This December, O2 Ritz Manchester is the epicenter of musical nostalgia and innovation, hosting a series of exhilarating performances that celebrate legendary albums and artists. From the 40th anniversary of The Smiths to the enigmatic performances of Smash Into Pieces, and the anthemic sounds of The Slow Readers Club, Manchester is set to resonate with timeless tunes and contemporary hits. Join Jo Whiley for a 90s throwback, Alabama 3 for a trip down memory lane, and prepare for a diverse musical journey that promises to captivate fans of all genres.

O2 Ritz Manchester: A December to Remember with Iconic Music Celebrations

O2 Ritz Manchester is gearing up for a spectacular lineup of events in 2025, featuring a diverse range of artists and genres that promise to captivate audiences. From the nostalgic beats of Martin Kemp’s ‘Back to the 80s’ DJ set to Laibach’s revisit of their seminal album ‘Opus Dei’, each event offers a unique musical journey. With performances by Eurovision favorites Nemo and Alessandra, as well as iconic acts like Creedence Clearwater Revival, this year’s schedule is set to be unforgettable. Join us as we dive into the details of these must-see events.

O2 Ritz Manchester: A Melody of Iconic Acts and Emerging Talents

Get ready for an electrifying spring lineup at the O2 Ritz Manchester, where a diverse array of artists will captivate audiences with unforgettable performances. From contemporary pop sensations like Alessandra to nostalgic 80s DJ sets by Martin Kemp, and even the timeless rock anthems of Clearwater Creedence Revival, there's something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of Eurovision or classic British punk, this season promises an eclectic musical journey that will leave lasting impressions.

O2 Ritz Manchester: A Spring of Musical Diversity

The O2 Ritz Manchester is set to become the epicenter of music and culture in 2025, hosting an eclectic mix of performances that cater to diverse audiences. From Nemo's Eurovision triumph to Martin Kemp's nostalgic 80s DJ set, the venue promises a year filled with unforgettable performances. Mark Ambor, Angels of the North, and the Clearwater Creedence Revival are all slated to bring their unique flavors to the stage. With a calendar full of celebrated artists and musical experiences, the O2 Ritz Manchester is the place to be.

O2 Ritz Manchester: A Cultural Hub Teeming with Iconic Acts in 2025

The O2 Ritz Manchester is set to host an eclectic range of musical events throughout 2025, each promising unique experiences for attendees. From the charismatic Eurovision winner Nemo to Martin Kemp's nostalgic 80s DJ set, and the drag brilliance of Angels of the North, the lineup is as diverse as it is exciting. With celebrated acts like Clearwater Creedence Revival and new talents such as Mark Ambor and Alexandra Kay, this series of events is a must-see for music lovers eager to traverse the landscape of sound, spanning rock, drag, country, and more.

O2 Ritz Manchester 2025: A Musical Odyssey Across Decades and Genres

O2 Ritz Manchester is set to host an unforgettable series of concerts in 2025, featuring four legendary acts that have shaped the music landscape. From the timeless rock anthems of Clearwater Creedence Revival to the nostalgic punk tunes of From The Jam, fans will also enjoy the soulful country beats of Alexandra Kay and the eclectic sounds of Osees. This eclectic lineup promises to captivate audiences with performances that celebrate the rich history of music.

A Legendary Lineup: Iconic Tours at O2 Ritz Manchester in 2025

Join music enthusiasts at Manchester's O2 Ritz as it hosts a series of unforgettable concerts. Witness Creedence Clearwater Revival bring their timeless rock classics to life for their 'Have You Ever Seen The Rain' 55th anniversary tour. From The Jam takes you back with the 45th anniversary of their 'Setting Sons' album, while Alexandra Kay charms with her country melodies from 'All I've Ever Known'. Don't miss out on this spectacular lineup of performances that promise to captivate and entertain.

