DURAN DURAN ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE UK HALLOWEEN SHOW AT MANCHESTER’S CO-OP LIVE, OCTOBER 31 2025
BRINGING THEIR ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR DANSE MACABRE PARTY TO THE UK FOR THE FIRST TIME
TICKETS ON SALE FROM WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE HERE
British music icons Duran Duran are summoning all Halloween enthusiasts to show up, dress up, and celebrate All Hallows’ Eve in style at Manchester’s Co-Op Live on Friday, October 31 2025.
Fans can expect a one-night-only exclusive Halloween set filled with the essential hits, alongside rarely-played songs from the Duran Duran crypt. Now a highly anticipated annual tradition, The Danse Macabre Halloween Party was originally conceptualised at a fabled October 31st gig for the ages in 2022 at the Wynn Theatre, Las Vegas. Now that special night is immortalised across 13 songs on the band’s 16th studio album, Danse Macabre - a spectacular record threading together new music, themed covers, and darkly reimagined versions of Duran Duran’s classic songs.
Speaking ahead of the show, keyboardist Nick Rhodes said: “We are devilishly delighted to announce that we are bringing our annual Halloween extravaganza to the UK for the first time. It will be a unique, themed show unlike any of our other performances, overflowing with shocks and surprises — so even we do not know what may happen on the night...We invite you to dress for the occasion and Danse Macabre with us at Co-op Live in Manchester on October 31st.”
Frontman and lead vocalist Simon Le Bon added: "I’m so excited to be coming to Manchester for this special Halloween concert. In fact, I’m thrilled — and, frankly, a little terrified!"
The unique Co-Op Live show will mark the band’s first UK Halloween party, after a stunning sold out Madison Square Garden performance in 2024. Forbes Magazine described the night as “a mix of chills, glamour and fun that only this band could deliver”, whilst Brooklyn Vegan tipped the show, “a total blast”.
The news arrives amidst a year of exciting creative projects from Duran Duran. In Spring the band launched two new perfumes crafted in collaboration with luxury Italian perfume house, Xerjoff. A multi-sensory live theatrical launch marked the unveiling of the fragrances, NeoRio and Black Moonlight - the latter named after the Danse Macabrealbum’s lead single. Watch the music video filmed by legendary Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund (Madonna, Beyoncé, Metallica, Lady Gaga) here.
The band are currently touring their revered live show in stadiums and arenas across Europe after a major appearance at the 75th annual Sanremo Music Festival - a full circle moment 40 years after their debut there in 1985. The performance featured Måneskin bassist Victoria De Angelis performing ‘Psycho Killer’, another Danse Macabrealbum favourite. Amongst their busy live schedule, Duran Duran have also been in the studio together this year working on new material– most recently with Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road in London.
The Artist VIP Presale for Duran Duran’s Halloween show at the Co-Op Live begins Wednesday 25 June at 8:00 AM BST. Please visit the band's VIP Website for more information.
The O2 and Venue’s presale starts on Wednesday 25 June at 10am BST. Public on-sale begins Friday 27 June at 10:00 AM BST. Visit http://duranduran.com/tour for on-sale information.
The Danse Macabre album has been met with widespread acclaim, described as "great ghoulish fun" by the Evening Standard, "an outrageous soundtrack for the witching hour" by the Daily Telegraph, "a treat" by the Daily Mirror, "Spooky fun" in The Times, "a demonic delight" by the Daily Star, with Sunday Times Culture confirming, "they've hit a purple patch." The album is available everywhere now.
Duran Duran have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, scored 18 American hit singles and 21 UK Top 20 tunes, making them one of the most successful and influential bands of all time. They have also been honoured with eight lifetime achievement awards, two GRAMMYs, two BRITs, and two Ivor Novellos, one of which was for their Outstanding Contribution to British Music.
The news of the 2025 Halloween show launch follows a series of landmark achievements for the band, including their 10th UK Top 5 album Danse Macabre, sold-out UK and US arena tours, headlining Latitude Festival 2024, performing at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace, closing the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in their hometown of Birmingham, and their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
