TRADITIONAL FOLK & ACOUSTIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Traditional Folk & Acoustic Concerts in Manchester
Simply Dylan - A Tribute to Bob Dylan
Lowry
Sat 14 Jun 2025 - Sat 21 Mar 2026
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Bridgewater Hall
Mon 23 Jun - Thu 17 Jul 2025
Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
 One of three line-ups currently touring, Gipsy Kings featuring original vocalist Nicolas Reyes will be bringing their Catalan rumba, flamenco, and salsa party to town. Founded in 1979 in Arles, France, by French born Catalan musicians fr...Parcel O'Rogues

St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 13 March 2026
Music and mayhem from the seven piece Irish/Celtic rock band from Oldham. ...Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 15 March 2026
Direct from the West End, the show brings to life the music of Ireland's favourite sons 'The Dubliners'. Telling the story of a career spanning 50 years and evoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, Ciaran B...Manchester Folk Festival - Festival Pass

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
 Manchester Folk Festival is an urban multi-venue festival based in Manchester's Northern Quarter. The festival takes place in March and brings together a diverse range of artists who represent the broad definition of contemporary folk mu...Simply Dylan - A Tribute to Bob Dylan

St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 21 March 2026
As straightforward as the title suggests: no frills, no gimmicks, no pretense; Simply Dylan is John O'Connell's personal exploration and celebration of the rich and diverse work of Bob Dylan.O'Connell, formerly of Groundpig, has had his nam...The Dubliners Encore - The Official Stage Show

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
The Dubliners Encore is the Official stage show celebrating the greatest folk band of all time. Produced by The Dubliners' John Sheahan; renowned fiddle player and legendary Irish icon, this new show packs 50 years of songs, stories, and cr...Fisherman's Friends

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 12 April 2026
 Britain's oldest boy band have nine albums to their name, two feature films, a stage musical, a book, a TV documentary, they've played for royalty and to tens of thousands of fans in sell-out tours year in year out... No, it's not The B...Jethro Tull

King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 25 April 2026
With Ian Anderson as ever central to the performance, this tour will encapsulate the seven decades in which Jethro Tull have written and performed music. Through their 23 studio albums, they have continued to push the boundaries of their mu...Jethro Tull

Lowry, Salford
Sunday 26 April 2026
With Ian Anderson as ever central to the performance, this tour will encapsulate the seven decades in which Jethro Tull have written and performed music. Through their 23 studio albums, they have continued to push the boundaries of their mu...This Flight Tonight - A Tribute To Joni Mitchell

Knutsford Little Theatre, Knutsford
Monday 11 May 2026
Acclaimed singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell. Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Coyote', 'Big Yellow Taxi', ...Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift by Xenna

St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Sunday 24 May 2026
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift and her Eras experience in this electrifying show presented by RED Entertainment, Cuffe & Taylor and Live Nation, featuring the incredible Xenna - a celebration of the iconic pop sensation's ...Ray LaMontagne

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Celebrated Grammy award-winner Ray LaMontagne commemorates the 20th anniversary of the release of his seminal debut album, Trouble, in 2025 with a special remastered vinyl edition and tour performing the album in its entirety for the first ...Lord of the Dance