Celebrating Iconic Musical Journeys at O2 Ritz Manchester

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Illinois country artist Alexandra Kay tours her brilliant debut album, 2023’s All I’ve Ever Known.

Alexandra Kay - All I've Ever Known: The Tour

From The Jam are touring the UK celebrating the 45th anniversary of The Jam’s fourth studio album Setting Sons. Succeeding All Mod Cons, the album became a commercial success, earning them their first top ten hit single, “The Eton Rifle”.

From The Jam 'Setting Sons' 45th Anniversary Tour

Join one of the most iconic rock groups of all time Creedence Clearwater Revival as they head out on their ‘Have You Ever Seen The Rain’ 55th anniversary tour.

Expect to hear their all-time classic hits including “Proud Mary”, “Bad Moon Rising” and “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” along with Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty fan favourites.  

Clearwater Creedence Revival: 'Have You Ever Seen The Rain' 55th Anniversary Tour

Following the sell-out success of their smash hit 2024 tour, drag superstars Ginger Johnson, Michael Marouli and Tomara Thomas, are back out on the road with a brand-new show that promises to be out of this world.

Angels of the North

Just so you know, this show was moved from 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.

Breakthrough vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mark Ambor heads out on tour in celebration of his debut album Rockwood.

Mark Ambor

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!

Martin Kemp: The Ultimate Back To The 80's DJ Set

Nemo won music lovers’ hearts with their outstanding stage performance of “The Code” at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden. Nemo’s energetic show and stage presence, carried by a unique voice and their warm likable attitude, effortlessly captivated the audience and made it Switzerland's first Eurovision title since 1988 (Celine Dion).

Nemo: «Break The Code» Europe Tour 2025

Led by Irish vocalist, producer and songwriter Ronan Harris, the alternative indie act VNV Nation will tour double album Construct // Destruct, that showcases VNV Nation's evolution, pushing the boundaries of alternative-electronic music with intricate soundscapes and emotional depth. 

VNV Nation Construct // Destruct - Live Tour 2025

It’s hard to miss the rising Norwegian-Italian pop powerhouse Alessandra after she stormed onto the scene following her performance in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with her hit single "Queen Of Kings".

Alessandra

Laibach tour in celebration of their 2024 reissue of their 1987 album, Opus Dei.

Laibach: Opus Dei Revisited Tour

Expect an old school heavy metal show of epic proportions from the masters of folklore, Green Lung, as they tour their biggest headline shows to date with support from Unto Others and Satan’s Satyrs.

Green Lung: Heathen Neverlands UK Tour 2025

Three-piece Set It Off are known for blending a spectrum of sonic influences to create their signature sound and now they head back out on the road with their elevated live shows.

Set It Off

New England rock band Four Year are back with their sixth album, analysis paralysis, an album that expands their classic sound in exciting ways and unmistakably them. This deep into their career, there’s really nothing that doesn’t sound like Four Year Strong with these four involved.

Four Year Strong – Analysis Paralysis UK/EU Tour 2025

Brooklyn band Sammy Rae & The Friends flourish with their blend of palpable chemistry, vocal fireworks and unforgettable live shows. 

The band share their debut full-length album Something For Everybody, which fuses the unique mélange of Sammy’s influences: classic rock, folk and funk and sprinkled with soul and jazz. 

Sammy Rae & The Friends

GRAMMY Award winning music artist Mark Tremonti relentlessly pushes himself as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter across his output with Creed, Alter Bridge and solo band Tremonti.  

He returns with his sixth full length The End Will Show Us How, with glassy harmonics and psychedelic guitars, this album is a testament to Tremonti’s legacy of ceaseless creativity.

Tremonti: The End Will Show Us How Tour

Multi-platinum selling superstar G-Eazy takes his “Freak Show” world tour across the globe, the title of his latest album and the follow-on to 2021’s These Things Happen Too.

G-Eazy: Freak Show World Tour

The Los Angeles pop punk band Say Anything head out on tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of …Is a Real Boy, playing their debut album from start to finish. 

