WHAT'S ON AT THE O2 RITZ, MANCHESTER
What's On at the O2 Ritz, Manchester
O2 Ritz is a Grade II listed building and a live music venue known for its sprung dance floor. It has a capacity of 1500. Built in 1927, it was originally a dance hall before becoming a nightclub in the 60’s. Following varied ownership, in 2015 it was acquired by Live Nation Entertainment as part of the O2 Academy Group.
The O2 Ritz has seen megastars such as The Beatles, R.E.M, Morrissey, Happy Mondays, Adam Ant, and The Smiths premiered there in 1982. It is a multi-use venue space, capable of hosting anything from live music concerts and gigs, to a filming location, weddings, shows, productions, parties, conferences and award ceremonies.
Heaven 17, The Rasmus, The Wonder Stuff, Fall Out Boy, Daft Punk, Kula Shaker, and Thunder From Down Under are just a few events to look forward to. See what's on at O2 Ritz Manchester with Manchester Theatres below and book tickets online.
O2 Ritz is a Grade II listed building and a live music venue known for its sprung dance floor. It has a capacity of 1500. Built in 1927, it was originally a dance hall before becoming a nightclub in the 60’s. Following varied ownership, in 2015 it was acquired by Live Nation Entertainment as part of the O2 Academy Group.
The O2 Ritz has seen megastars such as The Beatles, R.E.M, Morrissey, Happy Mondays, Adam Ant, and The Smiths premiered there in 1982. It is a multi-use venue space, capable of hosting anything from live music concerts and gigs, to a filming location, weddings, shows, productions, parties, conferences and award ceremonies.
Heaven 17, The Rasmus, The Wonder Stuff, Fall Out Boy, Daft Punk, Kula Shaker, and Thunder From Down Under are just a few events to look forward to. See what's on at O2 Ritz Manchester with Manchester Theatres below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at O2 Ritz, Manchester
What's On at the O2 Ritz, Manchester
Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 2 October - Friday 4 December 2026
The U.K's biggest emo party! Come dance to all the biggest emo bangers from: My Chemical Romance, Paramore, A Day To Remember, Jimmy Eat World, Pierce The Veil, Panic! At The Disco, Taking Back Sunday, Mayday Parade, Enter Shikari, All Ame...DJ Yoda - 90's Mixtape Live
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 3 October 2026
Duncan Beiny aka DJ Yoda is no ordinary scratch DJ. His seminal How To Cut & Paste series showcased a tongue-in-cheek mixing style that prompted Q Magazine to declare him "one of the ten DJs to see before you die", whilst Hip Hop Connectio...Dodgy
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 3 October 2026
Compared to early Who and Stone Roses, Hounslow Britpop favourites Dodgy enjoyed success in the 1990s with the release of a string of classic Top 40 singles including 'Staying Out For The Summer', 'So Let Me Go Far' and "Making the ...Gavin DeGraw
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 5 October 2026
New York singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw burst onto the scene in 2003 with the release of his debut album "Chariot" which sold over a million copies, topped the charts in Scandinavia and was certified platinum in his native US. His prominen...Matt Hansen
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Californian singer Matthew Hansen has credited artists such as John Mayer, Coldplay, Jeff Buckley, and Radiohead as being major influences on him. His style has often been described as melodic with elaborate guitar playing. He also incorpo...We Love Wednesdays
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October - Wednesday 16 December 2026
We Love Wednesdays Manchester's BIGGEST Student Night. Love Wednesdays? LOVE O2 RITZ Manchester?s BIGGEST Student Night is now BIGGER & BETTER! Join us every Wednesday night for unbeatable drinks prices, free merchandise, massive acts and ...The Hoosiers
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 8 October 2026
The Hoosiers are an English pop rock originally formed in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States while on a football scholarship at the University of Indianapolis. The band consists of members Irwin Sparkes (lead vocals, lead guitar)...K-Pop Party with DJ Emkay
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 9 October 2026
Get ready to "dance the night away" with the very best and latest K-Pop music with DJ Emkay from Seoul, Korea. ...THE bEAT
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 9 October 2026
The singer, songwriter and guitarist behind the biggest 1980's 2-Tone Band, The Beat, Dave Wakeling is the consummate showman, touring the world with an all-star line-up, performing all the hits of The Beat, General Public and his new song...The Amity Affliction
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 10 October 2026
An Aussie metalcore group with highly confessional lyrics and a melody-driven emo-tinged sound, the Amity Affliction emerged in 2008 and have since soared to the top of the Australian charts four times. ...The Amity Affliction
