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Even These Things
Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 19 May - Monday 15 June 2026
An epic story of Manchester and Ireland by multi award-winning playwright Rory Mullarkey premieres at the Royal Exchange Theatre, 30 years after an IRA bomb devastated the heart of the city. Three centuries. Three moments in time. In 1846...Glen Hansard (The Frames)
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Irish singer-songwriter and musician, Glen Hansard is known for his dynamic live shows. Since 1990, he has been the frontman of the Irish rock band The Frames. His 2015 second solo album "Didn't He Ramble" was nominated for the Grammy Award...Kingfishr
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Three unassuming young lads from Ireland have stories to tell, and they know how to tell them well. Meet Kingfishr, the folk-rock band rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about and in-demand acts for 2025. As society frets and fights ov...Kingfishr
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Three unassuming young lads from Ireland have stories to tell, and they know how to tell them well. Meet Kingfishr, the folk-rock band rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about and in-demand acts for 2025. As society frets and fights ov...Dermot Kennedy
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 30 May 2026
After reaching the #1 spot in the UK and Irish Official Album Charts with debut album 'Without Fear', which achieved multi-platinum status with hit top 10 single 'Outnumbered' as well as the top 20 with singles 'Power Over Me' and the hit '...Buckshot
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 30 May 2026
With a dark, cult-followed sound Irish artist Buckshot, a core member of the Haunted Mound collective, boasts over 1.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify. ...Skinner
Rat & Pigeon, Manchester
Thursday 4 June 2026
Skinner is a musician based in Dublin who writes, records and produces songs about growing up and overcoming a dirt-flecked 21st century existence. The DNA of no wave and post-punk acts like The B52s, James Chance and the Contortions and ES...Kieran Lawless' Complete History of Ireland Creatures Comedy
Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester
Sunday 7 June 2026
An hour of the funniest parts of Irish History with award winning comedian Kieran Lawless...The Irish House Party
The Met, Bury
Friday 12 June 2026
At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the cliches that usually follow! There are no flat caps or twee costumes here. Instead you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring you the soun...I'm Grand Mam
New Century, Manchester
Thursday 18 June 2026
 I'm Grand Mam is the wildly popular Irish comedy duo made up of best friends Kevin Twomey and PJ Kirby. What began as two Cork lads chatting, grew into a cult-favourite podcast and live act loved for its warmth, wit, and razor-sharp ...Joanne McNally
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Friday 26 June 2026
After the success of her record-breaking tour The Prosecco Express, Irish comedian Joanne McNally returns with her hotly anticipated new stand-up show Pinotphile. Hailed by Variety as One to Watch, McNally has been keeping herself busy by r...PABLO BLOOM - Warrington Irish Club - Sun 28th June - 2pm
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Sunday 28 June 2026
Pablo Bloom returns to Warrington Irish Club for what will no doubt be a sell out Always a great and funny show...Lord of the Dance
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 30 June - Sunday 5 July 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...Jarlath Regan
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 4 July 2026
Gas Man is the brand new standup show from "Yer Man" off Instagram. Ireland's favourite comedian/Mammy translator, Jarlath Regan returns to the stage with a brand new show for 2026. The world knows and loves him for his hilarious daily clip...Boyzlife (Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden)
Tatton Park, Knutsford
Saturday 11 July 2026
 Two of the world's biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy. Performing many of their greatest hits, their catalogue includes a record breaking 18 Number 1 singles and 9 number 1 albums, ...
