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
Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees Live in Concert
The Albert Halls
Sat 27 Sep 2025 - Fri 12 Jun 2026
Venture Arts - Experiments in the Lab
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Venture Arts set up shop at MIF25 with a pop-up open studio - featuring artist-in-residence Michael Beard. Join Michael for a live painting session with dance from Company Chameleon and music from Manchester Camerata. How might their w...Oasis
Heaton Park, Manchester
Wednesday 16 - 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...Manchester Music Tours - Oasis Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Wednesday 16 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...Oasis Live 25 Party
Definitely Maybe Bar, Manchester
Wednesday 16 - Sunday 20 July 2025
Party before and after the gig at the new Oasis themed bar in the heart of the city! They have an exclusive museum with rare memorabilia, signed records and loads more. They have some of the best live talent in Manchester performing for ...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...Manchester Music Tours - Tour Special
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Friday 18 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...Oasis Wonderwalk Tour
The Edwardian Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester
Friday 18 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. ...Oasis Official Aftershow
New Century Hall, Manchester
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...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....Funk Street!
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 19 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...YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Yes, Manchester
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....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...Union Chapel Jazz Band
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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...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...Voices for Gaza - Rioghnach Connolly + Reem Anbar + more
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 28 August 2025
Bringing together a lineup including Rioghnach Connolly and Palestinian oud player Reem Anbar, Voices for Gaza returns, with musical conscience guaranteed. Gazelleband, Indian Pale Male and Ramsey Janini complete this artistically multifar...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
FAC251, Manchester
Tuesday 9 - Friday 19 September 2025
Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five piece Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with over 800 performances to date Noasis has justly earned its reputation as the best tribute on the circuit packing out venues up an...Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 11 September 2025
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...FAC51 The Haçienda
Walton Hall & Gardens, Warrington
Saturday 13 September 2025
Get ready to dance at FAC51 The Hacienda. This exciting event, inspired by the renowned Manchester music institution, The Hacienda, promises to deliver a unique open-air rave experience. Attendees can expect to be transported back to the ...As We Were - The History of Oasis and Beyond
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 18 September 2025
As We Were is a brand new show narrated by Terry Christian which celebrates one of the most influential bands to have come out of the UK since The Beatles. It charts the rise, the rift and the reunion of the Gallagher brothers and is bought...So Many Beauties Collective
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 September 2025
A spectacular world premiere performance of the So Many Beauties Collective celebrating the power of creativity. With new music co-created by a culturally diverse groups of people living with dementia and performed by some of the North Wes...The Smiths Ltd - The Smiths Tribute Band
The Met, Bury
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 September 2025
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...The Smiths Utd - A Tribute to The Smiths
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 20 September 2025
Lincoln-based tribute band The Smiths Utd play all the hits from The Smiths and Morrissey solo. ...Andy Powell's Monday Matinee Cabaret
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 22 September 2025
Stockport's premier live entertainer Andy Powell returns once again with another Monday afternoon extravaganza of live entertainment featuring some of the UK's finest performers. Andy's special guests include comedian Justin Moorhouse, Bill...Rufus Wainwright & BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 26 - Saturday 27 September 2025
Performed over two nights, the King of baroque pop returns with an epic reimagining of his Want One and Want Two albums, following a premiere performance at the BBC Proms, and tours across Europe and the US. Brand new arrangements, performe...Corella
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 26 September 2025
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 gr...
Simply Red
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 27 September 2025
Manchester soul legends Simply Red are back! One of the UK's most treasured bands, frontman Mick Hucknall continues to offer a sensational pop masterclass with vivid, heartfelt, life-giving tracks that mix soul, funk, R&B and blues. Formed ...Roy Harper
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 27 September 2025
Celebrated Manchester-born, Blackpool-raised folk icon Roy Harper makes his final tour, and will be joined by special guest, his son, Nick Harper. Roy Harper is a man whose name everyone knows, many people may not be sure why they know it, ...Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees Live in Concert
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 27 September 2025
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and the only Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin performed live on Heart FM with The Bee Ge...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 27 September 2025
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...Manchester Music Tours - The Smiths Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 27 September 2025
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 bec...That Night In Manchester
