Franz Ferdinand

Friday, February 27, 2026 - Academy, Manchester

Franz Ferdinand bring their alternative rock, alternative dance, art rock and dance-punk mix to Academy Manchester on 27 February 2026, the middle date of their short UK run. With songs spanning their catalogue, the band link the taut guitar lines and rhythmic drive of their earlier work to newer material from "The Human Fear" and "The Human Fear Demos", plus the 2026 single "U Should Not Be Doing That (Triple J Like a Version)". Slotted between shows in Leeds and Newcastle, this Manchester performance captures the tour in full flow, as the group road-tests recent tracks alongside established favourites.