MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Manchester Bands & Artists On Stage in Manchester
Fri 14 Mar - Sat 24 May 2025
RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
Monday 9 December 2024
With tickets from just £1.50, you can witness the next generation of musicians in this intimate lunchtime solo and chamber music series, as RNCM students select and perform pieces that showcase their unique artistic identity. Click on tic...
Hope Mill Community Choir & Orchestra
Monday 9 December 2024
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. ...
Manchester 80's & 90's Music Tour & Exploration Game
Monday 9 - Tuesday 31 December 2024
Join an interactive adventure that blends nostalgia, culture, and intrigue, as you uncover the hidden gems and untold tales of Manchester's musical past. Embark on a journey through Manchester's musical heyday, where the streets come aliv...
Courteeners
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Led by talismanic singer/songwriter Liam Fray, the Mancunian stadium rockers and former Manchester United ball-boys have evolved from raw anthemic indie rockers to groove-laden indie kings. Each of their seven albums has gone Top 10, with t...
MUMS Festive Ensemble Showcase
Wednesday 11 December 2024
The concert brings together a diverse array of ensembles from the Manchester University Music Society, including the Wind Orchestra, String Orchestra, Brass Band, Big Band, and Cosmo. The program spans a wide range of musical genres, with s...
BBC Philharmonic - From the Canyons to the Stars
Thursday 12 December 2024
Monumental mysticism radiates in Olivier Messiaen's Des canyons aux etoiles... Commissioned to write a work which commemorated the bicentenary of the American Declaration of Independence, the French composer visited the United States looki...
The Houghton Weavers
Thursday 12 December 2024
THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS have been entertaining folk for 48 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation. In their time together, the group have performed thousands of concerts, recorded over 30 albums,...
MUMS Symphony Orchestra - Festive Concert
Thursday 12 December 2024
Manchester University Music Society Symphony Orchestra take you on a Sleigh Ride with the music of Leroy Anderson and Leonie Holmes. The concert will also feature Tchaikovsky's delightful Nutcracker Suite, conducted by the MUMS studen...
Quatuor Danel & Richard Whalley
Thursday 12 December 2024
The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - are joined by pianist Richard Whalley and Pete Furniss on clarinet for Amber Priestley's K. 581 (but not quite his...
Elephunk in the Room
Thursday 12 December 2024 - Thursday 16 January 2025
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. ...
The Hallé - Christmas at the Movies
Friday 13 December 2024
Step into a world of cinematic magic this Christmas. Join Stephen Bell and star vocalist Sumudu, along with the Halle Ancoats Community Choir and the winners of the Halle Corporate Choir Competition, for a festive celebration of all your fa...
A Tribute To Manchester
Friday 13 December 2024
A TRIBUTE TO MANCHESTER:THE CLONE ROSES + OASISH + THE SMITHS LTD + HAPPY MONDAZE + DJ CLINT BOON. What better way to celebrate all things Mancunian than with the annual return of 'A Tribute to Manchester'. Returning to the Academy stage...
RNCM Big Band & Madeline Bell
Friday 13 December 2024
Legendary soul singer Madeline Bell joins the RNCM Big Band to deliver a toe-tapping evening of standout tunes and sizzling rhythms. Performing an eclectic mix of jazz classics, rarely heard gems, and two brand-new compositions by RNCM stud...
Ingested
Friday 13 December 2024
The legendary Manchester UK SLAM KINGS return with their most ambitious and powerful music to date, cementing the band ever more fimrly at the forefront of the UK Death Metal scene. Blistering speed, crushing hooks, dark melodies and of cou...
Quatuor Danel & Simon Grange
Friday 13 December 2024
The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - are joined by bassist Simon Grange for Darius Milhaud's String Quartet No. 2 (50 years since Milhaud's death), Philip ...
Ingested
Friday 13 December 2024
The legendary Manchester UK SLAM KINGS return with their most ambitious and powerful music to date, cementing the band ever more fimrly at the forefront of the UK Death Metal scene. Blistering speed, crushing hooks, dark melodies and of cou...
The Hallé Youth Orchestra
Saturday 14 December 2024
This dazzling programme showcases the next generation of talented musicians as the Halle Youth Orchestra takes to the stage. Euan Shields, winner of the 2023 Siemens-Halle International Conductors Competition and Director of the Halle Youth...
The Lancashire Hotpots Big Bash
Saturday 14 December 2024
The fourth annual Big Bash from Bernard and the boys features Showaddywaddy + Black Lace + Chas & Dave tribute act, Rockney Rebels. Strap yourself in for an unbeatable night of music and laughs. The good times are back!...
The Chameleons
Saturday 14 December 2024
After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing "Chameleons Vox" custodian Mark Burgess, these ...
Funk Street!
Saturday 14 December 2024
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...
Manchester Music Tours - Oasis Tour
Saturday 14 December 2024 - Sunday 20 July 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...
The Unthanks
Sunday 15 December 2024
Using the traditional folk music of the North East of England as a starting point, the influence of Miles Davis, Steve Reich, Sufjan Stevens, Robert Wyatt, Antony & The Johnsons, King Crimson and Tom Waits, Mercury Music Prize-nominated Th...
Ask My Bull + China Shop Bull
Sunday 15 December 2024
A musical chimera that combines the visceral energy of punk, the danceability of drum'n'bass and the intriguing nuance of jazz: Ask My Bull is delightfully hyperactive and cinematically epic. A mostly instrumental whirlwind from Manchester;...
