POP CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
POP CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Pop Concerts in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
King George's Hall
Sun 8 Mar - Fri 26 Jun 2026
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
King George's Hall
Fri 27 Mar - Sat 25 Apr 2026
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Thu 30 Apr 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Fri 20 Mar - Sat 17 Oct 2026
MIKA
AO Arena, Manchester
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Building upon the musical territory of his idol Freddie Mercury, and artists like Elton John and The Scissor Sisters, Beirut-born, Paris and London-raised classically trained pop singer-songwriter Mika experienced his breakthrough with his ...XLOV
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 12 February 2026
Known as "K-Pop's first genderless concept" group, XLOV is a new K-pop boy group consisting of four members: WUMUTI, RUI, HYUN, and HARU. The group name was created by combining X, meaning unknown, and LOV, meaning unfinished love, by subtr...Emilio Santoro as Elvis
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Thursday 12 - Friday 13 February 2026
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 with...Fatboy Slim
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 13 - Saturday 14 February 2026
As one of the world's most renowned pioneering dance music DJs and record producers, multi-million selling Brighton artist Fatboy Slim, a.k.a. Norman Cook, is a winner of numerous awards including ten MTV Music Awards, three BRITs, an Ivor ...Ashnikko
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 13 - Saturday 14 February 2026
North Carolina-born pop provocateur Ashton Nicole Casey, better known by her artist name Ashnikko, is known for blending genres like rap, alt rock, electro-pop and punk. Described by The Telegraph as "one of the most provocative voices in p...Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Swift Club Night
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 13 February 2026
Swiftogeddon is a night run by fans, for fans to come together and worship at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. The greatest songwriter of her generation? That'...Jacek Stachursky
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 13 February 2026
Polish Discopolo pop star Jacek Stachursky, known simply as Stachursky to his fans, he's made a name for himself as a talented dance and pop singer. Born in Czechowice-Dziedzice it is estimated that he has sold almost 700,000 records in Pol...Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 13 February - Friday 14 August 2026
DJs and live musicians play old and new school hip hop, afrobeats and RnB goodness from Kendrick Lamar and J Hus to Wizkid and Lauryn Hill. ...Sound Of The Crowd - A Night Of Retro Electro
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Friday 13 - Saturday 14 February 2026
If you like New Wave, Synthpop, Italo, Hi-NRG and all things Retro Electro from 1980 until now, then Manchester-based Welsh DJ Dinsdale Godfrey and Liam Moody will take you through the night playing anything from ABC to ZYX. Expect to hear...Danny L Harle
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 14 February 2026
The son of Ivor Novello winning saxophonist John Harle, who composed the theme tune to Silent Witness, Danny L Harle became one of pop's most adventurous producers, collaborating with Charli XCX, Carly Rae Jepsen, and co-executive produci...Of Monsters and Men
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sunday 15 February 2026
Icelandic indie-folk collective Of Monsters and Men deliver a tapestry of stories, moments, and conversations through their beautiful songs. Of Monsters and Men went from Reykjavik to the global stage with their breakout 2011 debut My Head ...Pop Princesses
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 16 February 2026
This is the children's pop concert with a big difference. A musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing! It's the perfect mix. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix...December 10
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 17 February 2026
Introducing December 10, a new pop group formed by Simon Cowell from the Netflix Series Simon Cowell: The Next Act. Positioned as a modern, vocal-driven boyband with a polished sound, strong harmonies, and mainstream chart ambition, they fo...Dion Dublin Presents Funk, Soul & Motown
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 19 February 2026
Manchester United legend, Match of the Day pundit and Homes Under the Hammer presenter Dion Dublin presents an evening of Funk, Soul & Motown, supporting The Dianne Oxberry Trust, and featuring a supergroup of musicians from Jools Holland's...Bandroom3
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 19 February 2026
Bandroom3 are a Manchester-based Chinese music community, a band, and a music brand all in one. They host a diverse array of shows, featuring original works, cover sessions, and themed gigs. They welcome bands and solo artists to apply and ...
