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
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Sat 13 Sep 2025 - Sat 18 Apr 2026
Here & Now - The Steps Musical
Manchester Opera House
Tue 2 - Sat 13 Sep 2025
Black Honey

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Put it this way: if Lana Del Rey was (in) a rock band, it would sound like Black Honey. Brighton's bad-ass alternative pop-rockers are quite Lush-ish. You might even say they're Lush-ous, only a bit classicist, less 4AD than Telstar. They b...Evan Honer

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Influenced by the Eagles, Jim Croce and James Taylor, Arizona folk and country singer Evan Honer began writing music during the COVID-19 pandemic, appearing on American Idol. The former athlete was told during his audition by judge Luke ...Paolo Fuschi & The Outsiders featuring Kyla Brox

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 20 August 2025
A powerful night of soul, blues, and deep musical connection. Fronted by Manchester based Sicilian guitarist and vocalist Paolo Fuschi, The Outsiders are known for their raw energy, gritty grooves, and emotionally rich sound rooted in vinta...Halle Kearns
Gullivers, Manchester
Wednesday 20 August 2025
JOY. presentHalle Kearns+ support?This is an 18+ event....Retravelvet

The Spinning Top, Stockport
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Three young local bands from 7.30Doors 6pm, ?3adv / ?5 door...Creamfields

Creamfields (Daresbury), Warrington
Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 August 2025
The world's leading electronic music festival is back in Daresbury, Cheshire. ...The Maccabees

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Thursday 21 - Friday 22 August 2025
After splitting in 2017, the UK chart-topping London indie rockers - best known for their hits "About Your Dress", "Love You Better", "First Love" and "Toothpaste Kisses" - return. ...Pub Choir

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 21 August 2025
Pub Choir is leaving the island known as Australia - a real place that definitely exists - and travelling a zillion miles to across the globe to sing with new friends in the UK and the US for their latest tour. What is Pub Choir? Only t...Ashley Monroe & Fancy Hagood

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 21 August 2025
3X GRAMMY-nominated country singer/songwriter Ashley Monroe and rising country star Fancy Hagood team up for a co-headline tour. This tour will follow the release of Monroe's highly anticipated sixth studio album, Tennessee Lightning, set f...Brigitte Calls Me Baby

Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 21 August 2025
Taking their name from frontman Wes Leavins' teenaged pen-pal correspondence with French actress Brigitte Bardot, the music of Brigitte Calls Me Baby is equal parts elegant time warp and up-close exploration of our modern-day neuroses. Th...Cass McCombs

Yes, Manchester
Thursday 21 August 2025
The Californian musician is a transient storyteller interested in words, music and dreams. Balancing emotional richness, awareness, and wry demeanor in his lyrics, Cass McCombs negotiates styles including Americana, Baroque pop, psychedelia...Tropiloco

FAC251, Manchester
Thursday 21 August - Thursday 4 September 2025
A UK wide club night with three floors of 80s, 90s, 00s, + RnB, HipHop and Rap + House, Tech and UK Garage ...Provoker + Dove Ellis

Yes, Manchester
Thursday 21 August 2025
Now Wave presents Provoker + Dove Ellis at YES Basement on 21st August 2025...Bridget St John & Emma Tricca

Carlton Club, Manchester
Thursday 21 August 2025
Bridget St John & Emma Tricca live at The Carlton Club, Whalley Range, Manchester...Big Condo Records Presents Donno & Rhi B Remember Me Warrington

Peggy Mccools, Warrington
Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 August 2025
Big Condo Records Presents Donno & Rhi B Remember Me Tour with special guests Emilie Culshaw, Royzy Rothschild, Natalya, Eva-Rose and more.......The Magic Pennies 'The Flood' Single Launch w/ Indian Pale Male

Stage And Radio Manchester, Manchester
Thursday 21 August 2025
Come celebrate The Magic Pennies single launch over at Stage and Radio with support from Indian Pale Male...Manchester Pride

Manchester Gay Village, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
Manchester Pride Festival is an incredible four-day celebration for LGBTQ+ life that takes place across the city every year over the August Bank Holiday weekend. One of the world's leading celebrations of LGBTQ+ life, Manchester Pride ...Manchester Pride - Gay Village Party

