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
Kid Kapichi
New Century, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
 With their big punch 'beat punk' sound, and explicitly political songs the Hastings duo have been praised by Liam Gallagher as 'like Noel when he was good'. They tried to debut their Partygate polemic 'Party At No. 10' with a busking pe...Kid Kapichi
New Century, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
 With their big punch 'beat punk' sound, and explicitly political songs the Hastings duo have been praised by Liam Gallagher as 'like Noel when he was good'. They tried to debut their Partygate polemic 'Party At No. 10' with a busking pe...The Rifles
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
 London indie outfit the Rifles rose to popularity in the mid-2000s with a jaunty garage rock & roll sound that's equal parts Jam-like swagger and a playfulness not unlike contemporaries the Kooks. First grabbing public attention with th...It's A Beautiful Noise - The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 19 November 2026 - Monday 24 May 2027
Celebrating an incredible 10 years of touring and over 750 spellbinding performances, It's A Beautiful Noise returns with this internationally acclaimed production that promises to captivate like never before. This fully revamped stage sh...Xentrix
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
Hailing from the Preston, Xentrix was formed in 1985 by guitar player Chris Astley and by the nineties had moved to the forefront of the British Thrash movement as regulars on the playlist for MTV's Headbangers Ball. The legendary Tommy Va...Good Charlotte
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Good Charlotte is back and they're bringing their rawest, most authentic energy yet to Europe. The Maryland pop punk legends have spent nearly three decades crafting anthems for the underdogs, the dreamers, and the broken. Now, they're cha...Shinedown
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
 Hailed for their high-octane live shows, explosive rock 'n' roll spirit, thought-provoking lyrics, and melodic sensibility,, the record-breaking multi-platinum Jacksonville, Florida rock outfit have cemented their status as one of the m...Elbow
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 20 - Sunday 22 November 2026
Elbow are an English rock band formed in Bury, Greater Manchester, in 1997. The band consists of Guy Garvey, Craig Potter, Mark Potter and Pete Turner. They have played together since 1990, adopting the name Elbow in 1997Having built a des...Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet)
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
 Co-founder and frontman of '80s New Romantic legends Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined. The ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026 - Friday 19 February 2027
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string orchestra at this awe-inspiring location. ...WH Lung
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
 Named after a Chinese cash & carry in their native Manchester, electronic pop group W.H. Lung serve up a vivacious concoction of krautrock, synth pop and infectious grooves, which has topped end of year lists with the likes of Piccadill...Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats
New Century, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Cambridge psychedelic rock and doom metal heads Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats stand out from today's sterile desert of rock 'n' roll like a gore-drenched beacon. After enjoying such rich and fruitful artistic indulgence, frontman Kevin Starr...Genevieve Stokes
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Genevieve Stokes is one of alternative pop's brightest stars. Her angsty yet nostalgic collection of storybook-inspired songs is heavily inspired by her musical heroes Regina Spektor and Fiona Apple as well as her hometown of Portland, Mai...Laurence Jones
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 20 November 2026
 Liverpool blues rocker Laurence Jones has developed a virtuoso pedigree as one the UK's hottest guitar players, winning four British Blues Awards, including 'Young Artist of the Year' for three consecutive years With passionate riffs...
Republica
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Formed in the early 90's, Republica have achieved sales of over 3 Million, albums going Top 5 in UK, US and Europe and achieving Platinum Sales Worldwide. The track 'Ready To Go' went to No. 1 in 18 countries and has been featured in Holly...Ron Pope
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Critically-acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Ron Pope has drawn comparisons to Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, while also refusing to put him squarely into one category. Uncompromising and relentless, Pope has evolved into one...Audioweb
Rebellion, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Audioweb crossed the acid-fueled, psychedelic sound of Madchester house with deep dub, dancehall and reggae influences, earning a sizable following in the UK during the late '90s. Unlike many of their peers, they weren't given strong suppo...Deco
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Good mood music. Unwavered by the movements around them, Deco have become one of the UK's most intriguing viral pop acts. With a persistent knack for classic songwriting, Deco blend the contemporary with their love of the 80s synth pop rec...Holy Coves Album Release Tour - Autumn/Winter 2026
Lion's Den, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Welsh Awen Rock band 'Holy Coves' return to the tour circuit for their brand new album 'Hiraeth' full band rock tour....
