Marilyn Manson‘s planned return to the UK stage has hit a major roadblock. The controversial singer’s scheduled performance at the Brighton Centre on October 29 has officially been canceled following mounting pressure from local activists and a Member of Parliament.
The concert was supposed to kick off Manson‘s One Assassination Under God tour, but fans who purchased tickets were recently notified by Ticketmaster that the event would no longer take place. Refunds are being issued, and the Brighton date has since been removed from Ticketmaster’s listings.
The cancellation comes after growing public opposition led by activist group No Stage For Abusers, which has been vocal in its efforts to prevent Manson from performing in the UK amid the serious abuse allegations that have been made against him in recent years.
In a statement celebrating the decision, No Stage For Abusers said: “We are very pleased to hear that Brighton Centre have decided to stand against male violence and misogyny and cancel the upcoming Marilyn Manson show.”
The group also extended thanks to “MPs, council members, organizations, and supporters” who contributed to what they called “the right thing.”
The backlash against Manson—whose real name is Brian Warner—has been intensifying since 2021, when actress and former fiancée Evan Rachel Wood publicly named him as her abuser. Over a dozen women followed with claims ranging from sexual assault and psychological abuse to grooming and coercion. While no criminal charges have been filed due to statute limitations, the fallout was swift: Manson was dropped by his record label, talent agency, and longtime manager.
Some civil lawsuits have since been settled out of court, while others remain ongoing, including cases involving a former personal assistant and a Jane Doe alleging abuse dating back to the 1990s. Manson has repeatedly denied all allegations.
In 2022, Manson filed a defamation lawsuit against Wood and her associate Ilma Gore, claiming they orchestrated a campaign of false accusations. That case was largely dismissed and ultimately withdrawn in late 2023 after facing legal hurdles.
So far, Manson has not issued any public response regarding the cancellation in Brighton or the wider criticism surrounding his tour.
His other scheduled headlining dates across the UK and Europe are still set to go ahead as follows:
- October 31: Bournemouth, UK – Windsor Hall
- November 01: Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena
- November 02: Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
- November 04: Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
- November 07: London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley
- November 09: Nantes, FRA – Zénith
- November 11: Paris, FRA – Zénith
- November 13: Antwerp, BEL – Lotto Arena
- November 14: Dusseldorf, GER – Mitsubishi Electric Halle
- November 15: Prague, CZE – Fortuna Sports Hall
- November 17: Berlin, GER – Max-Schmeling-Halle
- November 19: Warsaw, POL – Torwar
- November 20: Leipzig, GER – Quarterback Immobilien Arena
- November 22: Bern, SWI – Festhalle Bern
- November 23: Grenoble, FRA – Le Summum
- November 25: Bergamo, ITA – Chorus Life Arena
- November 27: Barcelona, SPA – Palau Olimpic de Badalona
- November 28: Madrid, SPA – Palacio Vistalegre
- November 30: Lisbon, POR – Sagres Campo Pequeno
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