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
Tubeway Days - The Gary Numan Live Experience 1979/80
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 24 April 2027
The UK's best Gary Numan Tribute show delivers an evening of scintillating electronic music concentrating on the 1979/80 "Electronic" segment of Numan's career. A six piece band fronted by Chris Fielding, they will transport you back to t...Laid - James Tribute Band
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Saturday 24 April 2027
Fully endorsed by the band themselves, Laid are the UK's no.1 tribute to Manchester legends, James. Laid have hit the tribute scene with lightning pace, receiving high praise everywhere they play, performing all the hits including "Si...Sammy Rae & the Friends
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sunday 25 April 2027
For as much as New York's Sammy Rae & The Friends may be a jazz rock band, this collective of dreamers, and artists considers itself a family first. Their sound is a melange of Connecticut-born Sammy's influences, rooted in classic rock, ...T.Rextasy - A Tribute to Marc Bolan & T.Rex
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Monday 26 April 2027
Marc Bolan and T. Rex, were one of the most flamboyant, charismatic stars of the original glam-rock era. With Bolan's special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s. T. Rextasy have p...Thirty Seconds To Mars
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 29 April 2027
The Alt-Rock band led by Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto and his brother Shannon Leto have sold out arenas around the globe, breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest ever concert tour by a rock band in which they played over 311 s...Goat
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 30 April 2027
Masked Gothenburg-based experimental rockers Goat claim to hail from a small and very remote village called Korpolombolo in deepest darkest Sweden. Legend has it that for centuries, the inhabitants of the village of Korpolombolo were dedic...
Supergrass
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 May 2027
Tearing by at a breakneck speed, it has been 30 years since 'I Should Coco', the spectacularly eclectic chart-topping debut by Oxford Britpop rockstars Supergrass, was released in 1995. At the time, the band were barely out of their teens....Man Woman Chainsaw
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 1 May 2027
Man/Woman/Chainsaw are a punk/noise/pop group based in London ...The U2 Experience - Tribute to U2
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 1 May 2027
Four outstanding and highly experienced musicians united by a common passion - their love of the music of the legendary U2 across the decades - have joined forces to deliver a breath-taking show that will have you imagining that U2 are per...
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Sunday 2 May 2027
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look an...Bleech 9:3
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 2 May 2027
Irish rockers Bleech 9:3 were formed after Barry Quinlan and Sam Duffy met through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). ...YES
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 3 May 2027
After their hugely successful 'Classic Tales Of Yes' UK Tour in 2024, Progressive Rock legends, YES, return to perform their 1971 classic album, Fragile, in its entirety, including such timeless songs as 'Heart of the Sunrise', 'South ...Palace
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 4 May 2027
Heartfelt melodic alt-rockers known for their poetic lyricism, London-based Palace was formed in 2012 by four friends who also happened to be gifted and creative musicians inspired by artists like Jeff Buckley, Radiohead and The Smashing ...
Rod Stewart
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 6 - Saturday 8 May 2027
The multi million-selling superstar and one of the most enduring musicians of his generation announces his farewell to life on the road. With his soulful and singular voice - courtesy of that distinctive rasp - Rod Stewart has enjoyed o...The Rocket Man - A Celebration of Sir Elton John
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Thursday 6 May 2027
Pack your bags, strap yourself in, for a night like no other and celebrate Sir Elton John with Jimmy Love. The Rocket Man is the world's favourite celebration to a musical icon, playing to audiences all around the world. So, catch a sta...Tindersticks
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 6 May 2027
The Nottingham alternative rock band led by the singer Stuart A. Staples have recorded several albums which became popular years after their release. Their melancholic melodies develop themselves into intimidate and destructive pearls with...Simple Minds
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 7 May 2027
Glaswegian rockers Simple Minds are one of the UK's most successful and inspirational bands, having achieved five No.1 albums and eight Top 10 singles at home, as well as landing numerous chart-topping positions around the world. In addit...King of Pop starring Navi featuring Jennifer Batten
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 7 May 2027
King of Pop celebrates the life and work of Michael Jackson, through note-perfect recreations of his many huge hits, starring the world's leading MJ tribute artist Navi, who is joined on stage by Jackson's iconic guitarist - Jennifer Bat...EXTC
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 7 May 2027
It's been a long time coming (over 40 years, in fact) but Terry Chambers, the drummer for XTC, is back on the road with his new band, EXTC (named and approved by Andy Partridge), bringing the XTC songbook to audiences worldwide - including...Arctic Numpties - Tribute to Arctic Monkeys
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 7 May 2027
Barnsley and Sheffield's premium tribute to Arctic Monkeys, playing hits from all their albums. ...
