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
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 p...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, festiv...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 greates...Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 17 October 2026
Fleetwood Bac are the world's first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic 'Rumours' line-up. The show focuses on the 'Rumours' era of the band ...Roxy Magic - Celebrating the Music of Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 17 October 2026
A fabulously entertaining evening celebrating the music of Roxy Music & Bryan Ferry as performed by Roxy Magic, with a great combination of high quality musicianship and a wonderful Bryan Ferry look and sound-alike in Kevin Hackett. Formed...Harriet
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 18 October 2026
Sheffield singer Harriet Robert's sell-out show, Trying To Get The Feeling Again, sees her performing intimate interpretations of her favourite sounds of the 70s, including hits by The Carpenters, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Carole King,...Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin' Criminal
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
The King of New York, Huey Morgan - the original Fun Lovin Criminal - is back playing with his brand new band!All the hit's that you love, are going to be played including - The Fun Lovin Criminal, Scooby Snacks, Loco, Korean Bodega, Love U...Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 20 October 2026
It has been 12 years since STEVE HACKETT brought his classic Genesis Revisited show to us. Back then, in 2013, his UK tour culminated in his acclaimed performance at London's Royal Albert Hall and the following release of the live DVD of th...The Proclaimers
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Tuesday 20 October 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...Transvision Vamp
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Iconic 80's alternative rock band Transvision Vamp enjoyed massive chart success with a string of hits including Baby I Don't Care, I Want Your Love and Revolution Baby. Fronted by Wendy James, her sexually charged and rebellious image won ...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Wednesday 21 October 2026
After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing, dancing, and having the time of their lives, What's Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! This electrifying tribute show celebrat...Goldie Lookin Chain
New Century Hall, Manchester
Thursday 22 October 2026
The Newport comedy rap troupe claim influences through their modifications of songs from artists such as So Solid Crew, the Streets and... Paul Gascoigne. Tracks, such as the UK no.3 hit "Guns Don't Kill People Rappers Do", tackle topics su...Westlife
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 23 - Sunday 25 October 2026
The UK's biggest-selling album group of the 21st century, celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2026. The Irish pop kings will deliver a euphoric, hit-filled set spanning their extraordinary 25-year career from timeless ballads to global c...The Proclaimers
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 23 October 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...
Lake Street Dive
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
Since forming in 2004, Lake Street Dive have matched their sophisticated musicianship with a fearless refusal to limit their sound, creating joyously soulful rock & roll with equal parts ingenuity, intelligence, and irresistible abandon....Jack Savoretti
O2 Apollo, Manchester
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...Freya Skye
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 29 - Friday 30 October 2026
Buckinghamshire pop star and actress Freya Skye has gone from representing the United Kingdom in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2022 to voicing video games including Final Fantasy XVI, and appearing in Disney's Zombies 4: Dawn of the V...The Kid LAROI
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Thursday 29 - Friday 30 October 2026
The chart-topping Australian rapper, singer, and songwriter is the recipient of various accolades, including two ARIA Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, an iHeartRadio Music Award, and nominations for two Grammy Awards and three MTV...Jamie Grey
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
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, ...The Amy Winehouse Band
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026
In this stunning retrospective show, Amy's original band fronted by the exceptional young vocalist Bronte Shand, celebrate her era defining music and live performances. This is the only completely authentic re-imagining of the Amy Wineh...Showaddywaddy
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 30 October 2026
'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World' is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records ...Sweet & Sour - Tribute to Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo
The Met, Bury
Sunday 1 November 2026
Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour - the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show! Featuring a powerhouse live band and dynamic dancers, this show...The Magic of Motown
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the ...Emilio Santoro As Elvis
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 5 November 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...Leo Sayer
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 6 November 2026
Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country. Leo is known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, I...The Stylistics
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 6 November 2026
Philadelphia soul legends The Stylistics recorded a remarkable 10 straight top ten hits during the early 1970s including the Grammy nominated 'You Make Me Feel Brand New', plus numerous classics including 'Can't Give You Anything (But My Lo...Supreme Queen - A Dazzling Tribute to Queen
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 6 November 2026
Now undoubtedly one of the most established and successful Tribute Bands in the world, The Supreme Queen production is a brilliantly designed presentation paying homage to the halcyon days of one of the greatest rock bands ever. Musicall...A Band Called Malice - Tribute to The Jam
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 6 November 2026
The Definitive Tribute to The Jam.A Band Called Malice has quickly taken the tribute world by storm in their quest to become the number one choice tribute-act to The Jam. The talented trio are the real deal and guarantee to take you back to...The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 7 November 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...
Joan As Police Woman
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026
Described by The Guardian as having "a voice so wondrous and moving that it makes everyone else's seem ordinary and mundane", highly acclaimed Connecticut songwriter Joan Wasser returns to Europe performing key songs from throughout her ca...The Australian Pink Floyd
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Since their first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988 the Australian Pink Floyd Show have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour's 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. TA...Boyzlife (Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden)
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 13 November 2026
Two of the world's biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy. Performing many of their greatest hits, their catalogue includes a record breaking 18 Number 1 singles and 9 number 1 albums, ...OK Go
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Well-loved in the UK for their hits "Here It Goes Again" and "Get Over It", YouTube mega-videos and ecstatic concert tours, Los Angeles based Chicago alt rock quartet OK Go are back to reinforce their status as a bleeding edge, blockbuster ...Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift by Xenna
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 15 November 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 ...WH Lung
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Named after a Chinese cash & carry in their native Manchester, electronic pop group W.H. Lung serve up a vivacious concoction of krautrock, synth pop and infectious grooves, which has topped end of year lists with the likes of Piccadilly...Step Into Christmas
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 20 November 2026
Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year from Entertainers. This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love! Including - All I Want for Ch...Hits Radio Live
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
Hits Radio is the only radio station to bring the biggest stars on stage for one amazing night of live music. Hits Radio Live is the pop party of the year with an exclusive line-up you don't want to miss! The 2025 show will see a huge ni...Zimmer90
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
German indie-pop-disco duo and best friends Finn and Joscha deliver sophisticated and wistful pop music which recalls shades of Parcels, Air, Phoenix, and The Bee Gees in a restrained and irresistibly lush sound that straddles disco, yach...Squeeze + Billy Bragg
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Monday 23 November 2026
As one of the most traditional pop bands of the new wave, London's Squeeze provided one of the links between classic British guitar pop and post-punk providing the vehicle for the wry, subtle lyric writing of Chris Difford and traditiona...Electric Six
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Detroit's fun-loving alternative garage rock collective Electric Six celebrate 20 years of their UK Top 10 debut album "Fire" in 2003. The high-octane collection, mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-y...80's Mania
The Met, Bury
Friday 27 November 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...The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time, Manchester legends The Smiths. Thrillingly accurate, the group have amassed a huge following and regularly sell out huge venues both here and abroad. 2023 marks...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
The Edge, Wigan
Saturday 28 November 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 greates...Pete Tong - Ibiza Classics
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend Pete Tong has announced the return of his critically acclaimed Ibiza Classics show featuring long-time collaborator Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra. Ibiza Classics debuted in 2015, ...
The ABBA Reunion Tribute Show
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Saturday 5 December 2026
Created by the director, producer and choreographer of the award-winning ABBAMANIA musical and starring the original 'Frida' from the London West End cast! Superbly accurate harmony vocals, guitar and keyboards combine with stunning replica...Portugal The Man
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
Over the past decade,Portugal. The Man has established themselves as one of rock's most prized possessions and a live phenomenon, with over 1,600 shows under their belts and a storied reputation as festival favourites. Originally heralding ...The Bootleg Beatles
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 10 December 2026
The world's Premier Beatles band continues to draw critical acclaim with their flawless recreation of the greatest songbook in history. Tracing the Fab Four's journey through the swinging 60s, every tiny detail is forensically observed fro...STONE FOUNDATION
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Inspired by Stax Records, the Spencer Davis Group, and the Style Council, this Warwickshire, England-based modern soul band released material at a steady rate for over a decade before Paul Weller offered to produce their 2017 album, St...Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Thursday 17 December 2026
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are a rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie pianist Jools Holland. Holland formed the band in 1994 and the current 20-piece band consists of piano, organ, drums, female vocals, electri...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
