Rizzle Kicks and Thirty Seconds To Mars amongst established acts coming to Manchester

As the weather continues to heat up, so does Manchester’s live music scene with a brilliant slate of bands set to play in the city in the coming months.

From huge household names such as Rizzle Kicks and Thirty Seconds To Mars, to indie stalwarts like Cast, Ocean Colour Scene and Mystery Jets, plus special guests, there's something to suit all tastes this autumn and beyond.

Whether you're looking for a fun gift for a friend, a way to keep the summer feeling going once we wave goodbye, or a nice little treat for yourself, tickets are on sale now...

Cast - New Century Hall, Manchester

October 3, 2026

Following the release of their latest album, ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’, indie icons Cast have announced a UK tour for this October. They’ll be joined in Manchester by special guests Trampolene.

Produced by Youth (The Verve, Pink Floyd, Primal Scream), the new Top 10 album captures the band at their most liberated, adventurous and inspired. Traversing Cast’s trademark blend of anthemic songwriting, wistful melancholy and melodic immediacy, the record expands their sound with elements of gospel, psychedelia, funk, acoustic intimacy, and powerful rock ‘n’ roll.

Tickets are on sale here from 10am today.

Thirty Seconds To Mars - Co-op Live, Manchester

April 29, 2027

Thirty Seconds to Mars have announced their ‘A Beautiful Lie vs This Is War’ tour - a powerful new live experience that brings together two of the band’s most iconic albums for one unforgettable night.

In a major moment for long-time listeners, former band member Tomo Miličević will rejoin Jared and Shannon Leto, marking a rare and highly anticipated reunion on stage. Each night will deliver a high-impact, nostalgic performance that bridges past and present.

Audiences will be transported back to the moments, memories, and emotions tied to these songs, while a new generation experiences their impact for the first time.

Tickets are on sale here.

Ocean Colour Scene - AO Arena, Manchester

November 28, 2026

Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic album ‘Moseley Shoals’ - with support from very special guests The Enemy.

Released in April 1996, at the height of the Britpop era, ‘Moseley Shoals’ was Ocean Colour Scene’s second album and immediately became a huge success. Reaching number two on the UK Albums Chart, it featured the massive hit singles ‘The Riverboat Song’, ‘You’ve Got It Bad’, ‘The Day We Caught The Train’ and ‘The Circle’, and was certified as triple-platinum after spending an incredible 92 weeks on the chart.

In addition to playing all the highlights from Moseley Shoals, the tour will see Ocean Colour Scene play a career-spanning set which will include many other hits and fan favourites, such as ‘Hundred Mile High City’, ‘Travellers Tune’, ‘Better Day’, ‘Profit In Peace’ and more.

Tickets are on sale here.

Mystery Jets - O2 Ritz, Manchester

November 24, 2026

Formed in the early 2000s on Eel Pie Island in London, Mystery Jets have earned a reputation for eccentric songwriting, inventive arrangements, and a distinctive fusion of indie rock, psychedelic pop, and progressive influences.

Celebrating 20 years of ‘Making Dens’, 10 years of ‘Curve of the Earth’, and now a whole new album birth too, Mystery Jets are still going strong because they’ve still got this curiosity and desire to keep pushing themselves forward. They’ve got something to say, and on their upcoming album ‘A Hole To See The Sky Through’, they’ve found a new way of saying it.

Tickets are on sale here.

Rizzle Kicks - Manchester Academy, Manchester

November 15, 2026

Iconic British duo Rizzle Kicks - made up of Jordan Stephens and Harley Sulé – are embarking on a new UK headline tour this autumn, following a sold-out run of shows in 2025, the release of their first new album in 12 years, ‘Competition Is For Losers’, and new single ‘Livin’ The Dream’.

‘Competition Is For Losers’ saw Rizzle Kicks return to the pop music space sober, both in love and equipped with life lessons, self-awareness and maturity they've built on separately, all the while retaining their sense of humour and humanity that always set them apart from other artists.

After a hiatus to work on solo endeavours, Rizzle Kicks are now re-energised and poised to reclaim their place as one of Britain’s most entertaining duos.

Tickets are on sale here.