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Evanescence announce biggest-ever Manchester gig

It's been a hot minute since they were last in the city.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 1st December 2025

Noughties rock chart regulars Evanescence have just revealed their biggest-ever date in Manchester, set to make their Co-op Live debut next year.

Famous for the go-to karaoke crowd pleaser and ever-anthemic ‘Bring Me To Life’, the American band, which began way back in 1994, are still going strong over three decades in.

With lead singer and keyboardist Amy Lee herself not only known for her incredible vocals, but a solo career that has seen her develop a fervent cult following of her own, they’ve remained a familiar name in the US and global rock scene ever since their 2003 debut album, Fallen.

Now well and truly veterans of the genre and the live touring circuit, Evanescence are returning to the UK for an extensive leg on the European tour, including their first Manchester gig since 2018. This is how they teased the announcement earlier this week:

The Arkansas-formed five-piece has seen multiple different lineup configurations over the years, with co-founder and renowned songwriter Ben Moody leaving right after that aforementioned first record, but they still nevertheless incredible live sets.

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For instance, the last time they came to town was for their ‘Synthesis Live’ tour at the O2 Apollo, which saw them reimagine some of their biggest hits with a full orchestra and new electronic elements.

In truth, many come to see them live for Lee alone, but with contemporary pop-rock artist Poppy and alternative alt-rock rapper k.flay (real name Kristine Meredith Flaherty) joining them on the road, there’s all the more reason for even the most casual fans to come along for the ride.

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This time around, though, British members of the ‘EvClub’ will have just four domestic opportunities to see them here at home, with us here in Manchester being joined only by Birmingham and London, as well as over in Leeds.

Our resident rock queen over at The Hoot will be buzzing. You know who you are…

Evanescence live – UK and European tour dates 2026

(* Support Poppy, with K-Flay/^ Support Poppy, with Nova Twins)

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  • Tue, Sep 8       Leeds, UK – First Direct Bank Arena* 
  • Thu, Sep 10     Manchester, UK – Co-op Live* 
  • Fri, Sep 11        Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena* 
  • Sun, Sep 13      London, UK – The O2*
  • Wed, Sep 16     Brussels, Belgium – Forest National^
  • Thu, Sep 17      Paris, France – Accor Arena^
  • Sat, Sep 19       Frankfurt, Germany – Festhalle^
  • Sun, Sep 20      Dortmund, Germany – Westfalenhallen Dortmund^ 
  • Tue, Sep 22      Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome^ 
  • Wed, Sep 23    Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena^ 
  • Thu, Sep 25      Berlin, Germany – Velodrom^ 
  • Sat, Sep 26       Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle^ 
  • Sun, Sep 28      Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena^ 
  • Mon, Sep 29     Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion Zurich^ 
  • Thu, Oct 1         Barcelona, Spain – Palau Olimpic Badalona
  • Fri, Oct 2           Madrid, Spain – Palacio Vistalegre^ 
  • Sun, Oct 4         Lisbon, Portugal – MEO Arena^

As always with the leading indoor entertainment arena, official Co-op members can get in line first for early access from 10am this Wednesday, 3 December, whereas general sale will go live at the same time the following Friday (5 Dec).

The group has also partnered with PLUS1 so that £1 from every ticket sold will support organisations providing humanitarian aid and medical relief to those in need around the world. Class.

You can get ready to grab your tickets for the first-ever Evanescence show at Co-op Live in Manchester next autumn right HERE.

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Rochdale Feel Good Festival announces headliners with MAJOR 90s act

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

The highly-anticipated Rochdale Feel Good Festival is returning to Rochdale Town Hall for a night of impressive live music.

Summer is fast approaching and one way the residents of Greater Manchester town Rochdale know this is the line-up for its major outdoor festival has just been released.

The festival has been running since 2007, taking place right outside the distinctive Rochdale Town Hall , this will be the shows grand return since its massive renovation.

This town centre music celebration is known for drawing in some of music’s biggest names like Cast, Scouting For Girls, Razorlight and most recently Heather Small.

