GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thu 20 Mar 2025 - Thu 29 Jan 2026
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Manchester Opera House
Sun 16 Feb - Wed 3 Sep 2025
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Warren Zeiders

Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Pennsylvania country music singer and songwriter Warren Zeiders found fame posting covers on TikTok before his original songs, including "Ride the Lightning", gained over 500 million views. He signed with Warner Records and re-released "Rid...Hamish Hawk

New Century Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Rich of voice and even richer of imagination, Edinburgh born indie singer-songwriter Hamish Hawk creates musical pen-portraits as vivid in lyric as they are in melody. He has established himself as a writer of heartfelt, headstrong, unasham...Queensryche

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 11 February 2025
One of the most distinctive bands of the 80s, American progressive metal band Queensryche scored UK Top 40 hits with "Silent Lucidity", "Best I Can", "Bridge", and "I Am I" between 1990 and 1994, selling over 20 million albums worldwid...A Complete Unknown (15)

HOME, Manchester
Tuesday 11 - Thursday 13 February 2025
★★★ Timothee Chalamet is brilliant and believable in James Mangold's conventional Dylan biopic. ~ BBC. --- Timothee Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in the ballad of a true original. A Film by James Mangold. Co-starring Edward Norton, El...The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis

Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Washington DC's experimental jazz punk trio the Messthetics (drummer Brendan Canty and Joe Lally of iconic punk band Fugazi, with guitarist Anthony Pirog) join forces with acclaimed jazz tenor saxophonist, composer and bandleader James Bran...Oasis Wonderwalk Tour

The Edwardian Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester
Tuesday 11 February - Monday 12 May 2025
Enjoy this Manchester walking tour with your expert guide Joe, exploring the city where the legendary Britpop band was born. ...Open Mic @ Old Abbey Taphouse

The Old Abbey Tap House, Manchester
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Third Summer Music host our Open Mic night at Old Abbey Taphouse, all genres and abilities welcome...Alexis Ffrench

Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Creating music for the soul comes naturally to Alexis Ffrench, who's set to tour the UK following the release of his new album 'Classical Soul Volume One'! This latest release looks to the Hip Hop mixtapes and Soul anthems of Alexis' youth ...Maribou State

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 12 - Thursday 13 February 2025
One of the hottest names in electronic music, Hertfordshire duo Maribou State return with more sublime anthemia, injected with restless energy, and soaring strings. ...Jazz Sabbath

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Created by Adam Wakeman, touring keyboard and guitar player for Black Sabbath (2004-2017) and Ozzy Osbourne band member (2004-present), Jazz Sabbath is a fictional English jazz trio said to be from the late sixties. The band plays jazz rend...Bayside

Gorilla, Manchester
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Queens-based punk rock powerhouse Bayside are back, developing their sound with heavier influences blended with their melodic pop punk roots. ...Peter Perrett (The Only Ones)

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Wednesday 12 February 2025
A solo tour from the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and principal songwriter for the rock band the Only Ones. ...Cubafrobeat

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Cubafrobeat is a groove train travelling between Havana, Cuba and Lagos, Nigeria....Picky New Promotions present ELEPHANT AND THE RIDER

Aatma, Manchester
Wednesday 12 February 2025
On Wed Feb 12, Picky New Promotions are proud to present ELEPHANT AND THE RIDER with support from Murks (Marburg, DE), Midscale (Paris, FR) and locals Sweet Gene Vincent, at Aatma in Manchester. Elephant and The Rider are a 4-piece independ...The Hallé & Angélique Kidjo - Philip Glass's Ifé Songs

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 13 February 2025
Over the course of three days, in collaboration with the RNCM, the Halle brings you a festival celebrating American composer Philip Glass's best-loved works. Angelique Kidjo - singer-songwriter, Grammy Award winner, activist - has a star-st...Candlelight - Valentine's Day Special

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Thursday 13 February 2025
Discover romantic music from the world of rock, pop and movies played by a string quartet this Valentine's Day in an awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...A Tribute To The Carpenters

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 13 February 2025
It's time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true as the Entertainers present A Tribute to the Carpenters, featuring Gordy Marshall's The British Carpenters and starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpen...Tremonti (Creed & Alter Bridge)

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 13 February 2025
Renowned songwriter, Grammy Award winner and three-time Guitar World "Guitarist of the Year"/recent "Guitarist of the Decade" title recipient, Creed and Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti returns with his solo rock and metal time capsule!...Oh My God It's The Church

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 13 February 2025
A super tight, funky band, charismatic host, great vocals, tongue in cheek humour, hilarious dancers and everything superbly choreographed. The Lord may work in mysterious ways, but there is nothing mysterious about the rise of the phenome...Spencer Sutherland

Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 13 February 2025
After enjoying a hit with the single "Selfish" in the USA, Ohio indie soul and pop singer Spencer Sutherland was a contestant on the UK version of The X Factor in 2017, making it through to the Live Shows under mentor Louis Walsh. He has c...Bilk

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 13 February 2025
Bilk are three musicians creating a unique angsty blend of indie, rap, rock n roll and punk from the suburbs of Essex, UK. Their honest social commentary is as real as it gets, reflecting on the highs and lows of British culture today. ...The Boo Radleys