Sackville Gardens, Manchester
Friday 22 - Sunday 24 August 2025
Get ready for a weekend of non-stop queer joy, iconic performances, and euphoric energy at the heart of Manchester Pride 2025! Enjoy a stellar lineup of pop and disco legends across TWO incredible stages! Samantha Mumba, B*Witched, and Sist...The Bluebells

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
Initially, Glaswegian jangle pop act the Bluebells enjoyed a whirlwind career spanning the early 1980's with a recording output including three U.K. hit singles. "I'm Falling", "Cath" and "Young at Heart" made with a procession of producers...Pouya

Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
Miami rapper Kevin Pouya is considered a pioneer of the early underground rap scene that began on Soundcloud in 2012, along with discovering the well known hip-hop duo $uicideboys in their early career. ...La Fiesta

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
A free-to-dance global music night featuring Afrobeat, Reggae, Latin, and Jazz with live band. Free entry, every Friday! ...YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper

Yes, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
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....Factory 251 Fridays

FAC251, Manchester
Friday 22 August - Saturday 6 September 2025
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 22 August - Saturday 4 October 2025
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. ...Sound Of The Crowd - A Night Of Retro Electro

Yes, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
If you like New Wave, Synthpop, Italo, Hi-NRG and all things Retro Electro from 1980 until now, then Manchester-based Welsh DJ Dinsdale Godfrey and Liam Moody will take you through the night playing anything from ABC to ZYX. Expect to hear...Oasis Wonderwalk Tour

The Edwardian Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester
Friday 22 August - Saturday 11 October 2025
Enjoy this Manchester walking tour with your expert guide Joe, exploring the city where the legendary Britpop band was born. ...HOT TAKE: Rude Films Everything Else The Great Unwashed

Yes, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
Now Wave presents Hot Take at YES Basement on 22nd August 2025...Callum Powell: Greatest Hits Debut Show

83 High Street, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
Callum Powell live at The Penthouse, Manchester (M4 1BE) Aug 22, 6PM doors, 7-8PM show. All Greatest Hits songs + meet & greet On Fatsoma now...Forever - Sam Esse: Launch Party

Wine And Coffee Club, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
Celebrating the release of my new single ' Forever' at the wonderful Wine and Coffee Club, joined by special guests Naomi Kalu and BigNose....Jimi Boswell and The Falling Doves LIVE

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
Emerging UK indie star Jimi Boswell and veteran California rockers The Falling Doves take the stage for an unforgettable night...Joe Kutryk

Wine And Wallop Didsbury, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
Alternative-Folk Singer Songwriter, Joe Kutryk is set to pack out Wallop, Didsbury Attic alongside some fellow monumental Folk talent....MISS CHIEF CABARET: Miss Chief Pageant 2025

The Feel Good Club, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
Miss Chief is BACK with an amazing season of shows for the Manchester rodents, this 2025. Located at Feel Good Club, Hilton Street....Tenacious G

Youth Archive at FUEL AUG 22nd

Fuel Cafe Bar, Manchester
Friday 22 August 2025
Youth Archive headline FUEL cafe bar on the 22nd of August supported by Junk and another exciting support. Expect to hear plenty of sonic dreamscapes....Riverdance

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 23 - Wednesday 27 August 2025
Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerising choreograp...Manchester Pride - Mardi Gras

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 August 2025
It's big. It's bold. It's bathed in glitter. Welcome to Mardi Gras, the brand-new unmissable addition to your Manchester Pride celebrations! Taking over Depot Mayfield for two full days of high-energy and high-glam, this is your favourite f...Sweet & Sour - Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 23 August 2025
Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour - the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show! Featuring a powerhouse live band and dynamic dancers, this show...Showaddywaddy

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 23 August 2025
'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World' is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records ...Luke Haines & Peter Buck

Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 23 August 2025
R.E.M. co-founder and lead guitarist Peter Buck has joined forces with Surrey alt-rocker Luke Haines (The Auteurs, The Servants, Black Box Recorder) to record a 'psychiatric trilogy' of albums. ...Funk Street!

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 23 - Saturday 30 August 2025
Get your groove on at Funk Street, a free night of live funk, soul and disco brought to you by resident bands. Traversing the finest in funk, soul, disco, house and more. Expect soul-heavy beats, infectious rhythm, and free-flowing danceflo...Jimi Goodwin's NightjaR live

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 23 August 2025
Jimi performs live and provides musical direction for the event, together with fellow Ha Chu veteran and well known face at Band On The Wall, Agent J....Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
