ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Rock Concerts in Manchester
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall
Fri 23 Jan - 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
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Mon 1 Dec 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Sat 13 Dec 2025 - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Hallé St Peter's
Sat 27 Dec 2025 - Fri 27 Feb 2026
Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Manchester Academy
Fri 19 Dec 2025 - Fri 2 Oct 2026
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...
The Wave Pictures
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 5 March 2026
Emerging from the quiet village of Wymeswold, nestled on the border between Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, The Wave Pictures formed in the late 1990s as a group of school friends with second-hand instruments, a love of American indie r...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...Echo & The Bunnymen
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 6 March 2026
One of the most influential British bands in modern history, Echo & The Bunnymen will celebrate the songs that have brought the group twenty top 20 hits and nine top 20 albums so far during their incredible 40-year career. The band's semina...Punk Rock Factory
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 6 March 2026
High energy, punk rock powerhouses Punk Rock Factory make easy work of their special brand of punk covers - including a UK no.48 album consisting entirely of Disney classics - gaining an online following of over a million fans across the m...Poppy
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 6 March 2026
The American singer, songwriter, musician, and YouTuber gained viral fame in 2014 by starring in performance art videos as an uncanny valley-like android entity who commented on and satirised internet culture and modern society. Embarking o...Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 6 March 2026
BBC Radio 2 DJ Jo Whiley brings you all the best tracks from the greatest decade for music. Think Blur vs Oasis, Fatboy Slim, Primal Scream, The Verve, The Chemical Brothers, Faithless, The Prodigy and a whole lot more. ...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...U2 by U2UK
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 6 March 2026
Over their 20 year history, it's easy to see why U2UK are Europe's Premiere U2 Tribute show, winning the hearts of U2 fans all over by performing in Europe and beyond, including U2's after show party....Egyptian Lover
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 6 March 2026
Egyptian Lover is a pioneering hip-hop musician, producer and DJ....
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...
Luke Combs UK - Tribute to Luke Combs
The Edge, Wigan
Saturday 7 March 2026
The World's leading tribute to the Grammy-nominated country megastar Luke Combs! Experience the heart and soul of country music as we pay homage to one of the genre's biggest stars. A night of incredible songs, authentic Southern vibes, an...Hot Mulligan
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 7 March 2026
Michigan's youthful and relentless Hot Mulligan write songs for people to sing as loud as possible, combining elements of emotional rock and fierce pop-punk riffs. Their music is the cathartic outcry for growth from a generation of forward-...Copacabana Magic - The Barry Manilow Tribute Show
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 7 March 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...The Smiths Ltd + Clint Boon (DJ Set)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 7 March 2026
Formed in 2009, the ONLY Smiths tribute band from and based in Manchester have a unique selling point and an authenticity that is hard to beat. Committed to getting the same energy that Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce h...Bootleg Blondie - Blondie Tribute Band
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 7 March 2026
The world's No. 1 official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band. Established in 2001 this band are the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGB in New York City before it's demise in 2006 and unique in that not only have they had th...Special Kinda Madness - Tribute to The Specials & Madness
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 7 March 2026
2 Bands... 2-Tone... 1 Fantastic Night! A Specials Tribute Band and a Madness Tribute Band, all on one stage. That's Special Kinda Madness. Special Kinda Madness perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energ...TVAM
Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 7 March 2026
The project alias of Manchester based musician/producer Joe Oxley, TVAM's sound is not afraid to be a sheer melting pot of creative endeavours, with nuances of neo-psychedelia, shoegaze, electronica, ambience, Krautrock, and alternative r...Tankus
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 7 March 2026
Where can I buy tickets for Tankus?Tickets for Tankus can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UKWhen is Tankus playing?Tankus is playing at -Slay, Glasgow on 5th March 2026Manchester Academy 3 on 7th March 2026Green Door Store, Br...Keo
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 7 March 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small ba...
Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees Live in Concert
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Sunday 8 March 2026
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and the only Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin performed live on Heart FM with The Bee Ge...
David Byrne (Talking Heads)
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Monday 9 - Wednesday 11 March 2026
The iconic Scotland-born, Canada-raised, Maryland frontman of Talking Heads returns to Europe. Known for his quirky stage presence and artful blending of rock, funk, world music, and avant-garde influences, beyond Talking Heads his prolific...The Antlers
MARO
New Century Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Where can I buy tickets for Maro?Tickets for Maro can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UKWhen is Maro playing?Maro is playing at -New Century, Manchester on 10th March 2026Roundhouse, London on 11th March 2026Where is Maro play...Echo & The Bunnymen
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 March 2026
One of the most influential British bands in modern history, Echo & The Bunnymen will celebrate the songs that have brought the group twenty top 20 hits and nine top 20 albums so far during their incredible 40-year career. The band's semina...The Wonder of Stevie
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 11 March 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 ...WILLE & THE BANDITS
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Cornwall's Wille and the Bandits have been praised by critics for being one of the most dynamic bands around the globe, as they move from riff-tastic rock and roll to more acoustic sensibilities that only few bands manage. The use of strin...WILLE & THE BANDITS
The Night And Day Caf?, Manchester
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Cornwall's Wille and the Bandits have been praised by critics for being one of the most dynamic bands around the globe, as they move from riff-tastic rock and roll to more acoustic sensibilities that only few bands manage. The use of strin...sombr
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
Join 20-year-old singer-songwriter, producer and Indie rock breakout star sombr on his European headline tour after a year of chart-topping new music. A New York-native, sombr - born Shane Boose - started making music in his bedroom while ...sombr
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
Join 20-year-old singer-songwriter, producer and Indie rock breakout star sombr on his European headline tour after a year of chart-topping new music. A New York-native, sombr - born Shane Boose - started making music in his bedroom while ...The Fureys
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 12 March 2026
Legends of Irish music & song The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs 'I will love you', 'When you were sweet 16', 'The Green fields of France', 'The old man', 'Red rose cafe', 'From Clare to here', 'Her father didn't like me anyway', '...
Too Much Too Young - The Music of 2 Tone And Beyond
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 12 March 2026
Pack your bags and get ready to board the Night boat to Cairo as we celebrate the iconic story of 2-Tone and beyond! 'Too Much Too Young' is the non stop Ska party that tells the story of one of the most influential musical movements in Br...Lime Garden
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
Four girls from Brighton who, whilst growing into adulthood together, are writing coming of age indie-rock with the influence of the modern pop culture that surrounds them. Their sound is a love letter to the indie music they surrounded the...Kyle Falconer (The View)
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
Fans of The View can look forward to an extraordinary evening of soul-stirring songs as lead singer Kyle Falconer takes to the stage. A Scottish musician who has captivated audiences for years with his soulful voice and undeniable talent...Kyle Falconer (The View)
The Night And Day Caf?, Manchester
Thursday 12 March 2026
Fans of The View can look forward to an extraordinary evening of soul-stirring songs as lead singer Kyle Falconer takes to the stage. A Scottish musician who has captivated audiences for years with his soulful voice and undeniable talent...Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
