ABOUT THE EVENT
Korn at AO Arena, Manchester
Korn plays AO Arena in Manchester, UK on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The listed start time is 18:00 local time.
Korn formed in Bakersfield, California, in 1993 and are widely credited with inventing nu metal. Their low-tuned seven-string guitars and Jonathan Davis's raw vocals shaped a generation of heavy music.
Architects (UK) and Youth Code are listed alongside Korn for this show. Support sets usually start before the headliner, so arrive early if you want to catch the full bill.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
- Promoter
- Live Nation Music Uk Ltd
- Accessibility
- Easy Access seating is located in Block 105 Row X - this is ten steps down with a hand rail. Wheelchair accessible tickets are suitable for wheelchair users and their companions in Block 105. Essential Companion tickets are for accessible customers who require a companion to assist and accompany during their visit. The position next to the accessible ticket should be chosen when booking (where this is an option) and all tickets must be purchased in one transaction. For all other access requirements including sight and hearing impaired requirements, bringing something else into the venue e.g. A
From the official event listing
- Standing: Over 14s only.
- Seated: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
- A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies.
- Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.
Quoted from the Ticketmaster listing for this date. Venue rules and times can change, so check the official page before you go.
THE LIVE SHOW
What Korn concerts are like
A Korn show is heavy from the first note. The band tunes so low that the bass is felt as much as heard, and the floor turns into a pit for Blind, Freak on a Leash and Falling Away From Me.
Jonathan Davis sings into his famous biomechanical microphone stand, designed by the artist H.R. Giger, and plays the bagpipes during Shoots and Ladders, one of the most recognisable moments in any Korn set. Newer songs such as Cold and Start the Healing sit alongside the nineties classics.
Tips for the Manchester show
- Earplugs are strongly recommended; the low end is extremely loud near the front.
- When Blind starts with 'Are you ready?', the front of the floor moves all at once, so pick your spot beforehand.
New to the music? The self-titled debut Korn and Follow the Leader together cover most of the songs fans wait for.
Fans of Korn also read our guides to Linkin Park, Five Finger Death Punch and Metallica.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Korn
Korn is an American band formed in Bakersfield, California, in 1993 and widely credited as a pioneer of nu metal. Jonathan Davis's raw, personal lyrics and the band's down-tuned seven-string guitars created a sound that shaped heavy music at the end of the 1990s.
Albums such as Follow the Leader and Issues brought the band to the top of the charts, and Korn remains a major draw at metal festivals and arena shows decades later.
- Origin
- Bakersfield, California, United States
- Genre
- Nu metal / alternative metal
- Active since
- 1993
- Notable work
- Korn (1994), Life Is Peachy (1996), Follow the Leader (1998), Issues (1999), Untouchables (2002), Requiem (2022)
- Known for
- Freak on a Leash, Blind, Falling Away from Me, Got the Life
Career highlights
- Follow the Leader and Issues both reached number one on the Billboard 200.
- Won Grammy Awards for the Freak on a Leash video and for Here to Stay.
- Regarded as one of the founding bands of nu metal.
Getting to AO Arena
AO Arena is an indoor arena in Manchester city centre, with a capacity of around 21,000. The arena is connected to Manchester Victoria station (rail and Metrolink). The listed address is Victoria Station, Hunts Bank, Manchester.
As an indoor arena, it is weather-proof, but bag-size limits and cloakroom queues are common, so travel light.
Travelling to Manchester for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Manchester Airport (MAN). Because it is a Saturday show, the concert crowd lands on top of the usual weekend visitors, so hotels in Manchester are worth booking early.
Flying in the day before the concert leaves room for delays and gives you time to see Manchester before the show.
Frequently asked questions
When does Korn play AO Arena?
Korn is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 18:00 local time at AO Arena.
How do I get to AO Arena?
The arena is connected to Manchester Victoria station (rail and Metrolink). The venue is in Manchester city centre.
Open location in Google MapsWho is supporting Korn in Manchester?
The listing for this date includes Architects (UK) and Youth Code alongside Korn. Line-ups can change, so check the official page for the final running order.
Do Korn tickets sell out quickly?
Korn headline shows and festival-style co-headline tours tend to sell standing floor tickets first. Check the official listing for what is still available on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
What should I listen to before seeing Korn?
The self-titled debut Korn and Follow the Leader together cover most of the songs fans wait for.
Who are the members of Korn?
Korn's line-up includes Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Brian "Head" Welch and Ray Luzier.
What are Korn's most famous songs?
Their most famous songs include Freak on a Leash, Blind, Falling Away from Me, Got the Life and Coming Undone.
