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
Fri 13 Nov 2026 - Thu 20 May 2027
Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Manchester Academy
Fri 5 Mar - Fri 9 Apr 2027
Shed Seven
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
Perpetual underdogs, Shed Seven seldom received critical acceptance, yet the York-formed indie legends were one of the leading lights of Britpop with two gold albums, 15 Top 40 singles and a legion of loyal fans. Their thunderous indie-roc...The Lancashire Hotpots Big Bash
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
The fifth annual Big Bash from Bernard and the boys features Black Lace + Madness tribute act, Complete Madness. Strap yourself in for an unbeatable night of music and laughs. The good times are back!...Westside Cowboy
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
With echoes of fellow Manchester bands, The Travelling Band and Alfie, "Britainicana" indie band Westside Cowboy formed after meeting at The University of Manchester. With millions of streams on Spotify, they have supported Geese on the Eu...Brown Wimpenny
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
Brown Wimpenny are an 11-piece folk ensemble based in south Manchester. Described by The Quietus as a source of "energy, eccentricity, communion and joy"; they weave traditional music, from the British Isles and beyond, into a web of jigs,...Oaces - Oasis Tribute Act
Clockface Miners Welfare Club, Warrington
Saturday 5 December 2026
A tribute to the boys from Manchester ...Nemzzz
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
Hailing from Gorton, one of Manchester's most deprived areas rapper and singer Nemiah Simms (aka Nemzzz) is determined to stand out through his lyrics and distinct musical sound. Naturally introverted, the avid Manchester United fan is...LYR
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
LYR (Land Yacht Regatta) is Huddersfield author and current British poet laureate Simon Armitage, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Richard Walters and multi-instrumentalist producer Patrick Pearson (a former member of Liu Bei). Describe...808 State
New Century, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Graham Massey's Manchester dance legends and Acid House pioneers have been described as "masters of their art" (Q), "pioneers" (Future Music), "for sonic trailblazing and inestimable influence, among our most important groups" (Record Coll...808 State
New Century, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Graham Massey's Manchester dance legends and Acid House pioneers have been described as "masters of their art" (Q), "pioneers" (Future Music), "for sonic trailblazing and inestimable influence, among our most important groups" (Record Coll...Talland Quartet
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
The Talland Quartet formed during their time at the Royal Northern College of Music and are dedicated to sharing their passion for chamber music with others. Named after the serene yet wild Talland Bay in Cornwall, the quartet have won mul...Xaverian College Christmas Concert
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
With the largest sixth form music department in the North of England, Xaverian College returns to the RNCM for their festive music showcase. ...The Ultimate Stone Roses - Tribute to the Stone Roses
The Roundhouse, Bolton
Friday 11 December 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 ...Northside
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Formed in 1989, Manchester favourites Northside released their only album, Chicken Rhythms, on Factory Records in 1991, reaching no.19 in the UK charts. The band became part of the 1990s Madchester baggy scene and are best remembered for t...Ohasis - Tribute to Oasis
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 12 December 2026
Ohsais play the songs in the most current live arrangements, with amazing accuracy. Nailing the Oasis look was very important, as image is everything; and was everything to Oasis. The band take the stage show very seriously, meticulously r...Last Race Home
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Last Race Home is a six-piece band from Manchester. Compared to Talking Heads and Arcade Fire. ...
Pyncher
Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Echo Chamber present Pyncher: Manchester's answer to the tantalising charm of grubby 1970s New York. With only a handful of singles and their EP Chew - which catapulted them onto the radar of anyone with a taste for garage rock - to their ...The Man From Delmonte
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 13 December 2026
After a 34 year hiatus, 1980s Manchester indie art pop favourites The Man from Delmonte return. One of best kept secrets of the "Madchester" era, they even boasted Inspiral Carpets and 808 State as support acts. Classically trained, they t...Chris Hawkins - Awesome Friends
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Sunday 13 December 2026
Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music) presents a night of new music. ...The Unthanks
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 16 December 2026
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 T...Lottery Winners
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Thursday 17 - Friday 18 December 2026
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 thr...Definitely Mightbe - Tribute to Oasis
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 17 December 2026
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...THE ROLLING PEOPLE
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Thursday 17 - Saturday 19 December 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...Silva Bumpa
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Friday 18 December 2026
Manchester-based Sheffield DJ Harry Eagle (aka Silva Bumpa) has quickly become a leading name in the UK garage and bassline revival. ...RNCM Spotlight - Feeling Bright Blue
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 18 December 2026
The bright blue-sky optimism of Mozart emerges from unexpected depths and oceanic shades from Errollyn Wallen's All the Blues I See. ...John Ellis (The Cinematic Orchestra)
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 20 December 2026
A pianist beyond compare and a master and exponent of an incredibly diverse range of music, from jazz to soul and reggae, John Ellis is a musician/composer/producer from Manchester. He has been performing and recording around the city and...Christmas Musical Spectacular
AO Arena, Manchester
Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 December 2026
This December, Manchester steps into the spotlight. A breathtaking Christmas Musical Spectacular arrives at the iconic AO Arena, transforming one of Europe's greatest live venues into a powerful celebration of music, emotion and festive ma...Mark Radcliffe & Co
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 22 December 2026
Join BBC Radio's Mark Radcliffe and friends (and foes) for a genial meander through twenty-five years of music by his previous bands: The Family Mahone, Foes and Galleon Blast. The Mahones played their first gig in 1998 since when Mark and...Baked A La Ska - Ska of Wonder Christmas Party
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 23 December 2026
Baked A La Ska are the heavy heavy sound of Manchester; an 11 piece band of assembled oddballs and pranksters fronted by an unholy trio of singers and featuring one of the tightest rhythm sections in Manchester with the "chops to make you...Kaluki
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Sunday 27 December 2026
Celebrating 20 years of one of Dance Music's most recognisable brands and independent labels; Kaluki has come a long way since forming in a Manchester basement as one of the final raves at the historic Sankeys Soap nightclub. ...K Klass - Hacienda All Night Long
Joshua Brooks, Manchester
Sunday 27 December 2026
K Klass - Hacienda All Night Long at Joshua Brooks, Manchester on December 26th 2026....
