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Francis Rossi (Status Quo)

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 12 October 2026
Co-founder, lead singer, lead guitarist and the sole continuous member of the legendary rock band Status Quo, Francis Rossi embarks on a solo tour performing fan favourites from a remarkable 50+year career.   Also known as the GOMOR (Th...

THE WONDER OF STEVIE

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Voted one of Britain's top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra) and their world-class live band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics, taken from...

Art Garfunkel

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Thursday 15 October 2026
As architect and lead singer of Simon & Garfunkel, he shaped modern popular culture with songs such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "The Sound of Silence," and "Mrs. Robinson." His voice defines eras and continues to influence artists and...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Thursday 15 October 2026 - Friday 19 February 2027
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string orchestra at this awe-inspiring location. ...

Johnny Cash Roadshow

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 15 October 2026
The only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, the Johnny Cash Roadshow is simply the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today. Award winning front man, Clive John, dedicates this year to a 50th anniversary tour of ...

Alice Cooper Book Tour

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
The definitive autobiography and an evening of unforgettable stories from Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock and one of the world's iconic musicians, with a career spanning six decades. Alice Cooper announces the release of his defi...

Man of the World - The Music of Peter Green

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 16 October 2026
Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums to perform music from throughout Peter Green's ca...

Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 17 October 2026
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greate...

Day Fever

New Century, Manchester
Saturday 17 October - Saturday 19 December 2026
The day-time clubbing event started by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure, her husband, Welsh actor and filmmaker Jonny Owen, and Jon McClure, the frontman of Sheffield indie kings Reverend & The Makers, has swept the UK since it's launch ...

Roxy Magic - Celebrating the Music of Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 17 October 2026
A fabulously entertaining evening celebrating the music of Roxy Music & Bryan Ferry as performed by Roxy Magic, with a great combination of high quality musicianship and a wonderful Bryan Ferry look and sound-alike in Kevin Hackett. Forme...

Eban Brown (The Stylistics)

The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Saturday 17 October 2026
Direct from the USA on his Stylistics Songbook Tour, Eban Brown performs hits such as: You Make Me Feel Brand New; Can't Give You Anything (But My Love); You Are Everything; Betcha By Golly Wow; Stone In Love With You; Break Up To Make Up...

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
The Martians are back! Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages.  In October 2026, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Liv...

Johnny Cash Roadshow

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Sunday 18 October 2026
The only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, the Johnny Cash Roadshow is simply the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today. Award winning front man, Clive John, dedicates this year to a 50th anniversary tour of ...

Thank ABBA for the Music

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Sunday 18 October 2026
Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves with this two-hour theatre spectacular that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful...

What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner

King George's Hall, Blackburn
Wednesday 21 October 2026
After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing, dancing, and having the time of their lives, What's Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! This electrifying tribute show celebra...

STRONG ENOUGH - Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 22 October 2026
Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and thieves, her modern Abba remixes and many more. This is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss...

The Brown Suite

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
Get ready to turn up the volume and step into The Brown Suite, a thrilling new dance show where legendary music, electrifying movement and irresistible soul come together. Welcome to 1970s New York. The music is loud, the dancefloor is ali...

The Undertones

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
Formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975, The Undertones became renowned for combining lyrical invention and musical flair with intelligent simplicity. Their anthemic Teenage Kicks, much loved by John Peel, is one of the most influential ...

The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Sunday 25 October 2026
Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present! Let The Ultimate Classic Rock Show take you on a roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia. Performing hit after hit live ...

Bowie Experience - David Bowie Tribute

Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 30 October 2026
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an as...

Showaddywaddy

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 30 October 2026
  '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...

It's A Beautiful Noise - The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 30 October 2026
Celebrating an incredible 10 years of touring and over 750 spellbinding performances, It's A Beautiful Noise returns with this internationally acclaimed production that promises to captivate like never before. This fully revamped stage sh...

Bowie Experience - David Bowie Tribute

The Roundhouse, Bolton
Saturday 31 October 2026
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an as...

We Three Kings of Rock 'N' Roll

The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
A welcome return for the two-hour uplifting Rock & Roll Show, three artists celebrate the music of three Rock & Roll Icons Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, & Elvis. Darren Page, an artiste in his own right, but his vocal range sits just right i...

RNCM Session Orchestra - Feel the Fever: An Evening of Disco

RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
Feel the pulse of the dance floor as the RNCM Session Orchestra transforms electrifying disco anthems into powerful orchestral creations. Iconic tracks from artists like Chic, Gloria Gaynor, and Diana Ross take on a new dimension, skilfull...

Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show

King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 31 October 2026
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 acclaime...

ABBA Believe In Angels Brunch - ABBA Tribute

Area, Manchester
Saturday 31 October - Saturday 12 December 2026
  Live your best dancing queen life, all afternoon, to your favourite ABBA and pop hits with this ABBA tribute show and delicious brunch. Get ready for the biggest ABBA-TASTIC bottomless brunch show the city has ever seen! Featuring a f...

Emilio Santoro as Elvis

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 5 November 2026 - Wednesday 17 November 2027
  Internationally acclaimed youngster Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning Elvis Presley theatre show to the UK. Emilio has won both European and World Championships as Elvis in the past year, and wowed America's Got Talent viewers wit...

Leo Sayer

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 6 November 2026
Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country. Leo is known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, ...

The Stylistics

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 6 November 2026
Philadelphia soul legends The Stylistics recorded a remarkable 10 straight top ten hits during the early 1970s including the Grammy nominated 'You Make Me Feel Brand New', plus numerous classics including 'Can't Give You Anything (But My L...

Elvana - Elvis Fronted Nirvana

King George's Hall, Blackburn
Friday 6 November 2026
The world's finest Elvis fronted tribute to Nirvana! Elvana tear through Nirvana's catalogue whilst splicing in grunged up sections of the king of rock'n'roll's finest moments, culminating in an audible explosion of overdrive and old schoo...

Supreme Queen - A Dazzling Tribute to Queen

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 6 November 2026
  Now undoubtedly one of the most established and successful Tribute Bands in the world, The Supreme Queen production is a brilliantly designed presentation paying homage to the halcyon days of one of the greatest rock bands ever. Musical...

Voodoo Room - Tribute to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 6 November 2026
Paying tribute to some of the greatest names in rock history, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream, Voodoo Room are a stunning power-trio featuring some of the UK's finest musicians. Members of the band have played with Massive Attack, Be...

A Band Called Malice - Tribute to The Jam

St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 6 November 2026
The Definitive Tribute to The Jam.A Band Called Malice has quickly taken the tribute world by storm in their quest to become the number one choice tribute-act to The Jam. The talented trio are the real deal and guarantee to take you back t...

The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 7 November 2026
  Pack your bags, strap yourself in, for a night like no other and celebrate Sir Elton John with Jimmy Love. The Rocket Man is the world's favourite celebration to a musical icon, playing to audiences all around the world. So, catch a sta...

Candlelight - Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026
Discover the music of Queen and The Beatles performed under the gentle glow of candlelight by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location. ...

Stevie Wonder

Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 8 November 2026
American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, Stevie Wonder is one of the most celebrated and prominent figures in popular music who, at the age of 12, was the youngest recording artist to have achieved a #1 single with "Fingertips ...

David Byrne (Talking Heads) - Book Tour

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Presenting a brand-new solo talk inspired by his forthcoming book, Sleeping Beauties, David Byrne is one of the most original and influential artists of the last half century. Since co-founding Talking Heads in 1975, his work has spanned m...

The Australian Pink Floyd

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Since their first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988 the Australian Pink Floyd Show have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour's 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. T...

Moments of Pleasure - The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 14 November 2026
Tribute band Moments Of Pleasure are considered by many to be the next best thing to listening to Kate Bush herself! This 5 piece band features the stunning vocals of Lisa-Marie Walters, as seen on BBC, ITV and heard on BBC 5 and various ...

It's A Beautiful Noise - The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 19 November 2026 - Monday 24 May 2027
Celebrating an incredible 10 years of touring and over 750 spellbinding performances, It's A Beautiful Noise returns with this internationally acclaimed production that promises to captivate like never before. This fully revamped stage sh...

The Hallé - Elvis: Viva Las Vegas

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
Get all shook up by the King of Rock and Roll with a spectacular performance by Lee Memphis King, Europe's most successful Elvis tribute artist.  From 'Heartbreak Hotel' to 'Suspicious Minds', hear hit after hit just as they're me...

WLDFLWRS - Celebrating The Band

The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
On 25 November 1976, influential Canadian-American rockers The Band took to the stage at Winterland Ballroom for what would become their final performance with the original line-up. Joined by an extraordinary cast of special  guests, the ...

Terry Christian & Smug Roberts

Cuckoo Prestwich, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
Smug Roberts & Terry ChristianTwo Manchester lads, one city and a big bag of stories. Join Smug Roberts and Terry Christian for No Country for Old Manc's, a night of comedy, conversation, music and memories as they look back at the Manches...

Squeeze + Billy Bragg

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Monday 23 November 2026
As one of the most traditional pop bands of the new wave, London's Squeeze provided one of the links between classic British guitar pop and post-punk providing the vehicle for the wry, subtle lyric writing of Chris Difford and tradition...

Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 26 November 2026 - Friday 5 February 2027
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sound...

Skids + Theatre of Hate

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
Two era defining artists come together for an explosive co-headline tour. The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent ...

Mama - The All Era Genesis Tribute Band

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 27 November 2026
One of the UK's most successful Genesis tribute bands, Mama faithfully reproduce the sights and sounds of a high octane, contemporary Genesis rock concert with fantastic musicianship from acclaimed musicians. Taking you on a journey fr...

Dirty DC - AC/DC Tribute

The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Friday 27 November 2026
Dirty/DC have been playing throughout the UK and Europe since 1998 and have developed a lineup and stage show that has made their reputation seriously strong amongst AC/DC fans, whether die hard fanatics or people who just want a good nigh...

Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 28 November 2026
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greate...
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