ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Rock Concerts in Manchester
Indiepalooza Tribute Festival
King George's Hall
Sat 13 Feb - Sat 29 May 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
Kevin Morby
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 9 July 2026
Acclaimed Texas folk rocker Kevin Morby has become a true musical auteur. His singular vision, evocative lyrics, and aptitude for catchy, dense songwriting has placed him firmly among the ranks of modern icons like Bill Callahan, Kurt Vile...Yellowman & The Upper Cut
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 9 July 2026
Dancehall legend Yellowman, born Winston Foster in Kingston, Jamaica, is celebrated for his vibrant style and trailblazing contributions to reggae and dancehall music.?Rising to fame in the early 1980s, he captivated audiences with his sha...Bring Me the Horizon
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Friday 10 - Saturday 11 July 2026
Sheffield Metalcore giants-turned-arena rockers Bring Me The Horizon have been on a journey of stratospheric proportions, playing sell-out shows around the globe as well as scoring BRIT and Grammy nominations. From being named Best Britis...Genesis Connected - Genesis Tribute Band
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 10 July 2026
Celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics, this show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers. Hits spanning from the l...Pinked Floyd - Tribute to Pink Floyd
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 10 July 2026
North West based tribute band Pinked Floyd offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd. A stunning light and video show complement their exciting and amazingly accurate performance of music span...Wrong Jovi - Tribute to Bon Jovi
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 10 July 2026
Wrong Jovi are widely considered to be "the best Bon Jovi tribute band in the world!" So much so, that even the former Bon Jovi guitarist, Richie Sambora, has personally thanked the band for their hard work and unforgettable performances. ...YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Yes, Manchester
Friday 10 - Saturday 18 July 2026
Hot Take is a brand new monthly night from promoters Now Wave, bringing you the freshest new sounds from Manchester. Manchester punk trio YAANG + FORMAL SPPEEDWEAR + AUTOCAMPER....Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 11 July - Friday 21 August 2026
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 11 July 2026
Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran performed by a string quartet at this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Dave Finnegan's Commitments
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 11 July 2026
Direct from the hit Hollywood film "The Commitments", the man who has fronted the touring band for the last ten years and who played Mickah Wallace in the legendary movie, is here with his sensational show and his own 8-piece band behind h...Nik Kershaw
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Saturday 11 July 2026
One of the most popular pop stars and talented songwriters of the '80s is ready to look back with an intimate evening to coincide with the release of his new book. Expect songs, stories, and silliness from one of the nation's most-loved pe...The Magic of the Bee Gees - A Tribute to The Bee Gees
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 11 July 2026
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...Oh What A Night! - Celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 11 July 2026
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...The Bluetones (Acoustic)
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 11 July 2026
A very special acoustic show with frontman Mark Morriss and guitarist Adam Devlin of Britpop legends The Bluetones. Formed in 1993, The Bluetones had an impressive run of hit singles throughtout the late 90's/early 00's, including 'Blueton...
Shef Leppard. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Saturday 11 July 2026
Shef Leppard leans into the swagger and shine, stacking punchy hooks and melodic grit into a set that feels loud and polished....Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Sunday 12 July 2026
The Sex Pistols - Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Steve Jones - unite with Frank Carter to celebrate 50 years of punk. ...Buddy Holly and the Cricketers
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 12 July 2026
Starring some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock and endorsed as Britain's most popular Buddy Holly act when the boys guested on BBC One's Satu...
