SOUL AND R&B CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
SOUL AND R&B CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Soul and R&B Concerts in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
King George's Hall
Sun 8 Mar - Fri 26 Jun 2026
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
King George's Hall
Fri 27 Mar - Sat 25 Apr 2026
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Thu 30 Apr 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
The Bridgewater Hall
Sat 28 Feb - Sat 19 Dec 2026
Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Stockport Plaza
Fri 12 Jun - Sat 28 Nov 2026
Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 21 - Saturday 28 February 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...
CUPRA Live Studio - DO NOT DISTURB
Cupra City Garage, Manchester
Saturday 21 February 2026
Do Not Disturb is live at CUPRA Live Studio with Fate, Amatiime, Mazvita & DJ Cardin bringing the best in New-School R&B...Andy Powell's Big Band Swing
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 22 February 2026
Stockport's premier live entertainer Andy Powell returns with his swinging big band show. An unforgettable afternoon of Swing and Big Band Classics by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Michael Buble, Tony Bennett, N...Factory 251 Saturdays
FAC251, Manchester
Sunday 22 February - Sunday 1 March 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...
Celebrating The Life of D'Angelo
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 25 February 2026
?This February, we celebrate the life of R&B and neo-soul pioneer D?Angelo. Four months on from his passing, Manchester?s finest musicians come together to deliver a powerful live tribute. Expect a night of soul, groove and timeless music -...Celebrating The Life of DAngelo
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 25 February 2026
This February, we celebrate the life of R&B and neo-soul pioneer DAngelo....Olivia Dean
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 26 February 2026
London soul-pop star Olivia Dean is one of the most original and versatile voices in UK pop. Crafting classic yet conversational hooks with genre-fluid tinges, she's honed a way of exploring universal themes of love, loss and everything in ...Sabrina Claudio
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 26 February 2026
After a series of critically acclaimed projects, sold out headline tours, and billions of streams, Florida R&B star Sabrina Claudio confidently projects sensuality, spirit, and soul beyond barriers in her music. ...Essence Presents - Amatiime Althea and Sam Esse
Ramona, Manchester
Thursday 26 February 2026
Essence returns to Ramona with an annual residency. Kicking off Feb 26th featuring live performances by Amatiime, Althea, and Sam Esse....Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 27 February 2026
The world's premier show in celebration of 'The Velvet Voice'. Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever...Beautiful Trauma - The Live Pink Bank Experience
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 27 February 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. Experi...Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 27 February - Friday 14 August 2026
DJs and live musicians play old and new school hip hop, afrobeats and RnB goodness from Kendrick Lamar and J Hus to Wizkid and Lauryn Hill. ...
BRIT Awards
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 28 February 2026
The BRIT Awards with Mastercard moves to Manchester for first time in 2026. Award-winning comedian, actor, presenter, writer and University of Manchester drop-out Jack Whitehall will host the ceremony which features a homecoming from the ve...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 28 February 2026
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 interv...My Generation featuring Babalola Jnr
Matt And Phred's, Manchester
Sunday 1 March 2026
My Generation, Manchester's Coolest Over-50's Club Night, is back at Matt & Phred's for an evening of Soul, Northern Soul, and Motown - fronted by the fantastic Babalola Jnr! 'My Generation' is all about creating a club night experience for...The Earth Wind and Fire Experience by Al McKay
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 2 March 2026
The legendary and defining funk, soul and disco band Earth, Wind & Fire will be celebrated live on stage in a show created by their iconic guitarist Al McKay. The Earth, Wind & Fire Experience reincarnates the spirit of the original band, p...The Earth Wind and Fire Experience by Al McKay
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 2 March 2026
The legendary and defining funk, soul and disco band Earth, Wind & Fire will be celebrated live on stage in a show created by their iconic guitarist Al McKay. The Earth, Wind & Fire Experience reincarnates the spirit of the original band, p...
Couch
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 6 March 2026
Band on the Wall presents...(a Band on the Wall fundraiser)Couch spent nearly three years writing and recording over FaceTime before ever stepping foot on a stage together. What began as a long-distance experiment between high school and co...Downtown Underground - Live at Empire Rochdale
Queen Of The Night - A Tribute To Whitney Houston
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 8 March 2026
After selling 100,000 tickets last year with its theatre tour, including sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and other UK venues, Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back bigger than ever with th...Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees Live in Concert
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Sunday 8 March 2026
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and the only Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin performed live on Heart FM with The Bee Ge...