The Hallé - Elvis: Viva Las Vegas
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
The King is in the building ... That's Lee Memphis King, Europe's biggest and best Elvis Presley tribute artist - joining forces with the Halle Orchestra for this spectacular performance. From 1969-1977, Presley toured North America with ...Fontaines D.C.
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
The London-based, Dublin-raised five piece are back with their fourth album, ROMANCE - and stop off with what's set to be an unforgettable live show. Set for release on 23 August 2024 via XL Recording, ROMANCE builds upon sonic sensibiliti...Hits Radio Live
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
 Hits Radio is the only radio station to bring the biggest stars on stage for one amazing night of live music. Hits Radio Live is the pop party of the year with an exclusive line-up you don't want to miss! The 2025 show will see a huge n...Drake Milligan
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
 Texan country music singer/songwriter and former America's Got Talent contestant Drake Milligan has been called "The New Elvis of Country." The rising Country artist and songwriter perfectly combines traditional Texas country, Western s...PRESIDENT
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
Despite never having released any music, anonymous masked metal band PRESIDENTÂ first appeared on the line-up of the 2025 Download Festival, confusing fans as no other details were released as to who the band was. Shortly afterward, the ba...Gloryhammer
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
Angus McFife and his symphonic power metal heroes of Dundee make their triumphant return with perfect galloping, highly melodic power metal that merges galactic fire with unforgettable metal anthems. So, shine those hammers, sharpen your ...Scott Matthews
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
If there's one quality that defines the career of Wolverhampton folk rocker Scott Matthews it's this: evolution. The singer/songwriter has challenged himself creatively during a career that has been characterised by rare quality as he find...WLDFLWRS - Celebrating The Band
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
On 25 November 1976, influential Canadian-American rockers The Band took to the stage at Winterland Ballroom for what would become their final performance with the original line-up. Joined by an extraordinary cast of special  guests, the ...
Twilight Rave
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
Bella, where the hell you been loca? Join us as we celebrate Twilight at the club where every day is Hoa Hoa Hoa season. Step into the shadows and relive the magic, mystery, and eternal romance of Twilight. Get ready for a night of anthems...The Springsteen Sessions
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 21 November 2026
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...BODEGA
The Abbey, Manchester
Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 November 2026
With widescreen multi-tracked guitars and a giant sounding rhythm section complementing sharp songwriting and yearning vocal melodies, the Brooklyn art-punk incendiaries attempt to interrogate the external factors that make them who they a...Arctic Numpties - Tribute to Arctic Monkeys
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
Barnsley and Sheffield's premium tribute to Arctic Monkeys, playing hits from all their albums. ...Opus Kink
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
Described by the NME as "Horn-fuelled filth-funk, where punk and jazz combine in grimy circumstances", "Barnstorming, infectious" by BBC 6 Music's Steve Lamacq, and "One of the most enjoyable genre fusions I've ever seen" by Nels Hylton o...The Bracknall
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
With a sound that wrestles Brit Pop nostalgia into gritty modern-day Indie Rock, the Bracknall are a grass roots guitar band from the unlikely London suburb of Collier Row: steadily emerging in the last three years as one of British Rock &...UK Fleetwood Mac
Alford Hall Sports & Social Club, Warrington
Saturday 21 November 2026
UK Fleetwood Mac successfully recreates the authentic look and sound and every show is portrayed with the passion, energy and respect that the legendary band deserve. Enjoy favourites including Don't Stop, Dreams, The Chain, You Make Lovin...Deep Purple
AO Arena, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
Pushing the boundaries of time, after five decades of records and 120 million albums sold, Ian Paice, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover and Don Airey continue to travel the scope of hard rock - the textures and nuances of their recent works are any...Waylon Wyatt
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
Waylon Wyatt is a young Folk/Country artist born and raised in Hackett, Arkansas. Inspired by red-dirt contemporaries Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan, Waylon began writing songs at fifteen, workshopping them after long summer days spent work...Eloise
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
Born in the UK and raised in Normandy, Eloise spent her formative years absorbing her parents' record collections, which ranged from Jim Croce, The Eagles and Joni Mitchell to the musicals of Steven Sondheim. With her heart set on followin...
Terry Christian & Smug Roberts
Cuckoo Prestwich, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
Smug Roberts & Terry ChristianTwo Manchester lads, one city and a big bag of stories. Join Smug Roberts and Terry Christian for No Country for Old Manc's, a night of comedy, conversation, music and memories as they look back at the Manches...
Tokyo Tea Room
