HARD ROCK & METAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
HARD ROCK & METAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Hard Rock & Metal Concerts in Manchester
Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Manchester Academy
Fri 5 Mar - Fri 9 Apr 2027
Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Manchester Academy
Sat 31 Oct 2026 - Sat 15 May 2027
Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s
Manchester Academy
Sat 19 Dec 2026 - Sat 27 Feb 2027
Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
Manchester Academy
Sat 28 Nov 2026 - Sat 17 Apr 2027
UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
Manchester Academy
Sat 14 Nov 2026 - Sat 27 Feb 2027
Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s
The Witchwood, Ashton-under-Lyne
Saturday 27 February 2027
Formed through a mutual love of 80's goth and alternative rock music. Sanctum Santorium are a live 5-piece tribute band that faithfully recreate classic hits by artists such as The Cult, Killing Joke, Sisters of Mercy, Billy Idol, Bauhaus ...Evil Blizzard
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 27 February 2027
Described as "The most ingenious and charismatic live experience on the music scene," Preston's Evil Blizzard are truly an enigma. Three masked bassists, a guitarist who can't play guitar, a singing drummer, a pig with cleaversm and an ...UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
The Grand, Clitheroe
Saturday 27 February 2027
This world-famous tribute band takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary rockers Foo Fighters and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foos live experience, all perfo...UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
The Grand, Clitheroe
Saturday 27 February 2027
This world-famous tribute band takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary rockers Foo Fighters and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foos live experience, all perfo...
Switchfoot
New Century, Manchester
Sunday 28 February 2027
In 2023, San Diego Christian alt-rock act Switchfoot's seminal album, The Beautiful Letdown. The triple-platinum record included the UK Top 30 hit "Meant to Live", and changed the lives of the band members and a generation the world over. ...Blind Channel
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 2 March 2027
Blind Channel is a Finnish nu metal band from Oulu who define their musical style as "violent pop". They represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Dark Side", finishing in sixth place. ...
Sleeping With Sirens
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 5 March 2027
Florida post-hardcore trail blazers Sleeping With Siren mix heavy melody while still remaining edgy and heavy. Kellin Quinn's unique leggero tenor vocal range makes the band stand out from the rest, with their albums charting in the UK To...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 5 March 2027
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world ren...
The Menzingers
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 6 March 2027
Philadelphia-based Alt-Rock outfit The Menzingers have shown their strength as rough-and-tumble storytellers, turning out bar-room garage-punk 'n' refined power-chord rock which is equally rooted in frenetic energy and lifelike detail. The...Carpenter Brut
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 11 March 2027
Influenced by martial, industrial, and metal sounds - while leaving room for more pop and atmospheric parts - Franck Hueso, better known by his stage name Carpenter Brut, is a French darksynth artist mixes sounds from horror films, m...Tesseract
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 11 March 2027
Milton Keynes progressive metal act TesseracT are a band that sit outside the bounds of any genre specificity, pioneers of the ever-evolving rock and metal scene, with an unstoppable force of off-kilter riffs, soaring melodies and disorien...
SERENITY
Rebellion, Manchester
Friday 12 March 2027
Born Again Concerts proudly presents20th ANNIVERSARY - MELANCHOLIA TOUR 2027SERENITYwith special guests SECRET SPHERESymphonic metal masters Serenity will embark on a major European tour this spring in support of their new album Melancholi...Megadeth
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 13 March 2027
Legendary GRAMMY® Award-winning thrash metal pioneers Megadeth are bringing their farewell tour to Europe. Following the monumental success of their chart-topping final album, the band is hitting the road for one final, unforgettable chap...Movements
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 14 March 2027
Movements have constantly reinvented themselves since forming in 2015 and the California post-hardcore quartet take their sound to expansive and sometimes unexpected places. Fusing post-hardcore and punk influences with a healthy dose of p...Rodrigo y Gabriela
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 March 2027
Incredible Mexican acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero have come a long way since first setting up camp in Dublin in 1999, despite not speaking any English. Their second album, Live: Manchester and Dublin shot them t...SAMURAI PIZZA CATS- The Bread Shed Manchester
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 22 March 2027
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.A collective of 12...The Warning
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Thursday 1 April 2027
After first finding fame as children, covering Metallica's "Enter Sandman", Mexican hard rock sisters Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra Villarreal Velez have appeared in the Rockstar video game series and supported Guns n Roses, The Killers,...Trivium
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 2 April 2027
Florida quartet Trivium ascend to an inimitable nexus of masterful melody, hypnotic hook-craft, tight thrash, metal scope, and cinematic extremity. Maximizing nonstop momentum and tireless commitment, they have sharpened every side of thei...Blue Oyster Cult
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 2 April 2027
Following the triumphant success of their 50th Anniversary celebration, legendary New York rockers Blue Oyster Cult are back. Their storied career spans from their early 1970s beginnings to their success through the 1980s, with hits like ...