Say Anything - "...Is A Real Boy" 20th Anniversary Tour

Just so you know, this show was moved to New Century 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.

Luke Combs UK & Morgan Wallen UK (UK Tributes Show)

After two sell-out seasons, it’s time to tell your friends and grab your tickets for Snow White ... and the Seven Drag Queens.  

Join Celebrity Big Brother Winner, David Potts, and Ru Paul’s reigning Queens, Michael Marouli and Tomara Thomas who headline an all-star cast. With fabulous costumes, stunning effects, save the date for an unmissable and fabulous night out.

Snow White and The Seven Drag Queens

Get set for the ultimate emo and pop punk night with The Black Charade (My Chemical Romance tribute) and Fell Out Boy (Fall Out Boy tribute), playing all the hits and fan favourites.

Fell Out Boy + Black Charade + L1nkn P4rk + We Aren't Paramore

The Sharon Shannon Big Band are set to deliver a captivating tribute to the late Shane MacGowan, holding particular significance as Shane previously toured with the Big Band, leaving an indelible mark on their musical journey.

The Sharon Shannon Big Band will be accompanied by a lineup of special guests including Imelda May, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Camille O’ Sullivan and Mundy, for a showcase of not only traditional Irish music but a celebration of Shane's legendary songwriting.

The Sharon Shannon Big Band- A Tribute to Shane MacGowan

Still in their teens, Stockport-based The Rolling People, have taken the indie music scene by storm. Selling out consecutive shows in Manchester and headline gigs across the UK, they’re no strangers to the live stage. With their hugely infectious energy, don’t miss their trajectory to greater heights.

The Rolling People

Brutus Gold’s iconic Love Train is back for a non-stop trip to a night of fun: let your hair down, feel good and have fun with likeminded people in one huge "D-I-S-C-O" party.

The Love Train, a real-life “Disco Inferno”, has the power to transport crowds back to the glorious and carefree days of platform shoes and polyester. Boogie the night away to a soundtrack of A-Z disco classics, led by your DJ ‘Brutus Gold’, along with his cohort of 70s throwbacks; fully loaded with over-inflated egos and unparalleled dancing ability. Flaunt your flares and get on board the Love Train. 

The Love Train Christmas Disco Show

British ska and two-tone band Bad Manners, fronted by vocalist Buster Bloodvessel, are the best in British ska, outrageous and enigmatic they are known for their crazy antics and two-tone tracks. 

Rising to prominence during the late 1970s ska revival movement, they released a string of UK hits including “Ne-Ne Na-Na Na-Na Nu-Nu”, “Lip Up Fatty” and “Special Brew”, they remain as one of the country's best loved live acts.

Bad Manners

Experimental and enigmatic Swedish rapper and singer, Bladee is back with his latest solo release, the 30-song epic, Cold Visions, that serves as the culmination of his evolution over the past 11 years.

Bladee: COLD VISIONS WINTER In Europe Tour

The Twang hit the road in celebration of the 15th anniversary of their album Jewellery Quarter, performing the album in full for the very first time. 

Jewellery Quarter debuted at Number 20 in the UK Official Charts and features hit singles "Barney Rubble" and "Encouraging Sign", alongside their live staples "Took The Fun" and "Back Where We Started". 

The Twang: Jewellery Quarter

Dylan John Thomas heads out on his biggest tour to date. Expect euphoric singalongs and fan-favourites from his critically-acclaimed, self-titled debut.

Dylan John Thomas

The Wonder Stuff hit the road and will be performing two sets each night. Expect HUP in its entirety on its 35th anniversary before a selection of songs from the band’s 21st Century catalogue, and of course the hits for good measure.

The Wonder Stuff

Just so you know, this show was moved to Albert Hall 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.

