TRADITIONAL FOLK & ACOUSTIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
TRADITIONAL FOLK & ACOUSTIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Traditional Folk & Acoustic Concerts in Manchester
Fri 19 Jun - Fri 23 Oct 2026
Fri 26 Jun - Fri 13 Nov 2026
Wed 16 Sep - Thu 22 Oct 2026
Sat 27 Jun - Thu 2 Jul 2026
Kassi Valazza
Sunday 31 May 2026
Kassi Valazza's songs are reminiscent of her childhood growing up in the vast open spaces of Arizona. Her lyrics portray dark stories of the West and a yearning for home, while the music rides a thin line of country western and psych. ...
The Illegal Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Celebrating the music of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band, The Illegal Eagles return for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. This cri...
Case Oats
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Baseball caps and horsetails, porch swings and ?all else that fails??these are the lyrical stomping grounds of Case Oats, the group led by Casey Walker and Spencer Tweedy. Transplanted from Missouri to Chicago, Walker has a knack for gettin...
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Thursday 4 June 2026
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London's West End, including multiple appearances at t...
Jenny Hval
Thursday 4 June 2026
Iris Silver Mist is the latest album by Norwegian musician, writer and artist Jenny Hval. Named after the fragrance by Serge Lutens with the same name, the album too moves like a perfume ? between flower and smoke, ghostly yet alive. The al...
Ye Vagabonds
Friday 5 June 2026
Delivering harmony rich folk music, influenced by Irish traditional music, Appalachian singing, and the 1960's folk revival, brothers Brian and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow, a small town...
Mark Chadwick (Levellers)
Saturday 6 - Friday 19 June 2026
One of the UK's most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick has scored fourteen Top 40 chart singles and twelve Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of The Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 25 years. Still going strong,...
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Monday 8 June 2026
Originally from Alabama but now based in Nashville, four-time Grammy Award-winning Americana singer, songwriter and musician Jason Isbell is widely renowned as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation with his track "Maybe It's Ti...
Aldous Harding
Monday 8 June 2026
Cardiff-based New Zealand indie, folk singer Hannah Harding, known by her stage name, Aldous Harding, produces rich and timeless songwriting. She first drew praise for the gothic indie folk and stark emotionality of her 2015 debut that bro...
Soul Asylum
Monday 8 June 2026
One of the most successful American Alternative Rock bands of the 1990s, Minneapolis's Soul Asylum's folk-influenced grunge beared the roots of the Country-Rock revival with their triple-Platinum certified Grave Dancers Union album, whi...
Cammy Barnes
Monday 8 June 2026
Born in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland, Cameron "Cammy" Barnes has had success with multiple singles charting in the UK iTunes Top 20 singles chart and no.1 entries on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter & Country/Alt Charts. He has supported BRIT ...
Darryl Rahn
Tuesday 9 June 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Darryl Rahn live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Darryl Rahn?Tickets for Darryl Rahn can be purchased safely and securely fro...
Teddy Thompson
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Called "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters of his generation," by The New York Times, singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson is a native Englishman who has adopted New York City as his home; famously the son of singer-songwriters Richard a...
Police Dog Hogan
Thursday 11 June 2026
Since coming together in 2010, Police Dog Hogan have fused their country-roots-Americana sound to a wholly British sensibility. The band's exploits often feature in banjo player Tim Dowling's weekly Guardian column, but their comic misadv...
Alyssa Bonagura
Thursday 11 June 2026
A celebrated songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Alyssa Bonagura has spent the past decade fine-tuning a sound that reaches far beyond her Nashville roots. Born on a tour bus with her country music parents Baillie & The Boys, ...
The Irish House Party
Friday 12 June 2026
At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the cliches that usually follow! There are no flat caps or twee costumes here. Instead you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring you the soun...
Theo Katzman (Vulfpeck)
Saturday 13 June 2026
The singing drummer and guitarist in the funk band Vulfpeck, New York indie folk rocker Theo Katzman fuses pop, jazz, funk, soul and indie rock. His staunchly synergistic sober psychedelic seeker-sensitive soul service is influenced by so...