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 10 October 2026
An Aussie metalcore group with highly confessional lyrics and a melody-driven emo-tinged sound, the Amity Affliction emerged in 2008 and have since soared to the top of the Australian charts four times. ...KIN + Fushigi Anime, Film & Video Game Orchestra
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 12 October 2026
The Kin + Fushigi Anime, Film & Videogame Orchestra, is a large-scale live concert experience bringing together a 25-piece pop orchestra formed by emerging professional musicians and conservatoire graduates. The performance celebrates some...Midnight Til Morning
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 13 October 2026
With a rapidly growing fanbase across the U.S., Australia, and beyond, Midnight Til Morning - Australians Conor Smith and Mason Watts, together with Americans Shane Appell and Zach Newbould - are fast becoming one of 2025's breakout pop ac...Heaven 17
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Sheffield new wave duo Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh left the original lineup of the Human League in after having differences with Phil Oakey. They recruited Glenn Gregory (who's vocal's were remarkably similar to Oakey's) and Heaven 17 ...Mercury Rev
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Purveyors of a cosmic brand of the popular American songbook Buffalo New York act Mercury Rev merge jazz, folk, sweeping orchestration, and a dose of 60's rock. Their 1998 album Deserter's Songs remains one of the essential records of the ...
Mercury Rev - All Is Dream 25th Anniversary Tour
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small b...Skai Isyourgod
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
Chinese rapper 揽佬SKAI ISYOURGOD combines Memphis rap and Cantonese culture. ...Transvision Vamp
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Iconic 80's alternative rock band Transvision Vamp enjoyed massive chart success with a string of hits including Baby I Don't Care, I Want Your Love and Revolution Baby. Fronted by Wendy James, her sexually charged and rebellious image won...Melanie C
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 21 October 2026
After the iconic 1996 debut single 'Wannabe' topped the charts in 37 countries, Spice Girls' debut album 'Spice' went on to sell more than 31 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling album of all time by a female group. The girl...Ogrepalooza with The Ogretones
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 22 October 2026
Ogrepalooza with The Ogretones The UK's #1 Shrek Tribute Band Security -- Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag -- and its pref...GoldFord
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
Jeffrey Goldford is a singer-songwriter known for his soulful, emotive music that blends classic and modern pop and soul styles. With over 50 million streams on his hit song "Orange Blossoms," GoldFord has garnered support from artists lik...Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Swift Club Night
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
Swiftogeddon is a night run by fans, for fans to come together and worship at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. The greatest songwriter of her generation? That...The Undertones
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
Formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975, The Undertones became renowned for combining lyrical invention and musical flair with intelligent simplicity. Their anthemic Teenage Kicks, much loved by John Peel, is one of the most influential ...
Milburn
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 29 October 2026
The band, who kick started the Sheffield revival that would give birth to, amongst others, Arctic Monkeys and Reverend & The Makers, are back. When they first parted company in 2016, it seemed that they may be remembered only as an influen...The Bluetones
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026
Formed in 1993, Britpop legends The Bluetones had an impressive run of hit singles throughtout the late 90's/early 00's, including 'Bluetonic', 'Slight Return', 'Marblehead Johnson', 'Solomon Bites The Worm', 'If' and 'Keep the Fires Burni...Overpass
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
Known for their anthemic guitar music, Birmingham's Overpass boast influences spanning decades, including 90s rock and 2010s indie. ...Overpass Manchester Tickets
Deaf Havana
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 1 November 2026
With three UK Top 10 abums to their name, this most-treasured of Norfolk rock bands - a 5-piece turned sibblings duo, with the Veck-Gilodi brothers remaining - take soaring melodies, witty lyrics, an uncanny ability to make an emotional c...Kamelot
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Florida symphonic metal act Kamelot have held their own, very special position in the world of rock and heavy music. Their elaborate melodic metal has always opened itself in a remarkably clever way to like-minded styles, integrating progr...