Rochdale Feel Good Festival is coming to the main stage at Rochdale Town Hall this summer / Credit: Press Shots via supplied
Rochdale Feel Good Festival is coming to the main stage at Rochdale Town Hall this summer / Credit: Press Shots via supplied
Rochdale Feel Good Festival is coming to the main stage at Rochdale Town Hall this summer / Credit: Press Shots (Supplied)

Rochdale Feel Good Festival has continued this streak of securing some big pop stars and this time is no different as they’ve bagged a major 90s act with some equally notable bands on the line-up too.

Topping the bill is legendary pop-soul artist Gabrielle, known for chart-topping hits like ‘Dreams’ and ‘Rise’ as well as ‘If You Ever’, ‘Out Of Reach’ and ‘Sunshine’.

This phenomenal UK act has seen her 1999 LP Rise and 2001 compilation album Dreams Can Come True Vol. 1 get certified platinum not once but four times.

Gabrielle is headlining Rochdale Feel Good Festival on Saturday 8 August / Credit: Press Shot via supplied
Gabrielle is headlining Rochdale Feel Good Festival on Saturday 8 August / Credit: Press Shot (Supplied)

Gabrielle might be more familiar with Rochdale than we think, as she recently collaborated with Middleton born singer-songwriter for his single ‘Sad Song’.

Also announced is indie-rock band Ash, who have seen similar chart success by achieving 18 UK Top 40 hits such as ‘Oh Yeah’, ‘Shining Light’ and ‘Goldfinger’.

Another act joining the main stage is critically-acclaimed rock band Starsailor and with tunes like ‘Alcoholic’ and ‘Silence Is Easy’ it’s about to be a stellar night of performances.

Recognised rock bands Ash and Starsailor are also joining the line-up for Rochdale Feel Good Festival Credit: Press Shots via supplied
Recognised rock bands Ash and Starsailor are also joining the line-up for Rochdale Feel Good Festival Credit: Press Shots via supplied
Recognised rock bands Ash and Starsailor are also joining the line-up for Rochdale Feel Good Festival Credit: Press Shots (Supplied)

If that wasn’t enough to tempt you, Rochdale Feel Good Festival will be announcing more acts in the next few weeks making this line-up one of the best yet.

Rochdale Feel Good Festival is coming to the main stage at Rochdale Town Hall on Saturday 8 August with Gabrielle, Ash, Starsailor and more acts to follow – tickets and more info HERE.

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Myles Smith announces HUGE arena gig in Manchester this year

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

Singer-songwriter Myles Smith has just announced his biggest headline tour and is set to play a huge arena gig in Manchester this year.

Quit ‘Stargazing’ and get ready to fight for tickets as Myles Smith has just announced he’ll be visiting Manchester later this year for his biggest arena gig to date.

Known for hits like ‘Nice To Meet You’, ‘Stay (If You Wanna Dance)’ and ‘Wait For You’, this BRIT School graduate is now heading on the road for some headline shows across the UK.

Recognised for his folk-pop sound, Smith has built quite a name for himself just three or so years into his career, with solo efforts and a few collaborations under his belt.

Myles Smith is heading to Co-op Live, Manchester on tour this year / Credit: Press Shots via supplied
Myles Smith is heading to Co-op Live, Manchester on tour this year / Credit: Press Shots via supplied
Myles Smith is heading to Co-op Live, Manchester, on tour this year / Credit: Press shots (supplied)

Recently, the Luton-born artist collaborated with some well-known names like Shaboozey on their track ‘Blink Twice’ and even features on a new single from former One Direction member Niall Horan titled ‘Drive Safe’.

It was only last year that the ‘Stargazing’ songwriter visited the music capital of the North, bringing his high-energy hits to Manchester Academy back in February.

The star visited Manchester a second time, too, playing at the Co-op Live alongside some of music’s biggest names for Hits Radio Live back in November.

Now, Smith is ready to take to the Co-op Live stage again and is expected to raise the roof when 23,500 fans flock to the star’s show this winter.

Titled after his upcoming album My Mess, My Life, My Heart, Smith will be playing a variety of well-known and brand new hits when he makes his way up North.

Co-op members and fans who are signed up to the official artist presale can get exclusive access to tickets from Wednesday, 25 March at 10am, with the window closing on Friday, 27 March at 9am.

Meanwhile, general admission tickets go live by 10 am that same Friday (27 Mar).

Myles Smith is embarking on his ‘My Mess, My Life, My Heart’ tour this winter and visiting Co-op Live, Manchester on Sunday 15 November – tickets and more info HERE.

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