Dave Finnegan's Commitments
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 11 July 2026
Direct from the hit Hollywood film "The Commitments", the man who has fronted the touring band for the last ten years and who played Mickah Wallace in the legendary movie, is here with his sensational show and his own 8-piece band behind hi...B*Witched
Tatton Park, Knutsford
Sunday 12 July 2026
Dust off your double denim and get ready to relive the ultimate 90s pop magic as B*Witched take the stage. With their chart-topping hits like "C'est La Vie," "Rollercoaster," and "Blame It on the Weatherman," the Irish girl group burst onto...Ed Byrne
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Monday 13 July 2026
 Irish comic Ed Byrne is heading out on tour in 2027 with a new show provisionally titled "No Dramas" A TV household name, appearing on Mock The Week (BBC), Top Gear (BBC), QI (BBC),Live At The Apollo (BBC) and The Pilgrimage (BBC), the I...Rhythm of the Dance
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 17 July 2026
Rhythm of the Dance has brought audiences around the world to their feet for over two decades and is returning with a brand new production. Rooted in Ireland's rich culture and heritage, Rhythm of the Dance takes a different perspective on ...The U2 Experience - Tribute to U2
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 25 July 2026
Four outstanding and highly experienced musicians united by a common passion - their love of the music of the legendary U2 across the decades - have joined forces to deliver a breath-taking show that will have you imagining that U2 are perf...PEARL SCAM/FAITH NO MAN - Warrington Irish Club - (Tributes)
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 12 September 2026
Tributes to Grunge Royalty Hear Pearl Jam & Faith No More classics performed by these 2 brilliant brilliant bands...Aoife Dunne
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Sunday 20 September 2026
Aoife Dunne is one of Ireland's most exciting new comedy voices, known for blending razor sharp stand-up with painfully relatable storytelling. In just over a year, she has quickly made her mark on the Irish comedy scene, performing at Ele...Niall Horan
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Originally from Mullingar, Ireland, Niall Horan has sold over 80 million records and toured the globe multiple times as part of the iconic One Direction. As a solo artist, he has continued to match the pure emotion of his globally beloved ...ALIVE & KICKING UK Warrington Irish Club - Simple Minds Tribute
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 26 September 2026
Alive & Kicking UK, the brilliant tribute to Scottish legends SIMPLE MINDS play Warrington Irish Club...Darren Kiely
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 1 October 2026
Hailing from a quaint town in Co. Cork, Ireland, Darren Kiely's folk-infused pop sound originates from his inherited love of traditional Irish music, intertwined with modern influences such as The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, and Noah Kahan. ...Jason Byrne
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 4 October 2026
Jason Byrne is back and "Byrning" brighter than ever, celebrating 30 glorious years of stand-up with his brand-new show, 30 Years Byrning. Byrne delivers a riotous night of high-energy storytelling, surreal tangents and unstoppable laughter...Madra Salach
New Century, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Fuelled by a feverish word-of-mouth buzz, Irish alternative-folk six-piece Madra Salach (Dirty Dog in English) are fast emerging as one of the most talked-about acts of 2026 with their debut EP "It's a Hell of an Age" reaching no.3 on the I...Vittorio Angelone
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 8 October 2026
Viral sensation and all round great guy Vittorio Angelone has always denied any involvement in stand-up comedy or stand-up comedy related activities. Despite this, after two completely sold-out tours in 2023 and 2024 - with over 100 packed-...U2 by U2UK
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 9 October 2026
Over their 20 year history, it's easy to see why U2UK are Europe's Premiere U2 Tribute show, winning the hearts of U2 fans all over by performing in Europe and beyond, including U2's after show party....Mary Coughlan
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Wednesday 14 - Thursday 15 October 2026
Since she rose to international fame in 1985 with her seminal Irish jazz album Tired and Emotional, Mary Coughlan has been one wild Irish girl determined to live a life less ordinary. A prolific artist by anyone's standards, Coughlan is ce...
And So I Watch You from Afar + Caspian
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
A co-headline gig from Belfast instrumental rockers And So I Watch You From Afar and American post rock group Delta Sleep. ...The Shamrocks
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their debut UK tour. After wowing audiences across the globe - from the Sydney Opera ...Basht
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 29 October 2026
Basht. are one of Dublin's most exciting rising rock bands, praised by Hot Press as "one of the most exciting young rock bands to emerge in Ireland in aeons." Stepping up to the scene they have supported Wunderhorse, Been Stellar, Goo Goo D...Hothouse Flowers
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Irish folk rock band Hothouse Flowers feel like they are turning new corners and writing new chapters every day. No two shows are ever the same having dispensed with any premeditated programme over two decades ago and set about putting the...Hothouse Flowers
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Irish folk rock band Hothouse Flowers feel like they are turning new corners and writing new chapters every day. No two shows are ever the same having dispensed with any premeditated programme over two decades ago and set about putting the...Boyzlife (Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden)
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 13 November 2026
