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)
The Bridgewater Hall
Fri 13 Nov 2026 - Thu 20 May 2027
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Warrington Irish Club
Wed 16 Sep - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Graeme Park
St. Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 14 November 2026
Aberdeen DJ Graeme Park began his career in the mid-'80s, spinning records and working at a record store in Nottingham, where he kickstarted the acid house scene with his innovative playlists and an ear for the next big thing. From 1989 to...Shed Seven
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Monday 16 November 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...Jesca Hoop
New Century, Manchester
Wednesday 18 November 2026
Beautiful, subtle and stark the Manchester-based Californian folk star serves up stunningly original songs - minimalist yet brimming with energy, emerging from a wealth of life experience, great emotional depth, and years of honing the cra...
RNCM Spotlight - Dreamscapes: Fantasies and Reveries
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
A dreamlike and nocturnal journey for double bass, clarinet, and piano, enjoy a contemplative moment through the music of Brahms, Luis Ribeiro, and Wagner. ...Dr. John Cooper Clarke
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 20 - Saturday 21 November 2026
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic ...elbow
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 20 - Sunday 22 November 2026
Elbow are an English rock band formed in Bury, Greater Manchester, in 1997. The band consists of Guy Garvey, Craig Potter, Mark Potter and Pete Turner. They have played together since 1990, adopting the name Elbow in 1997Having built a des...WH Lung
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Named after a Chinese cash & carry in their native Manchester, electronic pop group W.H. Lung serve up a vivacious concoction of krautrock, synth pop and infectious grooves, which has topped end of year lists with the likes of Piccadill...Audioweb
Rebellion, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Audioweb crossed the acid-fueled, psychedelic sound of Madchester house with deep dub, dancehall and reggae influences, earning a sizable following in the UK during the late '90s. Unlike many of their peers, they weren't given strong suppo...The Hallé - Elvis: Viva Las Vegas
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
Get all shook up by the King of Rock and Roll with a spectacular performance by Lee Memphis King, Europe's most successful Elvis tribute artist. From 'Heartbreak Hotel' to 'Suspicious Minds', hear hit after hit just as they're me...PIRI
Yes, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
One half of Manchester dance-pop duo Piri & Tommy, Sophie "Piri" McBurnie embarks on a solo tour following her split with Tommy Villiers. The Manchester pair got together in 2021, and found viral fame with their Drum and bass track "on & ...RNCM Spotlight - French Palette
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
A vibrant journey through French musical heritage, blending Romantic elegance with contemporary brilliance to showcase the saxophone's technical virtuosity and cultural depth. ...Blossoms
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 28 November - Friday 11 December 2026
Stockport quintet Blossoms burst onto the Manchester scene in the 2010s, quickly rising from local clubs to festival stages and the top of the UK Album charts within a few short years. Their catchy, synth-forward blend of Brit-pop and ind...The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time, Manchester legends The Smiths. Thrillingly accurate, the group have amassed a huge following and regularly sell out huge venues both here and abroad. 2023 mark...The Lancashire Hotpots
The Monaco, Wigan
Saturday 28 November 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...
Madame Claude
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
The most exciting and original ska band in years! Not our words... the words of Pauline Black, the legendary front woman of the Selecter. Meet Madame Claude, a 5 piece band from Saddleworth, mixing ska, rocksteady, reggae and even disco ...Manchester & Districts Hospitals Choir - Christmas Carol Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 30 November - Tuesday 1 December 2026
Choirs from around Manchester consisting of, in the main, medical & nursing staff who have given up their time to rehearse and sing in this Carol Concert. Ample opportunity, also, for audience participation in many old favourites to help ...Big Country Redux
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 30 November 2026
Formed in Dunfermline, Scotland by the former-Skids guitarist Stuart Adamson and childhood friend Bruce Watson, Celtic-inspired Big Country quickly broke worldwide with their ringing, bagpipe-like guitars and anthemic songs helping thei...RNCM Spotlight - Tchaikovsky: Story of The Nutcracker
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 1 December 2026
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker in this intimate chamber performance. Enjoy Tchaikovsky's iconic score paired with live narration bringing the holiday classic vividly to life. ...Cassia
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 3 December 2026
Combining a rich musicality with continent-spanning influences, Cassia have made their mark with their own brand of calypso-flavoured indie pop. The Macclesfield trio have built a cult following in the last few years, amassing millions of ...The Pogues
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
Following the death of Kent frontman Shane MacGowan in 2023, Celtic punk legends The Pogues return to celebrate their greatest hits. Original members, Mancunian accordian player James Fearnley, Stoke banjoist Jem Finer, and Eastbourne tin ...A Tribute To Manchester
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
A Tribute to Manchester returns featuring The Clone Roses, Oasish, The Smiths Ltd, Cortinas and DJ Clint Boon. ...The Chameleons
New Century, Manchester
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 December 2026
After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary underground Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing custodian "Vox", previously kno...The Chameleons & Manchester Camerata
New Century, Manchester
Friday 4 - Saturday 5 December 2026
After celebrating their 40th anniversary in style, legendary underground Manchester band Chameleons return. The Middleton-formed band serve-up a career spanning set. Helmed from the front by long-standing custodian "Vox", previously kno...Manchester Collective - Black Gold
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
Shape-shifting ensemble Manchester Collective return tfor a tectonic journey through the elements. Feel the ground tremble as Manchester Collective morph into a bass-heavy ensemble. Sliding rhythms and revving engines from James Tenney's '...The Hara
Rebellion, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
Grit, energy and a perceptive exploration of the chaos that surrounds them has fuelled the recent anthemic releases from Manchester rockers THE HARA. The genre-defying trio have topped the iTunes Album charts with the EP's 'Play Dead' (#1...FAC51 The Haçienda
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
The Hacienda returns to Manchester for a huge all day homecoming celebration taking over WHP at Depot Mayfield. ...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...
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...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...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...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. ...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...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...
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....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...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...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...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
