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
Dave Hill's Slade
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 20 December 2026
The farewell tour from Dave Hill and the boys end with a Christmas gig at the O2 Ritz in Manchester. Slade's unique blend of pop and rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top 20 singles, they have become a f...Panda-Monium Xmas Party
The Player, Oldham
Sunday 20 December 2026
The White Ribbons Army of Skanks Avid FanMC16Hospital Food The Mad Badgers...CITY OF THE SUN
Yes, Manchester
Monday 21 December 2026
New York's genre-bending trio City of the Sun have been breaking instrumental-rock norms since their inception in 2011. Made up of John Pita, Avi Snow and Zach Para. The band's sound has an array of influences including indie rock, America...Abba 2 nite Christmas special
Icons, Manchester
Monday 21 December 2026
Get ready to sing, dance and become a Dancing Queen for the afternoon ABBA 2 Nite bring the biggest ABBA hits to Icons for a festive live show....Mark Radcliffe & Co
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 22 December 2026
Join BBC Radio's Mark Radcliffe and friends (and foes) for a genial meander through twenty-five years of music by his previous bands: The Family Mahone, Foes and Galleon Blast. The Mahones played their first gig in 1998 since when Mark and...The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience - Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon
Fatbird, Wigan
Wednesday 23 December 2026
Gary Digan Aka is the UKs Premier & Definitve Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon. With his Strong Scottish Accent, his infamous live shows are a mixture of up-beat acoustic guitars, soulful harmonica and heartfelt vocals. The anthemic sing along tr...The Blipz Christmas Disco Party
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Thursday 24 December 2026
The Blipz was the Automatic go to choice for Xmas Eve Non-Stop Disco Party all the Party Bangers...The Freddie & Queen Experience. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Saturday 26 December 2026
Queen tribute, thunderous harmonies, iconic guitar lines and all the theatrical power that made Queen legendary, delivered live....Death or Glory - Tribute to The Clash
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Wednesday 30 December 2026
Formed on International Clash Day in 2023, Manchester-based tribute band provide a young and energetic stage show, delivering a near like-for-like night of live music that is as close to the intensity of The Clash as you can get. With a l...
Events471 - Celebrating The Life of David Bowie
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 8 January 2027
Wirral-based Events471 presents a very special evening celebrating the life of David Bowie. 2026 marks the tenth anniversary of David Bowie's passing. We wanted to create something that shows the full breadth of such a extensive and varie...The Chris Stapleton Experience + Morgan Wallen Tribute UK
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 9 January 2027
A co-headline tribute night celebrating the music of two Country legends ...Rushed - A Tribute to Rush
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 9 January 2027
Rushed are a three piece authentic tribute act performing the music of Canada's finest progressive Rock trio - Rush. ...Imminence
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 12 January 2027
Fronted by vocalist and violinist Eddie Berg, guitarists Harald Barrett & Alex Arnoldsson, drummer Peter Hanstrom and bass player Christian Hoijer Swedish metalcore band Imminence take you on an epic, cinematic journey, displaying their u...
Isaiah Rashad
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 13 January 2027
One of rap's most gifted storytellers, The Chattanooga, Tennessee, musician's mesmerizing collection of emotional raps veers between reflective and braggadocious as he unpacks troubling thoughts and ephemeral thrills over soundscapes. He ...The Magic of the Bee Gees - A Tribute to The Bee Gees
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 14 January 2027
Direct from London's West End. Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, when the feeling's gone and you can't go on, it's time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for to celebrate t...Cowboy Hunters
Black Veil Brides
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Committed to uncompromising expression, with a foundation in hard rock tradition and rule-breaking iconoclasm, Los Angeles glam rockers Black Veil Brides is a transcendent celebration of life-affirming power and anthemic catharsis combinin...The Black Charade + Fell Out Boy (My Chemical Romance + Fall Out Boy Tributes)
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
A night of My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy tribute bands who both sound like the real thing. ...Friendly Fires
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Mercury Prize-nominated St. Albans indie rock trio Friendly Fires released their eponymous debut in 2008, spawning the UK Top 30 hit "Kiss of Life". Their song "On Board" was featured in TV commercials for Nintendo's Wii Fit and the trail...David Byrne's Night
New Century, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
David Byrne's Night returns for a massive celebration of two of Scotland's greatest poets: David Byrne and Robert Burns. Expect to hear Talking Heads, David Byrne, and Robert Burns all night long with a massive rotating live house band fea...A Band Called Malice - Tribute to The Jam
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
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 t...Keywest
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Known as Ireland Biggest and most popular independent artist, Keywest are a chart topping street Band from Dublin. Their 1st debut album went triple platinum, their 2nd album went #1 (even knocking Ed Sheeran off the top spot). They have...Summit
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Alternative Rock Band based in Stockport Summit are a consists of guitarists Tommy Sinnott & George Byrne, Bassist Dan Dadge, Frontman George Mason and drummer Joe Fenton. ...Five Finger Death Punch
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
One of the most explosive live acts on the planet, multi-platinum Las Vegas hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch boast a massive catalogue of platinum certified releases, standing them out as one of the dominating forces in rock. I...The Classic Rock Show
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 16 January 2027
The ultimate live juke box is back, bigger and even better, celebrating the very best-of-the-best of Classic Rock. Paying tribute to its favourite rock heroes CRS thunders through legendary performances from the likes of Queen, Led Zeppeli...Don't Stop Queen Now - Tribute to Queen
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
Don't Stop Queen Now's energetic and true-to-life performance, fronted by the incredible Michael Spence who has featured on ITV1 as Freddie Mercury, brings Queen's 50 year reign to life in a show that's guaranteed to blow your mind! The s...Radio GaGa - The Ultimate Tribute to Queen
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 16 January 2027
The Ultimate Celebration of Queen Have your finest hour, or two! As we bring you Radio GaGa. Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you've been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of the biggest band to have ever gr...