Dead On A Sunday
Rebellion, Manchester
Monday 5 April 2027
A phenomenon that transcends traditional categorization, Dead On A Sunday isthe singular vision of vocalist, songwriter, and producer Ross Ryan. Blurring the lines between goth-adjacent rock, darkwave, post-punk, and emotionally chargedalt...Ministry
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Tuesday 6 April 2027
Chicago pioneers of industrial music Ministry were established in 1981 by Al Jourgensen. Despite frequent descriptions of the band's music as industrial, Jourgensen prefers to call his style as "aggro" or "industrious". ...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 9 April 2027
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world ren...
Danny Bowes (Thunder) - Maximum Chat
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 10 April 2027
Thunder frontman and Planet Rock radio presenter Danny Bowes presents his highly anticipated one-man show, Maximum Chat. The tour marks a significant return to the stage for Bowes, following his recovery from a life-threatening accident i...Brass Against
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 10 April 2027
Brass Against is collective of artists, led and curated by Brad Hammonds, who share in the goal of creating brass protest music that calls fans to action. Brass Against was formed in 2017 due to the political climate and feeling there was ...Moretallica - UK Metallica Tribute
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 10 April 2027
Moretallica are the most exciting Metallica tribute in the UK, giving the most authentic performance and the most energetic show. 2024 is Moretallica's 11th year of touring. To celebrate this, they will be playing songs from all 11 of Met...Emofest
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 April 2027
Put on your eyeliner, lace up your high-tops and get ready to rock to all your favourite nostalgic emo anthems as the Emo Festival is the greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase... Teenage Nostalgia featuring all...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
The Met, Bury
Friday 16 April 2027
Scottish power trio Moving Pictures play for over two hours covering all the Rush classics such as Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio and Xanadu (with doubleneck guitars) plus some deeper cuts such as By Tor and later belters such as Far Cry ...Die Spitz
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 17 April 2027
Texan punk rockers Die Spitz have been described by Paste magazine as "the real, explosive deal, unleashing some of the best rock and roll that Gen Z has to offer.", while Spin has called the girls "one of the most riotous new live bands ...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 17 April 2027
Scottish power trio Moving Pictures play for over two hours covering all the Rush classics such as Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio and Xanadu (with doubleneck guitars) plus some deeper cuts such as By Tor and later belters such as Far Cry ...Ghostkid
Rebellion, Manchester
Tuesday 20 April 2027
Ghostkid is the moniker of former electro-metal band Eskimo Callboy singer Sebastian "Sushi" Biesler, with more hardcore and metal leanings. ...YES
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 3 May 2027
After their hugely successful 'Classic Tales Of Yes' UK Tour in 2024, Progressive Rock legends, YES, return to perform their 1971 classic album, Fragile, in its entirety, including such timeless songs as 'Heart of the Sunrise', 'South ...DragonForce
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 8 May 2027
Grammy-nominated London metal act Dragonforce are the fastest band in the world. Their platinum album "Through The Fire And Flames" brought them the international breakthrough, including the most difficult song on Guitar Hero III. Their br...Ian Gillan (Deep Purple)
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 9 May 2027
This very special series of live speaking events from Dep Purple frontman Ian Gillan will allow audiences to hear personal stories from his remarkable life and career in music. From his childhood in Hounslow to the global rise of Deep Purp...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 15 May 2027
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaime...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Manchester University, Manchester
Saturday 15 May 2027
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaime...
Memphis May Fire + Dead By April
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 27 May 2027
A co-headline tour from the Texan metalcore band Memphis May Fire and Gothenburg metal heads Dead by April ...Then Comes Silence
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 28 May 2027
Stigmata Presents ?Then Comes SilencePlus Special Guests?Astari Nite?...Greta Van Fleet
Co-op Live, Manchester
Tuesday 1 June 2027
Often compared to Led Zeppelin, the Grammy-winning Michigan hard blues rockers - brothers Josh, Jake and Sam Kiszka, plus drummer Danny Wagnerare - blend rock, soul and blues, with blazing guitar riffs, soaring, powerful vocals, thunderous...Nickelback
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 2 June 2027
The internationally chart-topping Canadian rockers return. One of the most commercially successful Canadian rock bands of all time, having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, their UK 10 hits include "Rockstar" "Someday", "Too Bad...Supreme Queen - A Dazzling Tribute to Queen
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 17 June 2027
Now undoubtedly one of the most established and successful Tribute Bands in the world, The Supreme Queen production is a brilliantly designed presentation paying homage to the halcyon days of one of the greatest rock bands ever. Musical...Toto
