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
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Thu 30 Apr 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Wed 26 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Hallé St Peter's
Fri 5 Dec 2025 - Fri 6 Feb 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Sat 13 Dec 2025 - Sat 17 Oct 2026
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 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 Last Dinner Party
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Fresh from supporting Florence and The Machine the heavily-hyped Guildhall School of Music and Drama-formed all-female quintet - who "have been compared, variously, to Kate Bush, Sparks, Florence and the Machine, Queen and Abba, and dress l...The Real Thing
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
The Real Thing, with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith and their live five piece band, will perform A Brand New Day, their first new album of original material in 44 years. Their new soulful single 'Hang On Never Let Go' will...Lil Tracy
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
For years, Jazz Butler has consistently remained an innovator of alternative hip-hop. Best known as Lil Tracy, Butler has also gained acclaim for his music under various names including Yung Bruh, Souljawitch, Tracy Minajj, and others. As a...Kingfishr
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Three unassuming young lads from Ireland have stories to tell, and they know how to tell them well. Meet Kingfishr, the folk-rock band rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about and in-demand acts for 2025. As society frets and fights ov...Yung Lean
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Widely cited as one of the most influential figures in the early cloud rap era, Swedish rapper Yung Lean, continues his journey from polarizing viral sensation to pioneering mainstay in modern hip-hop and electronic music. ...Electric Six
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Detroit's fun-loving alternative garage rock collective Electric Six celebrate 20 years of their UK Top 10 debut album "Fire" in 2003. The high-octane collection, mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-y...Bywater Call
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Totonto powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul, roots rock band Bywater Call's music is an exploration of life's highs and lows with vocalist Meghan Parnell described as one of the best female voices in blues and roots today. From intimate ...Betty Boo
Yes, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Platinum-selling, BRIT and Ivor Novello Award-winning London Hip Hop pioneer and 90's icon Betty Boo first came to mainstream prominence in the late 1980s following a collaboration with the Beatmasters on the song "Hey DJ/I Can't Dance (To ...RNCM Research Forum - A Mini Symposium organised by Dr Annika Forkert
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November - Wednesday 10 December 2025
Our Research Forums provide in-depth insight into some of the cutting-edge research that is taking place at the RNCM. Hear presentations from academics, performers, and composers as they share the latest developments in their fields, discus...
mehro
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Pronounced "marrow," the name mehro encapsulates their goal of seeping into the literal DNA of listeners. By being vulnerable, raw and unabashed - it forces those who experience the music to feel seen and understood. On their latest release...
BIG-BANDEOKE (Live) - The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
An interactive gig like no other. BigBandeoke fuses the power of a 13-piece big band with karaoke, for a night of live music and entertainment....Sabres of Paradise
The White Hotel, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Now Wave presents Sabres of Paradise at The White Hotel on 26th November 2025...
Stray From The Path
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Long Island hardcore band Stray From The Path's politically fused rap metal music has been described as a "Rage Against the Machine-worshipping take on hardcore." ...Maxi Priest + David Rodigan
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
A truly special night of rhythm and roots as reggae legend Maxi Priest and iconic DJ David Rodigan unite for a genre-defining celebration of British-Caribbean music and culture. Expect smooth vocals, deep dub grooves, and a masterclass in s...James Mottram International Piano Competition
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 November 2025
The biennial celebration of piano excellence returns. Talented young pianists from around the globe descend on Manchester for a week of inspiring music-making, both performing on stage and learning from an international jury panel. The comp...Seb Lowe
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Manchester-based Seb Lowe has burst out of nowhere. (Okay Saddleworth...). Good in that this can be a younger child with a head stuffed with phrases which are his weapons and telling his fact and a guitar that could be a machine gun of riff...Matt Maltese
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Reading indie rocker Matt Maltese first established himself as a songwriter with a knack for dry one liners and a keen eye for self-deprecation with his baroque piano-led tunes racking up over a billion streams on Spotify. ...The Houghton Weavers
The Met, Bury
Thursday 27 November 2025
THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS have been entertaining folk for 48 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation. In their time together, the group have performed thousands of concerts, recorded over 30 albums,...Keyside
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Liverpool four-piece Keyside play pristine jangle-pop of powerful substance. With lyrics evidencing a social conscience that goes deeper than their uplifting melodies might suggest, frontman Dan Parker's nuanced songcraft will charm you as ...Madame Claude
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
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 t...Evil Scarecrow
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
This fabulous, fun and as-brilliant-as-they-are-bonkers band will be bringing their unique brand of metal, mayhem and madness to several shows across the UK. With a brand-new line up, version 5.0 of Evil Scarecrow continues to captivate, de...
Red Rodeo Club
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Thursday 27 November - Thursday 18 December 2025
Red Rodeo Club is Manchester's queer line dancing event, mixing classic boot-scootin tutorials with a party vibe...Jazzbois
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Now Wave presents Jazzbois at YES Basement on Thursday 27th November 2025...
N&D Birthday Bash: Madame Claude
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Thursday 27 - Friday 28 November 2025
Thu 27 Nov - 7:30 pmN&D Birthday Bash: Madame Claude+ Special Guests£12 adv...Cosmic Culture 3
Aatma, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Cosmic Culture is a live music showcase of the city's top emerging artists join us 27 NOV at Aatma for live performances and Dj sets. Don't Miss Out ...EGO DEATH - Live Debut
Lion's Den, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Metal newcomers make their live debut, supported by Manchester contemporaries 'Violent Silhouettes' (post-hardcore) and 'Leader' (Thrash Metal)...Jasmine Jethwa
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Now Wave presents Jasmine Jethwa at The Castle Hotel on 27th November 2025...LLNN + Pupil Slicer
Rebellion, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Tapestry Promotions are proud to present:LLNN+Pupil SlicerPlus supportWorn Out...TTSSFU
The White Hotel, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Now Wave presents TTSSFU at The White Hotel on 27th November 2025...
Bad Omens
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 28 November 2025
American metalcore band Bad Omens slither through boundaries, only to ultimately choke convention in the process. The quartet materialise with ghostly atmospherics, striking hooks, and the tingles of sensual high-register harmonies uplifted...Wolf Alice
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 28 November 2025
Delivering a supremely confident collection of songs bursting with ambition, ideas and emotion, North London rockers Wolf Alice started out as a folky two-piece formed by guitarist Joff Oddie and singer Ellie Rowsell in 2010. Equal parts...The Hives
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 28 November 2025
Swedish rock-n-roll heroes The Hives are back, channelling the electrifying energy of the group's greatest hits with their first new album in over 10 years. The Hives unleashed their debut album on the world in 1997 and since then they exp...Ben Portsmouth - This is Elvis
