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
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
New Century, Manchester
Sunday 21 February 2027
The eight-piece London-based folk rock collective, caroline, are back with their mesmerizing signature blend of interwoven guitars, rich instrumentation, and dynamic contrasts, which capture their unique ability to craft immersive, ever-ev...Layton Williams: Layton Live
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Thursday 25 February 2027
Olivier Award winner, and Tony Award nominee, Layton Williams is taking to the stage for his nationwide tour. Marking the upcoming 20th anniversary of his stage debut, Layton will take you on a whistle stop musical tour of his journey from...Corella
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 25 February 2027
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 g...Oasis Supernova - Tribute to Oasis
The Met, Bury
Friday 26 February 2027
Oasis Supernova are a full live Oasis tribute band dedicated to the sound, swagger and story of Oasis. Wowing crowds all around the world with Oasis' biggest hits and fan favourites, performed by an 11 piece band of professional musicians ...BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - British Iconoclasts
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 26 February - Friday 7 May 2027
Britten and Tippett shared many traits: both were pacifists; conscientious objectors during the war; homosexuals, at a time when it was publicly outlawed in Britain; and both shared a love of older forms of music. Drawing on one of Corelli...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 5 March 2027
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 ren...The Smiths Ltd + Clint Boon (DJ Set)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 6 March 2027
Formed in 2009, the ONLY Smiths tribute band from and based in Manchester have a unique selling point and an authenticity that is hard to beat. Committed to getting the same energy that Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce ...
Aka... Noel Gallagher - Noel Gallagher Tribute Band
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 6 March 2027
In March 2015, the second Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds album, "Chasing Yesterday" was released, and after years of deliberation, Matt put together a band of musicians to recreate the former Oasis leader's songs and shows, and fulfill...Manchester Calling: The Total Stone Roses + The Smiths Presumably + Oaysis
Bar Pop Basement Show Bar, Manchester
Saturday 6 March 2027
Featuring live performances by #1 tribute bands: The Total Stone Roses, The Smiths Presumably and Oaysis, if you're keen to hear your favourite Manchester anthems performed LIVE by exceptional tribute acts, surrounded by like-minded music ...Dutch Uncles
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 10 March 2027
Manchester's much-revered electro art rock quartet return. Taking inspiration from Yellow Magic Orchestra, Prince, Steely Dan, Ennio Morricone, The Blue Nile, Kate Bush and Roxy Music. Without loosing any of their esoteric tendencies, t...Sleeper
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 13 March 2027
The Platinum-selling Manchester-formed Britpop band are back. Sleeper enjoyed huge critical and commercial success in the mid 90s: achieving 8 Top 40 singles across 3 Top 10 albums with well over 1,000,000 sales. They garnered front cov...Louder Than War Live
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 13 March 2027
John Robb's music and culture website Louder Than War launched its own festival in 2026, with the debut event headlined by the great Sea Power and a full bill of bands over three stages at Manchester Academy. Now, it is back in 2027 with ...The Lancashire Hotpots
The Grand, Clitheroe
Saturday 13 March 2027
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...Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 13 March 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 ...Nubya Garcia & Hannah Roberts - Cello Concerto
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 18 March 2027
The multi-award-winning jazz saxophonist Nubya Garcia announces the world premiere of her first-ever cello concerto, written especially for Manchester Camerata's Principal Cellist Hannah Roberts and created in collaboration with Facto...Chase & Status
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 19 March 2027
Stadium drum 'n' bass duo Saul "Chase" Milton and Will "Status" Kennard have come a long way since forming in Manchester, as students, in 2003. They have continued to score Platinum-selling Top 10 hits throughout the 20 years since, inclu...One Night In Nashville
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 20 March 2027
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 experienc...The Lancashire Hotpots
The Met, Bury
Saturday 20 March 2027
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...John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Knutsford Little Theatre, Warrington
Sunday 21 March 2027
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 gui...Westside Cowboy
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Wednesday 24 March 2027
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...HENGE
New Century, Manchester
Friday 26 March 2027
Attention Earth! This is HENGE. We bring you the gift of Cosmic Dross - a kind of music that is new to your world. There are no Earth words to describe it... but it will one day save your species. Henge are a British concept band formed in...The Lilacs
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 3 April 2027
Wigan band The Lilacs have hit the scene with a bang already performing on stages at Manchester Academy, o2 Ritz and London's O2 Academy Islington ...
