ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Rock Concerts in Manchester
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Sat 13 Sep 2025 - Sat 18 Apr 2026
Martin Turner (Wishbone Ash)
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Sunday 28 September 2025
Martin Turner is a founding original member of Wishbone Ash and lead vocalist, bassist and key creative force on iconic albums such as the original version of Argus along with Pilgrimage, There's the Rub and New England. Wishbone Ash was fo...
The Wants
Yes, Manchester
Sunday 28 September 2025
Now Wave presents The Wants at YES Basement on 28th September 2025...
Ellur
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Hailing from Halifax, Ellur is an infectiously authentic indie-pop artist who sings about the challenges and thrills of modern day romance and break-ups with compelling originality. Since writing her first songs when she was just 11, Ellur ...Deacon Blue
AO Arena, Manchester
Wednesday 1 October 2025
The name is inspired by Steely Dan. The music is influenced by the integrity of Bruce Springsteen, channelled through a Scottish upbringing. The band is Deacon Blue. They may be serious about creating timeless songs, but are never afraid to...Atreyu
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 1 October 2025
California's own hardcore-metal outfit Atreyu return, exceeding all expectations and expanding the boundaries of metallic rock yet again. ...Vistas
Gorilla, Manchester
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Formed at school in Edinburgh and developing a tight bond while fawning over records from The Strokes, Two Door Cinema Club and more, Vistas are as tight-knit a bunch as you'll find, and this sense of community and togetherness defines thei...Vistas
New Century Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Formed at school in Edinburgh and developing a tight bond while fawning over records from The Strokes, Two Door Cinema Club and more, Vistas are as tight-knit a bunch as you'll find, and this sense of community and togetherness defines thei...
Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 1 - Friday 31 October 2025
Respectfully performing songs from one of the 1990s and 2000s most loved bands, the UK's leading Radiohead tribute....Peter Hammill
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 1 October 2025
RNCM pre-sale Thu 3 Jul 2025 at 10AMGeneral on sale Fri 4 Jul 2025 at 10AMAboutPeter Hammill, as a solo artist or in the band he formed, Van der Graaf Generator, has been a working singer, songwriter and musician for the last fifty-five yea...Erin Rae
Gullivers, Manchester
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Nashville singer/songwriter Erin Rae and her group the Meanwhiles emerged in 2012 with a sound rooted in dreamy indie folk, Americana, and ?70s pop/rock. Rae issued her minimalist solo debut, Putting on Airs, in 2018, followed in 2022 by th...Red Rum Club
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 2 October 2025
A band truly like no other, Liverpool-based alternative/indie sextet Red Rum Club craft catchy songs with western-inspired undertones. The group's retro-centric style has scattered steamy, brass-flecked singles onto radio playlists, across ...Ethel Cain
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Thursday 2 - Friday 3 October 2025
Florida-born, Pittsburgh-living Goth-pop trans artist Hayden Anhedonia, aka Ethel Cain, produces music with lyrics focused on nostalgic and Southern Gothic themes, such as poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence, death, and transgenera...Thank You For The Music - The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 2 October 2025
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 f...Feeder
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 2 October 2025
Despite dropping out of mainstream radio attention, the celebrated, multi-platinum-selling, Welsh rockers have scored ten UK Top 10 albums. Ever since arriving on the Britpop scene in 1996, Feeder have never been far from the charts, or ...Refused
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Thursday 2 October 2025
The farewell tour from the Swedish Hardcore-punk legends. Refused pull no punches with their signature riffs and melodic blend of punk and hardcore. Cited as an influence by many including Linkin Park, Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses and Velv...Echobelly
New Century Hall, Manchester
Thursday 2 October 2025
Known for their sensationally energetic live shows and no shortage of critical acclaim, Britpop band Echobelly were often compared to Blondie, thanks largely to Delhi-born vocalist Sonya Madan and Swedish guitarist, and former pornographic ...Truly Collins - Celebrating the Music of Phil Collins & Genesis
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 2 October 2025
The hit show that celebrates the unforgettable music of Phil Collins and Genesis. As seen on NBC's The Kelly Clarkson Show in the USA, the show is by far the most authentic sounding tribute to Phil Collins. Starring world renown Phil Collin...Billy Nomates
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 2 October 2025
Billy nomates, the fierce, funny, outspoken force of nature who hails from Melton Mowbray and now flits between Bournemouth and Bristol, has arrived to rattle cages. Her songs all come from a place of defiance. Rebellion against Brexit. Aga...James TW
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 2 October 2025
Warwickshire singer/songwriter James Taylor-Watts is known for his romantic ballads and thoughtful acoustic pop songs, such as his 2016 international Platinum-selling hit "When You Love Someone." Popular in Scandinavia, his singles "Say Lo...
Jodie Nicholson
Fat Fingers / Ginger Tiger, Oldham
Thursday 2 October 2025
Inspired by her dad's love of prog rock, songs that place you in the moment and artists who change sonically with each album, Jodie Nicholson isn't afraid to challenge her singer-songwriter core of delicate melodies and soft instrumentation...Darius Rucker (Hootie & the Blowfish)
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 3 October 2025
With ten #1 Country hits that span over 10 years, including the 4 million-selling hit single "Wagon Wheel", multi-Platinum smash "Alright" and "Don't Think I Don't Think About It", Hootie & the Blowfish vocalist and Nashville superstar Dari...The Kooks
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 3 October 2025
The Kooks came bopping out of Brighton at an almost serendipitous moment, catching the mid '00s guitar band wave at its apex and riding it all the way to considerable commercial success. The quartet formed at Brighton Music College in 2004,...Al Stewart
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 3 October 2025
Al Stewart celebrating his 80th Birthday with a Farewell Tour of the United Kingdom. In Al's own Words: "I'm just a folk singer that is interested in history and wine that got lucky with some hit records! It's as simple as that really"...Deaf Havana
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 3 October 2025
With three UK Top 10 abums to their name, this most-treasured of Norfolk rock bands - a 5-piece turned sibblings duo, with the Veck-Gilodi brothers remaining - take soaring melodies, witty lyrics, an uncanny ability to make an emotional co...Genesis Connected - Genesis Tribute Band
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 3 October 2025
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 la...Man With a Mission
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 3 October 2025
Japan's greatest rock sensation flawlessly execute straight-up indie rock metal like the one and only pack of Wolves they are! Their distinguishing feature is that all of the members wear differently designed wolf masks during both their co...Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons
St Philip's Church Salford, Manchester
Friday 3 October 2025
Discover the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Cardinal Black
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 3 October 2025
It takes years, so the saying goes, to become an overnight success. Rewind to 2010 and the Welsh-born trio of Tom Hollister, Chris Buck and Adam Roberts were riding a wave of hype, hotly tipped by some of the biggest names in rock - most no...
The Springsteen Sessions
The Met, Bury
Friday 3 October 2025
Glasgow-based Dougie Robertson's Springsteen Sessions are without doubt the most authentic, honest, hard hitting, hard working and accurate sound of the Boss in the UK. From the time The Springsteen Sessions hit the stage, they take you ...Roxy Magic - Celebrating the Music of Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 3 October 2025
A fabulously entertaining evening celebrating the music of Roxy Music & Bryan Ferry as performed by Roxy Magic, with a great combination of high quality musicianship and a wonderful Bryan Ferry look and sound-alike in Kevin Hackett. Formed...The Chords UK
Rebellion, Manchester
Friday 3 October 2025
The Chords formed in 1978 in South East London. One of the key bands of the 'Mod Revival' scene sweeping the UK around that time, The Chords had two singles in the UK charts - 'Now It's Gone' and 'Maybe Tomorrow' - before they released thei...Sabbotage - A Tribute to Black Sabbath
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Friday 3 October 2025
Formed from the ashes of the already established Sabbath Tribute Snowblind in 2014, immediately it was obvious that this band would become the most authentic and by far the best Black Sabbath tribute in the UK. All of the band are highl...Bad Touch + The Dust Coda
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 3 October 2025
Tapestry Promotions are proud to present:Bad TouchThe Dust CodaFriday 3rd OctoberManchester Club Academy (Manchester Student Union,?Oxford Road, M13 9PR)Doors 7:30pm / 11pm...The Howlers
