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Manchester Heavy Metal Concerts

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Beam Noir - Headline Show

Friday 17th April

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Beam Noir - Headline Show

Holy Diver, Stockport

Beam Noir are back, after their sold out headline show in Manchester City Centre its time to sell out the Holy Diver!

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Disgracing - EP Launch - Manchester

Disgracing - EP Launch - Manchester

SOUP, Manchester

Launch show for Descension into Despair, Disgracing's debut EP Supported by Gorge from Italy and Hacked Up

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BLACKGOLD - N.U D.I.V.E - Hd

Saturday 25th April

6:00pm - 11:30pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

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BLACKGOLD - N.U D.I.V.E - Hd

Holy Diver, Stockport

BLACKGOLD Headline the 2026 N.U D.I.V.E Festival along with Dacara. More acts to be announced shortly.

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Midland Railway + Forest Fawn +Veneer+Pushing Embers+Harley Rose

Saturday 25th April

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

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Midland Railway + Forest Fawn +Veneer+Pushing Embers+Harley Rose

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

Live sets from Midland Railway, Forest Fawn, Veneer, Pushing Embers, and Harley Rose, at South Manchester's best small, intimate venue.

Shimmer Fest 2026

Sunday 26th April

3:30pm - 11:30pm

The Grafton Arms, Manchester

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Shimmer Fest 2026

The Grafton Arms, Manchester

Shimmer Fest 2026 All Proceeds to the Music Venue Trust Alternative Day Festival on the 26th of April at the Grafton Arms

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Punk Rock At The Blossoms

Friday 8th May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Blossoms, Stockport

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Punk Rock At The Blossoms

The Blossoms, Stockport

We're BACK with another Punk night and we bring you: With RATS RATS RATS - PUNK / NOISE CORE DUO and more! Free Entry!

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Vulgar Dissection, Carnal Rot and others

Vulgar Dissection, Carnal Rot and others

Aatma Manchester

Putrid Promotions first show! a night of BDM, Grind and Slam. Vulgar Dissection, Carnal Rot, Dawn of Animosity, Erectomy and Asbestosis.

Star And Garter, Manchester

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Battle of the Slams

Star And Garter, Manchester

8 bands battle it out over 2 shows for a chance to perform at Offal Fest 2026 Both shows are non-profit and completely for the scene!

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Putrid Pile - Manchester

Putrid Pile - Manchester

SOUP, Manchester

Brutal Death Metal legend Putrid Pile returns to Manchester for an intimate show at Soup with the sickest lineup possible

Rebellion Manchester.

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Opal In Sky

Rebellion Manchester.

Opal In Sky continue their tour in Manchester with support from Give 'Em Blood

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Death Metal Violence - Manchester

Wednesday 20th May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

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Death Metal Violence - Manchester

Star And Garter, Manchester

Death Metal Violence Tour hits Manchester at The Star & Garter Featuring Dysentery, .357 Homicide, Anhedonia & Capital Punishment

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Nirvanh. Nirvana Tribute Live at Empire Rochdale

Friday 22nd May

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

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Nirvanh. Nirvana Tribute Live at Empire Rochdale

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Nirvanh. Nirvana tribute live at Empire Rochdale! Feel the grunge, hear the hits, and experience the raw energy of a legendary band.

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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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Disgracing - EP Launch - Manchester

Disgracing - EP Launch - Manchester

SOUP, Manchester

Launch show for Descension into Despair, Disgracing's debut EP Supported by Gorge from Italy and Hacked Up

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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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BLACKGOLD - N.U D.I.V.E - Hd

Saturday 25th April

6:00pm - 11:30pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

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BLACKGOLD - N.U D.I.V.E - Hd

Holy Diver, Stockport

BLACKGOLD Headline the 2026 N.U D.I.V.E Festival along with Dacara. More acts to be announced shortly.

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Death Metal Violence - Manchester

Wednesday 20th May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

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Death Metal Violence - Manchester

Star And Garter, Manchester

Death Metal Violence Tour hits Manchester at The Star & Garter Featuring Dysentery, .357 Homicide, Anhedonia & Capital Punishment

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Scardust - with Crimson Veil

Monday 25th May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Scardust - with Crimson Veil

Holy Diver, Stockport

Scardust bring the Souls in the Flesh Tour to Holy Diver for 1 night only. With special support from Crimson Veil.

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Beam Noir - Headline Show

Friday 17th April

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Beam Noir - Headline Show

Holy Diver, Stockport

Beam Noir are back, after their sold out headline show in Manchester City Centre its time to sell out the Holy Diver!

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Gutalax - Manchester

Saturday 19th September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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Gutalax - Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Gutalax, Basement Torture Killings & Coprocephalic Mutation at The Bread Shed

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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 TBC

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THE FLATLINERS / A WILHELM SCREAM- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 21st August

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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THE FLATLINERS / A WILHELM SCREAM- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Moving North & Anarchistic Undertones present THE FLATLINERS & A WILHELM SCREAM Punk rock/ melodic hardcore/ skate punk

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Putrid Pile - Manchester

Putrid Pile - Manchester

SOUP, Manchester

Brutal Death Metal legend Putrid Pile returns to Manchester for an intimate show at Soup with the sickest lineup possible

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.

Huge UK Fanzone announces 2026 World Cup screenings

Taking place all across the UK, It’sComingHomeZone returns to bring all the best footage of England's World Cup games.

Manchester food hall Campfield to expand with artisan street market

Campfield Market will expand on Saturday 18th April with a smattering of independent street vendors.

Freight Island expands nationwide with major new venues in Brixton, Leeds and Newcastle

Freight Island expands beyond Manchester with new venues in Brixton, Newcastle, and Leeds, with the former two opening in spring/summer 2026!

Best Easter events in Manchester

With the Easter Bank Holiday being a time for fun, family and of course, all the chocolate you can consume, check out all the best Easter events in Manchester! Read more below.

Brunch spot Layla’s opens in Manchester

Located in Castlefield, the new bar styles itself as the city’s first “coffee rave spot”, and opens its doors this Bank Holiday weekend.

First women’s focused sports bar in the North heading to Stockport

Rita Ray’s will open in Weir Mill this summer, and pledges to be a place of sport, community and inclusivity.

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