MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Manchester Bands & Artists On Stage in Manchester
Boyzlife (Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden)
The Bridgewater Hall
Fri 13 Nov 2026 - Thu 20 May 2027
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Warrington Irish Club
Wed 16 Sep - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Jonathan Scott
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 8 September - Monday 16 November 2026
Epic orchestral masterpieces as you've never heard them before! Jonathan Scott uses all the resources of the Bridgewater Hall concert organ to create the full sounds and expression of a symphony orchestra using 5,500 pipes, two hands and t...Emma Rawicz
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Multi-award-winning British saxophonist and composer Emma Rawicz emerged on the international stage to critical acclaim with her first release on the prestigious ACT label at just 21. A former student at Chetham's School of Music, and the ...Manchester Contemporary Youth Opera - Maybe Make Me Out
Contact, Manchester
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Manchester Contemporary Youth Opera presents Maybe make me out, a short opera that has emerged from the 2026 Collaborative Opera Lab. This new work explores problems of identity, language, connection and revelation, and what it means to ...Primal Scream
New Century, Manchester
Friday 11 - Saturday 12 September 2026
Formed in Glasgow in 1982 by Bobby Gillespie, a member of Manchester-based Glaswegian indie act The Wake, Primal Scream's career didn't really take off until the legendary frontman had left his temporary role as drummer of The Jesus and Ma...Pale Waves
Un.titled Studio, Salford
Friday 11 September 2026
The Manchester indie-pop icons step up once more, fulfilling the promise of that widely-lauded UK Top 10 debut album My Mind Makes Noises, in 2018, and striding towards pop megastardom with the UK no.3 2021 follow-up Who Am I?. The slick ...Neeve Zahra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 11 September 2026
Manchester born singer/songwriter, Neeve Zahra is captivating audiences with her unique voice and beautiful lyrics which are far beyond her years. Championed by the likes of Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2 and CountryLine Radio's Tim Prottey-Jon...The Smiths Utd - A Tribute to The Smiths
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 11 September 2026
Lincoln-based tribute band The Smiths Utd play all the hits from The Smiths and Morrissey solo. ...John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
The Met, Bury
Wednesday 16 September 2026
The songwriter and frontman of Manchester three-piece, I Am Kloot also possesses an enviable back catalogue as a solo artist - previously known around his hometown as Johnny Dangerously - and continues to work on new material under the gui...Vinny Peculiar
Gullivers, Manchester
Thursday 17 September 2026
Described as 'The Tony Hancock of pop' by UNCUT magazine, Salford-based singer-songwriter and poet Vinny Peculiar (aka Alan Wilkes) grew up in Worcestershire and trained as a nurse before signing to Manchester cult label Ugly Man records. ...Corella
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
A popular act on the festival scene, Corella is a refreshing indie quartet from Manchester whose signature catchy melodic hooks, propulsive multi-layered guitar riffs, and reminiscent lyrics, relay a coming-of-age story of their own. The g...Elephunk in the Room
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Showcasing some of the finest local bands, melding disco, funk and jazz together and ending the night with disco classics. Come dance with the Elephunk in the Room, a Rebel Riot Record event. ...Amplifier
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
Described as "Soundgarden, Tool, Black Sabbath, Oceansize and Pink Floyd taking copious amounts of mind-altering substances and venturing on a trip through time and space (to another dimension), and back again," Manchester progressive roc...Finley Quaye
The Nia Centre (NIAMOS), Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
MOBO and BRIT award-winning artist Finley Quaye scored international success with the double-Platinum selling 1997 album "Maverick A Strike". The Edinburgh-born, Manchester-raised soul and reggae singer made his recording debut in 1995 on ...John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Sunday 20 September 2026
The songwriter and frontman of Manchester three-piece, I Am Kloot also possesses an enviable back catalogue as a solo artist - previously known around his hometown as Johnny Dangerously - and continues to work on new material under the gui...Merry Hell
Knutsford Little Theatre, Knutsford
Sunday 20 September 2026
Joyful Wigan folk rockers Merry Hell have graced the UK charts with their trademark all-standing, all-dancing, roof-raising traditional folk music. Formed in 2010, the core members of the band include the three Kettle brothers, who were pr...
