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SOUL AND R&B CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER

The Magic Of Motown

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 2 October 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...

EMILIO SANTORO AS ELVIS

The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Friday 2 October 2026
  Internationally acclaimed youngster Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning Elvis Presley theatre show to the UK. Emilio has won both European and World Championships as Elvis in the past year, and wowed America's Got Talent viewers wit...

King of Pop starring Navi

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 2 October 2026 - Friday 24 September 2027
King of Pop celebrates the life and work of Michael Jackson, through note-perfect recreations of his many huge hits, starring the world's leading MJ tribute artist Navi. Navi is regarded as the world's number one MJ tribute artist, and w...

King of Pop starring Navi featuring Jennifer Batten

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 2 October 2026 - Friday 24 September 2027
King of Pop celebrates the life and work of Michael Jackson, through note-perfect recreations of his many huge hits, starring the world's leading MJ tribute artist Navi, who is joined on stage by Jackson's iconic guitarist - Jennifer Bat...

The Chicago Blues Brothers

Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 3 October 2026
The Chicago Blues Brothers are back - and they're tearing the roof off the Country Bunker!Celebrating 45 years of the legendary Blues Brothers legacy, this live concert delivers a high-energy night of electrifying blues, foot-stomping coun...

DJ Yoda - 90's Mixtape Live

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 3 October 2026
Duncan Beiny aka DJ Yoda is no ordinary scratch DJ. His seminal How To Cut & Paste series showcased a tongue-in-cheek mixing style that prompted Q Magazine to declare him "one of the ten DJs to see before you die", whilst Hip Hop Connectio...

A VISION OF ELVIS

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 3 October 2026
  Officially Endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) for charitable contributions and Officially Endorsed by Mr Ed Bonja - Elvis's Photographer and Road Manager (1970-1977) who said "On stage Rob Kingsley looks extraordinarily like El...

PINK by Vicky Jackson

The Grand, Clitheroe
Saturday 3 October 2026
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 vocall...

PINK by Vicky Jackson

The Grand - Clitheroe, Clitheroe
Saturday 3 October 2026
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 vocall...

Nubiyan Twist

New Century, Manchester
Saturday 3 October 2026
  Woven around soul searching, cautionary tales and parables for modern life, the 9 Piece Yorkshire Jazz collective, led by Tom Excell and Aziza Jaye, effortlessly create a unique, infectious sound drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, lat...

Ultimate RnB

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 3 October 2026
A brand new, high quality tribute to some of the greatest music ever made. Ultimate RnB are a full 7 piece live band featuring session musicians and vocalists that have played with and supported some stone cold Soul legends, such as Joce...

Factory 251 Fridays

FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 3 October 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...

Factory 251 Saturdays

FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 3 October 2026 - Saturday 9 January 2027
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...

Reflections - The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 4 October 2026
Get ready to celebrate the incredible legacy of the one and only Diana Ross! This iconic diva has not only dominated the music scene but has also inspired generations with her powerful voice, stunning performances, and fabulous style! Hai...

My Generation ft. Babalola Jr

Matt & Phreds, Manchester
Sunday 4 October 2026
A spectacular Night of Soul featuring DJ Jeff Dunning and live Motown and soul classics from the brilliant Mr Babalola Jnr...

Gavin DeGraw

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 5 October 2026
New York singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw burst onto the scene in 2003 with the release of his debut album "Chariot" which sold over a million copies, topped the charts in Scandinavia and was certified platinum in his native US. His prominen...

What The World Needs Now - The Burt Bacharach Songbook

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Following on from the sold out Royal Albert Hall show, Burt Bacharach's songbook heads out on a UK tour. The evening honours one of the most influential songwriters of the past century with the show featuring many classic songs including '...

Brushy One String

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Jamaican artist Brushy One String is returning to Europe for a series of live performances. Known worldwide for the viral hit "Chicken in The Corn," Brushy One String has built a devoted following through his unique one-string guitar style...

Beyond The Music

MediaCityUK, Salford
Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 October 2026
Manchester's global music conference and showcase festival. Building a fairer future for artists and delegates. Join the revolution....

Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson

King George's Hall, Blackburn
Thursday 8 October 2026
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look an...

The Manfreds

The Met, Bury
Thursday 8 October 2026
The '60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their numerous hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz - a very unusual but winning combination of playing st...

PJ Morton (Maroon 5)

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 8 October 2026
PJ Morton is a soul singer, songwriter, performer and producer based in New Orleans. He is a 6x GRAMMY-winner and 22x GRAMMY nominee who has earned numerous nominations for BET, Soul Train and NAACP Image Awards, in addition to selling out...

Northern Live - Do I Love You

The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Friday 9 October 2026
Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to...

