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Manchester Heavy Metal Concerts

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Mantra - Bring Me The Horizon Aftershow Party | Manchester

Friday 10th July

11:00pm - 3:00am

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Mantra - Bring Me The Horizon Aftershow Party | Manchester

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Mantra - Bring Me The Horizon Aftershow Party at The Deaf Institute Manchester! A club night dedicated to BMTH after their Manchester show!

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Dirty Rotten Imbeciles D.R.I

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Dirty Rotten Imbeciles D.R.I

Holy Diver, Stockport

D.R.I are coming back to the UK for a short run of shows, and we are one of them!

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Offal Fest 2026

Fri 24th - Sun 26th July

A 3 day Brutal Death Metal, Grind & Slam festival Featuring massive international bands and underground UK talent By the scene, for the scene

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GEE TEE (AUS) // Gold Cup Live at Yes Pink Room

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 10:00pm

YES Pink Room, Manchester

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GEE TEE (AUS) // Gold Cup Live at Yes Pink Room

YES Pink Room, Manchester

Gee Tee bring their Egg Punk back to Manchester, supported by local legends Gold Cup!

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FVIR GVME-Off The Square

Thursday 30th July

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Off The Square, Manchester

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FVIR GVME-Off The Square

Off The Square, Manchester

FVIR GVME DEBUT SINGLE

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COSPLAY Club Night *Launch/ Con Afterparty*

Saturday 1st August

11:00pm - 3:00am

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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COSPLAY Club Night *Launch/ Con Afterparty*

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

COSPLAY is Manchester's ultimate alternative, con-friendly club night from Alt Party Co & Asylum Warrington

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An Afternoon of Rock: MANCHESTER (Over 30s Rock/Metal) 3pm-7pm

Saturday 1st August

3:00pm - 7:00pm

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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An Afternoon of Rock: MANCHESTER (Over 30s Rock/Metal) 3pm-7pm

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Calling all you over 30s who still want to rock! Join us for an afternoon of the best rock, metal, pop-punk, emo, nu-metal and more!

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facepalm Manchester Headline

Friday 7th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Eagle Inn, Salford

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facepalm Manchester Headline

The Eagle Inn, Salford

facepalm take over The Eagle Inn once again, this time joined by Blvckout and KEON

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Prayers Electric - EP Launch

Saturday 15th August

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Stage And Radio, Manchester

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Prayers Electric - EP Launch

Stage And Radio, Manchester

Manchester fuzzy alt-rock two-piece Prayers Electric launch "Going Round Again" at Stage & Radio. support TBA New single/video 'Eyeballs' out now

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TWISTED FIRESTARTER - The Official Infest Warm Up Party

Thursday 20th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Rebellion Manchester.

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TWISTED FIRESTARTER - The Official Infest Warm Up Party

Rebellion Manchester.

Stigmata Presents The Official Infest Warm Up Party on Thursday, 20th August 2026 at Rebellion Manchester.

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Cerebral Incubation - Manchester

Friday 28th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

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Cerebral Incubation - Manchester

Star And Garter, Manchester

USA based Slam titans Cerebral Incubation return to Manchester for the first time in 9 years to decimate Star & Garter

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VMBRA Album Launch Show

Sunday 30th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Gullivers, Manchester

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VMBRA Album Launch Show

Gullivers, Manchester

VMBRA celebrate the release of their album "Polylith" Support from Technologist and Ingenue.

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Damnation 2026

Sat 7th - Sun 8th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

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Damnation 2026

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester. Tickets on sale now!

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Offal Fest 2026

Fri 24th - Sun 26th July

A 3 day Brutal Death Metal, Grind & Slam festival Featuring massive international bands and underground UK talent By the scene, for the scene

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Dirty Rotten Imbeciles D.R.I

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Dirty Rotten Imbeciles D.R.I

Holy Diver, Stockport

D.R.I are coming back to the UK for a short run of shows, and we are one of them!

