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
Thu 8 Oct 2026 - Fri 12 Nov 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
Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
King George's Hall
Mon 12 Oct 2026 - Sat 27 Mar 2027
Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Manchester Cathedral
Fri 21 Aug - Thu 26 Nov 2026
Indiepalooza Tribute Festival
King George's Hall
Sat 13 Feb - Sat 29 May 2027
Tokyo Tea Room
Yes, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
Now Wave presents Tokyo Tea Room at YES Pink Manchester on 22nd November 2026...Interpol + Bloc Party
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Monday 23 - Tuesday 24 November 2026
Bloc Party and Interpol announce a co-headline tour that will unite two era-defining bands. The tour will see two of the most influential acts of the last three decades performing songs from across their 20 year-spanning discographies, inc...Squeeze + Billy Bragg
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Monday 23 November 2026
As one of the most traditional pop bands of the new wave, London's Squeeze provided one of the links between classic British guitar pop and post-punk providing the vehicle for the wry, subtle lyric writing of Chris Difford and tradition...Julia Wolf
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Monday 23 November 2026
New York indie pop star Julia Capello, better known as Julia Wolf, blends elements of indie pop, alternative rock, and R&B which has seen her compared to Caroline Polachek, Lorde, and various shoegaze acts. Having originally found fame th...Graham Coxon (Blur)
New Century, Manchester
Monday 23 November 2026
A special, full band career-spanning show from one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation, Blur co-founder, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and visual artist Graham Coxon. His passion for experimental and indie music ...Julia Wolf
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 23 November 2026
New York indie pop star Julia Capello, better known as Julia Wolf, blends elements of indie pop, alternative rock, and R&B which has seen her compared to Caroline Polachek, Lorde, and various shoegaze acts. Having originally found fame th...Lambchop
New Century, Manchester
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Kurt Wagner's Nashville alt country rockers have moved through a range of genres including low-fi bedroom recordings, post-rock, soul, classical and lounge music since their formation in 1986. ...Mystery Jets
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 24 November 2026
From synthesizer-fueled perfect pop to aching soft-rock ballads, with echoes of ELO, 10CC, Fleetwood Mac and Supertramp rubbing up against the band s own idiosyncratic, very British, psychedelic sensibility, Twickenham indie outfit Mystery...VOILÀ
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Los Angeles-based pop-rock duo featuring Londoner Gus Ross and Wisconsin's Luke Eisner who met through their mutual love for Avicii. ...
Electric Six
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Detroit's fun-loving alternative garage rock collective Electric Six celebrate 20 years of their UK Top 10 debut album "Fire" in 2003. The high-octane collection, mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-...The Hunna
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Alt-rock band The Hunna formed when frontman Ryan Potter and lead guitarist Dan Dorney met as teenagers at West Herts College, where drummer Jack Metcalfe had also been a student. The line-up was cemented with the addition of their friend ...The Big Moon
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 25 November 2026
The London indie-rock gals, on the verge of world domination, arrived like a breath of fresh air with their Mercury Prize-nominated debut album, 'Love in the 4th Dimension' back in 2017. Fronted by Juliette Jackson, they unleashed song aft...GRANDMAS HOUSE
Dylan John Thomas
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 26 November 2026
The Glaswegian indie folk rocker has an incredible story, going from foster care and busking to, appearing on The Voice UK and supporting Gerry Cinnamon and Liam Gallagher. Named after Bob Dylan, his influences include Johnny Cash, Bob D...Graham Bonnet Band (Rainbow / Michael Schenker Group / Alcatrazz)
Holy Diver, Stockport
Thursday 26 - Friday 27 November 2026
After initially finding mainstream success with pop duo The Marbles - who reached no.5 in the UK with the single "Only One Woman", Graham Bonnet enjoyed a solo career throughout the 1970s, until truly making his mark with Ritchie Blackmore...
Pixel Grip
Royal Blood
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
With three UK no.1 albums, millions of sales and an array of international acclaim, melodic West Sussex duo Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher hit a melting pot of fiery rock riffs and danceable beats that is the result of a lineage that stretches...Del Amitri
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
Formed in 1982, Glaswegian semi-acoustic jangly rockers Del Amitri boast a back catalogue of pure pop gems that cover a gamut of rock styles and observations on life's ironies. With six million record sales worldwide, the Dels are best k...Gorgon City
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
Having established themselves as one of the most in-demand acts in the industry, North London electronic duo Gorgon City have scored 10 BRIT-certified singles including 1x Platinum and 2x Gold, and over one and a half billion collective st...Reverend and The Makers
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
The Sheffield indie band, fronted by Jon McClure, nicknamed The Reverend, gained success in Britain with their debut album "The State of Things", which reached no.5 in 2017, and spawned the UK top 10 single "Heavyweight Champion of the Wor...80's Mania
The Met, Bury
Friday 27 November 2026
Europe's long standing premier 1980's multi-tribute concert show is back. With 28 chart topping artistes, the 80's are authentically recreated to look and sound as they did back in the day with a live band and awesome dancers. Mindblowin...Skids + Theatre of Hate
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
Two era defining artists come together for an explosive co-headline tour. The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent ...King No-One
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
2022 was a good year for the York band; not only did they sell over 7,000 tickets on two sold out tours to an ever growing insatiable fan base, including 1,500 at Manchester's Ritz venue, but they were also the first unsigned band to play ...High Fade
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
Discover the electrifying, intoxicating High Fade: the most exciting thing to happen to funk since the '70s. Get your funk on. ...Mama - The All Era Genesis Tribute Band
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 27 November 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...PIRI
Yes, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
One half of Manchester dance-pop duo Piri & Tommy, Sophie "Piri" McBurnie embarks on a solo tour following her split with Tommy Villiers. The Manchester pair got together in 2021, and found viral fame with their Drum and bass track "on & ...Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 27 November 2026
A live tribute to Coldplay and performing all the Coldplay hits and more in a brilliant sound and look-a-like show. The vocals, mannerisms and atmosphere these guys deliver are second to none. Giving the audience that same high energy perf...
Dirty DC - AC/DC Tribute
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Friday 27 November 2026
Dirty/DC have been playing throughout the UK and Europe since 1998 and have developed a lineup and stage show that has made their reputation seriously strong amongst AC/DC fans, whether die hard fanatics or people who just want a good nigh...Dan Patlansky
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
Dan Patlansky is a South African blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Blues & Soul magazine selected him as their Male Artist of the Year in December 2015 and Total Guitar magazine selected him as the number 4 of 10 Best Rock Guitarists...Whitesnake UK
St. Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 27 November 2026
Tribute act WhitesnakeUK concentrate purely on reproducing the classic sound of Whitesnake without the need for artificial backing tracks, gimmicks or wigs. From the early classic Moody / Marsden line up to the present day US incarnation,...
Desire & Johnny Jewel
Five-piece rock cover band delivering all your favourite's
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 27 November 2026
Five-piece rock cover band delivering all your favourite rock anthems with powerful vocals, big riffs and an electrifying live show....Blossoms
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 28 November - Friday 11 December 2026
Stockport quintet Blossoms burst onto the Manchester scene in the 2010s, quickly rising from local clubs to festival stages and the top of the UK Album charts within a few short years. Their catchy, synth-forward blend of Brit-pop and ind...Ocean Colour Scene
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
In their 30 years together, multi-Platinum selling Birmingham indie legends OCS have enjoyed five Top 10 albums, six Top 10 singles and a mantelpiece full of awards. But behind all the swagger and the style there are great songs, with word...Getdown Services
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
A triumph of hard work and the grassroots scene, Bristol-based Getdown Services jokingly coined themselves Britain's Best Band. If you thought rising fame would dull the laser sharp wit of the Minehead duo then think again. Their concert...Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. Absolute Bowie continue to celebrate the life and music of the Starman with a spectacular show uniting Bowie fans across the UK. Absolute B...The Smyths - Tribute to The Smiths
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time, Manchester legends The Smiths. Thrillingly accurate, the group have amassed a huge following and regularly sell out huge venues both here and abroad. 2023 mark...The Lancashire Hotpots
The Monaco, Wigan
Saturday 28 November 2026
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern "knees up" with banging comedy folk anthems such as "Chippy T...Moving Pictures - A Tribute to the Music of Rush
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
Scottish power trio Moving Pictures play for over two hours covering all the Rush classics such as Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio and Xanadu (with doubleneck guitars) plus some deeper cuts such as By Tor and later belters such as Far Cry ...
The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Catfishing The Bottlemen (Tributes)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
Tributes to Gerry Cinnamon and Catfish & The Bottlemen ...Madame Claude
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
The most exciting and original ska band in years! Not our words... the words of Pauline Black, the legendary front woman of the Selecter. Meet Madame Claude, a 5 piece band from Saddleworth, mixing ska, rocksteady, reggae and even disco ...Ultimate Coldplay - Tribute to Coldplay
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 28 November 2026
A live tribute to Coldplay and performing all the Coldplay hits and more in a brilliant sound and look-a-like show. The vocals, mannerisms and atmosphere these guys deliver are second to none. Giving the audience that same high energy perf...Young Knives
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
Mercury Prize-nominated Ashby-de-la-Zouch duo Henry Dartnall and his brother, The House of Lords (Thomas Bonsu-Dartnall), emerged during the post-indie-rock-revival of the 00s, scoring two UK Top 40 albums in the process. ...Led-Into-Zeppelin - Tribute to Led Zeppelin
