ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Rock Concerts in Manchester
Indiepalooza Tribute Festival
King George's Hall
Sat 13 Feb - Sat 29 May 2027
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
King George's Hall
Wed 21 Oct 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Classic Albums Live - Led Zeppelin II
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Do you remember dropping the needle on the world's greatest albums? Classic Albums Live does. Since 2003, Classic Albums Live has been performing iconic albums, live on stage, using the world's best musicians. Classic Albums Live is the mo...Divorce
Now Wave Pub, Manchester
Wednesday 1 July 2026
For Nottingham quartet Divorce, home is a feeling. Initially meeting as teenagers through the city's close-knit DIY scene, the band came together as Divorce in mid-2021, releasing a slew of genre-defiant singles that quickly caught the att...SilhouetteBand
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Silhouette is not defined as a 'band with a sound' - for each song introduces a completely new timbre to the programme. Listening to the great songs of the decade can certainly pull at the heart strings - but hearing them with orchestratio...The Brit Fest
Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham
Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 July 2026
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hi...David Gray
Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
Thursday 2 July 2026
Multi-platinum Mancunian singer-songwriter David Gray first hit fame in 2020 with his fourth studio album, White Ladder, which eventually sold seven million copies despite not even charting on its original release in 1998. Not only did...Puressence + The Chameleons
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Thursday 2 July 2026
Two of Manchester's most iconic bands on one night for Sounds of the City. After reuniting for their first live date in over 11 years with a sold out show at the Albert Hall in June 2024, Puressence are back with their biggest show yet. J...John Hiatt
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 2 July 2026
John Hiatt is one of America's most enduring and respected singer-songwriters-a musician whose gritty voice and lyrical insight have shaped the sound of modern Americana. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Hiatt has released ov...Tribs On The Hill
Tributes On The Hill Arena, Warrington
Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 July 2026
Three days of quality music with best in class tribute acts. The fantastic tribute artists are best in class and some of our best will be making a welcome return. Set in the beautiful countryside of the Cheshire Plains, we have the are...Barry Steele's The Roy Orbison Story
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 2 July 2026
Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world's leading vocalists playing homage to legend Roy Orbison. He has stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tap...
The K's
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
Now with a UK no.1 album to their name, The K's were formed in Earlestown in 2017 after the lads grew up together in the shadows of two huge North West neighbours, Manchester and Liverpool. Jamie Boyle (vocals/guitar); Ryan Breslin (gui...
Faithless
Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
UK chart-topping dance pioneers Faithless return for their first run of shows in eight years and first since the passing of Maxi Jazz in 2022. With Sister Bliss at the helm alongside a live seven-piece band, Faithless are a force to be rec...Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute To Coldplay
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 3 July 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 ba...Calling Planet Earth
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 3 July 2026
Symphonically new on stage, the music of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Human League, Ultravox, Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and more... "The Show that Defines a Decade" ...Canopy
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
Hailing from Manchester, Canopy are friends navigating life through music. Blending elements of fuzz and jangle rock with the rhythms and lines of jazz, Canopy are carving out a project that is both honest to their musical roots and consis...Kings of Leon
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
Bluesy Nashville rockers Kings of Leon evolved into arena superstars with the 2008 international hit single "Sex On Fire", and its follow-up "Use Somebody". From the searing blues riffs and enigmatically slurred vocals of their 2003 debut...Craig David Presents TS5
Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
TS5 started out as the most exclusive pre-party hosted by Craig David at his penthouse home in Miami. His DJ set combines massive old skool anthems from R&B to Swing beat, to Garage and Bashment, whilst merging current chart-topping House ...Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most dynamic and prolific artists. From first bursting onto the scene in San Francisco as the lead singer of seminal hard rock band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career...Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
The "Godmother of Punk", California hard rocker Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she's had eight plati...Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
The Official International Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band formed from a jamming session, and became a phenomenon in their own right, travelling the UK and Europe with numerous tours. The demand is now more than ever. Firmly established on the...Pinked Floyd - Tribute to Pink Floyd
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 4 July 2026
North West based tribute band Pinked Floyd offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd. A stunning light and video show complement their exciting and amazingly accurate performance of music span...The Southmartins - A Tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 4 July 2026
The Southmartins are a tribute act to the songs of Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, The Beautiful South and The Housemartins. The seven-piece collective has built up a loyal following playing arenas, festivals, clubs and pubs (including Paul...Beatles Complete - Tribute to The Beatles
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
Direct from the world famous Cavern Club, Liverpool, Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time. This Liverpool based 'beat combo' are the youngest ever Beatles ban...Transmission - The Sound Of Joy Division
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 4 - Friday 10 July 2026
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in Manchester during the late 1970s and ...Mama - The All Era Genesis Tribute Band
The Met, Bury
Saturday 4 July 2026
One of the UK's most successful Genesis tribute bands, Mama faithfully reproduce the sights and sounds of a high octane, contemporary Genesis rock concert with fantastic musicianship from acclaimed musicians. Taking you on a journey fr...
Electric Heart Festival
Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
Sunday 5 July 2026
Electric Heart Festival lands in Manchester on Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing a brand-new indie festival to the city for one unforgettable summer day. Taking over Barton Aerodrome, turning an iconic open-air runway into the city's new indi...The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 5 July 2026
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London's West End, including multiple appearances at ...Thank You For The Music - The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Sunday 5 July 2026
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA's number one hits to the stage. The hugely popular show, now in its 20th year, with a brand-new show ...Vox & Stephen Rice (Chameleons)
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Sunday 5 July 2026
Vox (Mark Burgess) & Stephen Rice perform Chameleons classics stripped back at a small intimate venue. ...Def Leppard
Co-op Live, Manchester
Monday 6 July 2026
Blending glam metal gloss with hard rock heft and pop hooks, Sheffield titans Def Leppard have spent over five decades defining - and defying - the sound of stadium-sized rock, selling over 100 million records in the process. Tapping in...Chris Isaak
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 7 July 2026
Over the course of his forty-year career, Multi-platinum selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer & actor Chris Isaak has performed to sold-out crowds across the globe with members of his longtime band Silvertone. His music and film credits inc...Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Tuesday 7 July 2026
For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most dynamic and prolific artists. From first bursting onto the scene in San Francisco as the lead singer of seminal hard rock band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career...Jon B.
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 7 July 2026
Rhode Island R&B singer Jonathan Buck scored UK hits with "Don't Talk" and "They Don't Know", which reached the Top 10 in the States in 1998, following his earlier hit "Someone to Love" (featuring Babyface). ...
Wet Leg
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Amidst a night of hazy scenes in their native Isle of Wight, Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers found themselves at the summit of a Ferris wheel. They decided to start a band. The band is called Wet Leg. Arming themselves with guitars, a p...
Alkaline Trio
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 8 July 2026
With multiple world tours and numerous chart successes under their belts, Chicago's high-energy melodic cult rockers Alkaline Trio have cemented their legacy as one of dark punk's greatest forces. They have scored UK Top 40 singles with "M...American Hi-Fi
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Boston, Massachusetts pop punk heroes American Hi-Fi are fronted by Miley Cyrus's musical director and drummer Stacey Jones. They are best known in the UK for their 2001 Top 40 hit "Flavor of the Weak". ...La Perla
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 8 July 2026
La Perla is a percussion and vocal trio from Bogot?, inspired by the traditional sounds of Colombia?s Caribbean coast and influenced by a range of rhythms including Dominican merengue, champeta, punk, hip- hop, and beatboxing. Formed in 20...
Johnny Marr (The Smiths)