Thank You For The Music - The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 8 May 2027
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA's number one hits to the stage. The hugely popular show, now in its 20th year, with a brand-new show ...DragonForce
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 8 May 2027
Grammy-nominated London metal act Dragonforce are the fastest band in the world. Their platinum album "Through The Fire And Flames" brought them the international breakthrough, including the most difficult song on Guitar Hero III. Their br...Joanne Shaw Taylor
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 8 May 2027
British Blues rock guitar prodigy Joanne Shaw Taylor has nothing to prove, but plenty to say. Born in the Black Country and discovered aged 16 by Eurythmics' co-founder Dave Stewart, Joanne has spent a decade releasing increasingly success...Dubioza Kolektiv
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 8 May 2027
The most popular band to come out of Bosnia, avant-garde dub rock group Dubioza Kolektiv are known for their crossover style that incorporates elements of hip hop, ska, reggae/dub, rock, punk, electronic music, and Balkan music, and for th...WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 8 May 2027
Despite their slinky, swampy, razor-sharp, blues-drenched, guitar thrashed alt. rock songs, which suggest that the door is opening for bigger rooms and broader audiences, it's those sticky basement bar stages where the songs have always sh...Ian Gillan (Deep Purple)
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 9 May 2027
This very special series of live speaking events from Dep Purple frontman Ian Gillan will allow audiences to hear personal stories from his remarkable life and career in music. From his childhood in Hounslow to the global rise of Deep Purp...
PINK by Vicky Jackson
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 14 May 2027
Vicky Jackson's tribute to Pink has been a run-away success and has consistently been her most booked act since 2008. Whilst the Pink tribute show was not her first tribute act, Vicky found herself being compared both physically and vocall...Oh What A Night! - Celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Friday 14 May 2027
Go back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - now immortalised in the multi-award winning show Jersey Boys, which has been packing theatres worldwide since its debut in 2005. Valli...Emilio Santoro as Elvis
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 14 - Saturday 15 May 2027
Internationally acclaimed youngster Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning Elvis Presley theatre show to the UK. Emilio has won both European and World Championships as Elvis in the past year, and wowed America's Got Talent viewers wit...Transmission - The Sound of Joy Division
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 14 May 2027
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in Manchester during the late 1970s and ...
Nirvanah x LA Foo Fighters
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 14 May 2027
Find tickets and full event details for Nirvanah x LA Foo Fighters live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Nirvanah x LA Foo Fighters?Tickets for Nirvanah x LA Foo Fig...
Weezer
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 15 May 2027
Credited as the band who merged punk-pop and geek rock, 90s Los Angeles alt-rock icons bring Weezer are regarded as one of the defining acts of modern alternative and indie rock. Their iconic singles include UK hits 'Buddy Holly', "Island ...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 15 May 2027
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaime...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Manchester University, Manchester
Saturday 15 May 2027
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaime...Proud Mary
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 17 May 2027
The English blues rock band from Royton, Oldham, who were discovered by Noel Gallagher, and the first to sign to his Sour Mash label, releasing their debut album "Same Old Blues" in 2001 to critical acclaim. They have toured extensively wi...Don McLean
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 19 May 2027
Singer-songwriter best known for his hugely popular 70s hit, American Pie Few songwriters can boast a song that has endured quite like Don McLean's American Pie. On the face of it, the New York musician's opus should never have become a hi...LOVE with Johnny Echols
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 19 - Thursday 20 May 2027
Iconic 60's Los Angeles psychedelic folk rockers LOVE, with original guitarist Johnny Echols, sees Arthur Lee's longest serving band perform classic songs from Love's first three albums Love, Da Capo, Four Sail and of course Forever Change...Hounds of Love & Orchestra - Classically Kate Bush
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 21 May 2027
A celebration of the music of the iconic Kate Bush which sees the legendary singer-songwriter's eternal, era-defining songs - including Cloudbusting, Hounds of Love, Babooshka, Wuthering Heights and Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) -...
Bruce Watson (Big Country)
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 21 May 2027
In A Big Country, an evening with Big Country's Bruce Watson. Big Country founder and guitarist, Bruce Watson, dominated the charts in the 1980s and has never looked back. Alongside singer Stuart Adamson, Watson and co enjoyed hits on both...Arkayla
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 22 May 2027
Bursting onto the scene with a string of captivating singles, Arkayla are tipped to be the next band added to a long list of brilliant musical exports hailing from Manchester. Drawing on the grit of The Strokes, the lyricism of The Smiths,...Discos for Grown Ups - 70s Disco, 80s Pop & 90s Dance Anthems
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 22 May 2027
An incredible night of disco, the legendary pop-up 70s, 80s and 90s disco party is bringing the boogie to town. Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel-good night of dancing with people your own age to all your favourite 70s disco, 80s p...The Specials Ltd - Tribute to 2Tone Legends The Specials
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 22 May 2027
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic #1 single 'Ghost Town' with a live set from The Specials Ltd., the world's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records Legends, The Specials. When the original line up...Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
