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Manchester Heavy Metal Concerts

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Everywhere All At Once Festival with Leader Thrash

Friday 26th June

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Rebellion MCR, Manchester

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Everywhere All At Once Festival with Leader Thrash

Rebellion MCR, Manchester

Everywhere At Once is a nationwide grassroots music festival taking place from June 26-28, 2026, supported by MVT & The National Lottery

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Cromwell Range: @ The Peer Hat

Thursday 2nd July

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Peer Hat, Manchester

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Cromwell Range: @ The Peer Hat

The Peer Hat, Manchester

Cromwell Range are returning to The Peer Hat! This time they will be joined by GVANI and James McCoy. You won't want to miss it.

Paper Hats: Manchester Headline Show, Gullivers MCR

Friday 3rd July

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Gullivers, Manchester

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Paper Hats: Manchester Headline Show, Gullivers MCR

Gullivers, Manchester

Noise Rock Band Paper Hats headline Gullivers as part of their 2026 UK tour.

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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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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!

Maunders At Freight Island

Friday 7th August

6:30pm - 10:45pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Maunders At Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

Maunders School of Popular Music's biggest gig of the year is back - our Summer Gig at Freight Island.

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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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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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HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Saturday 10th October

5:30pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions present HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH. Support from Vildhjarta, Enterprise Earth & Karmanjakah

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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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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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Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | Manchester

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | Manchester

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Manchester's biggest emo party! Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems are taking over O2 Ritz Manchester on Friday 2nd October!

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KHEMMIS- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Wednesday 14th October

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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KHEMMIS- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions present KHEMMIS. Support from Celestial Sanctuary

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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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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.

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.

Fish56Octagon to kick off free Manchester rave series

The multi-genre DJ is the first to headline Skiddle Vault, which kicks off on Thursday 2nd July at CUPRA City Garage.

The Warehouse Project 2026: everything you need to know

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The best beer gardens in Manchester

When Manchester (finally) gets some sunshine, the whole city heads outdoors for a pint. Here are the best beer gardens in Manchester so you can grab a spot in the sun.

Acclaimed David Bowie experience heading to Manchester

Rare archive footage, iconic performances and David Bowie’s own words will form part of the acclaimed production, which is also extending its London run to celebrate what would have been his 80th birthday.

The Fringe at Tramlines reveals Devonshire Green line-up for 2026

Hundreds of free performances will take over Sheffield city centre this July, with DJs, brass bands, reggae acts, folk artists and community groups set to soundtrack one of the city’s biggest weekends of live music.

Skiddle Vault: A new free monthly DJ series launches in Manchester next month

Coming to CUPRA City Garage Manchester, Skiddle VAULT pairs special-guest DJ sets with free tickets exclusively on Skiddle. Sign up below!

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