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Evanescence announce biggest-ever Manchester gig
Danny Jones
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.
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.
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)
- 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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31st January 2023 