Phoebe Green
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Sunkist-haired, Manchester-based artist Phoebe Green has been steadily accruing fans and buzz for her darkly witty and very danceable indie rock tunes about the cringe-worthy and often cold behavior at play in contemporary relationships. "...Chetham's Lunchtime Concert
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 22 September - Thursday 17 December 2026
Take a lunch break and enjoy this free recital by some of the UK's most exciting young musicians! Discover the UK's next big talent with concerts featuring remarkable Chetham's School of Music performers, aged 8-18, from the UK's leading m...Lusaint
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 23 September 2026
Blending jazz, neo-soul, pop and more, Manchester artist Lucy Hopkins - better known as Lusaint - produces music which feels born from smoky jazz clubs which has seen her compared to Adele, Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. S...Dominic Halpin & the Hurricanes - A Country Night in Nashville
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Thursday 24 September 2026
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Prepare to be tran...Northern Live - Do I Love You
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Thursday 24 September 2026
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...The Smiths Ltd - The Smiths Tribute Band
The Met, Bury
Friday 25 - Saturday 26 September 2026
The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths. After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig in Manchester to an audience of avid Smiths fans. The response was spectacula...Ohasis - Tribute to Oasis
The Roundhouse, Bolton
Friday 25 September 2026
Ohsais play the songs in the most current live arrangements, with amazing accuracy. Nailing the Oasis look was very important, as image is everything; and was everything to Oasis. The band take the stage show very seriously, meticulously r...The K's
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 26 September 2026
 Now with a UK no.1 album to their name, The K's were formed in Earlestown in 2017 after the lads grew up together in the shadows of two huge North West neighbours, Manchester and Liverpool. Jamie Boyle (vocals/guitar); Ryan Breslin (gui...BBC Radio 4 Loose Ends - John Cooper Clarke + Jackie Kay + Antony Szmierek
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Saturday 26 September 2026
Join Stuart Maconie and guests for a special festival edition of BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends. You can expect the show's trademark wit and freewheeling conversation as well as sparkling music performance all laced with the CSL live magic.  G...John Cooper Clarke In Conversation with Simon Armitage
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Saturday 26 September 2026
John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original "people's poet". His unique poetry and delivery style was recorded and put to music by legendary producer Martin Hannett and a band of Mancunian stars, including Buzzcocks ...Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks Perform Yes
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in music as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES. The Accrington-born rock legend was the author and a major creative influence behind the ground-breaking album Fra...Mica Millar
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
The Mancunian soulstress released her debut album 'Heaven Knows' to critical acclaim in 2022 and has quickly become one of the UK's brightest new Soul stars, picking up Jazz FM's prestigious 'Soul Act of The Year 2022' award. Featured o...Kantos Chamber Choir - Drop Drop
Victoria Baths, Manchester
Sunday 27 September 2026
Water: essential, powerful, and increasingly under threat; it lies at the heart of life itself. Dive in to a choral exploration of our relationship with water, reflecting both its immense power and its moments of profound stillness. With m...RNCM Spotlight - Talking in Circles
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 29 September 2026
Featuring violin, viola, and electronics, this programme is an eclectic journey through ethereal and folk soundscapes all the way to the world of groove. You can expect loop pedals, live electronics, and even yodelling. ...How Soon is Now?
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 1 - Saturday 3 October 2026
Set to a live soundtrack of indie classics, How Soon is Now? is a new indie musical from Box of Tricks Theatre Company about mates, music and magic - finding your place and finding yourself.  "You open the door into this club. And the ...
