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
Dexys Midnight Runners
Sunday 25 October 2026
Dexys Midnight Runners have announced details of a U.K & Irish tour. The dates will be the first time the band, fronted by Kevin Rowland, have toured under the name of Dexys Midnight Runners since 2003, when they played a sold-out show at L...
Foy Vance
Sunday 25 October 2026
Foy Vance, folk rock singer and songwriter from Bangor, Northern Ireland, has earned acclaim from fans and fellow musicians alike with critical praise and invites on tours from Ed Sheeran, Bonnie Raitt, Marcus Foster, Snow Patrol and Sir El...
Jack Savoretti
Tuesday 27 - Wednesday 28 October 2026
Born in the UK as Giovanni Edgar Charles Galletto-Savoretti, the English-Italian solo artist who goes by Jack Savoretti grew up trekking all over the world. After spending much of his childhood in London, his family moved to the Swiss ci...
Brown Horse
Tuesday 27 October 2026
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Jamie Grey
Thursday 29 October 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, ...
Gaz Brookfield
Friday 30 October 2026
Following a two-year hiatus from live touring, the Bristol folk and rock musician returns to the road with his biggest tour to date, in celebration of the release of his 8th studio album, Idiomatic. Joined by the other two-thirds of The Ori...
Cat Power
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Charlyn Marie "Chan" Marshall, better known as Cat Power, pursues the slinky Hi Records sound of the '70s - folk singers, blues singers, and everything in between -with a sensuous feel and beguiling rhythms such as Memphis horns, funky stri...
Rust for Glory - Neil Young Tribute Band
Friday 6 November 2026
Internationally acclaimed Neil Young Tribute band Rust For Glory's repertoire includes songs from almost every era of Young's 50-year career, delving deep into the archive, serving up the sounds, feel and spirit of Neil Young's work, both s...
The Wran
Saturday 7 November 2026
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Noah Kahan
Monday 9 - Tuesday 10 November 2026
With fluttering acoustic guitar melodies, inviting vocals, and homey imagery of the Northeast on the verge of changing seasons, Vermont folk pop star Noah Kahan's conviction for storytelling and a pursuit of an organic sound that is alig...
Hothouse Flowers
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Irish folk rock band Hothouse Flowers feel like they are turning new corners and writing new chapters every day. No two shows are ever the same having dispensed with any premeditated programme over two decades ago and set about putting the...
Hothouse Flowers
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Irish folk rock band Hothouse Flowers feel like they are turning new corners and writing new chapters every day. No two shows are ever the same having dispensed with any premeditated programme over two decades ago and set about putting the...
The Slow Show
Wednesday 11 November 2026
There is a lot of truth behind the idea that 'less is more', especially as far as Manchester's The Slow Show are concerned. With a name that manages to effortlessly encapsulate the band's ethos, the Manchester-based four-piece harbour an ...
Bellowhead
Thursday 12 November 2026
During lockdown in 2020 the 11 members of Bellowhead first re-connected online to remotely record 'New York Girls - At Home'. That led to re-uniting in person for a one-off performance which was streamed to mark the anniversary of Hedonism....
Fink
Thursday 12 November 2026
Described as "a beautiful sound palette of dub, folk, blues, soul, and beat science" by Metro, "John Martyn with added stunning digital traces," by Uncut and "a brooding power reminiscent of a stripped down Nick Cave. A leftfield delight."...
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 riff...
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 so...
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 true...
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. ...
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 mesmerising...
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 p...
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 B...
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, a...
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. For "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" soundtrack, Paloma performed an original song...
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 craf...
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 ...
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 sw...
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 finds...
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 ...
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 winte...
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 kn...
The Veils
Tuesday 1 December 2026
Now Wave presents The Veils...
The Pogues
Friday 4 December 2026
Following the death of Kent frontman Shane MacGowan in 2023, Celtic punk legends The Pogues return to celebrate their greatest hits. Original members, Mancunian accordian player James Fearnley, Stoke banjoist Jem Finer, and Eastbourne tin w...
Amelia Coburn
Friday 4 December 2026
Amelia Coburn has a knack for making the unusual sound timeless. Her honest, occasionally hilarious and quintessentially north-eastern persona disarms and beguiles in equal measure. Drawing inspiration from gothic literature and the shadowy...
Nearly Dan - The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan
Saturday 5 December 2026
Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, thou...
The Pogue Traders - Tribute to The Pogues
Saturday 5 December 2026
The finest Pogues homage imaginable, with every note, inflection, reel and run served up with passion, love and credibility. Wonderful stuff, and not so much a tribute as a continuation of that remarkable band's incredible music. Since Sh...
Kate Rusby
Tuesday 8 December 2026
There's nothing quite like Kate Rusby at Christmas. For more than two decades, Kate has enchanted audiences with her sparkling Christmas concerts - nights filled with warmth, wonder, laughter, and that unmistakable Rusby magic. Returning ...
Barenaked Ladies
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Known for their tremendous hits and incredible live shows, over the course of their remarkable 30 year career, the Canadian rockers have sold over 15 million albums, written multiple top 20 hits including "One Week" (which reached UK no.5 i...
Eluveitie
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Swiss folk metal band Eluveitie (pronounced "el-VAY-tee") come from Winterthur near Zurich, taking their name from graffiti on a vessel from Mantua (c. 300 BC), which has been interpreted as the Etruscan form of the Celtic *(h)elvetios ("th...
The Highstool Prophets
Sunday 13 December 2026
The Highstool Prophets are a five piece folk band from Cavan, Ireland, known for their high-energy, rip-roaring live performances and fantastic musicianship. ...
Kodaline
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Critically-acclaimed Irish indie folk quartet Kodaline broke onto the scene when their debut single "All I Want" topped the Irish charts in 2013, heralding their Platinum selling album In a Perfect World, which also spawned the hits "High ...
