HARD ROCK & METAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
HARD ROCK & METAL CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Hard Rock & Metal Concerts in Manchester
Sat 19 Dec 2026 - Sat 27 Feb 2027
Sat 24 Oct 2026 - Tue 2 Feb 2027
Five Finger Death Punch
Saturday 16 January 2027
One of the most explosive live acts on the planet, multi-platinum Las Vegas hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch boast a massive catalogue of platinum certified releases, standing them out as one of the dominating forces in rock. I...
The Classic Rock Show
Saturday 16 January 2027
The ultimate live juke box is back, bigger and even better, celebrating the very best-of-the-best of Classic Rock. Paying tribute to its favourite rock heroes CRS thunders through legendary performances from the likes of Queen, Led Zeppeli...
Wage War
Sunday 17 January 2027
The Florida metalcore quintet have struck a seamless balance between bludgeoning grooves, soaring melodies, electronic fits, and battering ram riffs, ever evolving their patented hybrid of heavy pit-starting technicality and hummable hypn...
Alestorm
Thursday 21 January 2027
Hailing from Eastern Scotland, Alestorm got their start in 2004 as Battleheart, a power metal band that wrote songs about aircraft. Following a mix-up where someone heard "pirates" instead of "pilots", they recorded the wildly successful s...
Electric Callboy
Saturday 23 January 2027
Formerly known as Eskimo Callboy, the German electronic metalcore stars have scored three Top 10 placements on the German Top Album Charts, adding Nico Sallach as second frontman. With this new line-up, the carefree comedy rock fun of...
SiM
Saturday 23 January 2027
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Spite + Emmure
Thursday 28 January 2027
A co-headline gig from cult California deathcore band Spite and Connecticut metalcore act Emmure. ...
The Scratch
Saturday 30 January - Friday 5 February 2027
Dublin's The Scratch were born from a shared love of metal and traditional Irish music and have moulded triumphant melodies with the groove and intensity of metal. Their debut album released in 2020 reached #9 in the Irish Album Charts, #2...
Sylosis + Whitechapel
Saturday 30 January 2027
A co-headline set from the popular metal acts. Reading metal powerhouse Sylosis combine thrash metal with melodic and technical elements, demonstrating an ability to create both aggressive and thoughtful music, earning them recognition an...
Amorphis
Tuesday 2 February 2027
Rock and metal music have always been a haven for those who have bigger stories to tell; who have grander emotions to convey. For more than thirty years, Finnish figureheads Amorphis have done their best to carve their very own niche in...
Dead Poet Society
Wednesday 3 February 2027
After a decade defining, redefining, and perfecting their art, Boston, Massachusetts, heavy indie rockers Dead Poet Society are poised to be rock's next breakout act. ...
Massive Wagons + Terrorvision
Friday 5 February 2027
It's the Roar of the Roses as Lancashire's Massive Wagons and Yorkshire's Terrorvision embark on a co-headline tour. ...
As Everything Unfolds
Friday 5 February 2027
High Wycombe metal band As Everything Unfolds incorporate elements of alternative rock, post-hardcore, and progressive metal, while lead singer Charlie Rolfe's vocal style has been described as a mixture of Hayley Williams, Amy Lee and Bec...
Forever Never
Saturday 6 February 2027
Divergent Promotions presents by arrangement with K2 Agency?Forever Never??Forever Never are back for a special anniversary show at Manchester Academy 3, celebrating 20 years of their acclaimed debut album Aporia. Originally formed in Esse...
Charlotte Wessels
Sunday 7 February 2027
Best known as the former lead vocalist for the symphonic metal band Delain, jazz and classically trained Dutch singer Charlotte Wessels has wracked up millions of streams for her solo rock career, defined by lush arrangements, melancholic ...
Theory Of A Deadman
Tuesday 9 February 2027
The first act to sign with Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger's 604 Records imprint, Canadian rock superstars Theory Of A Deadman deliver robust riffing and primal power which ebbs and flows between a staggering wall of distortion and infe...
Gilla Band
Friday 12 February 2027
Formerly known as Girl Band, the unpredictable trailblazing Dublin post-punk rock band have redrawn their own paradigm with a majestic exploration of the infinite possibilities of noise. Like little you've heard before, they deliver a kal...
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Monday 15 February 2027
After mesmerising audiences across the USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the UK once again. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beaut...
Saxon
Friday 19 February 2027
1979 was a momentous year for British Hard Rock, with the birth of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal and the subsequent rise of future giants of the genre. After 40 years and 22 studio album releases, Saxon remain as one of those giants ...
Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s
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 ...
UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
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
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...
Sleeping With Sirens
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...
SERENITY
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...
Rodrigo y Gabriela
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...
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
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...
Ministry
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". ...
Moretallica - UK Metallica Tribute
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...
YES
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 ...
Ian Gillan (Deep Purple)
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
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
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...
Offal Fest 2027
Friday 23 - Sunday 25 July 2027
Offal Fest returns July 23 - 25 for more absolute chaos at our new home; Boundary...
Letz Zep - Led Zeppelin Tribute
Friday 3 September 2027
The Official Number One tribute to Led Zeppelin and Baby, they ain't foolin'. Letz Zep are a truly international act, their tours have taken in over 40 countries on six continents. ...
