R&B & SOUL IN MANCHESTER
R&B & SOUL IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular R&B & Soul in Manchester
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Manchester Opera House
Sun 9 Jun 2024 - Sun 16 Feb 2025
Northern Live - Do I Love You
Stockport Plaza
Fri 14 Jun - Sat 28 Sep 2024
Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration
Stockport Plaza
Sun 26 May - Fri 1 Nov 2024
Teddy Swims
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Wednesday 15 May - Saturday 1 June 2024
Born and raised in Atlanta as a pastor's grandson, Jaten Dimsdale played American football and was involved in musical theatre while in high school. In addition, he joined bands of different genres, performing everything from hip hop, soul ...BBC Concert Orchestra - Northern Soul Orchestrated
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Following the sold-out night at the Royal Albert Hall's BBC Proms, the BBC Concert Orchestra take their dedicated to northern soul, curated by Wigan's Stuart Maconie and Manchester's Joe Duddell, on the road. A celebration of raw, rare Amer...Rebecca Ferguson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 17 May 2024
Rebecca Ferguson returns, celebrating the release of her fifth and final album, Heaven Part II. Due for release on 5 December - 12 years to the day since the release of her debut album, Heaven - Rebecca says of the record: "This new album i...The Drifters
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Friday 17 - Saturday 18 May 2024
Continuing the legacy of George and Faye Treadwell, the latest line-up of The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show, performing all the classic hits of the soul legends from the last six decades, such as 'Saturday Night...Hue and Cry
The Met, Bury
Friday 17 May 2024
Alongside Wet Wet Wet, Texas, and Deacon Blue, blue-eyed soul pop siblings Pat and Greg Kane, aka Hue & Cry, were one of the most successful acts to emerge from the Scottish music scene that dominated the charts in the late '80s. The duo fr...Iyamah
Yes, Manchester
Friday 17 May 2024
Over 18s only. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled....Sleeping Ducks + special guests
Grafton Arms, Manchester
Friday 17 May 2024
Manchester's 'ska renegades' return for their first live show in nearly three years, alongside guest performers and DJs....The Real Thing
The Grand, Clitheroe
Saturday 18 May 2024
The Real Thing, with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith and their live five piece band, will perform A Brand New Day, their first new album of original material in 44 years. Their new soulful single 'Hang On Never Let Go' will...Deptford Northern Soul Club
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 18 May - Saturday 8 June 2024
Deptford Northern Soul Club are childhood friends, Will Foot and Lewis Henderson, whose early love of soul developed after discovering Lewis' Dad's record collection. After finally bringing their musical heritage to the forefront with their...Manchester Got Soul
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 18 May - Sunday 30 June 2024
With live music + DJs across both floors of Blues Kitchen from 10pm - 3am, the house band take to the stage for three live sets. Expect to hear the hits of Aretha Franklin, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder & The Rolling Stones. ...
Leee John (Imagination)
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 19 May 2024
After emerging from the underground scene on the UK's pirate jazz-funk and soul stations, Imagination, with their charismatic lead singer, Leee John, burst onto the scene in 1981, when their debut single "Body Talk" peaked at no.4 in the...Nubiyan Twist
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 23 May 2024
Woven around soul searching, cautionary tales and parables for modern life, the Leeds / London collective effortlessly fuse different soul, jazz and global styles with great musicianship and lyrics. You can hear touches of broken beat, blun...Legends of Motown
New Mills Art Theatre, New Mills
Friday 24 May 2024
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music of the iconic and timeless Motown era. Undoubtedly the golden era of music, the ...Mali Hayes
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 24 May 2024
Mali Hayes's music is perfumed with vibrant real-life stories and coloured with honesty and soul. Described by Jamie Cullum as "A really great new British female vocalist from Manchester. She's got a real un-flashy kind of approach which I...Elvis by Lee Newsome - The Legend Returns
Windle Social Club, St Helens
Friday 24 May 2024
Lee Newsome brings his Ultimate Elvis show "The Legend Returns" to town. ...Saya Gray
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 24 May 2024
Now Wave presents Saya Gray at Deaf Lodge on 24th May 2024...Matt Philips and the Detroits
Chorley Town Hall, Chorley
Saturday 25 May 2024
Experience the magic of Motown and soul music with a captivating evening featuring the incredible Matt Philips and The Detroits....RAW - Hungry Open Fly The Yowies & Horbs (DJ)
Stage And Radio, Manchester
Saturday 25 May 2024
RAW - bringing exciting live bands to Stage & Radio. Post-Punk group 'Hungry', Riot Grrrl band 'Open Fly' & 'The Yowies' join the party...Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 26 May 2024
The world's premier show in celebration of 'The Velvet Voice'. Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever...Kompnd AfterDark
New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 26 May 2024
KOMPND presents AfterDark, a 1,300 capacity immersive musical and culture club night experience showcasing everything from R&B and Afrobeats to HipHop & Dancehall. ...Half Price Dream W/ Chestnuts @ Fuel
Fuel Cafe Bar, Manchester
Sunday 26 May 2024
A night of MCR bands producing big noise at Fuel on 26th May. Join us for funky tunes and grooves into the night...Tim Gallagher
