ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Rock Concerts in Manchester
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Fri 26 Feb - Fri 12 Nov 2027
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Manchester Opera House
Thu 21 Jan - Fri 26 Mar 2027
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Cathedral
Thu 26 Nov 2026 - Fri 19 Mar 2027
808 State
New Century, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Graham Massey's Manchester dance legends and Acid House pioneers have been described as "masters of their art" (Q), "pioneers" (Future Music), "for sonic trailblazing and inestimable influence, among our most important groups" (Record Coll...thrown
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Since forming in 2021, Swedish heavy weights Thrown have been mesmerising the metal world with their signature blend of aural violence, live intensity and enigmatic performances. thrown are undoubtedly the most listened to new metal artist...Violet Grohl
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
The eldest daughter of Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, grunge singer Violet Grohl has also performed on stage with the Foo Fighters alongside her own solo career. ...DC/UK + Shef Leppard - Tributes to AC/DC + Def Leppard
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Previously known as AC/DC UK, now DC/UK, Europe's top tribute are a band of international renown, having played over 20 countries worldwide, major festival appearances in front of thousands, an appearance on Polish national TV to 5 millio...The Ultimate Stone Roses - Tribute to the Stone Roses
The Roundhouse, Bolton
Friday 11 December 2026
The only tribute to The Stone Roses to hail from Manchester. Each member is a die hard fan of the original band who has dedicated themselves to mastering the music of their Mancunian heroes. Playing songs from the seminal first album, The ...
Wyatt
The Abbey, Manchester
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 December 2026
Now Wave presents Wyatt at The Abbey, Manchester on 11th December 2026...Rebecca Ferguson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Rebecca Ferguson MBE has announced a series of shows for December 2026, performing hits from across her 15-year career as well as a selection of festive favourites. The critically acclaimed Liverpool singer-songwriter, who came to promi...Polyphia
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Originally known for classical guitar covers on YouTube, genre-blending instrumental Texan progressive rock heavyweights Polyphia deliver syncopated riffs that melt seamlessly together, backed by percussion few bands would ever be able to ...Northside
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Formed in 1989, Manchester favourites Northside released their only album, Chicken Rhythms, on Factory Records in 1991, reaching no.19 in the UK charts. The band became part of the 1990s Madchester baggy scene and are best remembered for t...Blondshell
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Los Angeles indie rocker Sabrina Mae Teitelbaum, better known as Blondshell, moved from a pop-leaning career under the name BAUM, to a more rockier output as Blondshell in 2022. Transforming into a songwriter without fear. The loud-quiet ...Step Into Christmas: A Celebration of Christmas Music
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Step into a festive celebration of the music that makes Christmas From Slade and The Pogues to brass bands and Ukrainian carols, this theatre show explores the stories behind the songs we love. Through lively storytelling by theatre-maker ...The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute Act
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 12 December 2026
Fast becoming The World's number one Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically. The band members are made up of well known artists in their own right:Rez...Ohasis - Tribute to Oasis
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 12 December 2026
Ohsais play the songs in the most current live arrangements, with amazing accuracy. Nailing the Oasis look was very important, as image is everything; and was everything to Oasis. The band take the stage show very seriously, meticulously r...
Last Race Home
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Last Race Home is a six-piece band from Manchester. Compared to Talking Heads and Arcade Fire. ...Pyncher
Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Echo Chamber present Pyncher: Manchester's answer to the tantalising charm of grubby 1970s New York. With only a handful of singles and their EP Chew - which catapulted them onto the radar of anyone with a taste for garage rock - to their ...
Celebrate Christmas With Adele - Tribute by Helen Ward-Jackson
The George Lawton Hall, Oldham
Saturday 12 December 2026
The George Lawton Hall proudly presents Helen Ward-Jackson in 'An Evening with Adele.'Cabaret seating, bar open throughout and a disco after...The Man From Delmonte
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 13 December 2026
After a 34 year hiatus, 1980s Manchester indie art pop favourites The Man from Delmonte return. One of best kept secrets of the "Madchester" era, they even boasted Inspiral Carpets and 808 State as support acts. Classically trained, they t...Chris Hawkins - Awesome Friends
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Sunday 13 December 2026
Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music) presents a night of new music. ...Sevendust
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Monday 14 December 2026
Since their formation in 1994, Atlanta, Georgia, metal act Sevendust have attained success with a Grammy nomination and millions of records sold worldwide. When asked how the band defined their genre, guitarist John Connolly replied: "I do...Kodaline
Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Critically-acclaimed Irish indie folk quartet Kodaline broke onto the scene when their debut single "All I Want" topped the Irish charts in 2013, heralding their Platinum selling album In a Perfect World, which also spawned the hits "High...Ladytron
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Liverpool electronic pop trio Ladytron return to push the boundaries of electronic pop in invigorating directions with songs loaded with their trademark analogue synths propelled by relentless rhythm, catchy hooks, rousing riffs, sweeping ...Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 16 December 2026
Described by the NME as "a lost genius and among the most gifted British songwriters of his generation," Liverpudlian Shack and The Pale Fountains lead vocalist delivers beautiful and evocative indie pop songs with his band the Red Elasti...
