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
Pearl Scam - The UK's Premier Pearl Jam Tribute
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 12 September 2026
The UK's Premier Pearl Jam Tribute. Close your eyes and you will think you're there, Seattle 1991, the birth of a sound. As the tones of Alive and Evenflow fill the room, you will remember how you felt when you first heard Ten. As you hear...Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 13 September 2026
Thompson Twins are widely regarded as one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s. Known for their unique fusion of pop, new wave, and synth-driven dance music, combined with an eclectic visual style, the band enjoyed consistent success i...Metric + Broken Social Scene + Stars
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 13 September 2026
All The Feelings Tour sees three of Canada's favourite bands unite for a co-headline show. Metric's relentless pursuit of timeless songwriting and fiercely independent ethos have cemented their place as one of the most essential and ahead-...Allie Sherlock
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 13 September 2026
Hailing from Cork, Ireland, singer and songwriter Allie Sherlock is know for her distinctive voice and captivation presence. 2025 marks an exciting new chapter in her career, as she embarks on her first headline shows and releases her own ...Beautiful Trauma - The Live Pink Bank Experience
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Sunday 13 September 2026
International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on stage,with the phenomenal Vertigo Band, torecreate the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend andinspiration she has come to be known as. Exper...Metric
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 13 September 2026
Toronto rockers METRIC emphasise guitars with their songs packed with massive riffs, driving rhythm and Emily Haines' raw/smooth vocals that have become their instantly identifiable signature sound. ...Cillirion - A Tribute to Fish-Era Marillion
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Sunday 13 September 2026
A tribute to Fish-Era Marillion, bringing a musical spectacular of Marillion's back catalogue tracks. ...Glyders
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Monday 14 September 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Glyders live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Glyders?Tickets for Glyders can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim U...
Mimi Barks
Star and Garter, Manchester
Monday 14 September 2026
Tapestry Promotions are proud to present:Mimi BarksPlus special Guest:Swarm6ix...Saint Etienne
New Century, Manchester
Tuesday 15 September 2026
One of Britains's most enduring and endearing bands of recent times. Often described as a sixties-inspired 90s dance band, Saint Etienne encompass many influences and deliver sublime and soulful pop songs - from the anthemic UK Top 20 hits...Saint Etienne
New Century, Manchester
Tuesday 15 September 2026
One of Britains's most enduring and endearing bands of recent times. Often described as a sixties-inspired 90s dance band, Saint Etienne encompass many influences and deliver sublime and soulful pop songs - from the anthemic UK Top 20 hits...Liam Bailey
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 15 September 2026
Noted for his soul, reggae, and blues-influenced vocal style, Nottingham singer Liam Bailey is perhaps best known for his collaborations with Chase & Status, performing around the world with the drum and bass duo since 2010. He co-wrote an...
Spiritbox
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 16 September 2026
The Canadian metal outfit fronted by vocalist Courtney LaPlante showcase the fluidity that is inherent in heavy music, ranging from atmospheric to industrial, reaching UK no.19 with their dubut album in 2021. ...Brigitte Calls Me Baby
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Taking their name from frontman Wes Leavins' teenaged pen-pal correspondence with French actress Brigitte Bardot, the music of Brigitte Calls Me Baby is equal parts elegant time warp and up-close exploration of our modern-day neuroses. T...King King
Gorilla, Manchester
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Right now, King King are a band breaking into a swagger. There's no denying the momentum of the Glasgow rockers saluted as "the best blues-rock band in the world" (Blues Rock Review). But for Alan Nimmo (vocals/guitar), Zander Greenshields...John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
The Met, Bury
Wednesday 16 September 2026
The songwriter and frontman of Manchester three-piece, I Am Kloot also possesses an enviable back catalogue as a solo artist - previously known around his hometown as Johnny Dangerously - and continues to work on new material under the gui...