Morgan Seatree
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Monday 28 December 2026
Mancunian house music artist Morgan Seatree was inspired by the originators of the genre and holds a passion for that old school Chicago sound, citing influences like Kerri Chandler, Larry Heard, Paul Woolford and Disclosure. The avid Manc...Hallé Orchestra - Viennese New Year
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 9 January 2027
Ring in the New Year with a concert of sparkling Viennese music. This traditional celebration is packed with the best-loved melodies, from the buoyant Blue Danube to the beautiful Wiener Blut waltz. Also in the programme is music by Ri...The Magic of the Bee Gees - A Tribute to The Bee Gees
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 14 January 2027
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...David Byrne's Night
New Century, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
David Byrne's Night returns for a massive celebration of two of Scotland's greatest poets: David Byrne and Robert Burns. Expect to hear Talking Heads, David Byrne, and Robert Burns all night long with a massive rotating live house band fea...Summit
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Alternative Rock Band based in Stockport Summit are a consists of guitarists Tommy Sinnott & George Byrne, Bassist Dan Dadge, Frontman George Mason and drummer Joe Fenton. ...These Smiths - The Smiths Tribute Band
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 16 January 2027
A tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey from their home city of Manchester. Formed shortly after the lead singer appeared on the UK television show Stars In Their Eyes, they are renowned a the closest sounding tribute to the real thing. ...First Aid Kit
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 23 January 2027
Blending the bright indie folk vocal harmonies and pastoral, contemplative songwriting inspired by the likes of Fleet Foxes, Leonard Cohen, Emmylou Harris and Simon & Garfunkel, Stockholm sisters Klara and Johanna Soderberg have topped the...Manchester Music Tours - Oasis Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 23 January 2027
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. Can...Take That vs Robbie starring Re-Take That
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 30 January 2027
Take That vs Robbie, starring Re-Take That Live on Stage is the new tribute show from Entertainers. Jason Orange calls the show "brilliant". Declan Donnelly, of Ant and Dec, says it's "the best Take That tribute act you'll ever see". Re-Ta...The House & Garage Orchestra
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 5 - Saturday 20 February 2027
The House and Garage Orchestra are the ultimate live celebration of UK House & Garage. An expanded live band with Brass and String sections re-imagine your favourite House & Garage tunes like never before!Expect to hear Flowers, Movin' Too...BBC Philharmonic & Anastasia Kobekina - Storgårds conducts Shostakovich
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 6 February 2027
This season, we continue our odyssey through Shostakovich's symphonies with Chief Conductor John Storgards, who masterfully captures both the tenderness and ferocity of the composer's music. Tonight's programme features Symphony No. 10, pr...Afflecks Palace
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 6 February 2027
Formed in Manchester in summer 2019, and named after the city's famous Northern Quarter indoor market, Afflecks Palace are a 4-piece psyche guitar band described as "The birth of Nu-Madchester". The group take influence from The Stone Rose...Section 25
Aatama, Manchester
Saturday 6 February 2027
Originally formed in 1977, Blackpool's Section 25 were a duo of brothers Larry and Vincent Cassidy signed to Manchester's iconic Factory Records label. After several reincarnations, in 2024 the band are once again a duo consisting of Vi...Ingested
Rebellion, Manchester
Saturday 6 February 2027
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 co...Kantos Chamber Choir & Manchester Camerata - Shaw / Bach
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 12 February 2027
Inspired by her lifelong love of Bach's 'really juicy' music, composer Caroline Shaw has forged a musical voice that is both daringly modern and deeply rooted in tradition. Having grown up playing Bach's solo violin partitas, Shaw has draw...
The Southmartins - A Tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 13 February 2027
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...Northern Live - Do I Love You
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 19 February 2027
Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to...Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 19 February 2027
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 ...Marshall Gilmour Webbs
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Friday 19 February 2027
Marshall Gilmour Webbs are a folk supergroup formed of versatile Oldham singer Louise Marshall (celebrated vocalist from the Jools Holland band), Romany Gilmour (of the Top 10 hit single 'Between Two Points' with her father, the renowned P...Darrell Smith and the Soul Brothers Syndicate
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 20 February 2027
Northern Soul at the BBC Proms vocal star Darrell Smith and the Soul Brothers Syndicate bring to you a breathtaking live show with their Northern Soul Band playing less tribute and more homage to the music known as Northern Soul. The ba...caroline