Dayseeker

Over the last decade, DIIV have established themselves as one of rock music’s most fascinating bands, exploring new textures while pushing their songcraft forward in a way that continues to draw in larger audiences worldwide. 

DIIV

Get ready for a celebration of Alabama 3’s 1997 debut album, Exile On Coldharbour Lane and their sophomore album, La Peste, alongside a selection of greatest hits. 

Alabama 3 playing Exile on Coldharbour Lane and La Peste

Jo Whiley is quite simply the ultimate authority on British music – and the voice and face of a generation. Get set for a dazzling show as she rummages through her record bag to dig out the very best of 90s anthems. Relive those magical memories from Oasis to Blur, The Chemical Brothers to The Prodigy. 

Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems

Critically acclaimed Manchester band The Slow Readers Club are back on the road with their anthemic post punk songs full of addictive melodies, sing-along choruses and heartfelt lyrics.

The Slow Readers Club

Swedish sensation, Smash Into Pieces, take their latest album, Ghost Code on the road, the follow-up to their 2022 Disconnect LP. At the heart of their captivating presence stands the enigmatic leader and apocalyptic drummer, APOC. With an electrifying live show, join the journey, feel the energy and witness the power of their music as they redefine the boundaries of cinematic rock. 

Smash Into Pieces

Join The Smyths as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of two iconic Smiths albums, The Smiths and Hatful of Hollow, that feature such classic tracks as “This Charming Man” “What Difference Does It Make?” “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” and “How Soon Is Now”.

The Smyths

Fronted by Baz Mills, UK rock powerhouse, Massive Wagons, pour their heart, soul, and sweat into every performance. One hundred percent dedication is the name of their game. Prepare for face-melting shows, anthemic tunes, and an all-or-nothing attitude.

Massive Wagons

Hard-Fi make a welcome return with their Don’t Go Making Plans EP, their first new material in ten years.

Expect to hear new music and all the hits from “Hard To Beat”, “Living For The Weekend”, "Cash Machine" and so much more. Hard-Fi are back, catchier, louder and more defiant than ever.

Hard-Fi

American six piece Fit For An Autopsy and genre pioneers Sylosis join force for an almighty co-headline tour, they will be joined by metal band Darkest Hour and English metal outfit Heriot.

Fit For An Autopsy + Sylosis

Don't Stop Queen Now play all of the hits of Queen, honouring the legacy and music of the nation's favourite band. Michael Spence (Starstruck, ITV1) is magic as your Freddie, combing superbly crafted harmonies with electrifying guitar work as the band create a dynamic show that is a truly authentic sound and visual experience.

Don't Stop Queen Now

⁠BRIT Award winning English hip hop and electronic dance duo Stereo MC’s, made up of Rob Birch (Rob B) and Nick Hallam (The Head), head into a new era as they take their energetic live show out on the road.

Stereo MC's

Alien Ant Farm head out on a co-headline a UK with CKY in support of their sixth studio album, ~mAntras~.

Alien Ant Farm & CKY

The HARDKISS

Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel-good night of dancing to all your favourite disco, pop and dance classics at the legendary Disco For Grown Ups 70s, 80s and 90s disco party.

Discos For Grown Ups: 70s, 80s, 90s disco party

Embark on an unparalleled musical odyssey with The Wailers as they commemorate the anniversary of Bob Marley's iconic album Legend. Under the visionary leadership of Aston Barrett Jr., expect a fusion of nostalgic melodies and modern reggae beats, creating an experience that is both memorable and invigorating. 

The Wailers

Leeds four piece English Teacher head out on tour to share their debut album This Could Be Texas, the result of a band who have worked tirelessly to craft their unique alt-rock sound and intelligent lyrics.

English Teacher

They Might Be Giants perform their super popular “evening with” performance of their breakthrough album Flood in its entirety. The show evolves every night, but needless to say, this is a once-in-a-lifetime performance.

