shikari and loads more.

Curfew 1am

Prepare to hear trance classics performed like never before. A fusion of orchestra and DJ with a tailored light and laser show to bring you an immersive experience.

Expect the biggest tracks from the likes of Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Paul Van Dyk and more, reimagined by a 24-piece orchestra.

Hosted by one of the most iconic names in classic trance, Lange.

After touring the world and building a loyal fanbase for the better part of twenty years, Fozzy are the epitome of what a great rock'n'roll band should be: catchy, groovy, hooky and sweaty.

Fozzy are stoked to storm back on the stage to bring good times and great tunes, get ready to experience the majesty and power of Fozzy live once again.

Just so you know, this show was moved from Manchester Academy 2 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.

Breakout four-piece Sleep Theory embark on their first-ever EU/UK headlining tour following the release of their debut album Afterglow. 

With Afterglow, the band prove they are ready to ascend to the next level, delivering the dynamic bounce, towering hooks, and emotional punch that modern rock has been waiting for.

Sleep Theory will be joined by special guests The Pretty Wild. 

Emerging in the midst of Britpop’s lad-culture swagger and retrograde cool, Kula Shaker carved out their own mystical counter-narrative, fusing British psychedelia and eastern mysticism that felt less like a gimmick and more like an invocation. 

Now Kula Shaker are set to prove that they're back at the top of their creative game with their eighth album Wormslayer. This latest release sees Kula Shaker alchemise their restless, reckless live energy on record for the first time. Which makes the return of their out-of-this-world live experience with a UK headline tour (boosted by a unique, immersive light display at each show) a tantalising one.

Smith/Kotzen, made up of Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, take their show on the road following the release of their No.1 album Black Light / White Noise.

Swiftogeddon is a night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits!

Do you have a “Blank Space” in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you! Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift - because she'll never go out of “Style”.

Curfew 3am

Canadian hardcore punk band Counterparts hit the road on their latest tour ‘Heaven Let Them Die 2026’ in support of the 2024 release, Heaven Let Them Die.

Beloved alternative folk band The Paper Kites return with their seventh studio album, If You Go There, I Hope You Find It.

The Paper Kites have become a defining voice in modern folk-rock and Americana, earning a dedicated global audience through understated storytelling, flawless harmonies, and deeply personal songwriting. 

UK metal powerhouse Sylosis will be unleashing their most ambitious outing yet; a 31-date headline tour across the UK and Europe.

Fueled by their growing catalogue of crushing riffs and relentless live energy, Sylosis are set to dominate the stage, earning their place as a vital, uncompromising voice in modern heavy music.

Get ready for a high-voltage dose of rock ’n’ roll, as Buckcherry and Michael Monroe team up for a co-headline UK tour, bringing two powerhouse names to stages across the country.

In support of their 11th studio album Roar Like Thunder, Buckcherry will be heading back to the UK for the first time since 2023. Globally renowned frontman and founding member of Hanoi Rocks, Michael Monroe brings his unmistakable energy to the tour.

Manchester indie favourites The Covasettes share their debut album, Honeymoon Forever, packed full of arena-ready anthems fueled with emotion, energy and infectious melodies. 

After years of rising through the ranks with a loyal fanbase, electrifying live shows, and a catalogue of infectious tracks, Honeymoon Forever marks a major milestone for a band ready to level up.

Manchester-born post punk indie band Spangled are known for their unmatched energy on stage, the four piece are starting a new chapter with recent addition Joe Kilroy on drums.

Critically acclaimed American guitarist and vocalist Samantha Fish returns with her 2026 ‘Paper Doll’ UK tour. 

Samantha will perform songs from her new album Paper Doll, plus tracks from her classic albums including “Wild Heart”, “Chills & Fever”, “Belle of the West” and many more.

Acclaimed transcendent singer, songwriter and subversive performance artist, Poppy embarks on her ‘Constantly Nowhere tour’.

With each new release, Poppy continuously cements herself as a boundary-pushing artist paving her own experimental metalcore lane. 

Rising London four-piece Keo had a breakout 2025 which saw their debut EP Siren captivate critics and fans alike, and their first October UK and Ireland tour sell out entirely, Keo now announce their most ambitious chapter yet: a 14-date headline tour that marks their biggest shows to date and their first step onto European stages.

While Siren captured Keo’s first chapter, a raw portrait of youth in flux, the next promises something bigger and braver. 

Singer, songwriter and producer Cavetown returns with his latest Running With Scissors. 

His core indie-pop sound is infused with expansive textures ranging from grunge guitar to sweet swathes of vocal harmonies and unexpected sonics that reflect his love of the unpredictability of hyperpop and the intensity of post-hardcore

Steadfast and straightforward creative conviction has guided Thrice since they emerged in the late '90s with a sound that combined hardcore grit and progressive ambition, establishing themselves as pioneers among their post-hardcore peers. 