kaarija
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 6 November 2026
The boundary-breaking artist Kaarija made Finnish music history in 2023 when he became the fan favourite of the Eurovision Song Contest with an overwhelming amount of votes. His entry song "Cha Cha Cha" reached number 7 on the global Spoti...
A Tribute to Jilly's Rockworld
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026
A celebration of a Manchester institution, the legendary Oxford Road rock club opened in the 1970s - originally known as Fagan's before being renamed Jilly's in 1983 - attracting punks, rockers, goths, metalheads, skaters, moshers and in...Soil
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026
Tapestry Promotions Present SOiL + Finger Eleven + Adema Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable...Nieve Ella
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 8 November 2026
Albrighton genderqueer indie pop singer Nieve Ella Pickering has supported Dylan, Inhaler, and the Courteeners. Her earlier works were inspired by Billie Eilish, while her later works were inspired by Sam Fender, who she saw live in B...Hothouse Flowers
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Irish folk rock band Hothouse Flowers feel like they are turning new corners and writing new chapters every day. No two shows are ever the same having dispensed with any premeditated programme over two decades ago and set about putting th...Freddie Halkon
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 12 November 2026
From busking the streets of Scunthorpe-born, Isle of Axholme raised indie folk pop star Freddie Halkon has gone from studying law at the University of Leeds and busking the streets of Scunthorpe to supporting The Reytons. The Ed Sheeran i...Little Angels
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Legendary Scarborough hard rockers Little Angels are Big, Bad & Back with an ultra-rare UK tour, featuring the full original line-up of vocalist Toby Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, Jim Dickinson on keyboards, Mark Plunkett on bass guit...The Tumbling Paddies
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Famous for their hit "The Way I Am", The Tumbling Paddies are one of Ireland's most popular music acts. Their exuberant, energy-filled live shows see them perform a mix of original folk songs and classic Irish hits. ...Caravan Palace
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 15 November 2026
The Platinum-selling group which would define a new sound called "Electro Swing", French gypsy jazz band Caravan Palace incorporate sounds including early swing jazz and big band to create a rip-roaring party, bursting with fun and good hu...The Temperance Movement
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 17 November 2026
The Temperance Movement are one of Britain's finest blues rock bands, bearing echoes of the great rock 'n' roll icons of the '60s and '70s like The Faces and Led Zeppelin, Free and The Rolling Stones. Formed in London but with a Glaswegia...The Rifles
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
London indie outfit the Rifles rose to popularity in the mid-2000s with a jaunty garage rock & roll sound that's equal parts Jam-like swagger and a playfulness not unlike contemporaries the Kooks. First grabbing public attention with th...Elbow
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 20 - Sunday 22 November 2026
Elbow are an English rock band formed in Bury, Greater Manchester, in 1997. The band consists of Guy Garvey, Craig Potter, Mark Potter and Pete Turner. They have played together since 1990, adopting the name Elbow in 1997Having built a des...Julia Wolf
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 23 November 2026
New York indie pop star Julia Capello, better known as Julia Wolf, blends elements of indie pop, alternative rock, and R&B which has seen her compared to Caroline Polachek, Lorde, and various shoegaze acts. Having originally found fame th...Mystery Jets
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 24 November 2026
From synthesizer-fueled perfect pop to aching soft-rock ballads, with echoes of ELO, 10CC, Fleetwood Mac and Supertramp rubbing up against the band s own idiosyncratic, very British, psychedelic sensibility, Twickenham indie outfit Mystery...