Desperado - Heart of the Eagles Tribute Band
Saturday 13 June 2026
The Eagles incredible journey began with Take it Easy back in 1971. Their songbook stretches from an era when country-tinged rock and fine harmonies spoke to the youth of the seventies through almost forty years to the "Long Road out of...
Bob Sumner
Sunday 14 June 2026
If a space exists between Austin, and Vancouver, Bob Sumner found it with his sophomore record, SomePlace To Rest Easy. Support from Jackson Ward...
Tamikrest
Monday 15 June 2026
An iconic Saharan rock band, Tamikrest was formed in 2006 by Ousmane Ag Mossa, Cheikh Ag Tiglia, and Aghaly Ag Mohamedine in Tinzawaten, on the border between Algeria and Mali. Inspired by the musical heritage of Tinariwen, and driven by th...
The Illegal Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
Wednesday 17 June 2026
In 2026, the Illegal Eagles celebrate an incredible 30 years on the road with their brand-new Hotel California Tour. Renowned for their flawless vocals, stunning guitars, and an uncanny ability to recreate the legendary sound of the Eagle...
Rosie Frater-Taylor
Wednesday 17 June 2026
With a clear sense of purpose, 22-year-old London-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Rosie Frater-Taylor blurs the lines between jazz, folk, pop & soul. Released last year, her album 'Bloom' was celebrated by Gilles Peterson, Jordan Rak...
Skullcrusher
Thursday 18 June 2026
Now Wave presents Skullcrusher at YES Pink Room on 18th June 2026...
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts
Friday 19 June 2026
Canadian Folk rock musical legend Neil Young returns with his band, the Chrome Hearts - Spooner Oldham (Farfisa organ), Micah Nelson (guitar and vocal), Corey McCormick (bass and vocal), Anthony LoGerfo (drums). Neil Young is, without doubt...
The Proclaimers
Friday 19 June 2026
Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years see...
Hang Massive
Friday 19 June 2026
The UK and Swedish duo Hang Massive are the world's most renowned Handpan players, pioneering a successful electronic act with a magnetic live show, blending dream-like acoustics and upbeat sounds. The magic for Danny Cudd and Markus Offbe...
Góbéfest
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 June 2026
Gobefest was established in 2017 to celebrate the little-known culture and traditions of the Szekler people - a group of ethnic Hungarians living in Transylvania, which is part of Romania. A Gobe is a friendly word for a 'crafty Szekely'. W...
Arooj Aftab & London Contemporary Orchestra
Saturday 20 June 2026
The Grammy 'Best New Artist' nominee and Grammy Best Global Music Performance winning Pakistani jazz musician is known for her spellbinding blend of jazz, minimalism and South Asian classical traditions, with intimate piano and swelling...
Elvis Costello & the Imposters
Wednesday 24 June 2026
As the playful billing suggests, the show will feature numbers drawn from record releases from My Aim Is True in 1977 to Blood & Chocolate in 1986, along with other surprises. Those nine years saw the first appearance of some of Elvis Coste...
Sierra Ferrell
Wednesday 24 June 2026
One of the brightest young luminaries in roots music today, Charleston, West Virginia, alt-country artist Sierra Ferrell brings a dose of beautifully strange magic to everything she touches. Her multi-GRAMMY Award-winning music often reveal...
RNCM Guitars
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Curated by internationally acclaimed classical guitarist and RNCM Professor Craig Ogden, this evening of performances showcases the artistry of RNCM guitar students. ...
The Black Crowes
Thursday 25 June 2026
Although essentially a modern blues rock group, chart-topping Atlanta, Georgia brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, better known as The Black Crowes, cite many musical influences, such as psychedelic pop from the 1960s, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the ...
Creedence Clearwater Review - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
Friday 26 June 2026
Creedence Clearwater Review are the UK's premier tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of America's greatest bands who, despite their relatively short career, left an enduring legacy of classic songs written and sung by lead guitaris...
Ferocious Dog
Friday 26 June 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 so...
David Gray
Saturday 27 June 2026
Multi-platinum Mancunian singer-songwriter David Gray first hit fame in 2020 with his fourth studio album, White Ladder, which eventually sold seven million copies despite not even charting on its original release in 1998. Not only did ...
THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS
Saturday 27 June 2026
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern "knees up" with banging comedy folk anthems such as "Chippy Te...
