Rockin’1000, a global collective of more than 100.000 musicians who perform together in stadiums across the world, is bringing its huge live show to Manchester this spring.
On Sat 7 Mar, 300 singers and musicians will join together on stage at the AO Arena. The ‘Biggest Rock Band on Earth’ will unite guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists, singers, and a large orchestral-style section to perform timeless rock anthems in perfect sync.
The Manchester show forms part of Rockin’1000’s growing global movement, which has already filled stadiums in 20 countries and generated hundreds of millions of views online.
Fabio Zaffagnini, Founder of Rockin’1000, said: “The UK’s music culture is unrivalled, and Manchester is one of the world’s great music cities. Bringing 1,000 musicians together under one roof creates a powerful emotional connection for everyone involved, on stage and in the crowd. We cannot wait to share this experience with UK fans.”
Rockin’1000 began in 2015 with a viral performance of 1,000 musicians playing a Foo Fighters song in Cesena, Italy. The moment captured global attention and transformed the idea into a worldwide community of more than 100,000 musicians. Since then, Rockin’1000 has sold more than 300,000 tickets and staged some of the most ambitious large-scale rock concerts conceivable.
The Manchester performance will feature an open registration process, inviting musicians of all skill levels to apply. Musicians can apply to join the band here, where they will receive confirmations, instructions, tutorials, and event details through the app ahead of the show.
Because the AO Arena show takes place indoors, the number of performers will be reduced to 300 musicians. This is the maximum configuration the arena floor can safely accommodate while still delivering Rockin’1000’s signature sound. With fewer places available, musician spots will fill faster than usual.
Tickets are on sale now. Book yours below.
- Words:
- Bradley Lengden
- Published on:
- Wed 11 Feb 2026
