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)
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Sat 11 Jul - Fri 13 Nov 2026
Northern Live - Do I Love You
The Albert Halls
Fri 29 May - Fri 9 Oct 2026
Rick Astley
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Rick Astley has proven to be a consistently huge draw in the live arena. The Newton-le-Willows pop star's shows are a celebration, mixing the famous hits that he made his name with, in the 1980s, alongside current fan favourites. Burstin...The Halle - The Best of John Williams
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Legendary film composer, John Williams' music has inspired and captivated audiences worldwide for decades: from the iconic, spine-tingling themes of Star Wars and Jurassic Park to the enchanting melodies of Harry Potter and E.T. the Extra-T...Faster Horses
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Few artists have risen through the ranks of UK Dance Music as quickly as Manchester-based Liverpudlian Joe Germains, aka Faster Horses. Jumping into the scene as a fresh-faced 18-year-old back in 2020, they quickly made a name for themselve...Jane Weaver
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Abusing, evading, and obliterating 20 years of whimsical pop trends, Jane Weaver's experience as a truly independent and resilient songwriter and sound-carrier commands respect and inspiration in equal measures. Complete with unpretentious ...Macharia - Soul Safari
Contact, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Step into Soul Safari, an immersive concert with singer Macharia, blending her own original compositions with Kenyan coastal and Kikuyu folk traditions. With music in Swahili, Kikuyu, and English, Macharia invites the audience on a journey ...The Marras
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
The Marras are a new indie band from Manchester, blending jangly guitars, infectious melodies, and sharp, relatable lyrics. Made up of former members of Callow Youth and The Notion, they channel the city's iconic guitar-driven sound wi...James
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
One of Britain's most enduring success stories, Manchester indie folk rock legends James have sold over 25 million records since their formation in 1982. While they have always been worshipped in their home city, dating back to their fo...BBC Philharmonic & Frank Dupree - New World Symphony
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Joshua Weilerstein makes his triumphant return to the Philharmonic in this musical postcard celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence. Three joyous works each cast a different light on the sights and sounds of the USA, cul...Looking For Me Friend - The Music of Victoria Wood
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 18 April 2026
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 Rolling People
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Named after The Verve's Urban Hymns album track, The Rolling People are a Mancunian 4-piece rock and roll band with a big sound and Brit-pop style choruses. Taking influence from a wide variety of artists based on the classic Manchester ...Tanner and the Tones
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Tanner and the tones are a 19 piece powerhouse jazz big band from Manchester that brings the timeless energy of jazz to life. Featuring a line up of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, keys and strings they push the boundaries of the big band ...Candlelight Babies - Classical Sounds to Stimulate Little Minds
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Candlelight Babies is a new educational experience launched in Manchester. Bask with your baby in the glow of a thousand candles as gentle classical melodies, adapted for tiny ears, spark early development and create tender bonding moments ...Mr Scruff
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 18 April 2026
A true national treasure, Manchester's Mr. Scruff is a producer, cartoonist and cross-genre selector who loves to play long DJ sets, and occasionally B2B sets with similarly wide-eared end excitable DJs. He has been DJing since 1984, a...Finley Quaye
Hoppy Daze, Oldham
Saturday 18 April 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 A...YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
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....
The Hallé - A Sea Symphony
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 19 April 2026
Conductor Tarmo Peltokoski is joined by a duo of star-studded soloists and two generations of Halle singers for Vaughan Williams' immense Sea Symphony, a groundbreaking work in the symphonic and choral repertoire for its use of the chorus a...Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 19 April - Friday 5 June 2026
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...Looking For Me Friend - The Music of Victoria Wood
The Met, Bury
Sunday 19 April 2026
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...Luna Marble
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 19 April 2026
Influenced by 70's rock, Manchester band Luna Marble deliver "supercharged classic rock with a mystical flare". Radiating the power of Led Zeppelin, their sound has roots in blues and psychedelia, and their to anthemic songs are ready made ...Chip Wickham
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 20 April 2026
Deep classic jazz and hardbop with a modern twist from much loved Brighton-born, Manchester-educated sax and flute star, Chip Wickham. Expect Chip's trademark funky sounds, drawing on fresh influences from the deep jazz of the legendary Str...BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - Spring Symphony
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Wednesday 22 April 2026
Elegant and virtuosic, Haydn's Cello Concerto in D Major is celebrated for both its charm and technical brilliance, filled lyrical melodies, high-register passages and rapid runs. Schumann's Symphony No. 1 'Spring' arrives as a burst of fre...The Hallé - The Unanswered Question
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 23 April 2026
Denes Varjon and Nicolas Altstaedt compete in Kurtag's commanding Double Concerto, as Thomas Ades conducts. 'One of the most unusual pieces written for cello' (Bachtrack), Kurtag's brilliant Double Concerto engages both soloists and an orch...Greg Wilson
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
The UK pioneer of electro-funk & Disco celebrates 50 years of music with a very special show. Legendary Hacienda DJ Greg Wilson hosts a very special intimate show for his 50th Anniversary of DJ'ing. Known for his reel to reel mixes, Greg Wi...One Night In Nashville
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
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...ROLLA
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
Hotly tipped Manchester rock quintet Rolla, make music which has been compared by Louder than War to "the towering anthems of The Verve" and "elements of The Sex Pistols and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, creating a jet energy roar of so...Thomas Adès Piano Recital
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 24 April 2026
A single pianist takes centre stage in Halle St Peter's stunning main space for a journey through a myriad of musical worlds; from Haydn and Beethoven through Bartok, Stravinsky and Janacek to Thomas Ades' own compositions. This is a unique...BBC Philharmonic - Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
'This is how life feels right now.' - Julia Wolfe Wolfe was two blocks from the Twin Towers when the planes hit on September 11, 2001. Big Beautiful Dark and Scary is the sound of that aftermath: an ominous, awesome wall of sound. When he...Oasis Supernova - Tribute to Oasis
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Oasis Supernova are a full live Oasis tribute band dedicated to the sound, swagger and story of Oasis. Wowing crowds all around the world with Oasis' biggest hits and fan favourites, performed by an 11 piece band of professional musicians w...RNCM Gospel Choir
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Experience the soul-stirring sounds of Gospel. Following on from their roaring success supporting the RNCM Session Orchestra, the RNCM Gospel Choir return to the stage this spring for their very first solo show. Led by renowned vocalist and...M60
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Indie rock band M60 formed from various towns across Manchester. The four-piece are in the game of creating guitar-led noise with an undeniable Manc twang which takes shape in the form of energetic and anthemic tunes. M60 came onto the scen...
