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Metal Gigs in Manchester

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There are 73 upcoming metal gigs listed in Manchester. The next is CURRENTS + ERRA at Manchester Academy on Thursday 12 November 2026. Metal shows in the city are currently listed at O2 Ritz Manchester, The Bread Shed, Co-op Live, AO Arena, Manchester Academy 3, Manchester Academy.

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Upcoming metal gigs in Manchester73 listed

Listings checked daily · updated 12 Nov 2026

Thu 12 Nov CURRENTS + ERRA Thursday 12 November, 17:30 · Manchester Academy Tickets
Thu 12 Nov Blythe / Blank Atlas Thursday 12 November, 19:30 · Night and Day £10 Tickets
Fri 13 Nov Little Angels - Big Bad And Back Tour Friday 13 November, 19:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Fri 13 Nov BREED 77- The Bread Shed, Manchester Friday 13 November, 19:00 · The Bread Shed £20 Tickets
Fri 13 Nov Metallicish. Live at Empire Rochdale Friday 13 November, 20:00 · Empire Rochdale Tickets
Sat 14 Nov Mason Hill Saturday 14 November, 19:00 · Manchester Gorilla Tickets
Sat 14 Nov Lomens, Oceanvein & Endings, Manchester Saturday 14 November, 19:30 · The Peer Hat £8 Tickets
Sat 14 Nov Twenty One Pilots Appreciation Party (Manchester) Saturday 14 November, 23:00 · Deaf Institute £7.50–£10.50 Tickets
Wed 18 Nov URNE Wednesday 18 November, 19:30 · Manchester Academy 3 Tickets
Thu 19 Nov Xentrix Thursday 19 November, 19:00 · Manchester Academy 3 Tickets
Sat 21 Nov Gloryhammer Saturday 21 November, 18:30 · Manchester Academy 2 Tickets
Sun 22 Nov Meteora Linkin Park | Nu-Revolution Tour | Rebellion Manchester Sunday 22 November, 19:00 · Rebellion Manchester £20.50 Tickets
Wed 2 Dec Dayseeker Wednesday 2 December, 19:00 · Manchester Academy Tickets
Fri 4 Dec Ankor & Self Deception Friday 4 December, 19:30 · Manchester Club Academy Tickets
Sat 5 Dec Seattle Thrift Store - a live tribute to Grunge Saturday 5 December, 19:00 · Factory 251 £16.50 Tickets
Tue 8 Dec Dominum - The Night Is Calling Tour Tuesday 8 December, 18:30 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Wed 9 Dec ELUVEITIE ÀNV RISING EUROPE Pt. III Wednesday 9 December, 18:30 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Fri 11 Dec The Darkness Friday 11 December, 18:00 · AO Arena Tickets
Fri 11 Dec The Darkness - Venue Premium Tickets Friday 11 December, 18:00 · AO Arena Tickets
Fri 11 Dec The Darkness - Bands of Brothers Arena Tour Friday 11 December, 18:00 · AO Arena Tickets
Fri 11 Dec THROWN Friday 11 December, 19:00 · Manchester Academy Tickets
Sat 12 Dec VIOLENT NIGHT - Rebellion (venue change) Saturday 12 December, 12:00 · The Bread Shed Tickets
Sat 12 Dec DOWNLOADED - The Bread Shed, Manchester Saturday 12 December, 18:00 · The Bread Shed £15 Tickets
Sat 19 Dec Daywalkers Saturday 19 December, 19:00 · YES Basement £12 Tickets
Sun 20 Dec The Nightmare Before Christmas - Gothic Masquerade Ball Sunday 20 December, 19:00 · Rebellion Club £6.50–£12.50 Tickets
Sun 10 Jan SINISTER- The Bread Shed, Manchester Sunday 10 January, 18:00 · The Bread Shed £26 Tickets
Tue 12 Jan Imminence Tuesday 12 January, 19:00 · Manchester Academy Tickets
Fri 15 Jan Black Veil Brides - Vindicatour Friday 15 January, 19:00 · O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester Tickets
Sat 16 Jan Cut Throat Fest: Volume 1 Saturday 16 January, 15:00 · The Star and Garter £12.50 Tickets
Sat 16 Jan An Afternoon of Rock: MANCHESTER (Over 30s Rock/Metal) 3pm-7pm Saturday 16 January, 15:00 · Deaf Institute £9 Tickets
Sat 16 Jan Five Finger Death Punch - Premium Packages Saturday 16 January, 18:00 · AO Arena Tickets
Sat 16 Jan Five Finger Death Punch Saturday 16 January, 18:00 · AO Arena Tickets
Sat 16 Jan Five Finger Death Punch - 20th Anniversary World Tour Saturday 16 January, 18:00 · AO Arena Tickets
Sun 17 Jan Wage War Sunday 17 January, 19:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Thu 21 Jan Alestorm Thursday 21 January, 19:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Sat 23 Jan Electric Callboy - VIP Merch Package Saturday 23 January, 18:00 · Co-op Live Tickets
Sat 23 Jan Electric Callboy - VIP Guided Tour Experience Saturday 23 January, 18:00 · Co-op Live Tickets
Sat 23 Jan Electric Callboy Saturday 23 January, 18:00 · Co-op Live Tickets
Sat 23 Jan SiM Saturday 23 January, 19:30 · Manchester Club Academy Tickets
Thu 28 Jan Spite & Emmure - New World Killer EU/UK 2027 Tour Thursday 28 January, 18:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Sat 30 Jan Sylosis & Whitechapel Saturday 30 January, 18:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Thu 4 Feb HAKEN Thursday 4 February, 19:30 · Manchester Academy 2 Tickets
Fri 5 Feb As Everything Unfolds Friday 5 February, 19:30 · Manchester Club Academy Tickets
Sat 6 Feb Forever Never Saturday 6 February, 19:30 · Manchester Academy 3 Tickets
Tue 9 Feb Esprit D'Air: Manchester Tuesday 9 February, 19:30 · Manchester Academy 3 Tickets
Sat 13 Feb MEATDRIPPER Saturday 13 February, 19:00 · YES Tickets
Sat 13 Feb The ‘Escape The Internet II’ 2027 Tour Saturday 13 February, 19:30 · Manchester Academy 3 Tickets
Fri 19 Feb Florence Black Friday 19 February, 18:00 · O2 Ritz Manchester Tickets
Fri 19 Feb Saxon - Gods Of Thunder Friday 19 February, 19:00 · O2 Apollo Manchester Tickets
Sat 20 Feb Harpy Saturday 20 February, 19:00 · YES (Pink Room) Tickets

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Metal gigs in Manchester: your questions

How many metal gigs are on in Manchester?

There are 73 upcoming metal gigs listed in Manchester. The next one is CURRENTS + ERRA at Manchester Academy on 12 November 2026.

Which venues in Manchester host metal gigs?

Metal shows in Manchester are currently listed at O2 Ritz Manchester, The Bread Shed, Co-op Live, AO Arena, Manchester Academy 3, Manchester Academy.

Which bands are playing metal gigs in Manchester soon?

Acts with upcoming metal shows in Manchester include Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth, Lamb of God, Black Label Society, Trivium, In Flames.