Florence + The Machine
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 20 February 2026
The insanely captivating Florence Welch - the festival headlining Boudicca, wielding anthems like a flaming sword - is at the peak of her powers, coming into a fully realised self-knowledge, poking sly fun at her own self-created persona, p...Go Your Own Way - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 20 February 2026
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians ...Red Sky July (Texas / Alisha's Attic)
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Friday 20 February 2026
Red Sky July are husband and wife duo Ally Mcerlaine (guitarist with the Scottish pop rock group Texas) and Shelly Poole (one half of 1990's pop duo Alisha's Attic) along with esteemed vocalist Haley Glennie-Smith. The band's sound is a bl...Cam
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 21 February 2026
In 2015, Californian singer-songwriter Camaron Ochs took the world of country music by storm with her critically acclaimed full-length debut, 'Untamed', which yielded her double-platinum GRAMMY, CMA and ACM-nominated smash single, 'Burning ...So Fetch - 2000s Party
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 21 February 2026
So Fetch is happening, playing all your favourite hits from the 00s. Think Britney Spears to Avril Lavigne. McFly to Usher. Rihanna to Gwen Stefani. Justin Timberlake to Busted. Beyonce to Amy Winehouse. So whether you were a skater boi, or...The Aces
New Century Hall, Manchester
Monday 23 February 2026
Formerly The Blue Aces, indie pop group The Aces grew up together in Provo, Utah, as part of the Mormon church. Their sparkling indie-rock has seen them support 5 Seconds of Summer. ...Olivia Dean
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 26 February 2026
London soul-pop star Olivia Dean is one of the most original and versatile voices in UK pop. Crafting classic yet conversational hooks with genre-fluid tinges, she's honed a way of exploring universal themes of love, loss and everything in ...The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Thursday 26 February 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 star if...THAT'LL BE THE DAY
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 26 February 2026
Celebrate the golden age of Rock 'n' Roll and Pop from the '50s right the way through to the '80s from Trevor Payne and an exceptional cast of who combine hilarious comedy sketches and impersonations with brilliant vocals and superb musicia...Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute To Coldplay
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 26 February 2026
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars-the authentic tribute to Coldplay from Entertainers! This spectacular live experience doesn't just capture the sound and spirit of one of the world's biggest ban...Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 27 February 2026
The world's premier show in celebration of 'The Velvet Voice'. Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever...Reflections - The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 27 February 2026
Starring multi-award winning Tameka Jackson as Diana Ross with her world class band & backing vocalists under the direction of the renowned, Wendy Richardson... 'Reflections ~ The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross' takes you on a journey through...Copacabana Magic - The Barry Manilow Tribute Show
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 27 February 2026
The worlds premier show chronicling the story of one of the greatest showmen of all time, the legendary Barry Manilow. Experience all the classic hits from his amazing career culminating in over 85 million record sales. This stunning concer...Beautiful Trauma - The Live Pink Bank Experience
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 27 February 2026
International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage,with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, torecreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend andinspiration she has come to be known as. Experi...BRIT Awards
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 28 February 2026
The BRIT Awards with Mastercard moves to Manchester for first time in 2026. Award-winning comedian, actor, presenter, writer and University of Manchester drop-out Jack Whitehall will host the ceremony which features a homecoming from the ve...
Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 28 February 2026
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 interv...Elvana - Elvis Fronted Nirvana
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 28 February 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 school...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
St Philip's Church Salford, Manchester
Saturday 28 February 2026
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 sounds...80's Mania
The Grand, Clitheroe
Saturday 28 February 2026
Europe's long standing premier 1980's multi-tribute concert show is back. With 28 chart topping artistes, the 80's are authentically recreated to look and sound as they did back in the day with a live band and awesome dancers. Mindblowing...Taylormania - Taylor Swift Tribute Show
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Sunday 1 March 2026
Not to be missed, TAYLORMANIA is coming to a theatre near you in 2026. An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed 'Swiftie' with an incredibl...