TMBG will play two full sets that span the band's entire career from early favourites to brand new ones from their current Grammy-nominated album Book, as well as the spontaneous and improvised moments that have made their shows legendary.

An Evening with They Might Be Giants: Flood, BOOK and Beyond

Grammy-nominated psychedelic indie-rock band The Marías tour their sophomore album, Submarine, the follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut, 2021’s Cinema. 

The Marias

Releasing music since 2020, singer-songwriter and producer Artemas is famed for his viral sensation and feel-good track “i like the way you kiss me”, that hit the No.1 top spot on the global Spotify chart. His early releases gained support from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and Apple Music, as well as finding the time for numerous collaborations with other artists including Tyler Cole, Dylan, Måneskin and more.

Artemas

Two giants of underground psych-dance culture come together for an evening of audio-visual sensory overload.

Get ready to here the ambient soundscapes and pulsing rhythms of The Orb and Ozric Tentacles' blend of instrumental psychedelic rock with beats and spacey soundscapes.

The Orb + Ozric Tentacles

South London noise makers Warmduscher tour their fifth album, Too Cold To Hold, featuring special guests including Irvine Welsh, Lianne La Havas and Confidence Man’s Janet Planet. Undoubtedly their best and most ambitious album to date, it’s their first full-length release since At The Hotspot in 2022.

Warmduscher

Tampa, Florida’s power metallers Kamelot, formed by Thomas Youngblood in 1987, are touring their chart-topping album, The Awakening as part of the ‘Awake The World’ tour. Expect an amazing night alongside labelmates Ad Infinitum, plus Blackbriar and Frozen Crown.

Kamelot: Awaken The World Tour 2024

Hailing from Brighton, former busker Sam Tompkins shares his debut album hi, my name is insecure, a celebration of Sam’s genre-defying sound of emotive and cinematic pop.

Sam Tompkins

A Tribute to Jillys Rockworld

Wigan quartet The Lilacs have quickly earned their stripes in the northern music scene and beyond. They’re currently lighting up stages all over, delivering their high-energy indie rock’n’roll to fans across the land.

The Lilacs

PullUp Recordings AFD Tour Ft Special Guests

After receiving huge critical acclaim for their album Sanguivore, goth punk outfit Creeper expanded the universe of their vampiric rock opera with Sanguivore: Special Edition. 

Creeper

London based instrumental four-piece Los Bitchos are back with their first new music since their debut album Let The Festivities Begin!.

Los Bitchos

“Right Here, Right Now”, two of the 90s most enduring alternative-rock acts are going toe-to-toe on what’s shaping up to be an “Unbelievable” tour, sharing a bill for the first time ever. EMF and Jesus Jones will also be joined by very special guests, Echobelly, pooling their creative forces and impressive collection of hits

EMF + Jesus Jones + Echobelly

Formed in 1985, fuzz rock quartet Fu Manchu return with their 14th album The Return Of Tomorrow. 

Known for their guitar-driven sound and carefree lyrics centred around classic muscle cars, skateboarding and science fiction, they have become one of hard rock’s most celebrated names. 

Fu Manchu

Aston Merrygold is known for his incredible stage presence during his time with band JLS, who had five Number 1 hits, winning numerous awards. He has made strides in his career appearing on the West End, Strictly Come Dancing and released his platinum debut single “Get Stupid” as well as singles “Overboard”, “How Many Times” and “Sweat”.

Aston Merrygold

Rhinestone Rodeo

British-Punjabi artist Raf-Saperra is one of a growing movement of Punjabi artists and producers championing the spirit of the sound, blending contemporary genres with heritage.

Raf-Saperra: Raw as Folk World Tour

Mallory Knox hit the road with a very special run of dates to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the band’s Asymmetry album with their full original lineup - Mikey Chapman (vocals), Sam Douglas (bass, vocals), James Gillett (guitar), Dave Rawling (drums) and Joe Savins (guitar).

