GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thu 29 Jan - Fri 26 Jun 2026
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall
Fri 23 Jan - Sat 25 Apr 2026
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 16 Dec 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Thu 30 Apr 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Fri 20 Mar - Sat 17 Oct 2026
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 16 December 2025 - Saturday 3 January 2026
West End mega-hit TINA - The Tina Turner Musical announces its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn't just...The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 December 2025
Cherished 2006 Christmas romcom The Holiday is set presented live in concert this festive season. The show will see the film's enchanting score by world renowned, highly celebrated and multiple Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winning co...Big Country
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 16 December 2025
 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 their...Delights
Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 16 December 2025
 Dubbed as "kaleidoscopic guitar janglers", Manchester-based 4-piece guitar band Delights formed in 2017 while at sixth form together. The band draw their inspirations from an eclectic catalogue of music, influenced both by what their par...BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - The Blue Danube
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Step into Vienna's golden age of the waltz with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.  The irresistible sway of Johann Strauss's An der schonen blauen Donau has made it arguably the most famous waltz of all time. Next, we glide to Busoni's Tanz...Cheadle Hulme School Christmas Concert
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 16 December 2025
An evening of music from the students of Cheadle Hulme School. ...
Brume: Beats n Pieces TOOLSHED
Carlton Club, Manchester
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Brume: monthly night featuring 2 eclectic acts for Christmas.£4 Brume Pint by Weekend Project...Swallow The Sun
Rebellion, Manchester
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Tapestry Promotions are proud to present:Swallow The Sunplus support:SaturnusOpia...Any Day Now - Fuse FM (16/12)
Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Tuesday 16 December 2025 - Saturday 5 December 2026
Arena-sounding rock with influences from New Order, Radiohead, Kings of Leon, and Stereophonics. thoughtful songwriting & reverb-soaked anthems....Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Tuesday 16 December 2025 - Saturday 5 December 2026
Anthemic band Kahula headline an evening supporting grass roots venues at the new 100 cap Kamera Ballroom above the old Lloyds CHORLTON £10 ENTRY...Tuesday Tony Presents: Open Mic at The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor Manchester, Manchester
Tuesday 16 December 2025 - Tuesday 21 April 2026
Tuesday open mic at The Grosvenor music comedy karaoke free and wild. Hosted by Tuesday Tony...Zeeshan Rokhri - Live in Blackburn
Grand Venue Blackburn, Blackburn
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Join us for a live performance by Zeeshan Rokhri at The Grand Venue in Blackburn...
Neck Deep
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025
 The "biggest band you've never heard of" has stepped onto the world stage, but it won't be long before that adage is a distant memory. The Wrexham underground heroes turned breakout stars with three UK Top 10 albums (and a fourth which r...Bladee
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Bladee first started gaining notoriety in 2013 for his self-released, emotionally charged take on rap; growing up in Stockholm and thus completely detached from any sort of rap tradition, he was left to invent a new one - patching together ...Kids in Glass Houses
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025
The return of the Cardiff alt-rockers who scored four UK Top 40 albums between 2008 and 2013. Their boundlessly entertaining collection of songs prove beyond all doubt that Kids in Glass Houses can write thoroughly modern guitar tunes with ...Spector
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025
London quartet whose debut album Enjoy It While It Lasts mixed mingling 80s new wave with 90s indie rock, reaching number 12 in the UK Albums Chart and topping the Official Record Store Chart on the week of its release. ...The Wonder Stuff
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025
 Stourbridge indie rockers The Wonder Stuff boast an extensive catalogue which includes UK Top 20 hits "The Size of a Cow", "Unbearable", "Caught in My Shadow", "Don't Let Me Down, Gently", "Circlesquare" and the chart-topping cover "D...Michael Aldag
Gorilla, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Rising to fame on TikTok during Lockdown, the Liverpool-based, Wirral musician is known for his anthemic pop songs. ...Xaverian College Christmas Concert
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025
With the largest sixth form music department in the North of England, Xaverian College returns to the RNCM for their festive music showcase. ...
