As we complete the year on a high after our wonderful 2024 season, we start as we mean to go on throughout 2025, we bring you staff recommendations for gigs you NEED to see this year. Last year, we saw HUGE names in the music industry perform at our venue such as The Libertines, St Vincent, G Flip, Blossoms, and Olivia Dean and we continue to host iconic, new, nostalgic, varied, and wonderful artists throughout 2025!
Keep reading for your ultimate Albert Hall 2025 Gig Guide curated by our lovely staff and find all our upcoming events, here…
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
14th February
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“After watching The Brian Jonestown Massacre headline Psych Fest at Albert Hall in 2023, I was hooked and can’t wait to see them here again – the sound was mesmerising and brought immaculate vibes to our venue!”
Niamh Christian – Team Leader
With 35 years in the music industry, rock band The Brian Jonestown Massacre embark on their huge European, UK, and Republic of Ireland tour, landing at Albert Hall on February 14th. Recently, they have released ‘Don’t Look at Me,’ featuring Aimee Nash, a shoegaze-tinged single with hypnotic vocals and distorted hums of guitar following an (almost) two-year hiatus of creating music. The band has a distinctive 60’s retro-futurist aesthetic and their sound follows the shoegaze subgenre of Indie where their music is classified as ethereal, distorted, and obscured.
COUNTESS LUANN
17th February
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“No one does show business like Luann! I came to see her last year and it was incredible and iconic. Each song, outfit change, and crowd interaction was hilarious and unforgettable, it truly is engrained into my brain. 100% would go again!”
Claire Forshaw – Private Hire Manager
Varied and multi-talented actress, singer, model, and author Countess Luann returns to our stage this February for a highly anticipated second appearance! This time, she brings her brand-new Countess Cabaret show—a dazzling evening of glitz, glamour, and campery. Prepare for a night of cabaret classics performed by Luann herself, alongside her original hits like Money Can’t Buy You Class and Feelin’ Jovani. This iconic evening promises plenty of razzle-dazzle and unforgettable moments. Leave your worries at the door—let the cabaret take care of the rest. Don’t miss out—get your tickets now!
Lawrence
20th February
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“Lawrence is an 8-piece soul-pop funk band and it looks like their shows are super energetic with some epic arrangements guaranteed to make you dance and sing along, so I can’t wait to experience that!.”
Laura Powell – Supervisor & Accessibility Manager
Headed by siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, the US band has recently garnered over 2 million monthly listeners on streaming platforms and gained media traction for their song “Whatcha Want”, after performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Today With Hoda & Jenna. Following the release of two albums in 2024 (Family Business and Acoustic-Ish) they’re currently touring the world, following an impressive roster of supporting Jonas Brothers on their 2023 world tour, and opening for The Rolling Stones at the MetLife stadium in 2024. This band isn’t one to miss, they’re going on to big things!
Carly Pearce
24th February
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“Carly Pearce is country vibes for the girls. She is on tour after writing an album themed around her recent divorce – this album is all about girl power!”
Katie Rigby – Bar Staff (and part-time Cowgirl)
Carly Pearce is coming to Albert Hall on the 24th of February to celebrate her new album, Hummingbird. The album reached number 2 on the UK’s country charts and featured song, ‘We Don’t Fight Anymore’ reached number 10 on US country charts in 2024. Her sound has been described as contemporary country and bluegrass, with much of her musical influence coming from performing in bluegrass bands and working at Dollywood as a teenager. She writes her music centred around her life and most recently, a divorce in which she inflicts strength and courage on the female listener and finding power in healing after losing love. This show is sold out – we predict that Country is growing in the UK and we’re so happy to be a part of the cultural growth!
La Discothèque
8th March
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“One of my favourite nights of the year is La Discothèque at Albert Hall. Always the best crowd, full of joy, everybody looking out for one another.. a really beautiful, electric energy. Plus a full evening of disco which I LOVE!”
Kat Warburton – Club Programmer
La Discothèque has its roots firmly set in Manchester soil as one of the leading Disco club nights in the UK. Homegrown at Albert Hall, it takes inspiration from the legendary Paradise Garage in NYC, blending a hedonistic and colourful vibe with jaw-dropping production, world-class artists, and an unstoppable team of passionate creators. We welcome the return of the iconic La Piscothèque (the best toilet rave you’ve ever seen!!), stilt walkers, a bounty of glitter, and lots and lots of flamingos!