The Smiths Utd - A Tribute to The Smiths
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 3 April 2027
Lincoln-based tribute band The Smiths Utd play all the hits from The Smiths and Morrissey solo. ...Andy Powell's Big Band Swing
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 4 April 2027
Stockport's premier live entertainer Andy Powell returns with his swinging big band show. An unforgettable afternoon of Swing and Big Band Classics by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Michael Buble, Tony Bennett, ...Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 9 April 2027
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 ren...Terry Christian
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Wednesday 14 April 2027
Join award winning Mancunian broadcaster, stand up comedian and TV host Terry Christian to celebrate - with the aid of some amazing clips and no holds bar Q&A - the 30th anniversary of the iconic and quintessentially 90s TV show, The Word...The Slow Readers Club
The Grand, Clitheroe
Friday 16 April 2027
Manchester's The Slow Readers Club deliver an energetic blend of driving drums and infectious guitar lines with evocative verses and anthemic choruses, imbued with their idiosyncratic brand of insightful and confronting lyricism, all set ...True Order - A Tribute to New Order
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 17 April 2027
TRUE ORDER are Europe's only tribute to the iconic Manchester band New Order and are considered by many to be the next best thing to watching the real thing. Playing the songs from the early years after the demise of Joy Division, includin...The Lathums
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Monday 19 April 2027
UK album chart-topping Wigan trio The Lathums cite the melodic worlds and street hymns of The Smiths, The Beatles, Stone Roses and The Ramones amongst their influences. Singer-songwriter Alex Moore simply believes in 'making positive chang...The Lathums
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Tuesday 20 April 2027
UK album chart-topping Wigan trio The Lathums cite the melodic worlds and street hymns of The Smiths, The Beatles, Stone Roses and The Ramones amongst their influences. Singer-songwriter Alex Moore simply believes in 'making positive chang...The Lathums
Gorilla, Manchester
Wednesday 21 April 2027
UK album chart-topping Wigan trio The Lathums cite the melodic worlds and street hymns of The Smiths, The Beatles, Stone Roses and The Ramones amongst their influences. Singer-songwriter Alex Moore simply believes in 'making positive chang...Flook
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 22 April 2027
"In the pantheon of Irish/English folk groups they don't come much more revered than Flook." ~ Irish Post. Originally formed by flute playing friends Sarah Allen, Brian Finnegan, and Michael McGoldrick (who left in 1997 to join Capercailli...The Lathums
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 23 April 2027
UK album chart-topping Wigan trio The Lathums cite the melodic worlds and street hymns of The Smiths, The Beatles, Stone Roses and The Ramones amongst their influences. Singer-songwriter Alex Moore simply believes in 'making positive chang...One Night In Nashville
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 23 April 2027
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 experienc...The Cinematic Orchestra
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 23 April 2027
British nu jazz and downtempo pioneers Jason Swinscoe's Cinematic Orchestra continue to blow all our expectations. Back in 1999, the group's debut record 'Motion' set tongues wagging with its unique take on modern dance music production...The Lathums
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 24 April 2027
UK album chart-topping Wigan trio The Lathums cite the melodic worlds and street hymns of The Smiths, The Beatles, Stone Roses and The Ramones amongst their influences. Singer-songwriter Alex Moore simply believes in 'making positive chang...Laid - James Tribute Band
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Saturday 24 April 2027
Fully endorsed by the band themselves, Laid are the UK's no.1 tribute to Manchester legends, James. Laid have hit the tribute scene with lightning pace, receiving high praise everywhere they play, performing all the hits including "Si...
Redchecks
The Grafton Arms, Manchester
Tuesday 27 April 2027
REDCHECKS are a Welsh band based in Manchester, blending raw, abrasive garage rock with a fearless energy that turns every gig into a party. Inspired by The Strokes, Nirvana, and Manic Street Preachers, they've carved a name for themselves...Bec O'Malley
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 1 May 2027
In 2024, Bec O'Malley went on a hike in the Peak District with his friends. He'd taken his acoustic guitar with him and decided to film a quick video of him covering Dylan Gossett's 'Coal' while out on the misty paths. In the short clip, t...YES
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 3 May 2027
After their hugely successful 'Classic Tales Of Yes' UK Tour in 2024, Progressive Rock legends, YES, return to perform their 1971 classic album, Fragile, in its entirety, including such timeless songs as 'Heart of the Sunrise', 'South ...Hear'Say + Liberty X
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 8 May 2027
Hear'Say and Liberty X are to reunite for a joint arena tour of the UK and Ireland as they commemorate 25 years since the groups were formed on TV talent show Popstars. Kym Marsh, Myleene Klass, Suzanne Shaw, Danny Foster and Noel Sulliva...John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Real Crafty Wigan, Wigan
Sunday 9 May 2027
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 gui...Transmission - The Sound of Joy Division
