POP CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
POP CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Pop Concerts in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Fri 16 Oct 2026 - Fri 2 Apr 2027
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thu 8 Oct 2026 - Fri 12 Nov 2027
The Amy Winehouse Band
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Fri 30 Oct 2026 - Thu 4 Mar 2027
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Manchester Opera House
Wed 21 Oct 2026 - Fri 26 Mar 2027
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Hallé St Peter's
Thu 26 Nov 2026 - Fri 5 Feb 2027
Candlelight - Tribute to Michael Jackson
Hallé St Peter's
Sun 27 Dec 2026 - Sat 16 Jan 2027
Party101 with DJ Matt Bennett
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Sunday 4 October 2026
Catch Los Angeles actor Matt Bennett on the road with his new DJ night Party101, a throwback celebration of music from Nickelodeon and Disney Channel. At 18 he made his acting debut on the hit Nickelodeon television show "Victorious." Sinc...Legend - The Music of Bob Marley
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 4 October 2026
Legend - the Music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating the musical icon, the reggae legend that was Bob Marley, in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianshi...Reflections - The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 4 October 2026
Get ready to celebrate the incredible legacy of the one and only Diana Ross! This iconic diva has not only dominated the music scene but has also inspired generations with her powerful voice, stunning performances, and fabulous style! Hai...NateWantsToBattle
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 4 October 2026
Nathan Smith, better known as NateWantsToBattle, Nathan Sharp, or Neito Han, is a Korean American singer/songwriter and internet content creator well-known for his music, which includes covers, original songs, Nerdcore, and parodies. He...Factory 251 Saturdays
FAC251, Manchester
Sunday 4 October 2026 - Saturday 9 January 2027
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...What The World Needs Now - The Burt Bacharach Songbook
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Following on from the sold out Royal Albert Hall show, Burt Bacharach's songbook heads out on a UK tour. The evening honours one of the most influential songwriters of the past century with the show featuring many classic songs including '...Love Hurts - Rock Anthems & Power Ballads
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Back for its third year of rocking the UK, Love Hurts returns with the heartbreak soundtrack of a generation! Packed with smash-hit power ballads and classic rock anthems from Queen, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Whitesnake, Phil Collins, Cher, Kiss, ...Emma Harner
New Century, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Lincoln, Nebraska, math folk guitarist Emma Harner first gained attention through a series of viral videos on Instagram and TikTok in 2024, receiving praise from the likes of Zane Lowe, Rick Beato, Guitar. com and Fretboard Journal for her...Sebastian Schub
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Tipped by The Guardian as one to watch, "charismatic German-born, London-raised busker turned songwriter is a natural in the spotlight." He describes himself as "like if Hozier and Jeff Buckley had a slightly German baby!" ...RNCM Jam Night
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Enjoy free live music from the RNCM house band of music students, playing your favourite tracks. Plus why not join in? Sign up to sing with the band when you arrive. ...Matt Hansen
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Californian singer Matthew Hansen has credited artists such as John Mayer, Coldplay, Jeff Buckley, and Radiohead as being major influences on him. His style has often been described as melodic with elaborate guitar playing. He also incorpo...Beyond The Music
MediaCityUK, Salford
Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 October 2026
Manchester's global music conference and showcase festival. Building a fairer future for artists and delegates. Join the revolution....Shaun Ryder
The Met, Bury
Wednesday 7 October 2026
He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on - including Cele...Jhariah
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
The undefinable non-binary theatrical Brooklyn musician comes to Europe. Influenced by Queen, Panic! At the Disco, My Chemical Romance, and Tech N9ne, they serve up pop-punk, alternative rock, hardcore, emo-pop, hip-hop, video game music ...Karan Aujla
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 8 October 2026
Few artists have transformed Punjabi music on a global scale quite like Karan Aujla. Blending Punjabi pop, hip-hop and North American influences, he has built one of the world's most dedicated fanbases, turning chart success into sold-out ...
Pet Shop Boys & Manchester Camerata - In Conversation
IWM North, Manchester
Thursday 8 October 2026
A full playback of the newly revised album A Man from the Future-a musical biography of computer pioneer and codebreaker Alan Turing originally performed at the 2014 BBC Proms-followed by an in-person conversation with Neil Tennant, Chris ...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Thursday 8 October 2026
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look an...Eddi Reader (Fairground Attraction)
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 8 October 2026
The supremely talented, unique and charismatic triple BRIT award-winning Scottish folk pop singer delivers the most consistently beautiful, often deeply personal and intimate songs, including the charming acoustic pop of 1988 chart-topper ...The Hoosiers
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 8 October 2026
The Hoosiers are an English pop rock originally formed in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States while on a football scholarship at the University of Indianapolis. The band consists of members Irwin Sparkes (lead vocals, lead guitar)...The Manfreds
The Met, Bury
Thursday 8 October 2026
The '60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their numerous hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz - a very unusual but winning combination of playing st...PJ Morton (Maroon 5)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 8 October 2026
PJ Morton is a soul singer, songwriter, performer and producer based in New Orleans. He is a 6x GRAMMY-winner and 22x GRAMMY nominee who has earned numerous nominations for BET, Soul Train and NAACP Image Awards, in addition to selling out...The 9075 - Tribute to The 1975
FAC251, Manchester
Thursday 8 October 2026
Catch the world's first tribute to The 1975 direct all the way from Italy playing the biggest hits from the bands' extensive catalogue....K-Pop Party with DJ Emkay
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 9 October 2026
Get ready to "dance the night away" with the very best and latest K-Pop music with DJ Emkay from Seoul, Korea. ...Candlelight - Tribute to Ariana Grande
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 9 October 2026
Discover the music of Ariana Grande performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Matilda Mann
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 9 October 2026
From lyrics pencilled in her diary and playing demos on the kitchen speaker, to writing songs in the mountains of the Peak District and a light-filled apartment in Archway, young West London indie-folk musician Matilda Mann was inspir...The Pussycat Dolls
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 10 October 2026
More than just an all-American girl group in fish-net stockings, Pussycat Dolls are a sisterhood. Blending vocal prowess with racy dance moves, they've achieved eight UK top 10 singles, sold more than 55 million records worldwide and tw...Ibiza Proms in the Cathedral
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 10 October 2026
Classics Events and Secret Symphony present a 40 Piece Orchestra with vocalists and special guest performances takes you on a musical journey to the White Isle. Expect a carefully selected mix of the most iconic Ibiza Dance anthems paired ...Ruel
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 10 October 2026
The youngest male artist in history to sell out the iconic Sydney Opera House, not once, but twice, the Platinum selling Australian artist's song writing talent, emotive vocal delivery and live performances have swiftly captivated a dedica...Pure Weller - A Tribute to the Music of Paul Weller
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 10 October 2026
A tribute to Paul Weller, Style Council & The Jam with a set containing classics from a career spanning 45 years ...ABBA Believe In Angels Brunch - ABBA Tribute
Area, Manchester
Saturday 10 October - Saturday 12 December 2026
Live your best dancing queen life, all afternoon, to your favourite ABBA and pop hits with this ABBA tribute show and delicious brunch. Get ready for the biggest ABBA-TASTIC bottomless brunch show the city has ever seen! Featuring a f...
The Blow Monkeys
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Sunday 11 October 2026
With hits like 'Digging Your Scene' and 'It Doesn't Have To Be This Way', The Blow Monkeys epitomised the glamour of mid-80s pop at its most graceful and sophisticated. In the London band's frontman Robert Howard (aka Dr. Robert), they pos...Liam Bailey
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 11 October 2026
Noted for his soul, reggae, and blues-influenced vocal style, Nottingham singer Liam Bailey is perhaps best known for his collaborations with Chase & Status, performing around the world with the drum and bass duo since 2010. He co-wrote an...Sound Of The Crowd - A Night Of Retro Electro
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Sunday 11 October 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 hea...Ben Ellis
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Monday 12 October 2026
Welsh pop singer-songwriter and TikTok star Ben Ellis ismainly known for his acoustic covers of popular songs. ...The Choir of Man
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 October 2026
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit is now on its first ever UK tour. Welcome to THE CHOIR OF MAN, the best pub in the world... Come ready to drink in the excitement!Brimming with hits from artists su...Midnight Til Morning
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 13 October 2026
With a rapidly growing fanbase across the U.S., Australia, and beyond, Midnight Til Morning - Australians Conor Smith and Mason Watts, together with Americans Shane Appell and Zach Newbould - are fast becoming one of 2025's breakout pop ac...THE WONDER OF STEVIE
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Voted one of Britain's top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra) and their world-class live band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics, taken from...Heaven 17
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Sheffield new wave duo Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh left the original lineup of the Human League in after having differences with Phil Oakey. They recruited Glenn Gregory (who's vocal's were remarkably similar to Oakey's) and Heaven 17 ...Art Garfunkel
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Thursday 15 October 2026
THIS EVENT IS SO OUT BUT ENTER OUT COMPETITION TO TRY AND WIN 2 STALL SEATS PLUS DRINKS PACKAGE!As architect and lead singer of Simon & Garfunkel, he shaped modern popular culture with songs such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "The Sound...Blossoms
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 15 October 2026
Stockport quintet Blossoms burst onto the Manchester scene in the 2010s, quickly rising from local clubs to festival stages and the top of the UK Album charts within a few short years. Their catchy, synth-forward blend of Brit-pop and ind...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Thursday 15 October 2026 - Friday 19 February 2027
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string orchestra at this awe-inspiring location. ...Alison Moyet
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
How time flies. It's been 40 years since Alison Moyet stepped out of Yazoo and fired up a solo career with her #1 debut album 'Alf' and Top 10 hits 'Love Resurrection' and 'All Cried Out'. That unmistakable voice - big enough to fill a sta...Khalid
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Multi-platinum selling global superstar Khalid has taken the world by storm with his blend of smooth R&B fused with electro-pop and 80s-inspired synths since his first single, the RIAA-certified diamond 'Location' - released right before h...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Friday 16 October 2026
Queen Of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladi...The Wanted 2.0
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Following their remarkable career with The Wanted, which saw massive hits like Glad You Came, Chasing The Sun, and Heart Vacancy, Max George and Siva Kaneswaran return after the tragic death of Tom Parker as The Wanted 2.0. Promising t...
Mercury Rev
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Purveyors of a cosmic brand of the popular American songbook Buffalo New York act Mercury Rev merge jazz, folk, sweeping orchestration, and a dose of 60's rock. Their 1998 album Deserter's Songs remains one of the essential records of the ...Mica Paris
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Mica Paris, M.B.E. is the queen of British Soul and one of Britain's most versatile and beloved entertainers: a major label recording artist; West End theatre & television actress; best-selling author and BBC broadcaster, all of which have...Ellie Sax
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 16 October 2026 - Saturday 27 February 2027
International HedKandi / Ministry of Sound house music saxophonist Ellie Sax performs her Ibiza Live show with DJs and special guests. The Huddersfield saxophonist has toured the world performing at the world's most exclusive events, festi...SOFY
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026 - Tuesday 16 March 2027
Leicester indie pop artist who first found fame when featured on the FIFA 23 soundtrack ...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 17 October 2026
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greate...Russell Watson