Mallory Knox - 'Asymmetry' 10 year anniversary tour

One of the biggest industrial bands of the modern era, HEALTH head to the UK for their ‘RAT-BASED WARFARE TOUR’ in support of their latest studio album, Rat Wars. With a reputation for boundary-pushing, this is the band’s most creative collection yet, embracing savagery and sincerity in equal measure.

HEALTH - Rat-based Warfare Tour: The Old World

California’s metalcore heroes, The Ghost Inside, tour their excellent sixth studio album, Searching For Solace.

The Ghost Inside: Searching For Solace Tour

Formed in Bradford in 1980, New Model Army are storming through their fifth decade touring their sixteenth studio album, 2024’s Unbroken. Released to critical acclaim, it hit the top positions in official album charts all around the world. Full of guitars, searing vocals and an emphasis on bass and drums, Unbroken is as powerful and poetic as ever for NMA fans.

New Model Army

London based electronic and techno music producer Max Cooper has carved a unique space as an audio-visual artist with a science PhD and an international reputation as a leading electronic musician.

He merges electronic music and visual art with scientific enquiry through installations, live performance, immersive audio-visual experiences and award-winning music videos.

Max Cooper

Swedish alternative metalcore ensemble, Imminence craft a brave fusion of classical string arrangements interwoven with ferocious Scandinavian metal that creates a captivating auditory experience.

The quintet are back with the fifth full length release The Black an audacious promise of a musical odyssey that defies convention and invites you to embark on the rise of a new genre classic. 

Imminence: The Black Tour 2024

JET hit the UK for the first time since 2009. to celebrates 20 years of their brilliant 2003 Platinum debut album, Get Born. A record that raced up racing up charts around the world, the tour arrives at a time of resurgence for the band as they get set to release their fourth album in 2025.

LA- based singer and songwriter jxdn returns to the stage in support of his latest LP WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS. WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS marks jxdn’s long-awaited follow up to his celebrated debut album Tell Me About Tomorrow.

jxdn – WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS TOUR

Manchester’s best and biggest multi-venue festival is back with a host of great names and local music heroes, plus emerging talent, and fast-rising newcomers.

Launching in 2016, Neighbourhood Festival quickly established itself as the place to discover the next big thing, taking place across Manchester’s finest city centre venues. 

Neighbourhood Festival 2024

Former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is back out on tour with his terrace style chanting choruses, danceable guitar riffs, and stadium worthy grooves.

Tom Meighan

Renowned musician and producer Joe Jackson heads out on ‘The Two Rounds Of Racket Tour’. A show in two parts, a solo set by Joe Jackson of his original songs, and a set based on the album ‘What A Racket!’ – the first performance in more than 100 years of the songs of forgotten Music Hall genius Max Champion; with Joe and a nine-piece band.

Mr Joe Jackson Presents: Two Rounds of Racket Tour

Portland alt-rockers The Dandy Warhols -  Courtney Taylor-Taylor (vocals, guitar), Peter Holmström (guitar, keyboards), Zia McCabe (keyboard, bass, percussion), and Brent DeBoer (drums, backing vocals) - are back on the road with their latest album, Rockmaker.

The Dandy Warhols + The Black Angels

The Canadian post rock band Godspeed You! Black Emperor are known for their longform instrumental chamber rock compositions, drawing on cinema’s recorded ambience, spoken word recordings and dynamic swaying music.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

Power pop pioneer Nick Lowe teams up with his long time collaborators Los Straitjackets on Indoor Safari, his first album of original songs in over a decade

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets

Masked Manchester rapper Meekz is back with his latest release Tru, which follows his debut mixtape Respect The Come Up

Meekz

Mungo's Hifi & Friends are back, better than ever and with an exceptional line up of vocalists, including Aziza Jaye, Catching Cairo, Charlie P, Dawn Penn, Gardna, Killa P, Marina P, Solo Banton & Warrior Queen and more. Expect full-on energy, crazy dubplates, and all the classics with a sting in the tail.

