Hollywood star Keanu Reeves is playing a gig in Manchester this summer

Keanu Reeves will be heading to Manchester for a gig with his band Dogstar later this year.

Best known for his role as Neo in The Matrix, but also for playing characters John Wick and Ted in Bill and Ted, Keanu has announced he will take to the stage with his band Dogstar this summer.

The band will perform at New Century Hall in June as part of their UK and European tour.

Fans will get to see the 59-year-old in a whole new light as he swaps the big screen and red carpets for bass guitar and the stage lights of a Manchester live music venue.

The American alternative rock group’s members are: lead vocalist Bret Domrose, bassist Keanu Reeves and Robert Mailhouse on drums.

They first formed in 1991 and after 22 years of being inactive, they reformed in May last year. 

The band have released three studio albums including their latest one which was released last year, called Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees.

In an Instagram post shared with their 194k followers yesterday, the band announced: “We’re coming back to Europe & the U.K. this Summer!

“So stoked to announce our new headline tour in Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.

“General on sale starts on Friday, February 16th at 10am local. A limited quantity of VIP Soundcheck packages will be available at all headline shows.

“View all tour dates – including the previously announced festivals in Austria, Czech Republic, Croatia & Serbia – now at dogstarofficial.com.”

Kicking off, the trio will perform in Madrid, Spain on May 30th before heading to Paris, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Zurich and Berlin.

From there they will head to Manchester on June 18th and then play in London at the Electric Ballroom on June 19th.

Dogstar will then go on to play in Brescia, Udine, Bologna and Turin to conclude their tour.

Tickets go on general sale on Friday, February 16th at 10am via Ticketmaster, HERE.

Dogstar’s UK and European tour dates 2024 are:

May 30th – Madrid, La Sala Teatro
June 2nd – Paris, La Cigale
June 3rd – Antwerp, Trix
June 5th – Amsterdam, Melkweg
June 9th – Luxembourg City, Den Atelier
June 11th – Zurich, Kaufleuten
June 15th – Berlin, Columbia Theater
June 18th – Manchester, New Century Hall
June 19th – London, Electric Ballroom
June 23rd – Brescia,Teatro Del Vittoriale
June 24th – Udine, Castle
June 29th – Bologna, Bonsai Garden
June 30th – Turin, Sonic City 

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