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
Henry Moodie
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 10 April 2026
With over 5 million TikTok followers and 570k Instagram followers, he's the most followed up and coming UK artist on both platforms, Henry Moodie is a talented singer-songwriter who clocked over 20 million views for his debut tack "you we...STAHLZEIT - The Most Spectacular Rammstein Tribute Show
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
The Most Spectacular RAMMSTEIN Tribute Show STAHLZEIT 20th Anniversary Tour 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 - an...PRESIDENT
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Despite never having released any music, anonymous masked metal band PRESIDENTÂ first appeared on the line-up of the 2025 Download Festival, confusing fans as no other details were released as to who the band was. Shortly afterward, the ban...Peaches
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour 2022. The legendary feminist icon, musician, producer, artist, and "peerless iconoclast" (Elle) Peaches has always been a political figure, with lyrics famous for their focus on social inequality, bod...Thunder From Down Under
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
TEG Europe presents... Thunder From Down Under 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, ...Amber Mark
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Raised across Europe, Asia, and North America - and now splitting time between New York City and Los Angeles - Amber Mark has woven her deep knowledge of international styles into a stunning musical tapestry, revealing new intricacies with ...Amber Mark Manchester Tickets
Splean
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
Fishcanfly Presents Splean "No way out," "Orbit without sugar," "Life line," "Romance," "Get out of my head," "My heart" - these and many other undeniable hits will be performed at the concerts as part of the World tour of the band Splean. ...M60
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Indie rock band M60 formed from various towns across 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. M60 came onto the scen...
Cooper Alan - To The Pub Tour
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 26 April 2026
Cooper Alan - To The Pub Tour Plus special guests 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...Cooper Alan Manchester Tickets
GARY DAVIES Disco for Grown Ups 80s PARTY
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 1 May 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 ba...Smash Into Pieces
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 3 May 2026
Multiple award-winning Swedish rock-export Smash Into Pieces have past half a billion Spotify streams & YouTube views. They have evolved into one of the fastest rising Scandinavian alternative rock bands after making a big breakthrough in t...Gabrielle Aplin
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 8 May 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 ba...
The Clone Roses + Definitely Mightbe + The James Experience + Happy Mondaze
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 9 May 2026
Following their hugely successful 25th Anniversary Tour in 2023 culminating in a 6000+ sellout headline show at Manchester's' Heaton Park, The Clone Roses return, performing all the Madchester anthems we all know and love. The band have pe...The Clone Roses + Definitely Mightbe + The James Experience + Kazabian
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 9 May 2026
ACADEMY EVENTS & GS PROMOTIONS PRESENT The Clone Roses + Definitely Mightbe + The James Experience + Kazabian Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If ...Midnight Til Morning
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 11 May 2026
With a rapidly growing fanbase across the U.S., Australia, and beyond, Midnight Til Morning - Conor Smith (AU), Mason Watts (AU), Shane Appell (US), and Zach Newbould (US) - are fast becoming one of 2025's breakout pop acts. Formed on the h...Chance Pena
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
Born and raised in Tyler, Texas, Chance Pena has cultivated a unique style of traditional storytelling infused with modern musical influences. In early 2019, Pena's dream-chaser ballad, "Up, Up & Away" moved into the spotlight thanks to a p...Tinariwen
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Tinariwen is a collective of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara region of northern Mali. Considered pioneers of desert blues, the group's guitar-driven style combines traditional Tuareg and African music with Western rock music. ...Kumar FIFTY 50
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
A Comic Soul presents Kumar FIFTY 50 Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. This show is unreserved seating in the stalls area. Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large ba...My Leonard Cohen
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 27 May 2026
The layout for this show is unreserved seating on the ground floor in the stalls area, and unreserved standing on the balcony. Please select ticket(s) for the required area. Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allo...The Big Push
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 29 May 2026
Brighton based band The Big Push consists of three front men Ren, Romain Axisa and Gorran Kendall and drummer Glenn Chambers. Drawing elements from classic brit-bands like The Beatles or The Police, they craft their clever modern arrangemen...Ibrahim Maalouf
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Grammy Award nominated French-Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf returns with a new and highly innovative musical project, a great adventure that takes us to a world where folklore and modernity become one, a true blend of influences where ...Acid Bath
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 25 June 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 ba...Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
The Official International Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band formed from a jamming session, and became a phenomenon in their own right, travelling the UK and Europe with numerous tours. The demand is now more than ever. Firmly established on the ...Breaking Benjamin
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 16 July 2026
Forming in 1998, and led by vocalist and guitarist, Benjamin Burnley, Pennsylvania hard rockers Breaking Benjamin have forged their own path through their angst-fuelled lyrics, crunching guitars and swelling choruses, that has seen them sel...The Amy Winehouse Experience
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 24 July 2026
Fronted by the enigmatic Caroline Lowe with a group of backing musicians, this is the UK's premier tribute to the often misunderstood and sadly missed talent of the late Amy Winehouse. From the creators of Lioness, The Amy Winehouse Experi...Guns 2 Roses + Wrong Jovi + AC/DC Reborn
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 25 July 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 ba...
Manchester Psych Fest 2026
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 5 September 2026
Manchester Psych Fest, the UK's leading Psychedelic multi-venue music and arts festival will take place across various city-centre venues. Tickets to be exchanged for wristbands for the festival on the day of the event at the wristband exch...Colin Edwin and John Wesley's Voyage 35
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 17 September 2026
Colin Edwin and John Wesley's Voyage 35 + Violeta Vicci 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 y...Voyage 35 - Colin Edwin & John Wesley Manchester Tickets
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 17 September 2026
Voyage 35 - Colin Edwin & John Wesley at O2 Ritz Manchester...Good Kid
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Good Kid is a five-piece pack of rambunctious indie rockers from Toronto, a jack-of-all-trades ensemble of musicians, programmers, and storytellers. Blending their skills with their J-rock, indie-rock, and pop-punk influences, they've turne...Good Kid Manchester Tickets
THE bEAT
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 9 October 2026
Where can I buy tickets for The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr?Tickets are available securely from Eventim UK. Where are The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr performing?The Flowerpot, DerbyThe Forum ? Tunbridge WellsNew Cross Inn, LondonGloucester Gu...The Beat - Dance Crazed Too UK Tour
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 9 October 2026
Triple A presents THE bEAT DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR plus support + DJ Rhoda Dakar Show starts 7.45pm. Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you real...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 p...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 ba...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 Spotif...
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 ...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. Â ...The Tumbling Paddies Manchester Tickets
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