Sunny Day Real Estate
New Century, Manchester
Tuesday 14 July 2026
With "more than a hint of grunge", Seattle rockers Sunny Day Real Estate were one of the early bands in the Midwest emo scene. ...Sunny Day Real Estate
New Century, Manchester
Tuesday 14 July 2026
With "more than a hint of grunge", Seattle rockers Sunny Day Real Estate were one of the early bands in the Midwest emo scene. ...Sunny Day Real Estate
New Century, Manchester
Tuesday 14 July 2026
With "more than a hint of grunge", Seattle rockers Sunny Day Real Estate were one of the early bands in the Midwest emo scene. ...Cancer Bats performing as Bat Sabbath - Tribute to Black Sabbath
Rebellion, Manchester
Tuesday 14 July 2026
Canadian hardcore punk band Cancer Bats perform as their alter ego Bat Sabbath, a tribute to Black Sabbath. ...Breaking Benjamin
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Thursday 16 July 2026
Forming in 1998, and led by vocalist and guitarist, Benjamin Burnley, Pennsylvania hard rockers Breaking Benjamin have forged their own path through their angst-fuelled lyrics, crunching guitars and swelling choruses, that has seen them se...Breaking Benjamin
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 16 July 2026
Forming in 1998, and led by vocalist and guitarist, Benjamin Burnley, Pennsylvania hard rockers Breaking Benjamin have forged their own path through their angst-fuelled lyrics, crunching guitars and swelling choruses, that has seen them se...Boys Like Girls
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 17 July 2026
Boys Like Girls emerged from the Boston underground with a sound that cut through the noise-anthemic, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore. Since their debut, the band has defined and defied boundaries, delivering dynamic records and hig...Jess Robinson - Elton Reimagined
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 17 July 2026
Elton John's greatest hits are reimagined by multi award-winning comedian and singer Jess Robinson (Radio 4's  Dead Ringers, Channel 4's The Last Leg), renowned for her pitch-perfect impressions. Channeling a variety of legendary female a...
The Clone Roses + Definitely Mightbe + The James Experience + Happy Mondaze
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 17 - Saturday 18 July 2026
Following their hugely successful 25th Anniversary Tour in 2023 culminating in a 6000+ sellout headline show at Manchester's' Heaton Park, The Clone Roses return, performing all the Madchester anthems we all know and love. The band have p...Dire Streets - Tribute to Dire Straits
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 17 July 2026
Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world's greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand out Dire Straits tribute in the UK. The two-hour theatre show includes...The Ultimate Stone Roses - Tribute to the Stone Roses
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Friday 17 July 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 ...MJ Legacy a tribute to Michael Jackson. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 17 July 2026
MJ Legacy bring the music, moves and unmistakable sound of Michael Jackson...Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 18 July 2026
 Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups. Formed in Liverpool, in 1999, the tribute group have gone on to per...Madness
Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Saturday 18 July 2026
Madness may have been at the forefront of the late '70s ska revival, but the band quickly moved beyond the constraints of two-tone. By the time the '80s were in full swing, their embrace of everything from Motown to pure pop had made them ...Oasiz - A Tribute to Oasis
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 18 July 2026
When a short clip of Oasiz front man Steve, performing as Liam, went viral on social media with over half a million views, many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the...The Jerseys - Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 18 July 2026
Join The Jerseys as they celebrate the timeless music of the one-hundred million album selling Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Incredible falsettos, beautiful a capellas -  the authenticity of the sublime harmonies of the 60s and 70s...The RUSH
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 18 July 2026
Manchester-based covers band The RUSH was formed in 2014 by lead singer Gavin Jones, who was the shock eviction of the 2007 X-Factor show, even appearing on Lorraine Kelly breakfast show. They are celebrated for their unique style and pow...Pink Floydian - The Pink Floyd Experience
The Met, Bury
Saturday 18 July 2026
Pink Floydian are a 7-piece tribute to the greatest prog rock band of all time. They have been building up a reputation as one of the finest and most authentic Pink Floyd tributes in the UK. They have received praise for their incredibly a...Tom Grennan
Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Monday 20 July 2026
 Chart-topping Bedford pop rock singer-songwriter Tom Grennan demonstrates his rough, soulful voice in all its facets on his platinum hit singles "Little Bit of Love" and "Let's Go Home Together" (with Ella Henderson) and as a featured...The Dickies
Steel Panther
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 21 July 2026
The comedic glam metal band from Sunset Strip, Los Angeles are a living, breathing study in the art of "hair metal". With tongues firmly lodged in their cheeks, Steel Panther celebrate and ridicule all that was good and bad about the "grea...Agnes Obel
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 22 July 2026
A Berlin-based, Danish-born singer/songwriter and classically trained pianist with an elegant and elastic voice, Agnes Obel's poised and melancholic chamber pop draws from the same atmosphere-heavy well as cinematic spellcasters like Anton...Charlie Puth
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Internationally acclaimed, exciting pop-rock artist and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Puth creates his bravest, boldest and most honest work to date. With complex, life affirming and uplifting melodies he has scored UK Platinum-selling hit...The Nightswimmers - Manchester
Gullivers, Manchester
Thursday 23 July 2026
Increasingly talked-about band with huge buzz & momentum. For their final days at this size, they're a band you don't want to miss out on....The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience - Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon
