MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Manchester Bands & Artists On Stage in Manchester
Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Manchester Academy
Sat 27 Sep - Sat 29 Nov 2025
Northern Live - Do I Love You
Stockport Plaza
Sat 15 Nov 2025 - Fri 29 May 2026
Dominic Halpin & the Hurricanes - A Country Night in Nashville
Manchester Opera House
Thu 28 Aug 2025 - Fri 9 Oct 2026
New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division and Manchester
RNCM
Sat 4 - Sat 25 Oct 2025
The Brit Fest
Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham
Friday 4 - Sunday 6 July 2025
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hit...Shed Seven
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Friday 4 July 2025
Perpetual underdogs, Shed Seven seldom received critical acceptance, yet the York-formed indie legends were one of the leading lights of Britpop with two gold albums, 15 Top 40 singles and a legion of loyal fans. Their thunderous indie-rock...Michael McGoldrick & Tim Edey
Waterside, Manchester
Friday 4 July 2025
Michael McGoldrick and Tim Edey are celebrated musicians in the realm of Celtic folk music, renowned for their exceptional skills and innovative approaches. Former BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year Michael McGoldrick is a gifted multi-in...Union Chapel Jazz Band
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 4 July - Friday 1 August 2025
Union Chapel Jazz Band is a community collective of amateur, professional and semi-professional musicians. The band began over 40 years ago at a night-school class in jazz and improvisation and now rehearses at The Union Chapel in Fallowfie...YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Yes, Manchester
Friday 4 - Saturday 19 July 2025
Hot Take is a brand new monthly night from promoters Now Wave, bringing you the freshest new sounds from Manchester. Manchester punk trio YAANG + FORMAL SPPEEDWEAR + AUTOCAMPER....Shed Seven - Pre Show & After Parties with DJ Clint Boon
Mother Marys, Manchester
Friday 4 July 2025
Don't go Chasing Rainbows" - 'Because Truth Be Told' the Maximum High kicks off and closes at Mother Mary's and Truth Be Told-you belong. Expect:Special Guest DJs spinning Britpop anthems, Shed Seven classics, and 90s bangers all d...Oasis Wonderwalk Tour
The Edwardian Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester
Friday 4 July - Saturday 11 October 2025
Enjoy this Manchester walking tour with your expert guide Joe, exploring the city where the legendary Britpop band was born. ...Hacienda Classical
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Saturday 5 July 2025
Hacienda Classical makes its record-breaking eight Castlefield Bowl homecoming with Graeme Park, Manchester Camerata and special guests, including David Morales alongside Peter Hook on the DJ line-up. Performing orchestral renditions of muc...Later Youth
Low Four Studio, Manchester
Saturday 5 July 2025
Later Youth is the new project from The Travelling Band singer-songwriter and producer Jo Dudderidge. His distinctive voice, soulful piano and lyrical wit take centre stage within songs that have drawn comparisons to Rufus Wainwright, Dr Jo...Hacienda Classical Afterparty
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 5 July 2025
After their huge show at Castlefield Bowl, Hacienda are continuing the party over at Albert Hall, with DJ sets from Todd Terry, Graeme Park, and Felix Da Housecat with a live PA from Alison Limerick ...The Lancashire Hotpots
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 5 July 2025
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern "knees up" with banging comedy folk anthems such as "Chippy Te...Manc 25 - The Mancunian Way
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 5 July 2025
Oasis. The Smiths. The Stone Roses. Three tribute bands. One place. One night. The music of Manchester. Oasis Maybe: Did you miss Oasis' early rough and ready gigs of 94/95? Did you miss the era defining concerts at Earls Court, Maine Road,...Northern Soul Mini-AllNighter
The Nia Centre (NIAMOS), Manchester
Saturday 5 July 2025
Putting The 'Northern' & the'' Soul' back into Manchester (and yes, it's not an All Nighter but it is 7 hours of Soul, and given most Allnighters are 8 hours, it's pretty good going). The music policy will be 'right across the board'. Class...Manchester Music Tours - Tour Special
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 5 July - Saturday 13 September 2025
You've heard the songs, now see the sights and hear the stories behind Manchester's greatest artists on the Manchester Music Tour. Founded by Inspiral Carpets drummer Craig Gill, the Manchester Music Tour offers a fascinating first-hand ins...Hallé & Singapore Chinese Orchestra - Sounds of The East
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 6 July 2025
An evening of music woven together by Eastern tradition and inspiration. Conducted by Kahchun Wong, featuring the European premiere of Cambodian-American composer Chinary Ung's Grand Spiral (Desert Flowers Bloom), Debussy's La mer and the U...
