What's On at O2 Ritz, Manchester
Explore 181 concerts at O2 Ritz in Manchester, United Kingdom.
About O2 Ritz
O2 Ritz is a live music venue in Manchester. Gigvault tracks every show that has happened here — setlists, attended bands and the fans who were there. Browse the venue's full concert history, see who recently played and find friends who were at the same show.
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O2 Ritz on record
Gigvault documents 181 concerts at O2 Ritz, spanning 1988 to 2026. The busiest year on record is 2026, with 67 shows. 165 different acts have played here, and The Macc Lads has come back most often (3 times).
O2 Ritz — Venue information
The O2 Ritz Manchester pulsates with the raw energy of rock's heavier currents, a hallowed space where the mosh pits churn and anthems are forged. Step inside and you're immediately immersed in a wall of sound, a familiar embrace for devotees of metalcore, post-hardcore, and the intricate tapestries of progressive and symphonic metal. This iconic Manchester institution has long been a vital launchpad and a beloved destination for both emerging talent and titans of the genre, making every gig a pilgrimage for fans seeking that visceral connection. From the thunderous roars of Fit For A King to the melodic grandeur of Kamelot, the Ritz consistently delivers unforgettable nights that echo through the city's vibrant music landscape.
Typical genres: metalcore, post-hardcore, power metal, symphonic metal, progressive metal.
Artists who play O2 Ritz often
Related pages
- Fit For A King
- Kamelot
- Manchester (city)
Recent bands at O2 Ritz
- From The Jam
- The Dualers
- Manchester Psych Fest
- Antarctic Monkeys
- Memphis May Fire
- Ibibio Sound Machine
- Vernon Kay
- Bleech 9:3
Other venues in Manchester
- Academy
- O2 Apollo Manchester
- Co-op Live
- Manchester Gorilla
- Band On The Wall.
- Manchester New Century Hall
- Manchester The Deaf Institute.
- AO Arena
Concerts at O2 Ritz
- Yungblud · 2019-11-20
- We Love Wednesdays · 2026-10-28
- We Love Wednesdays · 2026-10-21
- We Love Wednesdays · 2026-10-14
- Transvision Vamp · 2026-10-20
- Thomas Dolby · 2026-05-15
- The Undertones · 2026-10-24
- The Ogretones · 2026-10-22
- The Hoosiers · 2026-10-08
- The Bluetones · 2026-10-30
- The Beat · 2026-10-09
- The Amity Affliction · 2026-10-10
- Swiftogeddon · 2026-10-23
- Sleep Theory · 2026-02-09
- Skillet · 2026-04-25
Concerts at O2 Ritz by month
When O2 Ritz was busiest, and who was on stage.
- September 2026 — 3 concerts: Voyage 35, Kurt Vile & the Violators, Lael Neale
- July 2026 — 3 concerts: Wolfmother, Kevin Morby, Antarctic Monkeys
- May 2026 — 6 concerts: Xdinary Heroes, Thomas Dolby, Martin McAloon, Dark Divine, Enemy Inside, Smash Into Pieces
- April 2026 — 3 concerts: PRESIDENT, TheBoyShadow, Henry Moodie
- March 2026 — 7 concerts: Danny Brown, Fit for a King, Memphis May Fire, Waterparks, Thrice, Cavetown
- February 2026 — 10 concerts: Spangled, Harvey Jay Dodgson, The Cheap Thrills, The Covasettes, Foo Fighters, Sylosis
- January 2026 — 7 concerts: Half Man Half Biscuit, Superheaven, Balance and Composure, L1NKN P4RK, Beyond the Black, SETYØURSAILS
- December 2025 — 8 concerts: The Dualers, Martin McAloon, Trevor Horn, The Wonder Stuff, Stereolab, Band of Skulls
- November 2025 — 9 concerts: Lambrini Girls, Katie Gregson-MacLeod, nothing,nowhere., sace6, dodie, Maruja
- October 2025 — 9 concerts: Skarlett Riot, Ben Ottewell, Caamp, Fields of the Nephilim, Imperial Triumphant, Pale Waves
- September 2025 — 3 concerts: Scene Queen, girli, Lake Malice
- July 2025 — 2 concerts: Asomvel, Antarctic Monkeys
- June 2025 — 2 concerts: Hothouse Flowers, Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew
- May 2025 — 6 concerts: Scotty McCreery, half•alive, Bradley Simpson, Nieve Ella, illuminati hotties
- March 2025 — 5 concerts: VNV Nation, Rizzle Kicks, Lake Malice, unpeople, VUKOVI
- February 2025 — 5 concerts: Laibach, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Tremonti, Florence Black, say now
- December 2024 — 7 concerts: Dylan John Thomas, The Wonder Stuff, Courteeners, Alabama 3, The Slow Readers Club, From Fall to Spring
- November 2024 — 3 concerts: Hard‐Fi, Kamelot
Concerts at O2 Ritz with setlists
The most recent shows here for which Gigvault holds a full song list.
- Silent Planet — 2026-10-10, 11 songs played
- Voyage 35 — 2026-09-17, 15 songs played
- Kurt Vile & the Violators — 2026-09-11, 15 songs played
- Lael Neale — 2026-09-05, 8 songs played
- Wolfmother — 2026-07-30, 21 songs played
- Kevin Morby — 2026-07-09, 18 songs played
- Antarctic Monkeys — 2026-07-04, 22 songs played
- ELEVATION RHYTHM — 2026-06-09, 14 songs played
- Xdinary Heroes — 2026-05-31, 25 songs played
- Thomas Dolby — 2026-05-15, 7 songs played
Track your O2 Ritz shows
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Frequently asked questions
What concerts are coming up at O2 Ritz?
All upcoming shows at O2 Ritz in Manchester, United Kingdom are listed live at the top of this page – including tour dates, headliners and support acts.
Who has played at O2 Ritz?
The full concert history of O2 Ritz – from setlists to past headliners – is in the "Past Shows" section. Setlists are pulled automatically from setlist.fm and the Gigvault community.
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