Mungo's Hi Fi & Friends

Iconic emo-pop-punk bands Senses Fail and Saves The Day head out on their co-headline New Jersey vs. The World Tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Let It Enfold You and the 25th anniversary of Through Being Cool, with full album plays of each.

Senses Fail "Let it Enfold You" (20th Anniversary) and Saves The Day "Through Being Cool" (25th Anniversary)

Alex Warren heads out on his first-ever global ‘YOU’LL BE ALRIGHT, KID Tour’, bringing his latest, brilliant music to his army of fans.

Just so you know, this show was moved from 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.

Alex Warren

To celebrate their milestone 35th anniversary, American rock visionaries Monster Magnet return to the UK. Led by original founder member and vocalist Dave Wyndorf, the acclaimed five-piece are famed for their signature heavy and spacy sound, a style which is heavily influenced by early metal bands of the 1970s.

Monster Magnet - 35th Anniversary

Formed in Cork, Sultans of Ping FC are made up of Niall O'Flaherty, Pat O'Connell, Paul Fennelly and Ger Lyons. They gained attention when “Where's Me Jumper”, an absurd slice of guitar driven indie-pop, crashed into the charts in 1992.

The Sultans of Ping

English progressive metal quintet Haken head out on their ‘An Evening with’ tour, where the band will play their studio album Fauna in full as well as other tracks from their discography

HAKEN - An Evening With

Boston Manor are back with new music as they make their return in impassioned and ambitious mood. Full of thrust and intention, from parallel universes to personal growth, vivid dreamscapes to raw grief, they harness the uplifting power of their music and the communion it creates.

Boston Manor

Californian rapper, singer-songwriter and producer Earl Sweatshirt returns to UK shores.

Earl Sweatshirt

Australia’s chart-topping, metal heavyweights Northlane are hitting the road with the ‘Mirror’s Edge’ tour. Named after their latest EP, their latest release is nostalgic journey through all the vivid colours and textures from their sonic palette, and the follow-on to their award-winning 2022 album, Obsidian.

Northlane

The Southmartins are a talented crew of musicians fronted by a vocal dead-ringer for Paul Heaton. They produce a lively take on the back catalogue of The Beautiful South and The Housemartins; expect to be treated to the likes of “Happy Hour”, “Perfect 10”, “Rotterdam”, “Don't Marry Her”, “Me and The Farmer”, “Song For Whoever”... and many more

The Southmartins

Just so you know, this show was moved to 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.

Chappell Roan

Multi-platinum Florida spitter Ski Mask The Slump God heads out on his ‘11th Dimension Tour’, his first headline run in five years, in support of his first full-length album in six years, ‘11th Dimension’

Ski Mask The Slump God

Pro Wrestling NOAH, Japan's leading wrestling promotion, returns to the UK. Their top wrestlers, including Marufuji, Kiyomiya, Hayata and will be showcasing their skills, along with many more.

They will be joined by the current Progress Men's World Champion Kid Lykos, together with Lykos 2, will also be appearing at this event.

Pro Wrestling NOAH - UK Tour 2024

Nashville based self-described emo cowgirl Megan Moroney’s debut album Lucky showcases her true-to-life storytelling, unforgettable vocals, and strong-minded yet fiercely sensitive point of view.

Megan Moroney: Georgia Girl UK Tour 2024

Just so you know, this show was moved to 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.

K-Trap

Manchester Psych Fest, the UK's leading Psychedelic multi-venue music and arts festival will take place at Albert Hall, O2 Ritz Manchester, Projects Skatepark, The Union at Man Met, Gorilla, YES, The Bread Shed & Deaf Institute.

Manchester Psych Fest 2024

Ahoy there! You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, the 'Old Time Sailors', for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing. Sail back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of traditional seafaring music and a plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments to take you back to the time of centuries old folk and shanty songs

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