Maunder's School Of Popular Music Xmas Gigs
Fuel Cafe Bar, Manchester
Wednesday 17 - Thursday 18 December 2025
Maunder's School Of Popular Music Xmas Gigs live at Fuel Cafe Bar...London African Gospel Choir - Paul Simon's Graceland Reimagined
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 18 December 2025
 Hot off the back of multiple sell-outs across the UK, the 23-strong London African Gospel Choir (LAGC) return with their totally uplifting rendition of Paul Simon's iconic 1986 Graceland album. Don't miss this astounding musical reinte...The Clause
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 18 December 2025
The Clause are an indie four-piece from Birmingham who bring together the swagger of the 60s, the rolling groove of the 80s and the riotous verve and attitude of the 90s. Pearce Macca (front man), Niall Fennell (drummer) Jonny Fyffe (bass...St Agnes Fountain (Chris Leslie, Chris While & Julie Matthews)
The Met, Bury
Thursday 18 December 2025
Affectionately known as 'The Aggies' and 'The Christmas Band', the beloved St Agnes Fountain have toured every December since 2001 bar one (and we all know which one that was!). Now they are ready to tread the tinsel boards once more this D...Elephunk in the Room
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 18 December 2025
Showcasing some of the finest local bands, melding disco, funk and jazz together and ending the night with disco classics. Come dance with the Elephunk in the Room, a Rebel Riot Record event. ...Red Rodeo Club
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Thursday 18 December 2025
Red Rodeo Club is Manchester's queer line dancing event, mixing classic boot-scootin tutorials with a party vibe...
Feral Family - With The Social Club + TBA special guest
Aatma, Manchester
Thursday 18 December 2025
Feral Family advocated by Radio X, Steve Lamacq, Amazing radio and total Rock + esteemed with The Social club + TBA guests. Let's ave' it...Loose Articles - Christmas Do
Rebellion, Manchester
Thursday 18 December 2025
Now Wave presents Loose Articles - Christmas Do at Rebellion, Manchester on 18th December 2025...Elton John Tribute (Step Into Elton)
The Grand Bar, Warrington
Thursday 18 December 2025
Join us for our Elton John Tribute brought to you by the amazing Step Into Elton...NO BAND IS AN ISLAND - Xmas edition
The Rat And Pigeon, Manchester
Thursday 18 December 2025
A new music night focused on community, solidarity and direct action...The Cher Experience
The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Oldham
Thursday 18 December 2025
Live entertainment and three-course dinner...BBC Philharmonic - The BBC Philharmonic Christmas Special
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Sleighbells at the ready! Step into a winter wonderland as we bring the magic of Christmas to life with a dazzling evening of festive music. Tonight we bring the magic of Christmas to life with a dazzling evening of festive music. From the ...Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are a rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie pianist Jools Holland. Holland formed the band in 1994 and the current 20-piece band consists of piano, organ, drums, female vocals, electri...Clutch
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
While musical trends have come and gone since Clutch originally formed in Maryland, USA in 1991, they've always thrived by just sitting back and doing their own thing. Coming from American punk and hardcore influenced roots, they moved more...Prospa
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Leeds electronic music duo Prospa - Harvey Blumler and Guiorgi "Gosha" Smith - are known for euphoric, dancefloor-focused house and deep house tracks like "Prayer," blending high-energy club sounds with emotional anthems. ...Trevor Horn & His Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
One of the world's most successful and innovative producers Trevor Horn achieved great success as a member of The Buggles, Yes, and Art of Noise. Dubbed "the man who invented the eighties," the Durham-born bassist also worked as producer ...Bingo Lingo
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Taking bingo, shaking all the dust-out and turning it into one mad, confetti-filled, party-bingo night of mayhem, this is Bingo like you've never experienced before.  You'll be sat at a table with all of your friends playing bingo in a f...James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have t...Arkayla
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Bursting onto the scene with a string of captivating singles, Arkayla are tipped to be the next band added to a long list of brilliant musical exports hailing from Manchester. Drawing on the grit of The Strokes, the lyricism of The Smiths, ...Toss The Feathers
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Manchester's most exciting Celtic export since Phil Lynott, legendary folk rockers Toss the Feathers are known for their contemporary blending of traditional Irish music with various music styles. Originally formed in 1987 after Dave Smylie...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 19 December 2025
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaimed...
Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025 - Friday 14 August 2026
DJs and live musicians play old and new school hip hop, afrobeats and RnB goodness from Kendrick Lamar and J Hus to Wizkid and Lauryn Hill. ...Gorilla Riot End Of Year Hometown Show