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Gutalax - Manchester

Saturday 19th September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Rebellion, Manchester

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Gutalax - Manchester

Rebellion, Manchester

Gutalax, Basement Torture Killings, Coprocephalic Mutation & Lymphoedema at Rebellion

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Faster Pussycat 40th Anniversary Tour

Friday 4th September

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Faster Pussycat 40th Anniversary Tour

Holy Diver, Stockport

80s Sunset Strip Glam Rockers and metal heads Faster Pussycat are embarking on a special 40th Anniversary show at a handfull of intimate venues.

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A SKYLIT DRIVE- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 11th September

6:00pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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A SKYLIT DRIVE- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions present A SKYLIT DRIVE. Support from Vampires Everywhere! and Cabin Boy Jump Ship.

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Cerebral Incubation - Manchester

Friday 28th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

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Cerebral Incubation - Manchester

Star And Garter, Manchester

USA based Slam titans Cerebral Incubation return to Manchester for the first time in 9 years to decimate Star & Garter

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The Big 4- Tribute to the Legends of Thrash- THE BREAD SHED

Saturday 3rd October

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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The Big 4- Tribute to the Legends of Thrash- THE BREAD SHED

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Big 4- Tribute to the Legends of Thrash. Tributes to Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth & Anthrax

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TWISTED FIRESTARTER - The Official Infest Warm Up Party

Thursday 20th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Rebellion Manchester.

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TWISTED FIRESTARTER - The Official Infest Warm Up Party

Rebellion Manchester.

Stigmata Presents The Official Infest Warm Up Party on Thursday, 20th August 2026 at Rebellion Manchester.

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Mantra - Bring Me The Horizon Aftershow Party | Manchester

Friday 10th July

11:00pm - 3:00am

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Mantra - Bring Me The Horizon Aftershow Party | Manchester

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Mantra - Bring Me The Horizon Aftershow Party at The Deaf Institute Manchester! A club night dedicated to BMTH after their Manchester show!

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Britallica (Britney Spears Metal Tribute) Holy Diver, Stockport

Saturday 17th October

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Britallica (Britney Spears Metal Tribute) Holy Diver, Stockport

Holy Diver, Stockport

Britallica is the world's first metal tribute to Britney Spears, a high energy mashup of pop princess anthems and headbanging metal attitude.

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Seattle Thrift Store - a live tribute to Grunge

Saturday 5th December

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Factory 251, Manchester

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Seattle Thrift Store - a live tribute to Grunge

Factory 251, Manchester

Seattle Thrift Store are a tribute to the Grunge scene coming out of the Pacific Northwest in the early 90's.

Manchester’s no stranger to big riffs and packed pits. The city’s heavy scene thrives in venues like Rebellion, Pubs like The Salisbury, and clubs like Satan's Hollow, where the volume’s always maxed and the crowd knows their stuff. Whether it’s a rising UK act or a touring legend, Manchester heavy metal events bring the noise. Find your next fix with upcoming heavy metal concerts in Manchester below.

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Latest news from around Manchester

Whether it's the latest tour hitting the city or a brand new club opening, our comprehensive news section has a plethora of up to date information on everything going down in your local haunt.

Courteeners share new single Plus One Forever ahead of greatest hits album

The Manchester indie favourites have unveiled another new track ahead of their first greatest hits album, as they prepare to celebrate two decades together with a run of UK live dates.

Mortal Kombat stars set to attend Comic Con Manchester this month

Three stars from the 2021 Mortal Kombat motion picture will join this year’s Comic Con Manchester, where they’ll appear alongside a host of big names from film, TV and gaming.

Oasis reportedly planning major UK and European tour for 2027

Reports suggest the Britpop legends could be gearing up for another huge run of shows, with rumours of a Knebworth return and an extended Manchester homecoming residency already exciting fans.

The Warehouse Project 2026: everything you need to know

All WHP 2026 events so far: ALISHA, Rampa and &ME, NeXup, Worried About Henry, Klangkuenstler, The Streets, You&Me, Solomun, Overmono, Tiesto, Hannah Laing, KI/KI, Interplanetary Criminal, and more.

The Warehouse Project celebrates 20 years with free outdoor exhibition

The Warehouse Project marks its 20th anniversary with a free outdoor exhibition in Manchester celebrating two decades of club culture, photography and visual art that have defined it.

Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Manchester

It's Coming Home! To get stuck into all things 2026 FIFA World Cup and more in Manchester, scroll down now!

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