Rosellas
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Fresh from supporting Starsailor, the young Mancunians serve up stadium-ready guitars, punchy drums and pure adrenaline, with a sound that gives a nod to the bands of 90's Britpop, drawing sonic comparisons to The Verve, The Stone Roses and...Blue
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 26 April 2026
The Blue boys are back in town! Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan are ready to make new memories with the news that they will release their all-new studio album 'Reflections' on January 9th 2026 - the first taste of which...The Hallé - Chamber Series: Hallé Brass Quintet
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Wednesday 29 April 2026
The Halle's lunchtime Chamber Series at Halle St Peter's provides a unique opportunity to hear players and guest artists perform in more intimate surroundings. The Halle Brass Quintet makes a welcome return with one of their characteristic ...Modern Nature
The Strines Nightingale, Stockport
Wednesday 29 April 2026
A meandering blend of bucolic folk, experimental jazz, and psych-tinged indie rock, Modern Nature is a project led by Blackpool-born musician Jack Cooper, formerly of the acclaimed indie rock outfit Ultimate Painting and the Manchester ba...YES
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
After their hugely successful 'Classic Tales Of Yes' UK Tour in 2024, Progressive Rock legends, YES, return to perform their 1971 classic album, Fragile, in its entirety, including such timeless songs as 'Heart of the Sunrise', 'South S...Ist Ist
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
Regularly condemned as too 'out there' to be successful; through sheer determination, hard work and a bulging catalogue of songs, Ist Ist continue to silence the doubters and move from strength to strength. Displaying an arrogance akin to t...BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra continues its thrillingly up-close series at the RNCM with a heavyweight artistic collaboration - Chief Conductor John Storgards joins the acclaimed pianist Tamara Stefanovich in this exploration of the pure power...Outwards Festival
Progress, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
A new gathering for electronic music culture. Past. Present. Future. With a special guest still to be announced, Oribital headline with Manchester favourites Black Grape and A Certain Ratio among the likes of Phil Hartnoll and The Orb on th...ANNO: Four Seasons by Anna Meredith & Antonio Vivaldi
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
The Halle comes to Aviva Studios for the first time with Anna Meredith's atmospheric composition ANNO The Halle presents an immersive work by powerhouse composer Anna Meredith. A recontextualisation of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, ANNO takes the...Puressence
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Legendary Mancunian rock group Puressence are back, after performing their first live date in over 11 years with a huge hometown show at the Albert Hall in June 2024. James Mudriczki, Kevin Matthews, Lowell Killen, and Anthony Szuminski...Stax of Soul & The Soul Review
The Met, Bury
Saturday 2 May 2026
The original. A reputation that needs no introduction. Born in Manchester in 1983, 9-piece 100% live band Stax of Soul feature incredible musicians (including a powerful brass section), meticulously and energetically recreating the very...The ShowHawk Duo
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Guitarists Mikhail Asanovic and Jake Wright have dazzled audiences worldwide with their spectacular approach to playing the guitar. Their playing style has broken down barriers between acoustic and electronic dance music. Whether playing ac...Aziz Ibrahim (Stone Roses / Ian Brown)
Traders, Stockport
Sunday 3 May 2026
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...The Hallé - Spring with Sir Mark Elder
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 7 May 2026
Following his acclaimed performance at the Halle's 2023 BBC Proms concert, Ukrainian baritone Andrii Kymach and the Halle Choir once again join forces for a work by Rachmaninov. Based on the poem by Nikolay Nekrasov, and quite opposed to it...BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - Brahms: Double Concerto
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Thursday 7 May 2026
Cursed by the goddess Hera, Echo may only repeat the last words spoken to her. Narcissus, a self-obsessed beautiful young man, rejects Echo and leaves her to waste away, setting the scene Bjarnason's I Want to be Alive: Echo / Narcissus, an...
Quatuor Danel & Noémi Gyori - Mozart's Flute Quartet in D Major
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Thursday 7 May 2026
Free lunchtime concert. The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - join forces with Noemi Gyori (flute) to perform Mozart's Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285 and ...Stax of Soul & The Soul Review
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 8 May 2026
The original. A reputation that needs no introduction. Born in Manchester in 1983, 9-piece 100% live band Stax of Soul feature incredible musicians (including a powerful brass section), meticulously and energetically recreating the very...Stax of Soul & The Soul Review
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 8 May 2026
The original. A reputation that needs no introduction. Born in Manchester in 1983, 9-piece 100% live band Stax of Soul feature incredible musicians (including a powerful brass section), meticulously and energetically recreating the very...Transmission - The Sound of Joy Division
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 8 May 2026
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...Quatuor Danel & Petr Prause - Schubert Special
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Friday 8 May 2026
The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - join forces with cellist Petr Prause for a captivating finale showcasing the extremes of the three stages of compositio...Quatuor Danel Public Workshop with Dr Anne Hyland & The Schubert Institute UK