Paul Heaton
Monday 16 December 2024
Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriting genius Paul Heaton will be performing songs from throughout his career including classic tracks by The Beautiful South and The Housemartins, with the help of guest singer Rianne Downey. One of the ...
Manchester Inspirational Voices
Monday 16 December 2024
Manchester Inspirational Voices, united by a love of music, performance and faith, bring their brand of exciting gospel music to the stage. Their range of music has the ability to warm hearts, to soothe souls and to set your pulses racin...
NQ Jazz Orchestra
Monday 16 December 2024
The 18-piece NQ Jazz Orchestra - a collection of some of the North's most exciting musicians - perform music from some of the greatest jazz composers of recent years, some rare outings for celebrated British composers, and some hot off the ...
James Walsh (Starsailor)
Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 December 2024
Front man of multi-million selling band Starsailor, Chorley's James Walsh has proven his own worth as a singer-songwriter in his own right. He's written songs with Eliza Doolittle, Melanie C, Suzanne Vega, and Professor Green - to name a fe...
Mica Millar
Wednesday 18 December 2024
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 on...
AMC Gospel Choir - A Christmas Gospel Service
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Kick off the festive season with the Audrey Mattis Chorale Gospel Choir as they perform two sets sure to make the biggest Scrooge shuffle their feet. Their first set is full to the brim with Christmas favourites and second packed with RnB, ...
Definitely Mightbe - The Definitive Tribute to Oasis
Thursday 19 December 2024
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 ...
Rick Astley
Friday 20 December 2024
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. Rick's wid...
Brother
Friday 20 December 2024
Brother are a 5 piece classic blues rock band from Wigan who craft a well rounded old-school sound from the 1960s with a modern day twist. Their sound is influenced by bands such as Fleetwood Mac, ZZ Top, Creedance Clearwater Revival and T...
An Evening with Danny McNamara (Embrace)
Friday 20 December 2024
Lead singer from Embrace, Danny McNamara talks about his time in the band in this unique "An Evening With" tour - featuring an interview, Q&A and signings. ...
The Rolling People
Saturday 21 December 2024
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 sou...
Deptford Northern Soul Club
Saturday 21 - Tuesday 31 December 2024
Deptford Northern Soul Club are childhood friends, Will Foot and Lewis Henderson, whose early love of soul developed after discovering Lewis' Dad's record collection. After finally bringing their musical heritage to the forefront with their...
Deja Vega
Saturday 21 December 2024
Deja Vega are vocalist and guitarist Jack Fearon, drummer Tom Webster and bassist Mike Newton. After forming in Cheshire, they made the short journey to Manchester, a fitting backdrop to their gritty, guitar-led psychedelia. Rhythmic and r...
Absolva
Saturday 21 December 2024
Manchester hard rock, British heavy metal. ...
Jordan Allen
Saturday 21 December 2024
Rampant, lyrical Indie for fans of The Streets, James, Franz Ferdinand, Lou Reed, David Bowie, Arctic Monkeys, Jamie T and The Strokes. After emerging from the Manchester Scene alongside Blossoms, The Sherlocks, The Blinders and ...
Manchester Music Tours - Tour Special
Saturday 21 December 2024 - Saturday 15 March 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...
Whitehorse (The Blinders)
Sunday 22 December 2024
Thomas Haywood, frontman of The Blinders beings the inevitable next chapter with his new outfit, Whitehorse. As was to be expected, the Manchester-based, Doncaster singer did not wait long to reinstall himself back on the scene with what is...
Danny Mahon
Sunday 22 December 2024
Danny Mahon returns to the stage for a rare and intimate hometown show ...
The Lottery Winners
Friday 27 - Sunday 29 December 2024
Born in Salford and raised on romance, unstoppable indie-pop four-piece The Lottery Winners blend fizzing anthems and momentous guitar pop melodies with a humorous and wistful lyricism. The band has built an extensive and loyal fanbase thro...
Josh Baker
Friday 27 December 2024
Manchester house DJ Josh Baker takes a dive deep into his record collection. ...
James Walsh (Starsailor)
Saturday 28 December 2024
Front man of multi-million selling band Starsailor, Chorley's James Walsh has proven his own worth as a singer-songwriter in his own right. He's written songs with Eliza Doolittle, Melanie C, Suzanne Vega, and Professor Green - to name a fe...
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Monday 30 December 2024
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...
Sidewinder Festival NYE
Tuesday 31 December 2024
The UK's biggest Oldskool Festival returns for New Year's Eve with a stellar line-up including: The Arena - Bugzy Malone / So Solid Crew / Twista / Sweet Female Attitude / Artful Dodger / DJ Luck & MC Neat / Heartless Crew / Oxide & Neutrin...
Defected
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Defected and Glitterbox come to the Warehouse Project. Glitterbox is a nightlife phenomenon, conceptualised in 2015 by Defected boss Simon Dunmore. Ever since, Glitterbox has generated an inclusive, uplifting party atmosphere designed to un...
90s Baby v Clubland NYE
Tuesday 31 December 2024
This New Years Eve in Manchester, Albert Hall is hosting 90s Baby vs Clubland, the battle of ultimate 90s nostalgia and euphoric dance classics! Prepare yourself to two-step back in time to the age of rave, promising a stacked line up o...
Live Forever - The Rise of Oasis
Friday 10 January 2025
The first ever production of its kind, Live Forever celebrates the story of the greatest rock 'n' roll band the UK has ever seen... Oasis! You'll be transported back to the 90s where audiences will follow the band's meteoric rise to fame; f...