The Light Orchestra GB - Stage & Screen
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 6 July 2025
Celebrating their Platinum anniversary, Stockport's The Light Orchestra of Great Britain deliver a programme, spanning 70 years, which features epic movie themes and fabulous musicals. With over 50 players, sit back and let this local orche...Elliot James Reay
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 6 July 2025
At just 23 years old, Bury's own Elliot James Reay has already captured the hearts of a global audience. With over 4 million dedicated fans and hundreds of millions of views, Elliot's velveteen voice and vintage style have made him a stando...Oasis
Heaton Park, Manchester
Friday 11 - Sunday 20 July 2025
Manchester rock legends Oasis have ended years of feverish speculation with the confirmation of a long awaited run of comeback shows after 14 years of bitter seperation/ This will be one of the biggest live moments and hottest tickets of th...Oasis Official Aftershow
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 11 - Saturday 19 July 2025
Manchester Music Tours presents the Oasis Official Aftershow party with guest DJs including: Bez (Happy Mondays) + Clint Boon (Inspiral Carpets) + Mani (Stone Roses) + Tin Tin (New Order's tour DJ) + Col White (Vinyl Revival) + Ricco (Cream...That Night In Manchester
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 11 July 2025 - Saturday 18 July 2026
That Night in Manchester is a brand new musical regaling the audience with a nostalgic and emotional journey through the heady days of the 80s and 90s Manchester indie scene. The audience will be taken back to the vibrant and exhilarating ...Definitely Mightbe - Tribute to Oasis
Definitely Maybe Bar, Manchester
Friday 11 - Sunday 20 July 2025
The longest established Oasis tribute in the world with over 2,000 shows under their belt. So, as good as the real thing? Well the lengendary Alan McGee thought so when he recently introduced the band live on stage! So they..... DEFINITELY ...Oas-is - Oasis Tribute Band
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 11 July 2025
What's the story? Some might say Oas-is are definitely, NOT maybe the best Oasis tribute out there! They are the only act to tour with a full video show, using some of the same equipment and visuals/footage that Oasis used on their tours...Manchester Music Tours - Oasis Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Friday 11 July - Saturday 30 August 2025
You have the opportunity to see first-hand where Manchester's most famous brothers grew up. Acclaimed by Noel and Liam themselves, the tour includes visits to the iconic Boardwalk where the band rehearsed and performed their first gig. Cana...Looking For Me Friend - The Music of Victoria Wood
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 12 July 2025
A funny and touching tribute to this much loved and sorely missed national treasure. Written and performed by BBC1's All Together Now star, Paulus, ('King of Cabaret', The Stage) this brand-new show sees him in a fresh light as a lifelong...The Smiths Ltd - The Smiths Tribute Band
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 12 July 2025 - Friday 4 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 spectacular...Funk Street!
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 12 July - Saturday 30 August 2025
Get your groove on at Funk Street, a free night of live funk, soul and disco brought to you by resident bands. Traversing the finest in funk, soul, disco, house and more. Expect soul-heavy beats, infectious rhythm, and free-flowing danceflo...Transmission - The Sound of Joy Division
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 18 July 2025
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in Manchester during the late 1970s and d...Mark Radcliffe & David Boardman
Gullivers, Manchester
Friday 18 July 2025
Legendary Bolton broadcaster, writer and musician Mark Radcliffe met David Boardman a few years ago when he moved to Knutsford and they found each other in the Builder's Arms. David is a seasoned singer/songwriter, guitar teacher and fine a...Jon Dasilva - Loose Fit All Day 30+ Rave
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 19 July 2025
Remember the days when rave meant sweat, lasers, and dancing like no one was watching? So do we. Join us on Saturday 19th July at Gorilla Manchester for a throwback rave stacked with club classics, house anthems, and warehouse bangers....Ellysse Mason
Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 19 July 2025
For fans of The 1975, Phoebe Bridgers, and Sam Fender, on the surface, Manchester's Ellysse Mason is an alt pop artist, but her songwriting drags the likes of Joni Mitchell into the modern era, stopping for a bite of the 80's along the way....