The Wonder of Stevie
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Voted one of Britain's top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra) and their world-class live band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics, taken from ...Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Thursday 12 March 2026
Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, touring worldwide, selling over 500,000 tickets. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael. Make new memories whilst reliving old classics - this o...The Magic of Motown
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 12 March 2026
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the ...Tribute to Luther Vandross - The Candlelight Concert
Victoria Hall, Bolton
Thursday 12 March 2026
A heartfelt evening honouring the timeless music of Luther Vandross, as a gifted vocalist and an incredible live band bring his greatest hits to life in a stunning candlelit setting. This tribute concert celebrates the velvet voice of one o...Mamas Gun
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
Mamas Gun is a five-piece London based soul pop band who have toured and performed all over the world, particularly broadening their profile in South East Asia in places such as South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Singapore. They have sup...Luther Live & Velvet Voices
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 14 March 2026
Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices - the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R'n'B. This electrifying show brings the smooth sounds of Luther Vandross, A...The Celine Experience - Tribute to Celine Dion with January Butler
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 15 March 2026
The Celine Experience tribute concert stars the highly acclaimed vocalist, January Butler, with an incredible full live band. With dazzling costumes, jaw dropping vocals and a sensational 'live concert' feel, this show will take you on a tw...Aston Merrygold (JLS)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
Aston Merrygold performs solo favourite such as "Get Stupid", "Trudy", "I Ain't Missing You", "How Many Times" and just maybe the occasional throwback to JLS. Recent months have also seen Aston star as a special guest judge during the 'The...Samm Henshaw
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
South London-bred singer/songwriter Samm Henshaw is a truly singular artist fully embracing his unpredictable nature. Centered on the commanding vocal presence he's shown in touring with the likes of Chance the Rapper, Untidy Soul captures ...GIVĒON
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 20 March 2026
With a Rat Pack-style vibe and elevated storytelling woven tightly through his music, Long Beach native and GRAMMY nominated singing sensation Giveon is here to give R&B the re-up it needs. After landing stardom in 2020, thanks to his voc...Kenny Thomas
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 20 March 2026
The multi-platinum selling, twice BRIT Award-nominated London soul singer shot to fame in 1991 with the Top 20 hits Thinking About Your Love, Outstanding, and Best of You. Kenny remains one of the most important and successful UK soul si...Murkage Dave
Yes, Manchester
Friday 20 March 2026
Breaking new ground in both British pop and Black British identity, the east-Londoner who emerged through his own vibrant Murkage Cartel while studying in Manchester, explores socio-political, romantic and introspective themes, and observa...Sidewinder Festival
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
Sidewinder Festival brings the best in UK Garage, RnB and Old Skool music with stacked lineups, huge crowds and pure rave energy....Eban Brown at John Street Social
John Street Social, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
Eban Brown, the former lead singer of The Stylistics, returns to John Street Social as part of his 2026 UK spring tour. This is not to be missed....
Odeal
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 22 - Monday 23 March 2026
Afro R&B sensation Odeal was nominated for Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, being named Billboard's African Rookie of the Year, and earning major recognition from artists like Justin Bieber. Born to Nigerian parents in Ger...Odeal
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 22 March 2026
Afro R&B sensation Odeal was nominated for Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, being named Billboard's African Rookie of the Year, and earning major recognition from artists like Justin Bieber. Born to Nigerian parents in Ger...KAWA - The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Sunday 22 March 2026
AKAI LIVE presentsKAWA 10th Anniversary UK tour- ManchesterRoots reggae band from China...MOBO Awards
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
With performances from Olivia Dean, FLO & Tiwa Savage, the MOBO Awards are coming to Manchester for the very first time! Hosted by global icon Eve and broadcaster Eddie Kadi, Europe's biggest and most influential celebration of Black musi...Thundercat
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 26 - Friday 27 March 2026
Multi-Grammy award winning virtuosic R&B/funk bassist and singer Thundercat is the alter ego of Stephen Bruner, a mercurial talent who is highly respected and much in-demand with his peers. Alongside his own solo releases, including UK Top...October London
