“We are devilishly delighted to announce that we are bringing our annual Halloween extravaganza to the UK for the first time” - Nick Rhodes
Duran Duran bring their Danse Macabre Halloween Party to the UK for the first time on Friday 31 October 2025.
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 31 October.”
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!”
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 31 October 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.
Halloween Treat
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 Macabre album’s lead single.
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. Among 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.
Picture credit: Alan Gelati
Fright Night
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.
The Artist VIP Presale for Duran Duran’s Halloween show at the Co-Op Live begins Wednesday 25 June at 8am BST. The O2 and Venue’s presale starts on Wednesday 25 June at 10am BST. Public on-sale begins Friday 27 June at 10am BST. For more information click here.
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