Lucy Rose
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 1 March 2026
Lucy Rose is an elfin 20 year old songwriter with a voice that people instantly fall for. In her slight frame she combines purity of musical purpose, a beautifully grainy voice and a passionate, narrative songwriter's instincts with a thirs...The Earth Wind and Fire Experience by Al McKay
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 2 March 2026
The legendary and defining funk, soul and disco band Earth, Wind & Fire will be celebrated live on stage in a show created by their iconic guitarist Al McKay. The Earth, Wind & Fire Experience reincarnates the spirit of the original band, p...The Earth Wind and Fire Experience by Al McKay
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 2 March 2026
The legendary and defining funk, soul and disco band Earth, Wind & Fire will be celebrated live on stage in a show created by their iconic guitarist Al McKay. The Earth, Wind & Fire Experience reincarnates the spirit of the original band, p...Willow Avalon
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 3 March 2026
Willow Avalon, a rural Georgia native whose first word was "Elvis," grew up surrounded by gospel and country music. She began playing piano in church and taught herself guitar at age 12, quickly turning to songwriting as a means of escape a...Laufey
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Icelandic modern jazz composer, singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Laufey Lin Jonsdottir was inspired by jazz greats and classical masters while possessing a point of view that could only be conveyed by a 21st-century twentysomethi...Boyzlife (Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 5 March 2026
Two of the world's biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy. This specially adapted theatre production will include many of their greatest hits, the catalogue includes a record breaking 1...Calum Bowie
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 5 March 2026
Calum Bowie is an Edinburgh based singer-songwriter from Banchory in Aberdeenshire whose presence among the Scottish music scene has grown exponentially, with his captivating melodies and authentic lyrics fuelling his uplifting music, his c...Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young
The Met, Bury
Thursday 5 March 2026
Los Pacaminos is a Tex-Mex band that was formed by pop star Paul Young in 1992 during a break in his music career. The band originally consisted of six members, including guitarist Jamie Moses, accordion/keyboard player Matt Irving, songwr...Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s DJ Set
Uppermill Civic Hall, Oldham
Friday 6 March 2026
The hottest 80s club night is coming to town as actor, TV personality and star of Spandau Ballet Martin Kemp will be spinning the biggest and best hits of that decade for what promises to be a pure 'Gold' night! ...
The Freddie & Queen Experience - Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 6 March 2026
One of the UK's premier, internationally and critically acclaimed Queen & Freddie Mercury tribute bands, delivering a passionate and energy packed show chock full of Queen's greatest hits! Ian Adams as Freddie Mercury replicates Freddie M...Bay City Rollers
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 6 March 2026
Journey back in time to those carefree days of the 70's when Scotland's original boy band ruled the charts. Selling over 300 million albums worldwide, the Bay City Rollers attracted fans of all ages and a phenomenon known as Rollermania swe...MGK (Machine Gun Kelly)
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 7 March 2026
Texan rapper Colson Baker, better known as mgk and formerly Machine Gun Kelly (derived from the nickname of Prohibition-era gangster George Kelly Barnes). His music has varied from hip hop to pop punk, with his idol Bob Dylan even narrating...All My Friends Daytime Disco - Elis James + Amy Gledhill + Clint Boon (DJ Sets)
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 7 March 2026
The best indie day disco around, straddling the two best cities in the world - Manchester and London - returns for a huge day of indie pop bangers, with special guest DJ sets from comedians Elis James and Amy Gledhill, plus Inspiral Carpet ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA by Piano
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 7 March 2026
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a classical pianist under the gentle glow of candlelight at this awe-inspiring location. ...Copacabana Magic - The Barry Manilow Tribute Show