Candlelight - Tribute to Ariana Grande

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 9 October 2026
Discover the music of Ariana Grande performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...

Myles Sanko

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 9 October 2026
Described by Rolling Stone Magazine as "One of the great talents of vibrant European Soul", British soul and jazz singer Myles Sanko was born in Accra, Ghana. Steeped in both Ghanaian and French heritage, his music embodies a rich tapes...

The Pussycat Dolls

Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 10 October 2026
  More than just an all-American girl group in fish-net stockings, Pussycat Dolls are a sisterhood. Blending vocal prowess with racy dance moves, they've achieved eight UK top 10 singles, sold more than 55 million records worldwide and tw...

Ruel

New Century, Manchester
Saturday 10 October 2026
The youngest male artist in history to sell out the iconic Sydney Opera House, not once, but twice, the Platinum selling Australian artist's song writing talent, emotive vocal delivery and live performances have swiftly captivated a dedica...

Sam Tompkins

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 11 October 2026
  Mentored by Justin Bieber, the young Brighton acoustic R&B singer reached no.7 in the UK charts with his debut album in March 2022.  His genre-defying signature sound, a fusion he aptly describes as 'emotive songwriter, cinematic pop'...

Liam Bailey

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 11 October 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...

Six60

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Monday 12 October 2026
SIX60 got their start in Dunedin, New Zealand in 2008. The quintet - made up of lead singer Matiu Walters, guitarists Ji Fraser and Chris Mac, drummer Eli Paewai and sampler Marlon Gerbes - met as students at the University of Otago and ha...

THE WONDER OF STEVIE

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Tuesday 13 October 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...

Pip Millett

New Century, Manchester
Tuesday 13 October 2026
Calmness is the key to the music of Stockport's Pip Millett (a.k.a Georgia Willacy); a blissful fusion of R&B and soul that's always full of feeling. The Mancunian is determined to make music she insists will always be "chilled but emotion...

Masego

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Thursday 15 October 2026
  An artist who thrives on mixing contemplation with extroversion, smoldering romance with knowing humour, studied musical discipline with exhilarating flights of intuition, Jamaican-American jazz fusion and future soul saxophone player, ...

GeeJay

Yes, Manchester
Thursday 15 October 2026
GeeJay is the soulful duo of Gee (vocalist and songwriter) and Jay (producer and multi-instrumentalist), who met while working as baristas at a music caf? in Harringay, London. Their casual jam sessions on the caf??s old piano quickly grew...

Alison Moyet

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
How time flies. It's been 40 years since Alison Moyet stepped out of Yazoo and fired up a solo career with her #1 debut album 'Alf' and Top 10 hits 'Love Resurrection' and 'All Cried Out'. That unmistakable voice - big enough to fill a sta...

Khalid

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Multi-platinum selling global superstar Khalid has taken the world by storm with his blend of smooth R&B fused with electro-pop and 80s-inspired synths since his first single, the RIAA-certified diamond 'Location' - released right before h...

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

King George's Hall, Blackburn
Friday 16 October 2026
Queen Of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladi...

Ruby Turner

Lowry, Salford
Friday 16 October 2026
Ruby Turner was born in Jamaica and grew up in Montego Bay. Her Grandfather sang the lead in one of the Island's Gospel Groups. Moving to England when she was 9, Ruby has lived here ever since. Her career to date has always had many unexpe...

Mica Paris

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Mica Paris, M.B.E. is the queen of British Soul and one of Britain's most versatile and beloved entertainers: a major label recording artist; West End theatre & television actress; best-selling author and BBC broadcaster, all of which have...

Amy's Wine-house and the Empty Cellars - live at Empire Rochdale

Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 16 October 2026
Experience the unforgettable music of Amy Winehouse as Amy's Wine-house and the Empty Cellars perform classics including Valerie, Rehab, Back to Black...

Fat Freddy's Drop

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
Fat Freddy's Drop is a New Zealand seven-piece band from Wellington, whose musical style has been characterised as any combination of dub, reggae, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and techno. Originally a jam band formed in the late 1990s by ...

Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 17 October 2026
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greate...

Hannah Wicklund

The Met, Bury
Saturday 17 October 2026
Growing up on the beaches of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Hannah Wicklund has always had music in her bones. Through hard work and determination, she built her career on her own covering many genres such as gospel, soul, pop, rock a...

Eban Brown (The Stylistics)

The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Saturday 17 October 2026
Direct from the USA on his Stylistics Songbook Tour, Eban Brown performs hits such as: You Make Me Feel Brand New; Can't Give You Anything (But My Love); You Are Everything; Betcha By Golly Wow; Stone In Love With You; Break Up To Make Up...
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