# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DC/UK (formerly AC/DC UK) + Shef Leppard | Manchester 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Academy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: 📣 Calling AC/DC Fans in MANCHESTER 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 AC/DC UK, Now DC/UK, Europe's top tribute are coming to ROCK The ACADEMY, Friday 11th Dec ⚡️

After well over a decade on the scene, DC/UK (Formerly AC/DC UK) are proud to boast one of the best reputations in the business. A band that has played over 20 countries worldwide, on TV to audiences of millions, at some of the biggest festivals with iconic bands, with several AC/DC band members, and even cameoing in Hollywood blockbuster. DC/UK have firmly established themselves as one of THE must see bands on the tribute circuit. 
The band have been described as ‘Electric’, ‘Thoroughly Convincing’, ‘Spectacular’, it’s easy to understand why. Coupled with incendiary and energetic performances, there’s all the ingredients for a truly unforgettable show. In addition, DC/UK have had involvement with those either currently or formerly involved with the icons themselves. The band have shared the stage with Bob Richards (Play Ball / Rock Or Bust), Tony Currenti (High Voltage), Stevie Young, and soon to add Simon Wright (Fly On the Wall / Blow Up Your Video).
The band also cameoed in Sylvester Stallone’s Expend4bles, playing the role of the House Band at Barney’s favourite bar. After jamming a few bars on set, Stallone quipped with a chuffed smirk, 'You Guys Are Pretty Good’.
The band has played at legendary venues and festivals to thousands. Notable shows include: 
• Multiple sold out nights at Glasgow's O2 ABC, located only yards from where the historic "If You Want Blood" album was recorded
• Graspop Metal Meeting on the 7,500 cap metal dome stage playing after Iron Maiden 
• Stone Free at the Millennium Dome, closing the Indigo stage after Alice Cooper 
• The Undercover Festival in Warsaw, broadcast on Polsat TV to 5 million
• Main stage at Denmark's Herning Rocker in front of a sold out 15,000 capacity directly before headliner's "Nephew"; and Bospop, with headliner Santana.
DC/UK plan to bring the explosive stage show as far and wide as possible in 2025-2026, from the UK to the world, We Salute You. 

Shef Leppard

With over 100 million album sales worldwide and 20 UK top 40 singles make Def Leppard are one of the most successful British rock bands ever. 

Shef Leppard will take you on a journey through their early ‘On Through The Night’ era through to those massive hits that made them a household name including ‘Pour Some Sugar On Me’, ‘Animal’ and ‘Let’s Get Rocked’.

Shef Leppard’s line-up features original Def Leppard drummer Tony Kenning as well as musicians that have toured the world and recorded with major artists such as Saxon, FM, Tony Martin (Black Sabbath), Little Angels , Wishbone Ash, Blue Oyster Cult and many more making this a band that can truly do justice to these big rock classics and will leave you wanting more. 

Check them out for yourself and Let’s Get Rocked!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/dc-uk-formerly-ac-dc-uk-shef-leppard-manchester-academy/200030639423046
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, meetups, health-wellness, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Manchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Manchester Academy
- **lat**: 53.46456
- **long**: -2.23207
- **full address**: Manchester Academy, Manchester, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DC/UK (formerly AC/DC UK) + Shef Leppard | Manchester 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Academy being held?
  - **A:** DC/UK (formerly AC/DC UK) + Shef Leppard | Manchester 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Academy takes place on Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 11 Dec, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Manchester Academy, Manchester, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DC/UK (formerly AC/DC UK) + Shef Leppard | Manchester 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Academy?
  - **A:** DC/UK (formerly AC/DC UK) + Shef Leppard | Manchester 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Academy is organized by GS Promotions.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DC/UK (formerly AC/DC UK) + Shef Leppard | Manchester 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Academy is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If DC/UK (formerly AC/DC UK) + Shef Leppard | Manchester 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Academy sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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