The Wonder Stuff + Insprial Carpets
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 2 October 2026
A co-headline gig from the Baggy favourites. Fronted by Miles Hunt, West Midlands indie legends The Wonder Stuff are best known for the hits "The Size of a Cow", "Unbearable", "Caught in My Shadow", "Don't Let Me Down, Gently" and the ...You & Me
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 3 October 2026
Manchester-based DJ, producer, and You & Me label owner Josh Baker headlines the night of global house and minimal electronic dance music. JOSH BAKERPROSPA - ENZO SIRAGUSA B2B CHLOE CAILLET - DENNIS CRUZ B2B SETH TROXLERSIDNEY CHARLES - L...Paranoid London + Kiosk
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 3 October 2026
London-based production duo, Surrey-born Gerardo Delgado and Mancunian Quinn Whalley have become synonymous with stripping acid house back down to its basics. ...Tom Wainwright - Hacienda All Night Long
Joshua Brooks, Manchester
Saturday 3 October 2026
Tom Wainwright - Hacienda All Night Long at Joshua Brooks, Manchester on October 3rd 2026....Manchester Music Tours - The Smiths Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 3 - Saturday 17 October 2026
The Smiths fans from across the globe will have the opportunity to experience once again how this iconic band made their mark in Manchester and the world. Iconic places that will be visited on the tour include; Strangeways prison, which be...The Hallé and Opera Rara: Offenbach's Barkouf
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 4 October 2026
What happens when man's best friend becomes head-of-state? Opera Rara and the Halle team up once again to present Offenbach's opera Barkouf, where a dog rules the day. Step into the absurd political world of Offenbach's Barkouf - a riotous...Mike Joyce & Stephen Street (The Smiths)
New Century, Manchester
Sunday 4 October 2026
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' seminal The Queen Is Dead with an evening dedicated to one of the most acclaimed and influential albums of all time. Voted NME's Greatest Album of All Time and consistently ranked among the f...RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM, Manchester
Monday 5 October - Monday 14 December 2026
Drop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with the RNCM's Monday and Thursday Lunchtime concerts. Witness the next generation of musicians in this intimate lunchtime solo and chamber music series...RNCM Jam Night
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Enjoy free live music from the RNCM house band of music students, playing your favourite tracks. Plus why not join in? Sign up to sing with the band when you arrive. ...Beyond The Music
MediaCityUK, Salford
Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 October 2026
Manchester's global music conference and showcase festival. Building a fairer future for artists and delegates. Join the revolution....Shaun Ryder
The Met, Bury
Wednesday 7 October 2026
He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on - including Cele...The Slow Readers Club
Media City Studios, Salford
Thursday 8 October 2026
Manchester's The Slow Readers Club deliver an energetic blend of driving drums and infectious guitar lines with evocative verses and anthemic choruses, imbued with their idiosyncratic brand of insightful and confronting lyricism, all set ...Thursday Lunchtimes - RNCM Chamber Ensemble with RNS Principals
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 8 October 2026
Drop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with the RNCM's Monday and Thursday Lunchtime concerts. ...The 9075 - Tribute to The 1975
FAC251, Manchester
Thursday 8 October 2026
Catch the world's first tribute to The 1975 direct all the way from Italy playing the biggest hits from the bands' extensive catalogue....Dominic Halpin & the Hurricanes - A Country Night in Nashville
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 9 October 2026
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Prepare to be tran...
Northern Live - Do I Love You
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Friday 9 October 2026
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...The Lilacs
The Boulevard, Wigan
Friday 9 October 2026
Wigan band The Lilacs have hit the scene with a bang already performing on stages at Manchester Academy, o2 Ritz and London's O2 Academy Islington ...The Lilacs
Boulevard Wigan, Wigan
Friday 9 October 2026
Wigan band The Lilacs have hit the scene with a bang already performing on stages at Manchester Academy, o2 Ritz and London's O2 Academy Islington ...Graham Gouldman (10cc)
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 9 October 2026
It is only between 10cc's sell-out, bi-annual UK tours that the band's co-founder, Manchester musical legend Graham Gouldman, is able to fully indulge his Heart Full of Songs project. The semi-acoustic four-piece - which includes 10cc live...Dominic Halpin & the Hurricanes - A Country Night in Nashville
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 10 October 2026
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Prepare to be tran...Ben P Williams