 Two of the world's biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy. Performing many of their greatest hits, their catalogue includes a record breaking 18 Number 1 singles and 9 number 1 albums, ...Ricky Warwick (The Almighty / Thin Lizzy / Black Star Riders)
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Growing up in northern Ireland on a diet of Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, Motorhead, and the Ramones, Ricky Warwick started performing with New Model Army in the late '80s before helping to form U.K. punk band the Almighty in 1988. Afte...The Tumbling Paddies
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Famous for their hit "The Way I Am", The Tumbling Paddies are one of Ireland's most popular music acts. Their exuberant, energy-filled live shows see them perform a mix of original folk songs and classic Irish hits. Â ...Ranagri
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Ranagri is an award-winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhran/drums, they create a sound that is both mesmerising...Rhythm of the Dance - Christmas Special
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 24 November 2026
 Rhythm of the Dance, which has brought audiences around the world to their feet for over 25 years, is returning with a brand new Christmas production. Let the magic of Christmas begin on this festive journey with all your favourite winte...Christmas in Ireland
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Be transported to a magical Christmas Eve inside a traditional Irish pub, where friends, old and new, gather to share songs, stories and memories of Christmases gone by. As snow falls outside, the air fills with heartwarming renditions of t...Jamie Duffy
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 25 November 2026
At just 25 years old, Jamie Duffy has rapidly ascended to the elite tier of global multi instrumentalists, amassing over 160 million streams on his debut single alone. Seamlessly bridging the gap between traditional and modern composition, ...The Pogues
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
Following the death of Kent frontman Shane MacGowan in 2023, Celtic punk legends The Pogues return to celebrate their greatest hits. Original members, Mancunian accordian player James Fearnley, Stoke banjoist Jem Finer, and Eastbourne tin w...The Pogue Traders - Tribute to The Pogues
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 5 December 2026
The finest Pogues homage imaginable, with every note, inflection, reel and run served up with passion, love and credibility. Wonderful stuff, and not so much a tribute as a continuation of that remarkable band's incredible music. Since Sh...Ash
Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
Platinum-selling, chart-topping Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, alternative rockers Ash are best known for their 1995 hit "Girl from Mars", as well as UK Top 10 singles "Goldfinger", "Oh Yeah", "Shining Light", and "A Life Less Ordinary" ...
OHASIS (Tribute) - Warrington Irish Club - Sat 12th Dec 2026
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 12 December 2026
Back for their usual December show which has sold out the last 3 years on the run Ohasis are Alan McGee's favourite Oasis tribute...The Highstool Prophets
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 13 December 2026
The Highstool Prophets are a five piece folk band from Cavan, Ireland, known for their high-energy, rip-roaring live performances and fantastic musicianship. ...Kodaline
Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Critically-acclaimed Irish indie folk quartet Kodaline broke onto the scene when their debut single "All I Want" topped the Irish charts in 2013, heralding their Platinum selling album In a Perfect World, which also spawned the hits "High ...Keywest
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Known as Ireland Biggest and most popular independent artist, Keywest are a chart topping street Band from Dublin. Their 1st debut album went triple platinum, their 2nd album went #1 (even knocking Ed Sheeran off the top spot). They have ...The Scratch
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 30 January - Friday 5 February 2027
Dublin's The Scratch were born from a shared love of metal and traditional Irish music and have moulded triumphant melodies with the groove and intensity of metal. Their debut album released in 2020 reached #9 in the Irish Album Charts, #2 ...Emma Doran
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 4 - Sunday 21 February 2027
Smash hit Irish comedian, best-selling author, podcast host and viral online star Emma Doran hits the road once again taking her brand-new stand-up show Emmaculate across the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. There's no such thing as a perfec...Andrew Ryan
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 20 February 2027
Irish Comedian Andrew Ryan and host of 'Cork in the North' podcast embars on his latest tour, "Let Me Know How You Get On." Andrew's quintessentially Irish storytelling abilities and cheeky, friendly demeanour make him a natural stand up. W...Nathan Carter
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Sunday 7 March 2027
Quickly becoming one of the UK's most prolific touring artists, wowing crowds with his sensational live show, Liverpudlian Irish country pop star Nathan Carter returns. One of the UK's most exciting live performers, his energetic showmanshi...The Dubliners Encore - The Official Stage Show
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 12 March 2027
The Dubliners Encore is the Official stage show celebrating the greatest folk band of all time. Produced by The Dubliners' John Sheahan; renowned fiddle player and legendary Irish icon, this new show packs 50 years of songs, stories, and cr...Dylan Moran
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 18 April 2027
Showtime. What are you going to do? Are you going to go to work? Or stay in bed, chasing oblivion. Guess what? We're fresh out of oblivion. The Economy will do fine without you - but how long will you survive without the usual giant horn of...
