MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Manchester Bands & Artists On Stage in Manchester
Mon 6 Apr - Fri 5 Jun 2026
Sun 26 Apr - Mon 18 May 2026
The Take That Experience - Tribute to Take That
Saturday 28 March 2026
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...
Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis
Saturday 28 March 2026
Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is. The band's top priority is delivering what their fans want to see and hear. They put in a lot of hard work to ensure their sound a...
The Small Fortunes
Saturday 28 March 2026
The Small Fortunes are a rising blues rock band formed in Manchester. Known for their high-energy live shows, the band quickly gained momentum, selling out headline gigs in London and Manchester. Founding members Louis Menguy and Louis Jame...
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Saturday 28 March 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 guis...
Laid - James Tribute Band
Saturday 28 March 2026
Fully endorsed by the band themselves, Laid are the UK's no.1 tribute to Manchester legends, James. Laid have hit the tribute scene with lightning pace, receiving high praise everywhere they play, performing all the hits including "Sit...
The 9075 - Tribute to The 1975
Saturday 28 March 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....
Beatles, Bowie, Blossoms & Beyond in Stockport Station Underpass
Sunday 29 March 2026
A guided tour of Stockport's music history depicted by local artists & an exclusive Q&A with special guests who have their own unique stories to tell. Stockport's rich music history is brought to life in an exciting new art installation in ...
Spring Sharing
Monday 30 March 2026
Join Hope Mill Community Choir and Orchestra for their seasonal sharing. Each term the Community groups work on new performance pieces as well as building on the old favourites in their repertoire. ...
Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition 2026 Final
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Following the success of the 2023 Final, the three most promising young conductors of the 2026 competition will each take to The Bridgewater Hall stage to direct the Halle orchestra live, competing to become the newest member of the Halle f...
Jonathan Scott
Wednesday 1 April - Wednesday 1 July 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 tw...
Tays with special guests
Friday 3 April 2026
Hot Cross Bunny presents opening night in the Warehouse with Tays plus special guests Get ready for a major hometown headline show from Tays - one of Manchester and the UK's fastest-rising artists. Blending melodic UK rap, grime and modern ...
Clara La San
Friday 3 April 2026
Visionary Manchester singer, writer and producer Clara La San creates a uniquely mesmerising and atmospheric space within alternative R&B, centred around a core of confident vulnerability. She first appeared in 2014 when her debut song "Let...
Clara La San
Friday 3 April 2026
Visionary Manchester singer, writer and producer Clara La San creates a uniquely mesmerising and atmospheric space within alternative R&B, centred around a core of confident vulnerability. She first appeared in 2014 when her debut song "Let...
A Tribute to Jilly's Rockworld
Saturday 4 April 2026
A celebration of a Manchester institution, the legendary Oxford Road rock club opened in the 1970s - originally known as Fagan's before being renamed Jilly's in 1983 - attracting punks, rockers, goths, metalheads, skaters, moshers and ind...
Badly Drawn Boy
Saturday 4 April 2026
Dunstable-born, Bolton-raised, Manchester-living Mercury-prize winning folk rocker Damon Gough has always been one to wear his heart on his sleeve, and his truly personal and heartfelt catalogue of glorious, colourful warming, honest pop so...
Concrete Club
Saturday 4 April 2026
Manchester indie band Concrete Club formed at the end of 2022 and haven't slowed down since. They've completed a UK tour, headlined multiple sold-out shows, featured on BBC Introducing Manchester, and taken the stage at Manchester's iconic...
Luminiscence
Monday 6 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...
Voices & Lyrics - a night for Jennifer
Thursday 9 April 2026
Join us for Voices & Lyrics, a night of vibes, tunes, and love all for Jennifer! Join us for an unforgettable in-person evening celebrating the power of voices and lyrics. It's all about sharing stories, songs, and good vibes in honor of Je...
Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Friday 10 April 2026
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world reno...
Stanleys
Friday 10 April 2026
Emerging from Wigan, Stanleys are the next in a long line of illustrious musicians to emerge from the town. Bands and artists ranging from George Formby (Senior and Junior) to The Verve, Starsailor to The Lathums are proud to call Wigan hom...
Transmission - The Sound of Joy Division
Friday 10 April 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...
Manilla Times
Friday 10 April 2026
Emerging indie rockers Manilla Times, hailed as one of XS Manchester's "Ones to Watch 24", deliver infectious anthems brimming with energy and nostalgia. Originating from small towns in Ireland and North Wales, the band-comprising Jack M...
Happy Mondays
Saturday 11 April 2026
Pioneers of Madchester, Salford legends Happy Mondays are back twistin' our melons with their first tour in five years and the first since the sad passing of bassist Paul Ryder in 2022. Dubbed 'The Been There Done That Tour', it will inclu...
Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis
Saturday 11 April 2026
Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is. The band's top priority is delivering what their fans want to see and hear. They put in a lot of hard work to ensure their sound a...
The Hallé - A Sea Symphony
Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 April 2026
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 and vocal s...
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - Bernstein's ‘On the Town'
Thursday 16 April 2026
Influenced by Czech folk and expressionism, Haas's Study for Strings is an energetic, introspective work now seen as a key piece of 20th-century Czech music. Themes of fate, migration and Martinu's own journey echo through The Rock, reflect...
Factory Spotlight: After the Applause
Thursday 16 April 2026
Celebrate season two of local podcast After the Applause with an exclusive live show Join the team behind After the Applause for a live show at Aviva Studios, as they kickstart season two of the popular Manchester podcast. Watch two Q&A pan...
Rick Astley
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
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
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
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 ...
James
Saturday 18 April 2026
One of Britain's most enduring success stories, Manchester indie folk rock legends James have sold over 25 million records with their recent run of Top 5 albums proving to be a golden era for the band, only narrowly missing out on the top s...
BBC Philharmonic - New World Symphony
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
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
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
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
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
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...
YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
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....
Looking For Me Friend - The Music of Victoria Wood
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...
Chip Wickham
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
