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
Florence Black
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 19 February 2027
 Three piece rock band from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. whose sound is influenced by 70s heavy metal and 80s stadium rock, which has seen them compared to Thin Lizzy, Guns N' roses and Alter Bridge by Louder. ...Zebrahead + The Aquabats
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 20 February 2027
 Slam Dunk Winter Jam Tour featuring Californian punk rockers Zebrahead + The Aquabats ...Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 24 February 2027
Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn are a Rap and production duo from Brighton, UK who have honed a unique sound that takes equal influence from hip-hop & rap, to UK garage, grime & dance music. The result is a sound that is emotive, original and ...Elvana - Elvis Fronted Nirvana
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 27 February 2027
The world's finest Elvis fronted tribute to Nirvana! Elvana tear through Nirvana's catalogue whilst splicing in grunged up sections of the king of rock'n'roll's finest moments, culminating in an audible explosion of overdrive and old schoo...Raleigh Ritchie (Jacob Anderson)
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 4 March 2027
Soul and trip hop musician Raleigh Ritchie is the alias of Bristol actor Jacob Anderson, best known for his roles as Grey Worm in Game of Thrones, and Louis de Pointe du Lac in Interview with the Vampire, alongside roles in the BBC sitco...
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...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...Brooke Combe
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 12 March 2027
Liverpool-based viral-sensation, Edinburgh soul singer-songwriter Brooke Combe shot to fame online with her bedroom cover versions, watched by millions. Working with The Coral and Blossoms and supporting the likes of Courteeners and Miles ...Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Swift Club Night
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 12 March 2027
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...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...Stella Lefty
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 19 March 2027
Stella Lefty is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter carving out a name with her emotionally sharp songwriting and a sound that seamlessly blends pop sensibility with country storytelling. Her breakout single "Thinking 'bout You" sparked ...cleopatrick
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 20 March 2027
Listening to the story of Canadian duo cleopatrick is a bit like hearing the plot of the best, most righteously validating coming-of-age film never made. Two friends meet aged four in Hicksville, Nowheretown (real name: Cobourg, Ontario, p...Cleopatrick Manchester Tickets
Elliot Minor
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 24 March 2027
York symphonic rockers Elliot Minor had a string of Top 40 singles in the UK chart, including "Jessica", "The White One Is Evil", "Still Figuring Out" and their biggest hit "Parallel Worlds". Classically trained musicians, they play a wid...
The BIG Indie Tribute Festival In Manchester
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 26 March 2027
THE BIG INDIE TRIBUTE FESTIVAL IS HERE! The biggest indie tribute festival is set to take the roof off of Manchester! Brace yourself for 4 hours of tribute bangers from your favourite indie legends with our LIVE BAND, DJs & performers! Bel...The Sherlocks
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 17 April 2027
 Sheffield alt-rock stalwarts The Sherlocks became the first unsigned act since fellow Sheffield rockers Arctic Monkeys to sell out the city's iconic Leadmill venue. They have undergone a rebirth with brothers Kiaran and Brandon Crook in...The Lathums
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 23 April 2027
UK album chart-topping Wigan trio The Lathums cite the melodic worlds and street hymns of The Smiths, The Beatles, Stone Roses and The Ramones amongst their influences. Singer-songwriter Alex Moore simply believes in 'making positive chang...Suicide Silence
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 30 April 2027
Californian extreme metal stalwarts Suicide Silence continue to deliver modern deathcore masterpieces. Tapping into the rawness and energy in their DNA to thunderous result, they are far from mellowing with time, fluctuating between death ...Ravyn Lenae
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 1 May 2027
Chicago-born and Los Angeles-based R&B singer and songwriter Ravyn Lenae recahed no.2 in the UK with her single "Love Me Not" (featuring Rex Orange County), has toured with Sza and collaborated with Childish Gambino.   ...Bleech 9:3
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 2 May 2027
Irish rockers Bleech 9:3 were formed after Barry Quinlan and Sam Duffy met through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). ...Aswad
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 7 May 2027
Known for their groundbreaking blend of reggae, dub, and soul, Aswad are one of the most influential British reggae bands of all time. With hits like "Don't Turn Around," "Shine," and "Give a Little Love," Aswad has earned their place in m...Rend Collective
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 13 May 2027
Originally birthed out of Bangor, genre-blurring Northern Irish Christian folk rock worship band Rend Collective have never lacked imagination. From the bewildering array of children's toys and whimsical, handmade oddities they call instru...Brakence
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 19 May 2027
Ohio hyperpop star and rapper Randy Findell (aka brakence) is known for his mixture of Midwest emo and emo rap, and his use of both baritone and falsetto vocals. ...BBC Radio 2 Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 21 May 2027
Vernon Kay takes you on a nostalgic trip back to the 90s dance floor with music and memories to get you moving. ...Ibibio Sound Machine
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 22 May 2027
Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk and disco and modern post-punk and electro. Ibibio Sound Machine w...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 ...Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 3 July 2027
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...Manchester Psych Fest 2027
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 4 September 2027
The UK's leading Psychedelic multi-venue music & arts festival takes place across various city-centre venues. Tickets to be exchanged for wristbands for the festival on the day of the event at the wristband exchange point (location tbc). L...The Dualers
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 20 November 2027
 The Dualers are a 9-piece Jamaican Rhythm & Blues band from South-East London. They first hit the headlines when the single Kiss on the Lips stormed in to the UK top 30 despite no industry or professional backing, they progressed to pla...
From the Jam
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 26 November 2027
Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player and vocalist in legendary bands Stiff Little Fingers and, more famously, mod-revivalists The Jam, with Paul We...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.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to the O2 Ritz, you can visit their contact us page for the best way to get in touch.
If you've lost an item during your visit to the O2 Ritz, you can visit their contact us and scroll down to their lost property section to get in touch.
With loads of great places to eat in Manchester and decent pre-theatre menus, you should check out our Manchester Restaurant site here!
Alternatively, Click here for some great places and ideas for food whilst in Manchester.
Manchester is full of great bars and pubs and some decent ones close to the venue. Check out our Manchester Bar site here!
You can use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation near the O2 Ritz.
For further support, you can contact the O2 Ritz team and they will be able to support you.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at O2 Ritz, Manchester
