Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special
Sanctum Sanctorium's Dark Christmas Special is a tribute concert at Manchester Academy 3, recreating 1980s alternative rock anthems by bands including The Cure, The Cult and Killing Joke.
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On Saturday 19 December 2026 at 20:30, Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special plays at Manchester Academy 3 (M13 9PR Manchester), from £22.
Checked on 13 November 2026.
Overview
Sanctum Sanctorium's Dark Christmas Special is a tribute concert at Manchester Academy 3, recreating 1980s alternative rock anthems by bands including The Cure, The Cult and Killing Joke.
Sanctum Sanctorium is a tribute act, and this Christmas show is a dark-themed evening of covers, recreating many of the biggest alternative anthems of the 1980s by The Sisters of Mercy, The Cult, Killing Joke, The Cure and The Damned, among others. The show features the biggest hits from that catalogue, plus a few surprises.
The performance is described as closely matching the originals, and smoke machines are part of the staging. The programme is aimed at anyone with an interest in the gothic genre. The original bands do not take part; the performance is delivered by Sanctum Sanctorium.
The concert takes place at Manchester Academy 3, a venue in Manchester that hosts concerts and shows. The music is pop, rock and indie in genre.
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Getting there
Manchester Academy 3
Manchester Academy 3 is a venue on Oxford Road in Manchester that mainly hosts concerts, with a focus on pop, rock and indie music.
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- Oxford Road, M13 9PR Manchester
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Tickets & pricing
| Category | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Box office | from £22 | as listed by the ticket seller |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special take place?
Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special takes place at Manchester Academy 3 (M13 9PR Manchester).
When does Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special take place?
The scheduled date is 19 December 2026 at 20:30.
What time does Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special start?
Time listed for Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special: 20:30 on 19 December 2026 at Manchester Academy 3. It may be when doors open rather than the start; the exact time is on the ticket.
How much are tickets for Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special?
Tickets for Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special start from £22, as listed by the ticket seller. Indicative price, to be confirmed with the ticket seller.
How do I get to Manchester Academy 3?
Manchester Academy 3 is located at Oxford Road, M13 9PR Manchester. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.
How do I book tickets for Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special?
Tickets can be booked at the ticket seller, through a link from TicketPiazza: https://ticketpiazza.com/gb/go/tickets?event=serie-sanctum-sanctorium-dark-christmas-special-manchester.
What type of event is Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special?
Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special is classified as “Pop, rock & indie” in the TicketPiazza listings.
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