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Tim Gallagher is a Manchester-based artist, renowned for his signature falsetto vocal tone, which has quickly earned him global appeal across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. His soulful style is likened melodically to mode...Lady Wray
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Lady Wray, the soulful enchantress of contemporary R&B, influenced by legends like Aretha Franklin and Etta James and Missy Elliott....The Chicago Blues Brothers
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 1 June 2024
The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together and are 'Cruisin for a Bluesin' taking you to the music capitals of the USA for one night of spectacular live music. This award-winning tribute to Jake & Elwood Blues is bringing yo...Infinity Song
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 1 June 2024
When we say family, there is no marketing or hyperbole attached. These are the sons and daughters of Detroit's esteemed Boyd's. Homeschooled academically and musically by parents who founded the Boys & Girls Choir of Detroit, they have perf...Jungle Brothers
Shalamar
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 2 June 2024
As Shalamar, Howard Hewitt and Jeffrey Daniel sold over 25 million records worldwide and collected no less than 100 gold, silver and platinum awards. They always whip the crowd into a frenzy with classics such as A Night To Remember, I Can ...Jay Sean
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 2 June 2024
London Pop/R&B singer, songwriter and producer Kamaljit Singh Jhooti, better known as Jay Sean, has been a major sensation and multi-platinum artist in the UK since emerging from the Asian underground scene as a member of the Rishi Rich Pr...Totally Tina - Tina Turner Spectacular
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Sunday 2 June 2024
Shake a tail feather with the UK's favourite Tina Turner spectacular.... aka Justine Riddoch and her talented cast. Supported by her super-talented band and dazzling dancing girls in sequins, feathers and diamonds, Justine is the supreme Ti...Randy Edelman
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Sunday 2 June 2024
Celebrate The Uptown, Uptempo Composer Randy Edelman for "80 Minutes Around the World". In a shimmering kaleidoscope of familiar songs, film composer Randy Edelman celebrates a mosaic of his experiences and his illustrious journey that colo...Some Guys Have All the Luck - The Rod Stewart Story
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 6 June 2024
Endorsed by Rod's own family, Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres in 2023 with its hotly anticipated new production. Direct from the West End, the show brings to the stage an incredible live concert celeb...Candlelight - A Tribute to Rihanna
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 7 June 2024
Discover the music of Rihanna performed by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...The Christians
Waterside, Manchester
Friday 7 June 2024
Renowned for an endless string of soulful yet socially aware hits such as Forgotten Town, Ideal World, Born Again, Harvest for the World, What's in a Word, Hooverville, Words, Father, The Bottle and many more, Liverpool pop soul band The Ch...
Elephunk in the Room
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 7 June - Friday 12 July 2024
Come dance with the Elephunk in the Room...The Magic Of Motown
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 8 June 2024
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the ...Jalen Ngonda
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 June 2024
With shades of Marvin Gaye, Liverpool-based US singer Jalen Ngonda is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm. Despite still being in his twe...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 9 June 2024
What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner. Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What's Love Got To Do With I...Erykah Badu vs Jill Scott
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 13 June 2024
We celebrate two of neo soul's biggest voices with a live performance of their greatest hits, back to back with a full live band of Manchester's finest musicians. Led by the city's own soul/RnB starlet Mali Hayes, Zee Musiq and Pops Roberts...
Northern Live - Do I Love You
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Friday 14 June 2024
Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to ...Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 14 June 2024
The world's premier show in celebration of 'The Velvet Voice'. Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever...Eli 'Paperboy' Reed
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 14 June 2024
MOJO has called Boston-via-Mississippi singer Eli Paperboy Reed the "king of rhythm & soul," while Rolling Stone hailed his "classic soul and horn-heavy R&B soaked with the blues," and NPR raved that "he conveys the heart-wrenching emotion ...The Whitney Bottomless Brunch
Escape To Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 15 June - Saturday 19 October 2024
Get the gang together and get those group chats ready, because Brunch Baby are hosting a massive 'Whitney' themed Bottomless Brunch and you're all invited! Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettabl...Green Island Festival
Hulme Community Garden Centre & Niamos, Manchester
Saturday 15 June - Saturday 7 September 2024
Grassroots festival Green Island returns to Manchester, presenting a three-part series of day festivals, with line-ups that place underground, underrepresented, emerging artists from across the UK and global sounds at the forefront. Green I...My Generation featuring Babalola Jnr
Matt And Phred's, Manchester
Sunday 16 June 2024
My Generation, Manchester's Coolest Over-50's Club Night, is back at Matt & Phred's for an evening of Soul, Northern Soul, and Motown - fronted by the fantastic Babalola Jnr! 'My Generation' is all about creating a club night experience for...
Lady Blackbird