Marillion
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 17 September 2026
For many years Marillion have enjoyed a unique relationship with their fans. In the late 1990s Marillion's US fans sponsored an entire US tour following an appeal and the band responded by creating the very first rock 'n' roll website in t...Electric Wizard
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 17 September 2026
Considered by many to literally be The Heaviest Band In The World, Electric Wizard is more like a cult than a band. Taken their name from two Black Sabbath songs - "Electric Funeral" and "The Wizard" - the Dorset stoner metal act conjure u...
Richard Spaven
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 17 September 2026
Richard Spaven stands as one of the defining rhythmic voices of the past two decades, shaping the space where jazz, hip hop, club culture and drum and bass intersect. His technical fluency and electronic sensibility have helped redefine mo...Aquilo
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 17 September 2026
Aquilo is an English duet consisting of Tom Higham and Ben Fletcher and based in Silverdale, near Lancaster. Tom and Ben were originally the frontmen in rival bands in their hometown. Higham was jumping around on stage making heavy metal w...
The Meteors
Holy Diver, Stockport
Thursday 17 September 2026
The F*kn Meteors make a triumphant return to the Holy Diver Stage this September for a star studded show, bringing out some amazing Special Support...Corella
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
A popular act on the festival scene, Corella is a refreshing indie quartet from Manchester whose signature catchy melodic hooks, propulsive multi-layered guitar riffs, and reminiscent lyrics, relay a coming-of-age story of their own. The g...The Big Indie Fest
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Brace yourself for 4 hours of tribute bangers from your favourite indie legends as a live band, DJs and performers perform music from the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender, The Killers, The 1975, Kasabian and many more. Belt your heart o...Coldplace - Tribute to Coldplay
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 18 September 2026
The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through al...Xandria
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
German symphonic metal icon Marco Heubaum marks a steadfast return with more facets than ever and a new line-up of his band, Xandria, which has given them their first ever Top 10 album in their home country, and their biggest commercial su...Mark Chadwick (Levellers)
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 18 September 2026
One of the UK's most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick has scored fourteen Top 40 chart singles and twelve Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of The Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 25 years. Still going strong...The Dear Hunter
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
It's been almost a decade since Casey Crescenzo brought The Dear Hunter - both the band and the character of the same name - to life with his 2006 debut full-length, Act I: The Lake South, The River North. Although it was evident from his ...The Surfrajettes
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
The Surfrajettes are a Tarantino-inspired four-piece instrumental combo from Toronto, Canada. Since forming in late 2015, the band has charmed audiences with their clever mix of psychedelic rock and reverb-drenched surf music, sky-high bee...Elephunk in the Room
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Showcasing some of the finest local bands, melding disco, funk and jazz together and ending the night with disco classics. Come dance with the Elephunk in the Room, a Rebel Riot Record event. ...Dachshund EP Launch
Cafe Blah, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Release party for the new Dachshund EP 'Dog Eat Dog' with support from LEEROY SALMON...
Dressed To Kill (KISS Tribute) - Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 18 September 2026
Experience the spectacle of KISS with Dressed To Kill, delivering the legendary look, sound and energy fans know and love....Michael Jackson Tribute (Edward Jackson)
Elton Liberal Club In Bury, Bolton
Friday 18 September 2026
Join us for a night of non-stop live music with DJ & performances from Edward Norton as he pays tribute to the King of Pop, MICHAEL JACKSON...Warrior Soul
Holy Diver, Stockport
Friday 18 September 2026
Warrior Soul Embark on a nationwide tour this September with Holy Diver being the opening show...Death Cab For Cutie
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
Combining sensitive songwriting, memorable melodies, and the rich, wistful vocal tone of its leader Ben Gibbard, Seattle's Death Cab for Cutie quickly rose from a low-key solo project to become one of the definitive indie bands of the 2000...Ward Thomas
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
One of the first genuine major British Country acts, twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas from Hampshire, can boast a UK no.1 in the main album charts among other Top 10 entries. As young females who have fought their own way to su...VUKOVI
