TRADITIONAL FOLK & ACOUSTIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
TRADITIONAL FOLK & ACOUSTIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Traditional Folk & Acoustic Concerts in Manchester
Fri 29 Jan - Wed 22 Sep 2027
Seb Lowe
Friday 13 November 2026
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 rif...
Ferocious Dog
Friday 13 November 2026
Worksop's Ferocious Dog has emerged as a prominent figure in the music world, renowned for their dynamic and authentic folk-punk sound that echoes the essence of Nottinghamshire. Celebrated for their narrative-driven lyrics addressing s...
James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez)
Friday 13 November 2026
Experience an unforgettable night as two of the best voices of the past thirty years unite for a special double bill. James Walsh of Starsailor and Ben Ottewell of Gomez will share the stage for a powerful evening of live music. Don'...
Elephant Sessions
Friday 13 November 2026
Celebrating their 10th year as band in 2022, multi-award winning indie folk quintet Elephant Sessions have gone from humble beginnings in the Highlands of Scotland, to playing around the world and scooping prestigious awards for their tru...
Jamie Grey
Friday 13 November 2026
Redcar singer-songwriter Jamie Grey's songwriting proficiency is undeniable. His style predominantly through use of acoustic guitar and piano is at the core singer/songwriter but he flirts in several sub genres from straight pop to folk,...
Hiding Places
Friday 13 November 2026
Now Wave presentsHiding Places...
Paul Heaton (The Beautiful South & The Housemartins)
Saturday 14 November 2026
Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriting genius Paul Heaton will be performing songs from throughout his career including classic tracks by The Beautiful South and The Housemartins, with the help of guest singer Rianne Downey. One of the...
The Tumbling Paddies
Saturday 14 November 2026
Famous for their hit "The Way I Am", The Tumbling Paddies are one of Ireland's most popular music acts. Their exuberant, energy-filled live shows see them perform a mix of original folk songs and classic Irish hits. ...
Shovel Dance Collective
Saturday 14 November 2026
Nurturing a passion for the folk musics of the British Isles and Ireland with experimental tendencies, London's Shovel Dance Collective explore the ways in which traditional music holds queer histories, proto-feminist narratives and the vo...
The Sheepdogs
Saturday 14 November 2026
Built on the solid, classic rock foundation of three-part harmonies and dual guitar leads, Canada's the Sheepdogs blend Southern boogie rock, groove-based psychedelia, and bluesy barroom swagger into a modern rock & roll revival. Based out...
Ranagri
Saturday 14 November 2026
Ranagri is an award-winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhran/drums, they create a sound that is both mesmerisin...
MAD DOG MCREA
Saturday 14 November 2026
Plymouth's Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of Celtic folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and "shake your ass" music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless ...
Moments of Pleasure - The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush
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 ...
The Carrivick Sisters
Saturday 14 November 2026
Twin sisters Charlotte and Laura Carrivick have grown up playing music together, and at a live show the stage becomes an extension of their kitchen; welcoming you into a warm, musical embrace while cooking up delicious melodies and tasty i...
Zoh Amba
Saturday 14 November 2026
In April, Zoh Amba announced their Matador debut album Eyes Full, out June 5th, an album of tough and soulful songs that feel like a pure transmission from the heart. Today, Amba shares the album?s pensive and darkly hypnotic title track, ...
Paris Paloma
Sunday 15 November 2026
Derbyshire-born sensation Paris Paloma delivers evocative storytelling, ethereal vocal, and a hauntingly beautiful fusion of dark folk-pop. Here 2023 feminist anthem, "Labour" reached no.22 in the UK singles chart and, for "The Lord of t...
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Sunday 15 November 2026
The songwriter and frontman of Manchester three-piece, I Am Kloot also possesses an enviable back catalogue as a solo artist - previously known around his hometown as Johnny Dangerously - and continues to work on new material under the gui...
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Joyce Moreno
Monday 16 November 2026
Born in Rio de Janeiro, four-times Grammy nominee, singer, composer, arranger, and instrumentalist Joyce Moreno has in her portfolio over 400 recordings of songs she has authored, interpreted by the greatest names in Brazilian popular musi...
Beabadoobee
Tuesday 17 November 2026
Born in the Philippines and raised in London, Beatrice Laus emerged as a British alternative music icon with her flawless output of confessional bedroom pop songs and DIY folk aesthetic. Her third album, "This Is How Tomorrow Moves" became...
Jesca Hoop
Wednesday 18 November 2026
Beautiful, subtle and stark the Manchester-based Californian folk star serves up stunningly original songs - minimalist yet brimming with energy, emerging from a wealth of life experience, great emotional depth, and years of honing the cra...
Blair Dunlop
Wednesday 18 November 2026
"Dunlop brings an air of tenacity while displaying a fine repertoire of well-crafted songs spanning traditional and contemporary. He's determinedly taking the traditions of folk in his own direction" ~ The Independent. The son of Fairpo...
Robert Vincent
Wednesday 18 November 2026
A distinctive voice within the British Americana and folk-rock scene, blending elements of country, blues, and rock to create a sound that is both timeless and deeply evocative, award-winning Crosby artist Robert Vincent has been described...
Robert Vincent
Wednesday 18 November 2026
A distinctive voice within the British Americana and folk-rock scene, blending elements of country, blues, and rock to create a sound that is both timeless and deeply evocative, award-winning Crosby artist Robert Vincent has been described...
Red Rodeo Club
Wednesday 18 November 2026
Red Rodeo Club is Manchester's queer line dancing event, mixing classic boot-scootin tutorials with a party vibe...
Ron Pope
Friday 20 November 2026
Critically-acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Ron Pope has drawn comparisons to Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, while also refusing to put him squarely into one category. Uncompromising and relentless, Pope has evolved into one...
Curiosity Shop
Friday 20 November 2026
Now Wave presentsCuriosity Shop...
Drake Milligan
Saturday 21 November 2026
Texan country music singer/songwriter and former America's Got Talent contestant Drake Milligan has been called "The New Elvis of Country." The rising Country artist and songwriter perfectly combines traditional Texas country, Western s...
Scott Matthews
Saturday 21 November 2026
If there's one quality that defines the career of Wolverhampton folk rocker Scott Matthews it's this: evolution. The singer/songwriter has challenged himself creatively during a career that has been characterised by rare quality as he find...
WLDFLWRS - Celebrating The Band
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 ...
The Springsteen Sessions
Saturday 21 November 2026
Glasgow-based Dougie Robertson's Springsteen Sessions are without doubt the most authentic, honest, hard hitting, hard working and accurate sound of the Boss in the UK. From the time The Springsteen Sessions hit the stage, they take you...
Waylon Wyatt
Sunday 22 November 2026
Waylon Wyatt is a young Folk/Country artist born and raised in Hackett, Arkansas. Inspired by red-dirt contemporaries Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan, Waylon began writing songs at fifteen, workshopping them after long summer days spent work...
Graham Coxon (Blur)
Monday 23 November 2026
A special, full band career-spanning show from one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation, Blur co-founder, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and visual artist Graham Coxon. His passion for experimental and indie music ...
Rhythm of the Dance - Christmas Special
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Rhythm of the Dance, which has brought audiences around the world to their feet for over 25 years, is returning with a brand new Christmas production. Let the magic of Christmas begin on this festive journey with all your favourite wint...
Mildred
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Now Wave presents Mildred at The Abbey, Manchester on 24th November 2026...
Clara Mann
Wednesday 25 November 2026
NOW WAVE PRESENTS Clara Mann...
Phoebe Bridgers
Thursday 26 November 2026
A Californian singer/songwriter with a dreamy and hook-filled indie folk pop heart, Phoebe Bridgers' witty lyrical perspectives, sadly beautiful songs, and commanding melodies quickly jettisoned her to worldwide acclaim. A critical darli...
Dylan John Thomas
Thursday 26 November 2026
The Glaswegian indie folk rocker has an incredible story, going from foster care and busking, to appearing on The Voice UK and supporting Gerry Cinnamon and Liam Gallagher. Named after Bob Dylan, his influences include Johnny Cash, Bo...
Del Amitri
Friday 27 November 2026
Formed in 1982, Glaswegian semi-acoustic jangly rockers Del Amitri boast a back catalogue of pure pop gems that cover a gamut of rock styles and observations on life's ironies. With six million record sales worldwide, the Dels are best k...
Laura Misch
Friday 27 November 2026
The sister of musician Tom Misch, saxophonist Laura Misch writes songs and collages landscapes of sound for them to inhabit. Born in London, but always drawn to edgelands, her work explores the relationship between inner and outer worlds, ...
