October 2025 just got darker… and sexier. That’s right, the God of F**k himself – Marilyn Manson – is crawling back onto UK soil this spooky season with a full-blown hard rock/metal resurrection tour that promises chaos, controversy, and that delicious dose of industrial filth we’ve all been starving for.
So, what’s occurring? Let’s break it down…
🗓️ TOUR KICKS OFF ON HALLOWEEN (OF COURSE IT DOES)
Manson’s original first UK date was set for Friday, October 31st – Halloween night in Bournemouth. Classic move. But in true Manson fashion, it’s already kicked up dust — Bournemouth and Brighton have both cancelled his shows.
🎃 Trick or treat? Apparently Bournemouth Council said nah, we’ll pass on Satan this year.
But don’t worry, the tour’s still happening, and here are the confirmed chaos zones:
🇬🇧 FULL UK TOUR DATES & VENUES – AUTUMN 2025
| Date | City | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❌ Oct 29, 2025 | Brighton | Brighton Centre | CANCELLED |
| ❌ Oct 31, 2025 | Bournemouth | Windsor Hall (BIC) | CANCELLED |
| ✅ Nov 1, 2025 | Cardiff | Utilita Arena Cardiff | ON SALE 🎟️ |
| ✅ Nov 2, 2025 | Nottingham | Motorpoint Arena | ON SALE 🎟️ |
| ✅ Nov 4, 2025 | Manchester | O₂ Apollo | ON SALE 🎟️ |
| ✅ Nov 7, 2025 | London | OVO Arena Wembley | ON SALE 🎟️ |
🖤 That Cardiff date’s gonna be absolutely lush, butt — a goth’s dream with devilish Welsh acoustics.
🎟️ TICKETS, PRICES & PANIC
Jump on Ticketmaster UK before they vanish into the shadows — expect ticket prices between £45–£75, with VIP upgrades and possibly Manson-themed merch bundles for the brave.
Don’t wait. Manson gigs are like haunted houses — thrilling, chaotic, and they sell out fast.
🧛♂️ WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE SHOW?
Rumours are flying: a mix of Antichrist-era carnage, Mechanical Animals weirdness, and Holy Wood howls. If you’ve never been to a Marilyn Manson gig — imagine a goth opera with pyro, fake blood, drag energy, and the kind of stage presence that makes your nan clutch her pearls.
Setlist predictions include:
- 🩸 Disposable Teens
- ⚰️ The Beautiful People
- 🕷️ This Is the New Shit
- 🔥 mOBSCENE
- 👁️ The Dope Show
- 🖤 Tourniquet
- 🎤 Antichrist Superstar (expect to scream your lungs out)
🕶️ WHO SHOULD GO?
If you’re into:
- Industrial metal
- Aggressive theatre
- Getting your mind blown by a man in leather corsets and platform boots…
This is your gig.
Bring your eyeliner, bring your attitude, and maybe say a prayer (or burn a sage stick).
👀 CLOSING THOUGHTS
This is more than a comeback — it’s a resurrection. Whether you’re a lifelong Mansonite or a curious metal tourist, these shows will be unholy, unforgettable, and undeniably Manson.
We’ll see you in Cardiff, painted black and screaming the chorus of Rock Is Dead like our lives depend on it. 💀
💬 Planning to go?
Tag your gig crew, pick your date, and start working on that wardrobe now. We’ll be in the front row with skull rings, eyeliner, and a pint of cider.
#MarilynManson #UKTour2025 #AntichristSuperstar #CardiffIsGothNow #TheRiffReport #TidyButTerrifying
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
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