Kool & the Gang head to Manchester AO Arena next month!

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!

KOOL & THE GANG

HEAD TO MANCHESTER AO ARENA NEXT MONTH

FRIDAY 11TH JULY

PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS THE REAL THING

Legendary Grammy Award-winning funk and soul band Kool & the Gang are heading out on a huge UK headline show at Manchester AO Arena on Friday 11th July 2025.

Speaking on the new show, co-founder of the band Robert "Kool" Bell said:

“We're really looking forward to coming over to the UK next month and performing in Manchester for the first time in 15 years! It's going to be a very special show for us and expect to hear all our classic hits for one big party.”

Kool & the Gang have performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history and their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled R&B band of all time. The heavily-in-demand band has continued to tour the world, appearing most recently alongside Kid Rock, Dave Matthews Band, Elton John, The Roots, and a 50-city tour with the legendary rock band, Van Halen.

Thanks to iconic songs like “Celebration”, “Get Down On It”, “Cherish”, “Jungle Boogie”, “Summer Madness”, and “Open Sesame”, they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, a BET Soul Train Lifetime Achievement Award, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, 9 Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums.

Kool & the Gang have been essential innovators in the sound of funk, soul, disco, and R&B, creating rock & roll's most danceable anthems. Celebrating a major milestone last year, the band were inducted into the Class of 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This momentous occasion honoured their significant contributions to the music industry and enduring impact on the genre, recognising their past successes as well as their ongoing influence.

With six decades of hits, the internationally celebrated group released their critically acclaimed 34th studio album 'People Just Wanna Have Fun' in 2023. The 15-track project, which is helmed by founding members bassist Robert "Kool" Bell and keyboardist-drummer George "Funky" Brown, follows the release of their single, ‘Let's Party’ featuring Sha Sha Jones.

Returning to Manchester after 15 years, the show is set to be a very special celebration of all their timeless hits and classic tracks. Renowned for their electric live performances, be part of a night of musical history at Manchester AO Arena next month.

Tickets are on sale now and available from www.gigsandtours.com / www.ticketmaster.co.uk