Lottery Winners
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Thursday 17 - Friday 18 December 2026
Born in Salford and raised on romance, unstoppable indie-pop four-piece The Lottery Winners blend fizzing anthems and momentous guitar pop melodies with a humorous and wistful lyricism. The band has built an extensive and loyal fanbase thr...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, electr...Definitely Mightbe - Tribute to Oasis
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 17 December 2026
The longest established Oasis tribute in the world with over 2,000 shows under their belt. So, as good as the real thing? Well the lengendary Alan McGee thought so when he recently introduced the band live on stage! So they..... DEFINITELY...THE ROLLING PEOPLE
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Thursday 17 - Saturday 19 December 2026
Named after The Verve's Urban Hymns album track, The Rolling People are a Mancunian 4-piece rock and roll band with a big sound and Brit-pop style choruses. Taking influence from a wide variety of artists based on the classic Manchester...TOWARDS THE SINISTER
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 17 December 2026
It is a rare opportunity to witness the musicians who helped create this music returning to the songs that established My Dying Bride as one of the most influential and enduring names in gothic doom metal....
Jamie T
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 18 December 2026
Topping the UK album charts in October 2022, Wimbledon singer/songwriter Jamie Treays has been labeled as equal parts Badly Drawn Boy, Joe Strummer, Mike Skinner (The Streets) and Dizzee Rascall! Jamie T manages to create his own unique...Green Lung
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 18 December 2026
Green Lung are a cult band in every sense of the word. Formed in London in 2017, they brought a folk horror sensibility to occult rock, attracting a fanatical following in their native South London and beyond, and resulting in internationa...The Clause
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 18 December 2026
The Clause are an indie four-piece from Birmingham who bring together the swagger of the 60s, the rolling groove of the 80s and the riotous verve and attitude of the 90s. Pearce Macca (front man), Niall Fennell (drummer) Jonny Fyffe (bas...The Luke Combs Experience - Luke Combs Tribute
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 18 December 2026
A Luke Combs tribute act who will bring you everything you need to have you foot-stomping and fist-pumping to all of the country superstar's hits. From 'The Kind of Love We Make', 'Beer Never Broke My Heart' to 'Beautiful Crazy' and 'Growi...The Bottom Line
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 18 December 2026
Divergent Promotions presents by arrangement with The Bottom LineThe Bottom Line??Friday 18th December 2026Deaf Institute?...MERRY SKAMAS
Rebellion, Manchester
Friday 18 December 2026
MERRY SKAMASFaintest IdeaCaptain Accident & The DisastersNutty SkunkThe Crash MatsDK vs. The KingdomFri 18 DecRebellion, Manchester?13 advancePresented by Anarchistic Undertones & Rebellion Manchester?...Kasabian
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 19 December 2026
After lead singer Tom Meighan was fired in 2020 following his domestic assault conviction, the flamboyant Leicester rockers have continued where they left off, scoring their fifth UK chart-topping album in 2022, with founder and guitar wi...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 19 December 2026
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 inter...
All My Friends Daytime Disco
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 19 December 2026
Dave Masterman presents the best indie day disco around, straddling the two best cities in the world - Manchester and London. Expect a huge day of indie pop bangers, with previous special guest DJ sets including comedians Elis James, John ...Trevor Horn & His Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 19 December 2026
One of the world's most successful and innovative producers Trevor Horn achieved great success as a member of The Buggles, Yes, and Art of Noise. Dubbed "the man who invented the eighties," the Durham-born bassist also worked as producer...Sanctum Sanctorium - The Dark Side Of The 80s
