MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Manchester Bands & Artists On Stage in Manchester
Wed 16 Sep - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Mon 16 Nov - Sat 5 Dec 2026
Sat 11 Jul - Fri 13 Nov 2026
The Brit Fest
Friday 3 - Sunday 5 July 2026
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 hi...
The K's
Friday 3 July 2026
Now with a UK no.1 album to their name, The K's were formed in Earlestown in 2017 after the lads grew up together in the shadows of two huge North West neighbours, Manchester and Liverpool. Jamie Boyle (vocals/guitar); Ryan Breslin (gui...
Chetham's Symphony Orchestra
Friday 3 July 2026
Discover some of the UK's most incredible young musicians, as Chetham's Symphony Orchestra takeover The Bridgewater Hall. Chetham's Symphony Orchestra and chorus are joined by Grant Llewellyn (Chets alumni) to conduct Richard Harvey Co...
Canopy
Friday 3 July 2026
Hailing from Manchester, Canopy are friends navigating life through music. Blending elements of fuzz and jangle rock with the rhythms and lines of jazz, Canopy are carving out a project that is both honest to their musical roots and consis...
The Hallé & Juliette Crosbie - 100 Years of Movie Songs
Saturday 4 July 2026
A century of unforgettable film music is brought to life by conductor Stephen Bell as he guides the players of the Halle Orchestra and star vocalist Juliette Crosbie on a glittering journey through the songs that defined the silver screen....
Hacienda Classical
Saturday 4 July 2026
Hacienda Classical returns with Graeme Park, Manchester Camerata and special guests. Performing orchestral renditions of much loved classic club records from The Hacienda's heritage, revisiting some of the tracks that have proved popula...
Amplified: Music of Protest
Saturday 4 July 2026
Step into the national museum of democracy after hours for a bold live music experience. Wander around the galleries as RNCM musicians perform powerful new works inspired by the museum's collection, created in collaboration with Mancunian ...
Amplified: Music of Protest
Saturday 4 July 2026
Step into the national museum of democracy after hours for a bold live music experience. Wander around the galleries as RNCM musicians perform powerful new works inspired by the museum's collection, created in collaboration with Mancunian ...
Vox & Stephen Rice (Chameleons)
Sunday 5 July 2026
Vox (Mark Burgess) & Stephen Rice perform Chameleons classics stripped back at a small intimate venue. ...
Johnny Marr (The Smiths)
Thursday 9 July 2026
With a 40-year repertoire of distinctive songwriting and the guitar sound that has seen him regarded as the most influential guitarist of his generation, Manchester music legend Johnny Marr is a musician like no other. The energy of his ...
Transmission - The Sound Of Joy Division
Friday 10 July 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 ...
YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Friday 10 - Saturday 18 July 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 - Choral Classics
Saturday 11 July 2026
Feel the power of music and song in this celebration of incredible choral music. Inspirational choral leader, Matthew Hamilton brings together the combined forces of the Halle Orchestra, Halle Choir and Halle Children's Choir fo...
Boyzlife (Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden)
Saturday 11 July 2026
Two of the world's biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy. Performing many of their greatest hits, their catalogue includes a record breaking 18 Number 1 singles and 9 number 1 albums,...
Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis
Saturday 11 July - Friday 21 August 2026
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...
The Magic of the Bee Gees - A Tribute to The Bee Gees
Saturday 11 July 2026
Direct from London's West End. Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, when the feeling's gone and you can't go on, it's time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for to celebrate t...
The Easy Rollers
Wednesday 15 July 2026
A roaring seven-piece jazz outfit - ready to transport you back to the golden age of jazz - deliver their sensational cabaret-style show Drop Me Off in Harlem, featuring hits from The Jazz Age (1920-1933) through to The Swing Era (1933-19...
The Ultimate Stone Roses - Tribute to the Stone Roses
Friday 17 July 2026
The only tribute to The Stone Roses to hail from Manchester. Each member is a die hard fan of the original band who has dedicated themselves to mastering the music of their Mancunian heroes. Playing songs from the seminal first album, The ...
Oasiz - A Tribute to Oasis
Saturday 18 July 2026
When a short clip of Oasiz front man Steve, performing as Liam, went viral on social media with over half a million views, many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the...
The RUSH
Saturday 18 July 2026
Manchester-based covers band The RUSH was formed in 2014 by lead singer Gavin Jones, who was the shock eviction of the 2007 X-Factor show, even appearing on Lorraine Kelly breakfast show. They are celebrated for their unique style and pow...
Harp & a Monkey
Saturday 18 July 2026
Award-winning modern folk song and storytelling trio Harp & a Monkey perform traditional and original songs and stories with a heavy bias towards content from their native Greater Manchester. Critically acclaimed, but often criminally ...
Manchester Vocal Ensemble
Sunday 19 July 2026
Experience the power of voices like you've never heard before. Manchester Vocal Ensemble, one of the city's most exciting vocal groups, present an electrifying afternoon where iconic songs are transformed through spine-tingling vocal harm...
Iris
Friday 24 July 2026
Iris are a six-piece from Manchester who incorporate jazz, funk and psychedelic rock to create a sound not yet discovered on the Manchester scene. Their sound is constantly evolving, and their innovated approach breaks boundaries between g...
Starsailor
Saturday 25 July 2026
Selling out some of Manchester's biggest venues long before they had even released a record, Starsailor burst onto the scene in 2001 when their single "Fever" earning them the title of "Britain's best new band". Formed at Wigan & Leigh Mus...
Starsailor
Saturday 25 July 2026
Selling out some of Manchester's biggest venues long before they had even released a record, Starsailor burst onto the scene in 2001 when their single "Fever" earning them the title of "Britain's best new band". Formed at Wigan & Leigh Mus...
The Lancashire Hotpots
Saturday 25 July 2026
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 T...
Twin Lizzy - Thin Lizzy Tribute
Saturday 25 July 2026
Twin Lizzy are one of the UK's leading tributes to the music of Thin Lizzy and Phil Lynott. The Chorley-based band are known for playing the greats plus some lesser known tracks together with the on stage energy Lizzy was known for....
Vox & Stephen Rice (Chameleons)
Sunday 26 July 2026
Vox (Mark Burgess) & Stephen Rice perform Chameleons classics stripped back at a small intimate venue. ...
Firevolt Rock Festival
Thursday 6 August 2026
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. ...
Jimi Goodwin (Doves) with Guy Garvey (Elbow)
Saturday 8 August 2026
An evening with Doves star Jimi Goodwin with special guest host Elbow's Guy Garvey and interactive DJ Agent J. Rising to prominence in the 1990s with the dance Music Group, Sub Sub, Jimi and his Bandmates, brothers Andy and Jez Williams ac...
Last Race Home
Thursday 13 August 2026
Last Race Home is a six-piece band from Manchester. Compared to Talking Heads and Arcade Fire. ...
The Panamas
Saturday 15 August 2026
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 o...
James - Getting Away With It
Monday 17 August 2026
The theatrical premiere of documentary James: Getting Away With It - featuring a live performance and Q&A from the band. Following a world festival premiere at SXSW London, James: Getting Away With It gets its theatrical release back home ...
Aziz Ibrahim (Stone Roses / Ian Brown)
Friday 21 August 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 Bu...
The Velvetines
Saturday 22 August 2026
The Velvetines are a Hard Rock indie/alt band from Bolton, Lancashire. With Cameron Tonge fronting the band with lead vocals and rhythm guitar. To George Parmenter's infectious riffs and solos on lead guitar! And Zakori Waring's heavy bass...
Neeve Zahra
Friday 28 August 2026
Manchester born singer/songwriter, Neeve Zahra is captivating audiences with her unique voice and beautiful lyrics which are far beyond her years. Championed by the likes of Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2 and CountryLine Radio's Tim Prottey-Jon...
Amplifier
Friday 28 August - Saturday 19 September 2026
Described as "Soundgarden, Tool, Black Sabbath, Oceansize and Pink Floyd taking copious amounts of mind-altering substances and venturing on a trip through time and space (to another dimension), and back again," Manchester progressive roc...
Whatever - Oasis Tribute
Friday 28 August 2026
Hailing from Manchester, the hometown of The Gallagher brothers, Oasis Tribute Whatever were formed in 2019 and have played in top venues and festivals up and down the country. They have recreated the look and iconic sound of the UKs best ...
Courteeners
Saturday 29 August 2026
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 ...
The Take That Experience - Tribute to Take That
Saturday 29 August 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 thei...
Prose
Saturday 29 August 2026
Known for their original blend of acoustic hip-hop and indie, Prose have played with Professor Green, The Enemy and fellow Mancunian JP Cooper, but one of their most famous collaborations is with four-time BRIT Award winner Emeli Sande. Em...
Manchester Music Tours - Joy Division Tour
Saturday 29 August 2026
A four hour musical journey covering all things Joy Division and Factory Records! The chance to visit many of the important venues and locations around Manchester and surrounding areas that helped shape and influence the Joy Division sound...
The Smiths Ltd - The Smiths Tribute Band
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 spectacula...
Manchester Psych Fest
Saturday 5 September 2026
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. ...
Snake Davis
Saturday 5 September 2026
Manchester music royalty Snake Davis is one of the music world's best kept secrets. He is a saxophonist of almost unparalleled gifts who has played with the best in the business through a career spanning three decades. Widely known for his...
Jonathan Scott
Tuesday 8 September - Monday 16 November 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 t...
Primal Scream
Friday 11 - Saturday 12 September 2026
Formed in Glasgow in 1982 by Bobby Gillespie, a member of Manchester-based Glaswegian indie act The Wake, Primal Scream's career didn't really take off until the legendary frontman had left his temporary role as drummer of The Jesus and Ma...