Yes, Manchester
Thursday 13 February 2025
UK album chart-topping Wallasey Shoegaze and Britpop act The Boo Radleys are back. Known for their 1990's UK Top 40 hits "Wake Up Boo!", "C'mon Kids", "From the Bench at Belvidere", "It's Lulu", and "What's in the Box (See Whatcha Got)...Maquina

Golden Lion, Todmorden
Thursday 13 February 2025
Having already amassed a notorious reputation in Portugal for the all-out energy of their live shows, Maquina.'s sound is organic dance music that's equally punk and psychedelic, played by a guitar-drums-bass power trio formation firing on ...The History of D&B Orchestrated

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 13 February 2025
A 12-piece orchestra blend the raw energy of drum & bass with the elegance of live orchestration. The History of D&B: Orchestrated brings you iconic drum & bass hits, reimagined and performed by a full orchestra. Experience the pulse of D&B...Quatuor Danel & Juanjo Mosalini

Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Thursday 13 February 2025
A not to be missed opportunity to hear Argentinean Juanjo Mosalini on Bandoneon, both ensemble and solo. Each year, the Quatuor Danel brings to life new musical work by postgraduate composers, ranging from pithy etudes to expansive multi-mo...Whip Round

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Thursday 13 February - Thursday 26 June 2025
Your favourite weekly Alt club night is back with three rooms of Indie classics, post punk, new wave, and Kowgirl Karaoke ...Tropiloco

FAC251, Manchester
Thursday 13 February - Thursday 27 March 2025
A UK wide club night with three floors of 80s, 90s, 00s, + RnB, HipHop and Rap + House, Tech and UK Garage ...Anna B Savage

Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Thursday 13 February 2025
A sense of rootedness is at the heart of Anna B Savage?s third record You and i are Earth, a record that is as much about healing as it is an unbowed sense of curiosity, and, more simply, ?a love letter to a man and to Ireland?. Following o...Broken Knees and South City Studios presents: Crafting Machines

Off The Square Manchester, Manchester
Thursday 13 February 2025
Crafting Machines headline this alt rock event, supported by Tripwire, Leons Comet and The Click Clacks....RAMONA LIVE - Salsa De Cuba

Ramona, Manchester
Thursday 13 February - Thursday 10 April 2025
Salsa de Cuba Fronted by two old friends Juan Sanchez and Reinier Bazan, Salsa de Cuba bring high-energy and passion to the dance floor....The Paul Sadler Collective - 'The Irrational EP' Launch Show

Head Bar, Manchester
Thursday 13 February 2025
A night of acoustic, folk-tinged prog rock. With support from Emily Mercer...Craig David

Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
As one of the UK's most loved artists, Craig David has remained at the helm of his own unique, authentically British sound. A sound that made waves across the globe, making him the voice of one of the most pivotal eras in UK music, and in t...The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
Featuring the classical reimaginings of a 13-piece Chamber Orchestra, guests will be able to re-live and experience some of the most well-known and well-loved Rock & Metal songs from the last 40 years, including the likes of Metallica, L...Cage the Elephant

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
Platinum-selling London-based Kentucky alt-rockers Cage The Elephant are influenced by classic rock, '90s alternative, blues, punk rock, and funk music. They are best know for the hit singles "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked", "Cigarette Day...Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
Symfonicky orchestr hlavniho města Prahy FOK (The Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK) is a leading Czech ensemble with an impressive tradition and international reputation, which enriches the concert life of the Czech metropolis and represents ...The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
BJM has been essential in the development of the modern U.S. garage scene, and many Californian musicians got their start playing with Anton Newcombe, including Peter Hayes of The Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Originally Newcombe was heavily...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 14 February - Saturday 21 June 2025
Few things are more magical than hearing the world's most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant orchestra in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight. This experience comes to life when the city's...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
Few things are more magical than hearing the world's most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant orchestra in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight. This experience comes to life when the city's...Warren Mailley-Smith - Valentine's Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
Treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional Valentine's piano recital in the beautiful candlelit setting of this stunning venue. Renowned British concert pianist, Warren Mailley-Smith, will perform an outstanding selection of class...Maverick Sabre

New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
It's been seven years since Maverick Sabre first arrived on the UK scene as a fresh-faced Irish (but London born) rapper with a brassy singing voice. Championed by Plan B, his music drew a line between the Irish, American and UK rap scenes ...Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond: The Ultimate Tribute

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 14 February 2025
The good times never seemed so good... introducing Sweet Caroline, the ultimate tribute show to Neil Diamond featuring Gary Ryan, as seen on 'Stars in Their Eyes'. Taking it back to where it began, this musical journey celebrates 50 years o...Amble

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
3 piece contemporary folk based ensemble formed over a mutual gra for the music they curate. Hailing from the midlands and west of Ireland. ...Space Monkeys

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
Manchester band Space Monkeys were the last act signed to Factory Records, between 1995 and 2000. In 1997 their debut album 'The Daddy Of Them All' sold in excess of 100,000 copies worldwide with the single "Sugar Cane" reaching no. 58 ...Amble

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 14 February 2025
3 piece contemporary folk based ensemble formed over a mutual gra for the music they curate. Hailing from the midlands and west of Ireland. ...Personal Trainer
