Live at O2 Ritz in Manchester: Big Country + The Alarm
Monday, 30 November 2026 at O2 Ritz, Manchester
About this event
Big Country + The Alarm is scheduled for Monday, 30 November 2026 at O2 Ritz, Manchester.
About Big Country
New wave · Rock · Alternative rock
Big Country are a Scottish rock band formed in Dunfermline, Fife, in 1981. The band's 'classic' lineup consisted of lead singer and guitarist Stuart Adamson, guitarist Bruce Watson, bassist Tony Butler and drummer Mark Brzezicki. Their debut album The Crossing (1983) reached number three in the UK and delivered their only U.S. Top 40 hit, "In a Big Country". Follow‑ups Steeltown (1984) and The Seer (1986) also landed in the UK top ten, with The Seer producing the Irish number one hit "Look Away" and featuring a…
Event details
- Date
- Monday, 30 November 2026
- Time
- 19:00 local time
- Venue
- O2 Ritz
- Address
- Whitworth Street West, M1 5NQ, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Rock · Alternative rock
- Organiser
- ACADEMY EVENTS
Venue & getting there
Whitworth Street West, M1 5NQ, Manchester
How to get to O2 Ritz
- Manchester Oxford Road railway stationTrain80 m
1 min walk - Manchester Picadily train stationTrain90 m
1 min walk - Manchester Shudehill StationTrain200 m
3 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 100 m away.
Hotels near O2 Ritz
- Kimpton Clocktower Hotel180 mCheck prices
- Leonardo Hotel Manchester Central250 mCheck prices
- Jurys Inn250 mCheck prices
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Your visit to O2 Ritz
- Date
- Monday, 30 November 2026
- Starts
- 19:00
- Getting there
- Manchester Oxford Road railway station (train), 80 m – about 1 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 100 m away
- Staying nearby
- 8 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Kimpton Clocktower Hotel (180 m)
Every upcoming Big Country date
- Big Country + Evan Peter's AlarmO2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth
- Big Country + Evan Peter's AlarmO2 Academy Oxford, Oxford
- Big Country + Evan Peter's AlarmO2 Academy, Leicester
- Big Country + Evan Peter's AlarmO2 Academy Islington, London
- Big Country + The AlarmO2 Academy2 Birmingham, Birmingham
- Big Country + Evan Peter's AlarmO2 Academy Liverpool, Liverpool
- Big CountryWylam Brewery, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Big Country + Evan Peter's AlarmO2 Bristol Academy, Bristol
- Big Country - PJ MolloysP J Molloys, Dunfermline
- Big Country - G2 GlasgowG2 (Glasgow Garage), Glasgow
- Big Country - Edinburgh Liquid RoomsThe Liquid Room, Edinburgh
- Big CountryWhelans, Dublin
- Big CountryDolans Warehouse, Limerick
- Big CountryThe Limelight 2, Belfast
Also at O2 Ritz that week
Good to know
When is “Big Country + The Alarm”?
Big Country + The Alarm takes place on Monday, 30 November 2026 at 19:00 local time.
Where is “Big Country + The Alarm” held?
Venue: O2 Ritz, Whitworth Street West, M1 5NQ, Manchester, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “Big Country + The Alarm”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Big Country + The Alarm”?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to O2 Ritz by public transport?
The closest stop is Manchester Oxford Road railway station (train), 80 m from O2 Ritz – roughly 1 minute on foot.
Can I park near O2 Ritz?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 100 m away.
Where else is Big Country performing?
Big Country also has 14 more dates coming up, for example Bournemouth (25 Nov 2026), Oxford (27 Nov 2026) and Leicester (29 Nov 2026).