Sharon Van Etten & THE ATTACHMENT THEORY
11th March
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“I’ve been smitten with Sharon Van Etten since hearing her second album Are We There on the radio when it was released in 2014, and have been dying to see her ever since, but it’s never lined up. She’s been a little under the radar for a couple of years and hasn’t performed in Manchester since she last came to Albert Hall in 2019 and now, she’s BACK. There’s an added bonus of also really looking forward to catching the support act Nabihah Iqbal, who I’ve gladly seen before.”
Hannah Tinker – Marketing Manager
Van Etten is a talented, multi-instrumentalist singer and songwriter who’s influenced heavily by Ani DiFranco, Cocteau Twins, and Joy Division. Possessing a contralto singing voice, her music is described as earthy, harmonious, and raspy and features pop-punk influences in more recent releases. On December 4th, she released singles ‘Southern Life’ and ‘Afterlife’ with her band, THE ATTACHMENT THEORY, ahead of their studio album release on the 7th of February.
ANIMALS AS LEADERS
14th March
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Celebrating 10 years of their third studio album, The Joy of Motion, Animals As Leaders venture on a 2-stop tour of the UK. Described as progressive metal, the band draws their musical style from a range of genres including rock, jazz, funk and electronica. Notable for their instrumental music and lack of a bassist, instead, the band uses 2 eight-string guitars to create a unique, forward-thinking and explorative sound in their third studio album. They land at Albert Hall on March 14th, grab your tickets!
ANTONY SZMIEREK
21st March
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Antony Szmierek, one of Manchester’s most exciting artists to watch, is making waves in poetry and spoken word artistry. His unique style blends lyricism with dance music, creating meaningful compositions deeply rooted in Manchester’s culture. With an impressive performance history, including Later… with Jools Holland, Glastonbury, Lost Village, and Bluedot, Szmierek has achieved significant milestones early in his career. This performance celebrates the release of his latest work, Service at the End of the Universe, out on February 28th. Don’t miss his live show on March 21st—get your tickets now!
GREENTEA PENG
3rd May
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“I’ve been wanting to see Greentea Peng since I heard the IZCO and p-rallel remix of Soulboy! She’s really cool and her vibe is immaculate.”
Oli Railer – Bartender
On May 3rd, we host Greentea Peng, a prominent figure in London’s neo-soul and self-described psychedelic R&B scene. Drawing inspiration from artists like Lily Allen, Erykah Badu, and Lauryn Hill, her music embodies an earthy and soulful tone. Yet, she defies genres, with her songs often remixed into various styles, earning her recognition not only in R&B but also in the hip hop and dub reggae scenes. Ahead of her latest album release, Tell Dem It’s Sunny, set to drop on March 21st, 2025, she embarks on a UK tour celebrating this eagerly anticipated album.
KESHA
30th May
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“Kesha is going to be MASSIVE, this is her first time performing in Manchester since 2011, and hot on the heels of her headlining Mighty Hoopla!”
Frankie Austick – Bartender
We could talk about Kesha’s accolades over her career for a long time, this US pop star has consistently taken over charts across the globe with tracks like, ‘Tik Tok’, ‘Die Young’ and now has reached another number-one record with her recent release ‘Holiday Road’. However, Albert Hall gets a taste of her forthcoming House of Kesha UK tour exclusive to Manchester and Glasgow! As an activist, actress, songwriter, and singer, she is unstoppable in the music industry and we’re so grateful to be a part of her journey!
PARIS PALOMA
5th June
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“I grew up listening to music like Florence + The Machine and Bjork, so seeing Paris, who is my age, recreate that sound with a modern twist, while tackling feminist issues in their songwriting is super exciting. She is pushing boundaries and creating ethereal music, I can’t wait for her to come to the venue!”
Ella Tovey – Team Leader
Embarking on her first tour, Paris Paloma will perform at Albert Hall following the recent release of her debut studio album, Cacophony. This album delves into the dark truths of life as a modern woman, blending haunting songwriting with intense musical crescendos to evoke deep emotional tension. The juxtaposition of Paloma’s light and airy vocals with these darker elements gives her music a mythical, clever, and timeless quality, cementing her reputation as an artist ahead of her time.
With a plethora of fantastic artists to be enjoyed throughout 2025, Albert Hall is ready for another exciting year filled with memorable performances that we can’t wait to share with you!
See all of our upcoming events here.