Hallé - Summer Choral Classics
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 26 July 2025
"... the waves of sound produced by the Halle Choir instilled a sense of uplift that can only be produced by an exceptional chorus at the peak of its form". The Guardian Step into a world of musical masterpieces as Matthew Hamilton leads th...The Lancashire Hotpots
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 26 July 2025
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern "knees up" with banging comedy folk anthems such as "Chippy Te...The Complete Stone Roses - Stone Roses Tribute Band
Vibe Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 26 July 2025
The Complete Stone Roses are one of the UK's most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands. Selling out venues across the UK and Ireland regularly, they have helped to carry on the music of one of the UK's most influential b...National Children's Orchestra with Jess Gillam
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 2 August 2025
The National Children's Orchestras of Great Britain is proud to present its exceptional 2022 main orchestra at The Bridgewater Hall for their final performance with the orchestra, following their summer residential. At just 13 and 1...Firevolt Rock Festival
Whitebottom Farm, Stockport
Thursday 7 August 2025
Formally FIRESTORM Festival, Manchester's Best Camping Rock Fest, bringing you the best rock bands on 2 stages over 3 days on a picturesque farm through Etherow Country Park. 2024's headliners include Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons +...Happy Mondaze
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 8 August 2025
Authentically from Manchester, Happy Mondaze were the first musicians to bravely emulate the Madchester legends. Currently touring the UK with a set of hits and fan favourites from the likes of Pills n thrills and Bummed. ...The Panamas
The Rat And Pigeon, Manchester
Saturday 9 August 2025
The 5 piece Indie rock band from Stockport have been together with the same lineup for 10 years, and have been recording and releasing music for 5 years. The band's sound has been described as "what happens when you cross the indie sound of...The Juice
Gullivers, Manchester
Saturday 9 August 2025
Five Manchester-based northern lads, dishing out scally rock with a sweet pop sheen. Backed by BBC Introducing Lancashire, after landing a slot performing on BBC 5 live on Scott Mills' & Chris Stark's Saturday morning show the lads have gon...Aziz Ibrahim (Stone Roses / Ian Brown)
Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills
Saturday 9 August 2025
Aziz Ibrahim is best known as a guitarist with The Stone Roses and Ian Brown, co-writing songs such as "My Star", "Corpses in Their Mouths", "Longsight M13", "One Way Ticket to Paradise" and numerous other tracks from "Unfinished Monkey Bus...DJ Shadow + Morcheeba + UNKLE + more
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 15 August 2025
Moovin In proudly presents ..... DJ Shadow, Morcheeba, UNKLE, DJ KRUSH, Zero 7 (DJ set), Aim & more. ...Dominic Halpin & the Hurricanes - A Country Night in Nashville
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Thursday 28 August 2025
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 trans...The Lancashire Hotpots
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 29 August 2025
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern "knees up" with banging comedy folk anthems such as "Chippy Te...Manchester Psych Fest
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 30 August 2025
Multi-venue festival at O2 Ritz, Manchester Albert Hall, Gorilla, CANVAS, YES and Deaf Institute. Ticket gains access to all venues. Venue capacities are based on first come first serve so please arrive early for specific acts. ...Manchester Psych Fest
Various Venues, Manchester
Saturday 30 August 2025
Multi-venue festival at O2 Ritz, Manchester Albert Hall, Gorilla, CANVAS, YES and Deaf Institute. Ticket gains access to all venues. Venue capacities are based on first come first serve so please arrive early for specific acts. ...Festwich Tribute Festival
Heaton Park, Manchester
Saturday 30 August 2025
The tribute act festival that brings you blistering sets from the best rock and indie bands in the universe. Now with 3 stages over 2 days. ...
The Take That Experience - Tribute to Take That
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 30 August 2025
As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band,with acclaimed vocal performances, stunning replica costumes and iconic dance routines, 'The Take That Experience' recreate the magic of Take That live on stage with their...Do You Own the Dançefloor? (15) + Q&A
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 30 August 2025
Step back into the legendary world of The Hacienda, the iconic Manchester nightclub that defined an era with this 10th anniversary screening of Do You Own the Dancefloor? featuring special guests and a Q&A. This documentary captures the un...One Night in Nashville
Uppermill Civic Hall, Uppermill
Friday 5 September 2025
Experience the sights and sounds of Nashville with the 'One Night In Nashville' show featuring Mancunian Country singer Maria Jordan. Celebrating the biggest modern and classic country icons in an authentic downtown honkytonk experience...Everything Changes - Take That Tribute Show
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 5 September 2025
The only Take That tribute production in which "Gary, Mark, Howard and Robbie" headline a fully-live spectacular featuring an 11-piece, uber-talented band and dancers. Enjoy all of Take That's greatest hits - Pray, Shine, Greatest Day, The...The Southmartins - A Tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 6 September 2025
The Southmartins are a tribute act to the songs of Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, The Beautiful South and The Housemartins. The seven-piece collective has built up a loyal following playing arenas, festivals, clubs and pubs (including Paul ...Noasis - The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band
