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
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thu 29 Jan - Fri 26 Jun 2026
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall
Fri 23 Jan - 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
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
The Edge
Fri 28 Nov 2025 - Sat 28 Feb 2026
Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
The Albert Halls
Thu 15 Jan - Sat 28 Nov 2026
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025 - Saturday 3 January 2026
West End mega-hit TINA - The Tina Turner Musical announces its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn't just...kwn
New Century Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
East London rising R&B artist kwn (pronounced kay-wuhn) is known for her melodic voice, sultry lyrics, and unique blend of contemporary R&B. ...The Real Thing
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
The Real Thing, with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith and their live five piece band, will perform A Brand New Day, their first new album of original material in 44 years. Their new soulful single 'Hang On Never Let Go' will...Bywater Call
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Totonto powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul, roots rock band Bywater Call's music is an exploration of life's highs and lows with vocalist Meghan Parnell described as one of the best female voices in blues and roots today. From intimate ...
Ben Portsmouth - This is Elvis
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 28 November 2025
Internationally renowned as one, if not THE best Elvis tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style and charisma and will show audiences why he is regarded as the best in the business. A multi-talented musician, si...Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration
The Grand Bar, Warrington
Friday 28 November 2025
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...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
The Edge, Wigan
Friday 28 November 2025
'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...PINK by Vicky Jackson
The Met, Bury
Friday 28 November 2025
Vicky Jackson's tribute to Pink has been a run-away success and has consistently been her most booked act since 2008. Whilst the Pink tribute show was not her first tribute act, Vicky found herself being compared both physically and vocally...Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Friday 28 November 2025
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 28 November 2025 - 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. ...Heather Small
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 29 November 2025
As Part of M People, hits such as Moving On Up, One Night In Heaven and Search For The Hero and albums like Elegant Slumming, Bizarre Fruit and Fresco achieving massive worldwide success, Heather Small became one of the seminal British voic...
Motown By Candlelight
The Monastery, Manchester
Saturday 29 November 2025
Calling all Motown music maniacs... I heard it through the grapevine, that Motown by Candlelight is finally here and guaranteed to have you dancing in the street!Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class singers and stunning live band, ...Leisure
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 29 November 2025
New Zealand synth pop rock act Leisure offer a free-form exploration into pop psychedelia, smooth R&B, funk, synth-pop, and big room modern soul music. Their signature laid-back yet intricately produced sound is marked by smooth grooves, lu...Bingo Jamz
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 29 November - Sunday 21 December 2025
Step back in time for an epic 90s and 00s RnB-themed bingo night at Bingo Jamz! Enjoy soulful hits from Mariah Carey, Usher, Destiny's Child, and Alicia Keys, while playing bingo with a musical twist. Each player receives a bingo sheet fill...Reggae Night with Love Generation - Live at Empire Warrington
Empire Warrington, Warrington
Saturday 29 November 2025
Get ready to groove all night long with Love Generation at Reggae Night - it's going to be lit...Oklou
New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 30 November 2025
French electro pop artist Marylou Mayniel, better known by her stage name Oklou (pronounced "Okay Lou") has established herself as one of the most promising artists of her generation, collaborating with names like Mura Masa, Pomme and Flavi...FaceSoul
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 30 November 2025
Now Wave presents Facesoul at Band on the Wall on 30th November 2025...SOHN
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Monday 1 December 2025
Informed by a rich legacy of electronic music, the South London ambient musician, songwriter and producer based in Vienna, Austria, creates a sound that blends his haunting vocals with a backdrop of analogue drum machines and synths, which ...SOHN
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Monday 1 December 2025
Informed by a rich legacy of electronic music, the South London ambient musician, songwriter and producer based in Vienna, Austria, creates a sound that blends his haunting vocals with a backdrop of analogue drum machines and synths, which ...
Ella Eyre
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 4 December 2025
With a double platinum number one single under her belt, a BRIT Award, two MOBO Awards, two further platinum selling singles and a top 5 album, London R&B neo-soulstress Ella Eyre is best known for her collaborations with Rudimental on thei...Sudan Archives
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 4 December 2025
Now Wave presents Sudan Archives on 4th December 2025 at Manchester Academy 2...
Jamiroquai
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 6 December 2025
After six years away from touring, the legendary Jamiroquai return to bring their unmistakable grooves to some of the largest venues across the UK and Europe. Jamiroquai need no introduction, having dominated the global music scene for over...Juicy - 90s Hip Hop & RNB
Queen St. Members Club, Manchester
Saturday 6 December 2025
The Soul Nation crew launch a brand new classic 90s & 00s Hip Hop & RNB party for the real 90s & 00s RNB & Hip Hop fans that were there, aged 30+. Let's dress up, get together with the crew, and sing along to the greatest music ever made, 9...Loose Ends
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Sunday 7 December 2025
This December, we welcome Loose Ends, one of the standout UK soul bands of the 1980s, to our concert hall....RIO KOSTA
Yes, Manchester
Wednesday 10 December 2025
Now Wave presents Rio Kosta at YES Basement on 10th December 2025...Tony Hadley
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 11 December 2025
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 C...FUNKED IT UP Presents: 10 Years Funkin
Carlton Club, Manchester
Friday 12 December 2025
We are celebrating 10 years of Funked It Up and as it's December it's double whammy with the return of Festive Funkery from our 9 piece band...Repercussion
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
Jungle (Live) | Bonobo (DJ)Honey Dijon | Major League Djzsalute | berlioz (DJ) | DJ Seinfeld | Sofia Kourtesis (DJ)Chez Damier | Chloe Caillet | Hamdi | Bradley ZeroLuke Una presents E Soul Cultura | DESIREE | Bakey | AnzJarreau Vandal |...Pink By Vicky Jackson
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 2025
Vicky Jackson's tribute to Pink has been a run-away success and has consistently been her most booked act since 2008. Whilst the Pink tribute show was not her first tribute act, Vicky found herself being compared both physically and vocally...RnB Xmas Ball - Boyz II Men + Toni Braxton + Dru Hill + Joe
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 14 December 2025
The heavyweight lineup for the RnB Xmas Ball features a feast of RnB superstars who will be performing live. Leading the pack is the greatest RnB group of all time Boyz II Men, alongside the one and only R&B icon Toni Braxton, who makes ...Manchester Camerata & AMC Gospel Choir - A Festive Happening
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sunday 14 December 2025
'Warm your soul at this Christmas carol concert with a gospel twist' -Manchester Evening News To close out the year Manchester Camerata have what has become very much a Christmas tradition, their annual Christmas celebration with AMC Gospe...Elephunk in the Room
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 18 December 2025
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. ...
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are a rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie pianist Jools Holland. Holland formed the band in 1994 and the current 20-piece band consists of piano, organ, drums, female vocals, electri...The Square Wild Seasonal Spectacular
Star and Garter, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Manchester genre hoppers Square Wild and friends are throwing a Xmas party...Baked A La Ska - Ska of Wonder Christmas Party
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 23 December 2025
Baked A La Ska are the heavy heavy sound of Manchester; an 11 piece band of assembled oddballs and pranksters fronted by an unholy trio of singers and featuring one of the tightest rhythm sections in Manchester with the "chops to make you ...Stax of Soul & The Soul Review