The Big Moon
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 25 November 2026
The London indie-rock gals, on the verge of world domination, arrived like a breath of fresh air with their Mercury Prize-nominated debut album, 'Love in the 4th Dimension' back in 2017. Fronted by Juliette Jackson, they unleashed song aft...Tinie Tempah
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
The return of the double BRIT-Award winning, Platinum-selling, multi chart topping rapper. Blending UK grime and hip-hop with broader electronic and pop influences, he scored Platinum-selling hits like "Miami 2 Ibiza", "Frisky", "Girls Li...The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time, Manchester legends The Smiths. Thrillingly accurate, the group have amassed a huge following and regularly sell out huge venues both here and abroad. 2023 mark...Swae Lee
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 29 November 2026
Californian pop rapper who has scored the multi Platinum UK hits "Sunflower" (with Post Malone) Unforgettable" (with French Montana) and "Close to Me" (with Ellie Goulding and Diplo) ...Big Country Redux
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 30 November 2026
Formed in Dunfermline, Scotland by the former-Skids guitarist Stuart Adamson and childhood friend Bruce Watson, Celtic-inspired Big Country quickly broke worldwide with their ringing, bagpipe-like guitars and anthemic songs helping thei...Boy Harsher
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 1 December 2026
With eerie narrative soundscapes that are both bracing, high tempo and dynamic, Savannah, Georgia, dark wave duo Boy Harsher deliver manifold emotions. The nervousness of Augustus Muller's bent, out of tune synths paired with the lush and ...Cassia
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 3 December 2026
Combining a rich musicality with continent-spanning influences, Cassia have made their mark with their own brand of calypso-flavoured indie pop. The Macclesfield trio have built a cult following in the last few years, amassing millions of ...The Orb + Ozric Tentacles
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
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 r...
Hard-Fi
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
Known for their Top 20 hits "Suburban Knights", "Hard to Beat", "Living for the Weekend", "Cash Machine", "Better Do Better", and "Tied Up Too Tight", UK chart-topping rockers Hard-Fi are back, catchier, louder and more defiant than ev...Nemzzz
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
Hailing from Gorton, one of Manchester's most deprived areas rapper and singer Nemiah Simms (aka Nemzzz) is determined to stand out through his lyrics and distinct musical sound. Naturally introverted, the avid Manchester United fan is...Dominum
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
The hottest rising power metal band in recent years, German Zombie metal sensation DOMINUM take the living on a journey into a world of the undead. The Nuremburg rockers fuses horror-inspired lyrics, bombastic metal, and theatrical perform...Eluveitie
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Swiss folk metal band Eluveitie (pronounced "el-VAY-tee") come from Winterthur near Zurich, taking their name from graffiti on a vessel from Mantua (c. 300 BC), which has been interpreted as the Etruscan form of the Celtic *(h)elvetios ("t...Ghostface Killah
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 10 December 2026
Dennis Coles. better known as Ghostface Killah, is a New York rapper and a member of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. His debut solo single, "All That I Got Is You" (featuring Mary J. Blige), reached no.11 in the UK charts in 1996, while he...CHRISTMAS Disco Party for Grown Ups
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
The legendary Discos for Grown ups returns for an incredible Christmas Disco party to remember, so get dressed up and let?s celebrate the festive season with a fabulous glittery boogie! A fab and fun party night of 70s disco, 80s pop and 9...
How to get to the O2 Ritz, Manchester
O2 Ritz Frequently Asked Questions
Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5NQ
The nearest carparks are on Great Bridgewater Street, Chepstow Street and Chester Street, all within a few hundred metres.
The nearest train station is Manchester Oxford Road which is about 10 metres away and opposite the venue.
The nearest tram stop is Deansgate Castlefield which is about 500 metres away.
The O2 Ritz in Manchester has a standing capacity of around 1500.
If you've lost your ticket, contact your ticket seller and they'll be able to help.
The box office will only open on show days before the event begins, giving you time to collect your tickets.
Your ticket should state the time the doors open but most likely will not state the finish time as these are subject to change.
As a guide, the venues curfew is 11pm.
For more information on access at the O2 Ritz in Manchester, you can visit their accessibility page.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at O2 Ritz, Manchester
