Steel Panther at Manchester Academy
Steel Panther are bringing their outrageous comedy-metal spectacle to Manchester Academy on Tuesday 21 July 2026, and it's an unmissable night if you love big riffs, bigger laughs, and theatrical rock mayhem. This LA-based glam metal parody band delivers relentless hit after hit with razor-sharp musicianship wrapped in gloriously ridiculous stage antics, making it the perfect blend of genuine rock credentials and laugh-out-loud entertainment. Whether you're after serious guitar work or just a night of unfiltered fun, Steel Panther absolutely deliver both.
Manchester Academy sits right on Oxford Road in the heart of the city, putting you in the epicentre of Manchester's live music scene and surrounded by quality bars and food spots for pre- and post-gig hangs. The venue itself has hosted countless legendary acts and maintains brilliant acoustics and sightlines, so you'll catch every ridiculous moment and power chord from wherever you're standing.
Getting to Oxford Road is straightforward via Metrolink or bus, with plenty of parking nearby if you're driving in. Doors open at 19:00, so arrive early to soak in the pre-show buzz and grab a drink. Expect a packed house of metal fans and comedy lovers ready to let loose—this isn't a subdued evening, so wear something you don't mind getting sweaty in and come ready to celebrate rock's more entertaining side.