Horizons/West, their 2025 full-length studio album, arrives as a companion to 2021’s Horizons/East. The album finds Thrice further exploring and incorporating immersive atmospheres, cinematic guitar tones, and expansive dynamics without sacrificing the sense of urgency that propelled their classics. 

Fit For A King harness the power of their brotherhood in order to perpetually push forward. Their music contains traces of the members’ personal and collective experiences grafted onto an ever-evolving sonic palette of metalcore unpredictability, alternative melody, and deathcore brutality laced with electronic alchemy. 

You can hear their strength and camaraderie loud and clear on their eighth full-length offering Lonely God.

Triple-platinum indie-pop stars The Feeling head out on their UK headline tour celebrating 20 years of their iconic debut album Twelve Stops & Home, performed in full, plus all their chart-topping hits. 

Emerging from the heart of the noughties music scene, The Feeling embodies an era of unadulterated sonic brilliance, the album was a hit-the-ground-running masterpiece of fiercely infectious, life-affirming pop and ultimately paved the way for the band’s unforgettable career. 

Detroit legend and genre-defying rapper Danny Brown releases his seventh studio album Stardust. Known for uprooting conventions with his fearless fusion of experimental hip-hop, punk-tinged beat chaos, and razor-sharp lyricism, Danny Brown unleashes his most audacious chapter yet, delivering a delirious descent into psych-rap that pulses with unfiltered energy and thematic depth. 

The glitch-driven, genre-warping Stardust is a futuristic dispatch from the fringes of hip-hop culture, built on an ever-shifting palette of noise-rap, experimental club, hyperpop mutations, and psychedelic electronics—stamped with Danny Brown’s unmistakable eccentricity, elastic delivery and unfiltered humour.

Born in Germany and raised between Nigeria, Spain and the UK, Odeal is a versatile artist blending R’n’B, alté and afro sounds into a style that feels both distinctive and globally resonant.

His calm, introspective nature and multicultural upbringing are woven into his music, where mellow R’n’B melodies meet afro rooted rhythms and vulnerable storytelling. 

Just so you know, this show was moved from Manchester Gorilla 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.

Get ready to scream like it’s 1999. Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates and a cast of ripped and ridiculously talented performers. With nothing but harmonies, dance moves, and a whole lot of skin, the boys belt out the biggest hits of the ‘90s and ‘00s - from Backstreet Boys to NSYNC, Blue to Take That - in a show that’s as nostalgic as it is naughty.

It’s a celebration of pop, passion, and pecs, where the clothes come off and the heat turns up. This is the ultimate night out for anyone who’s ever swooned over a boyband.

The Skids are a punk/new wave band who formed in Dunfermline, Scotland in 1977. Join the group as they celebrate their third studio album The Absolute Game.

Martin Kemp returns for his annual ‘Back To The 80s’ showdown. Join Martin as he trades his bass for the decks and spins the biggest and best hits from the 1980s. 

Expect non-stop nostalgia, retro throwbacks, huge production and an unstoppable sing-along. Dig out those 80s clothes and prepare to enjoy a night of pure ‘Gold’ and yes, fancy dress is encouraged!

Curfew 12am

Singer and songwriter Henry Moodie has a rare gift for turning starkly honest emotions into universally resonant pop songs. 

Now Moodie arrives at his debut album, mood swings. Alive with the chaotic uncertainty of young adulthood, it’s an uncompromisingly honest record that finds Moodie at his most exposed and personal. 

Come and experience the sights, feel the sound, live the legend - The official Rammstein tribute band.

Nowhere else can you experience the spirit of Rammstein more intensely or more closely than with Stahlzeit, the most spectacular Rammstein tribute show. Stahlzeit lives and breathes in sync with the pounding heartbeat of Rammstein's music. 

The pyrotechnics are performed with such intense precision that you can feel the heat, even from the furthest corners of the venue. Sweat, fire and electrifying energy course through the audience for a full two-and-a-half hours, striking straight to the core.

Operating at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere, PRESIDENT doesn't conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity. 

Prioritising intent over image and shifting the spotlight away from those who have created this movement, firmly onto the music itself.

Iconic feminist musician, producer, director, and performance artist, Peaches first catapulted to stardom with her 2000 debut, The Teaches of Peaches, which introduced the world to her sexually transgressive, fiercely assertive, and utterly captivating persona.

Now Peaches embarks on tour in support of her latest album, No Lube So Rude, a brash, unapologetic exploration of identity, sexuality, age, and bodily autonomy, a provocative work of emotional and sonic alchemy that balances the poetic and the profane in equal measure as it transforms all the friction and frustration of modern life into joy and transcendence.

Australia’s Thunder from Down Under has been performing for audiences for over three decades. Their unmatched Australian charm and talent have earned them a dedicated global following, making them one of the most sought-after live shows in the entertainment industry.

This all-Aussie line-up features a production filled with heart-pounding dance numbers, sensational costumes, and interactive audience engagement. With a mix of classic routines and innovative acts, Thunder from Down Under promises a night of excitement and thrill that will leave audiences on the edge of their seat.

Tennessee-born artist Amber Mark’s spellbinding vocals and lavish storytelling often create a sensation of rapturous surrender.

Mark’s latest album Pretty Idea journeys into lighter but no less layered emotional terrain: the ache and chaos and occasional euphoria of falling deep into an impossible romance. Steeped in a warm and groove-driven sound that hits every pleasure centre, the result is a daring leap forward for one of modern music’s most fascinating songwriters.

Manchester’s M60 return with their biggest ever headline show, a hometown performance at O2 Ritz Manchester.

The four-piece are in the game of creating guitar-led noise with an undeniable Manc twang which takes shape in the form of energetic and anthemic tunes.

Swedish cinematic rock phenomenon Smash Into Pieces return to Europe following the release of their latest album ArmaHeaven. 

Known for their energetic live shows and futuristic storytelling, the band continues to push the boundaries of modern rock. Smash Into Pieces deliver a cinematic experience filled with lasers, fire, and emotion that feels like stepping inside a movie.

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Sabrina Claudio returns to the UK and Europe in 2026, following the release of her fifth studio album Fall in Love with Her.

Following a string of celebrated collaborations and her continued evolution as one of R’n’B’s most alluring voices, Sabrina will bring her intimate, soul-stirring performances out on the road. 

So you know, this show has been rescheduled from Thusday 26 February 2025. If you’ve already got tickets, they’ll still be valid, so hang on to them; your ticket agent will be in touch to tell you more.

Now celebrating 15 years of music, singer and songwriter Gabriella Aplin embarks on her ‘English Rain 2026’ EU and UK Tour celebrating her debut album of the same name. 

Aplin is known for her spelling binding voice and emotionally charged performances and as she embarks on her next phase, she remains as fearless and compelling as ever. An artist whose music continues to evolve, but whose heart remains in every note she sings.

The Clone Roses return to perform all the greatest Madchester anthems, respectfully replicating the classics from The Stone Roses’ career. 

From selling out Blackpool Empress Ballroom to performing the iconic Spike Island site on the banks of the river Mersey in front of a sell-out 15,000 strong crowd, the band have become hugely popular amongst Roses fans old and new, and are widely regarded as one of the UKs premium tribute bands, described by Roses’ Bass player Mani himself as “the second-best Stone Roses in the world.” 

Born and raised in Texas, artist, songwriter and producer Chance Peña’s music bridges traditional storytelling with modern sonic influences.

Peña’s work radiates a contagious warmth, and his latest release When I Change My Mind I Don’t Mean It marks his most ambitious project yet. The 14-track album is a soul-searching collection, steeped in the immersive indie-folk that’s made him one of the most magnetic voices to emerge in recent years.

Stewart D’Arrietta and his band bring this rousing celebration of the late legendary Cohen’s best loved music, poetry and stories of his life.

World class musicians offer gutsy and imaginative arrangements of the great singer and songwriter’s most powerful works, driven by D’Arrietta’s raw vocals. This is Cohen’s music as you’ve never heard it before.

Trailblazing French jazz musician Ibrahim Maalouf continues to break musical boundaries as he heads out on his ‘Trumpets Of Michel-Ange’ UK Tour.

A cornerstone of the UK tribute scene, Antarctic Monkeys’ live show has the power, passion and creative edge to whip audiences into a frenzy while delivering the powerful tunes of Arctic Monkeys the way they should be.

Manchester Psych Fest, the UK's leading Psychedelic multi-venue music and arts festival will take place across various city-centre venues.

Line up:

THE BETA BAND 

WORKING MEN’S CLUB, GWENNO, GHOSTWOMAN, FREAK SLUG,

NIGHT TAPES, DOG RACE, MLEKO, thistle., LEMONSUCKR, MARTIAL ARTS + many more to be announced.

+ LIVE VISUALS FROM INNERSTRINGS. 

Curfew 4am

Legendary 2-Tone group The bEAT, led by vocalist Dave Wakeling, have announced ‘Dance Crazed Too - a 21 date UK tour’.

Expect a taste of 2-Tone, celebrating the music scene that changed the bands lives, with the many friends they’ve met over the decades. Come dressed for the occasion and make a party of it. 

UK favorites SOiL return with their latest tour, promising a set filled with fan favorites, hits, deep cuts, and some long awaited new material.

One of Ireland’s most popular music acts, The Tumbling Paddies head back on the road with their exuberant, energy-filled, live show.

Dance and sing along to the greatest Irish anthems with the Paddies uplifting versions of “Dirty Old Town", “Fields of Athenry” and “Zombie”, in what promises to be an incredible night of live music.