ELO Again - ELO Tribute Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 16 January 2027
ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Re-Discovery Tour' celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. ELO AGAIN really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been lik...Dave Hause and The Mermaid
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
Having spent 3 years on tour with The Gaslight Anthem, AFI, Frank Turner, Social Distortion, Chuck Ragan, The Bouncing Souls and more, it's safe to say that Philadelphia folk punk rocker Dave Hause is doing something right. His music is ra...The Doors Alive - Tribute to The Doors
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 16 January 2027
The Doors Alive are a British tribute band widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960's rock gods The Doors in the world today. The band re-create the sound, look, presence and magic of a real ...These Smiths - The Smiths Tribute Band
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 16 January 2027
A tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey from their home city of Manchester. Formed shortly after the lead singer appeared on the UK television show Stars In Their Eyes, they are renowned a the closest sounding tribute to the real thing. ...AN AFTERNOON OF ROCK
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
An Afternoon of ROCK & METAL brings a daytime rock and metal party to all you over 30s. With a mix of well known rock, hair metal, pop-punk, grunge and nu-metal hits from across the decades, there will be something for everyone. Come and r...
Mood Swings: Ovven + More TBA
Holly Humberstone
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 17 January 2027
One of the defining voices of her generation, Nottingham synth-pop star Holly Humberstone delivers music that lives in the tension between pain and pleasure, where chaos and acceptance sit side by side. Renowned for her forensic songwr...Saint Levant
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 20 January 2027
Marwan Abdelhamid aka Saint Levant, is a multilingual Jerusalem-born Palestinian rapper best known for his song "Very Few Friends". He is also Dior's first fragrance ambassador in the Middle East. Abdelhamid's childhood was spent primarily...Too Many Zooz
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 20 January 2027
New York Brass house trio Too Many Zooz, consisting of Leo Pellegrino (baritone saxophone), Matt "Doe" Muirhead (trumpet) and David "King of Sludge" Parks (drums) shot to viral fame in 2014 when a video of one of their subway performance...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 21 January 2027
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 celebra...Alestorm
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 21 January 2027
Hailing from Eastern Scotland, Alestorm got their start in 2004 as Battleheart, a power metal band that wrote songs about aircraft. Following a mix-up where someone heard "pirates" instead of "pilots", they recorded the wildly successful s...Ben Portsmouth - This is Elvis
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 22 January 2027
Internationally renowned as one, if not THE best Elvis tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style and charisma and will show audiences why he is regarded as the best in the business. A multi-talented musician, s...
Transatlantic Ensemble - Fleetwood Mac's Rumours
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 22 January 2027
After multiple sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and right across the UK, the Transatlantic Ensemble will perform Fleetwood Mac's iconic Rumours album in its entirety. Experience one of the greatest albums of all time, loving...Money For Nothing - Dire Straits Tribute Show
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 22 January 2027
Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before. Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of all time. A show of the highest quality, meticulous attention is paid t...Weetwood Mac - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 22 January 2027
Leeds-based Weetwood Mac are rapidly making a name for themselves as one of the UK's most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute bands. Comprising of ex-members of Ellen & The Escapades (James Warrender/Ellen Smith/Chris Quick), Wayword Sons gui...Ultimate Ozzy UK - A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath
