Duran Duran have announced that their acclaimed annual Halloween show ‘Danse Macabre’, will be coming to the UK for the very first time this Halloween. The one-night-only event will take place at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena on Friday 31 October 2025 – marking the UK debut of what has become a staple in the band’s live calendar.
Fans can expect an unforgettable evening featuring Duran Duran’s iconic hits and rarely performed deep cuts from the band’s extensive catalogue. The concert will be a theatrically immersive Halloween experience like no other – it’s a full-scale, themed celebration of the band’s darker, more experimental side.
Now a highly anticipated yearly tradition, the Danse Macabre Halloween party was first launched in 2022 at the Wynn Theatre in Las Vegas. The night became immortalised in the band’s 16th studio album ‘Danse Macabre’, released in 2023. Spanning 13 tracks, the album featured brand-new material alongside dark reinterpretations of classic hits. Following a sold out show at Madison Square Garden in 2024, the band is now set to bring the highly anticipated Halloween spectacle across the Atlantic.
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 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 announcement follows the band’s upcoming shows in Ireland, supported by Nile Rodgers & CHIC, and two major summer headline dates in Exeter and Chelmsford.
Beyond the stage, Duran Duran have been exploring new creative territories in 2025. Earlier this year, they unveiled a line of luxury fragrances in partnership with Italian perfume house Xerjoff, accompanied by a theatrical, multi-sensory launch event. The band also appeared at the 75th annual Sanremo Music Festival – where they made their debut in 1985 – and are currently on a European tour. Meanwhile, work on new material continues, with recent sessions alongside Nile Rodgers at London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios.
Pre-sale tickets for Danse Macabre at Co-op Live go live on Wednesday 25 June, with general sale to follow. Tickets for the Halloween show and the rest of their European tour can be accessed here.
