ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Rock Concerts in Manchester
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
The Grand
Fri 11 Jul - Sat 13 Sep 2025
The Luke Combs Experience - Luke Combs Tribute
Manchester Academy
Sat 31 May - Sat 6 Sep 2025
Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 30 April - Sunday 18 May 2025
A frenetic adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet haunted by Radiohead's Hail to the Thief. Shakespeare's great tragedy and Radiohead's seminal album collide for a feverish experience that fuses theatre, music, and movement. In this frenetic di...Anastacia

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Wednesday 30 April 2025
The mega voice behind massive hits including multi-platinum 'I'm Outta Love' and 'Left Outside Alone', Chicago pop rock star Anastacia is one of the most recognisable voices of our time. To date, Anastacia has sold over 30 million record...One to One: John and Yoko (15)

HOME, Manchester
Wednesday 30 April - Thursday 1 May 2025
★★★★ Kevin Macdonald's immersive collage is a pop culture fever dream; a collection of staggering TV clips and amazing audio of Lennon and Ono's life in 1970s NYC, this film is a mosaic of countercultural moments. ~ The Guardian. -...Anika

Yes, Manchester
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Living between Berlin and Bristol whilst working as a political journalist and music promoter, Surrey born singer-songwriter Annika Henderson (aka Anika) met Portishead's Geoff Barrow through a mutual friend in 2010. Immediately it was clea...Viagra Boys

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Thursday 1 May 2025
Perhaps the worst named band in the world for SPAM filters, Stockholm post-punk quartet Viagra Boys have made a name for themselves burning up stages around the world. There's a little Iggy Pop spit and seethe, a David Yow drunken stumble, ...Paul Young

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 1 May 2025
Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home). More success followed with the number one album The Secret Of Association and the worl...Elephunk in the Room

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 1 May 2025
Showcasing some of the finest local bands, melding disco, funk and jazz together and ending the night with disco classics. Come dance with the Elephunk in the Room, a Rebel Riot Record event. ...Whip Round

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Thursday 1 May - Thursday 26 June 2025
Your favourite weekly Alt club night is back with three rooms of Indie classics, post punk, new wave, and Kowgirl Karaoke ...Jeffrey Martin

Gullivers, Manchester
Thursday 1 May 2025
As a babe Jeffrey Martin sought out solitude as often as he could find it. He?s always been that way, and he has never understood the whole phenomenon of smiling in pictures, although he is a very happy guy. One night in middle school he st...Manic Street Preachers

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 2 - Saturday 3 May 2025
If ever a band seemed unlikely to become respected elder statesmen of alt rock, it's the Manics. When the Welsh quartet surfaced in the late '80s, they seemed more likely to quickly implode, especially with their promise to split up after o...Go West & The Southbank Sinfonia

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 2 May 2025
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a special orchestral performance, Go West, alongside the Southbank Sinfonia, will be joined by fellow 80s luminaries Johnny Hates Jazz. Peter Cox met Richard Drummie...Wave To Earth

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 2 May 2025
Korean indie rock trio Wave to Earth (웨이브투어스) come to Europe. ...Kruder & Dorfmeister

Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 2 May 2025
Austrian electronic duo, Peter Kruder and Richard Dorfmeister, are known for their trip hop/downtempo remixes of rock, pop, hip hop and drum and bass songs. In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of their renowned compilation album, they wi...The Big Pants Party

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 2 May 2025
The Big Pants party is the ultimate ladies night out, celebrating the iconic soundtrack of a lifetime of fun, love and friendship. This evening of fabulous live music and amazing vocalists is an extraordinary celebration of sisterhood with ...Shack

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 2 May 2025
Liverpool Britpop act Shack, formed in 1987 by brothers Mick and John Head, emerging from the cult 1980s band The Pale Fountains. Their biggest hit, "Comedy", just missed out on the Uk Top 40 in 1999. Mick Head went on to enjoy success with...Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 2 May 2025
After phenomenal sell out tours, Walk Right Back is... BACK! From the Producers of That'll be the Day, the show tells the story of the most successful duo of all time - The Everly Brothers. Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To...Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 2 May 2025
Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is. The band's top priority is delivering what their fans want to see and hear. They put in a lot of hard work to ensure their sound a...Sorry

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 2 May 2025
Welcome to the world of Sorry. A London indie rock band (previously named Fish; and not to be confused with the Marillion frontman) whose warped melodic sounds blur the lines of genre conventions and their two critically acclaimed records, ...Ian Prowse & Amsterdam

Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 2 May 2025
Ian Prowse is a singer/songwriter from Ellesmere Port who wears his heart on his sleeve and writes straight from the cuff. Formed in 1999 with former Blow Monkeys drummer Tony Kiley and cousin Johnny Barlow, his Liverpool pop rock outfit...Rival Schools

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 2 May 2025
New York Hardcore and Emo supergroup Rival Schools was formed by Walter Schreifels, frontman of Quicksand, with members of '80s and '90s hardcore bands including Gorilla Biscuits (Schreifels), CIV (Sam Siegler), Youth of Today (Schreifels a...Run Remedy

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 2 May 2025
Meet alt-indie artist Run Remedy aka Robin Koob: the Manchester-based queer escapee of evangelical America, creating catchy, touching, and occasionally irreverent tunes. A shoe-gaze violinist by trade, Robin's particular flavour of indie i...La Fiesta

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 2 May - Friday 6 June 2025
A free-to-dance global music night featuring Afrobeat, Reggae, Latin, and Jazz with live band. Free entry, every Friday! ...Live Forever

The Venue Nightclub, Manchester
Friday 2 May 2025
Live Forever is your weekly Friday of Indie Floorfillers old and new, all night long. Expect to hear: Oasis / Stone Roses / The Smiths / James / Courteeners / Arctic Monkeys / Sam fender / DMAs / Blossoms / The Beatles / Vaccines / Idles ...Double Yellows EP Launch

The Boulevard Wigan, Wigan
Friday 2 May 2025
Wigan indie/rock band Double Yellows launch their EP...ROLLA

New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 3 May 2025
Hotly tipped Manchester rock quintet Rolla, make music which has been compared by Louder than War to "the towering anthems of The Verve" and "elements of The Sex Pistols and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, creating a jet energy roar of so...The Mersey Beatles

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 3 May 2025
Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world's favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four. The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celeb...Amber Run

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 3 May 2025
The Nottingham indie rock trio have amassed a dedicated fanbase with over 800million streams, which helped their 2014 single "I Found" awarded with a platinum status in the US and a gargantuan 330 million Spotify plays. It's been adopted by...Burn - A Tribute to Deep Purple

The Met, Bury
Saturday 3 May 2025
BURN - Deep Purple Tribute present over 2 hours of searing rock and roll from one of the greatest rock bands of the seventies. You can expect all the classics - Highway Star, Fireball, Space Truckin', Woman from Tokyo - but also MkIII class...Beatles Complete - Tribute to The Beatles

Bask, Wigan
Saturday 3 May 2025
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 band...Rushed - A Tribute to Rush

The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 3 May 2025
Rushed are a three piece authentic tribute act performing the music of Canada's finest progressive Rock trio - Rush. ...Manchester Music Tours - Tour Special

Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 3 May - Saturday 13 September 2025
You've heard the songs, now see the sights and hear the stories behind Manchester's greatest artists on the Manchester Music Tour. Founded by Inspiral Carpets drummer Craig Gill, the Manchester Music Tour offers a fascinating first-hand ins...Manchester Got Soul

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 3 - Saturday 31 May 2025
With live music + DJs across both floors of Blues Kitchen from 10pm - 3am, the house band take to the stage for three live sets. Expect to hear the hits of Aretha Franklin, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder & The Rolling Stones. ...Inhuman Nature
Star and Garter, Manchester
Saturday 3 May 2025
Tapestry Promotions are proud to present:Inhuman NatureSupports: TBASaturday 3rd MayThe Star & Garter, Manchester (18-20 Fairfield Street, M1 2QF)...Oral Habit Live at Big Hands

Big Hands, Manchester
Saturday 3 May 2025
Brighton Garage punk group Oral Habit, swing by Big Hands to showcase their latest releases....Roger Daltrey (The Who)

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 4 May 2025
Roger first assembled the group that would become The Who in 1959 while at Acton County School, recruiting John Entwistle and subsequently agreeing to John's proposal that Pete Townshend should join. In those days Roger, whose daytime job w...The Flaming Lips

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Sunday 4 May 2025
Celebrating the 20th anniverary of their tenth studio album the Oklahoma psychedelic rockers perform their UK Platinum-selling Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots in full. Featuring the hit singles 'Do You Realize??', 'Yoshimi Battles the Pink...Mike Masse

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 4 May 2025
Internationally acclaimed Denver, Colorado, guitarist, Mike Masse is known for his known for his epic whirlwind acoustic covers of rock classics. He initially became known for his YouTube Channel, which now has over 400,000 subscribers an...The FIXX
