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The legendary British band has announced that their annual Danse Macabre Halloween concert will take place in Manchester at Co-op Live on October 31, 2025. It's the first time the band has brought this unique themed show to their home country, and fans are already buzzing.
The Danse Macabre tradition began in 2022 when Duran Duran performed a special Halloween show at the Wynn Theatre in Las Vegas. The one-off concert, full of theatrical flair, featured a darker, moodier twist on the band’s extensive catalogue, as well as Halloween-themed covers and new material. The performance was so memorable it inspired their 16th studio album, also titled Danse Macabre.
The album blended new songs, reimagined classics, and eerie reinterpretations of their greatest hits, a concept that has captivated both lifelong fans and a new generation of listeners.
Now, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor are bringing the magic, and the mystery, to Manchester. The 2025 edition of Danse Macabre promises everything fans have come to love about Duran Duran: hits like Hungry Like the Wolf, The Reflex, and Ordinary World, but with a haunting twist.
“This is more than just a gig, it’s an event,” said Le Bon. “We’re inviting fans to dress up, celebrate Halloween with us, and step into the world of Danse Macabre. It’s something very special.”
Duran Duran ‘Danse Macabre’ 2025 poster - Credit: Press
Tickets are expected to sell fast, with the band’s loyal fanbase, many of whom have been following them since the early 1980s, eager to experience this uniquely atmospheric show on UK soil.
The Co-op Live in Manchester, the UK’s largest indoor arena, will set the stage for what’s expected to be a visually stunning and musically unforgettable evening.
Whether you were there in their New Romantic heyday or you’ve rediscovered their music later in life, Danse Macabre offers a thrilling blend of nostalgia and modern reinvention, with just the right amount of Halloween mischief.
