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
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall
Thu 11 Sep 2025 - Sat 25 Apr 2026
Northern Live - Do I Love You
Stockport Plaza
Sat 15 Nov 2025 - Fri 29 May 2026
Faye Webster

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Emotional and musical alchemy, Atlanta, Georgia, Faye Webster's indie folk sound draws as much from the lap-steel singer-songwriter pop of the 1970s and teardrop country tunes as it does from the audacious personalities of her city's rap an...This is your tribute

Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 2 - Sunday 6 July 2025
A brand new interactive cabaret show from the creators of 'An Evening Without Kate Bush' and 'Julie Madly Deeply'. 'Expect to laugh, sing and be merry!' (★★★★★ Quinntessential Review). Your sparkling host Sarah-Louise Young (Fasci...Chris Brown

Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 3 July 2025
With over 200 million records sold worlwide, Virginian R&B singer Chris Brown is often referred to as the "King of R&B", and he continues to blur the lines between soul, hip hop, pop and dance music with his polyhedric output which has seen...Lady Wray

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 3 July 2025
Multi-million streamed R&B artist "Lady Wray carries the charisma of a Jackson 5 family member, while also boasting similar vocal prowess to an icon such as Aretha Franklin." -Consequence of Sound. Only a few people in the world can take th...Tropiloco

FAC251, Manchester
Thursday 3 July 2025
A UK wide club night with three floors of 80s, 90s, 00s, + RnB, HipHop and Rap + House, Tech and UK Garage ...The Brit Fest

Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham
Friday 4 - Sunday 6 July 2025
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hit...Mary J Blige

Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 4 July 2025
Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated, "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," Mary J. Blige announced a special one off Arena performance here at Co-op Live. The show comes on the heels of her new album "Gratitude". The tour and album are a c...Tom Jones

Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Friday 4 July 2025
Welsh vocalist Sir Tom Jones OBE is a living legend. The son of a miner and homemaker who grew up singing at school and for family gatherings, he went on to quit school at the age of 16 before recording music that's traversed many genres -...Tribs On The Hill

Higher Mickledale Farm, Frodsham
Friday 4 - Sunday 6 July 2025
Three days of quality music with best in class tribute acts. The fantastic tribute artists are best in class and some of our best will be making a welcome return. Set in the beautiful countryside of the Cheshire Plains, we have the aren...Let The Music Play - Dedicated to the Legend of Barry White

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 4 July 2025
Direct from the USA, a critically-acclaimed revue featuring the incredible vocalist William Hicks also know as "the big man with the big voice". 100 million records sold, 20 gold and 10 platinum singles - the world loves Barry White and Ba...Man in the Mirror - A Tribute to Michael Jackson

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 4 July 2025
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 greates...WAR

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 4 July 2025
Multi-platinum-selling WAR, the original street band, has been sharing its timeless music and message of brotherhood and harmony for over 5 decades before millions across the globe. WAR has sold more than 50 million records since its f...Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 4 July - Saturday 4 October 2025
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. ...Stevie Wonder

Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 5 July 2025
American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, Stevie Wonder is one of the most celebrated and prominent figures in popular music who, at the age of 12, was the youngest recording artist to have achieved a #1 single with "Fingertips P...Tribs On The Hill

Frodsham 'on The Hill' Arena, Warrington
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 July 2025
Three days of quality music with best in class tribute acts. The fantastic tribute artists are best in class and some of our best will be making a welcome return. Set in the beautiful countryside of the Cheshire Plains, we have the aren...YolanDa Brown - Bob Marley Songbook

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 5 July 2025
Bob Marley would have been 80 in 2025, so in celebration award winning saxophonist and broadcaster YolanDa Brown OBE has crafted a special Bob Marley themed concert with a difference... This ambitious project reimagines Bob Marley's iconic ...Northern Soul Mini-AllNighter

The Nia Centre (NIAMOS), Manchester
Saturday 5 July 2025
Putting The 'Northern' & the'' Soul' back into Manchester (and yes, it's not an All Nighter but it is 7 hours of Soul, and given most Allnighters are 8 hours, it's pretty good going). The music policy will be 'right across the board'. Class...Dj Silk Presents The Throwback PARTY Manchester

Impossible, Manchester
Saturday 5 July 2025
THE UK'S PREMIER OLD SKOOL DAY PARTY RETURNS TO MANCHESTERAFTER COUNTLESS SOLD OUT EVENTS WE ARE BACK IN TOWN...Ska Face Gig @ Hollins Grove Conservative Club

Hollins Grove Function Room And Con Club, Blackburn
Saturday 5 July 2025
Come and see Ska Face live in Darwen with Edgar Diaz, trumpet...Kool & The Gang

AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 11 July 2025
Kool & the Gang, officially launched in 1969, after performing for five years under various band titles, has influenced the music of three generations and, at the age of 49, the band has become true recording industry legends. Thanks to ico...Funk Street!

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 12 July - Saturday 30 August 2025
Get your groove on at Funk Street, a free night of live funk, soul and disco brought to you by resident bands. Traversing the finest in funk, soul, disco, house and more. Expect soul-heavy beats, infectious rhythm, and free-flowing danceflo...R&B night ft NEYO

Pikefold Golf Club, Bury
Saturday 12 July 2025
R&B NIGHT ft the one and only NEYOJoin us for one night only for a special night of all your R&B classics and live performance from nick james...The Doobie Brothers

Co-op Live, Manchester
Tuesday 15 July 2025
After recording Walk This Road, the first album with founding members Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons, alongside long time members Michael McDonald and John McFee all together, the Californian blue-eyed soul legends return to the stage. In the...The War and Treaty

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 15 July 2025
Grammy-nominated Michigan husband and wife Country duo, Tanya and Michael Trotter Jr., have collaborated with Emmylou Harris, Josh Groban, and Zach Bryan, among others. Their mix of Americana, Southern Soul, blues and folk has seen them ...The Drifters

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 19 July 2025
Continuing the legacy of George and Faye Treadwell, the latest line-up of The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show, performing all the classic hits of the soul legends from the last six decades, such as 'Saturday Night...A Night To Remember Motown Show

Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 19 July 2025
Take a trip back to 1960s Detroit and be prepared for high energy and soulful vocal dynamics from show producer and director, Bizzi Dixon, The Voice UK finalist and West End Tour lead principal, harmoniously backed by the Motown Divas givin...The American Four Tops

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 19 July 2025
It's the tribute show jam packed with sweet soul music and Motown magic that continues to leave audiences dancing and chanting for more following each outstanding performance. Featuring the voice of Mr William Hicks, high-stepping choreogra...Leon Bridges

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Wednesday 23 July 2025
Grammy Award-winning Ft. Worth soul artist Leon Bridges returns with his signature storytelling and a unique blend of organic genre alchemy. He best known for his platinum-selling 2015 debut album Coming Home (2015), which peaked at numb...Drake

Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 25 July - Monday 4 August 2025
The top-selling digital artist of all time and regarded as one of the greatest rappers ever, Canadian Aubrey Drake Graham is credited with popularising R&B sensibilities in hip-hop music. Having released almost 200 singles since 2009, he ha...The Amy Winehouse Experience

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 25 July 2025
Fronted by the enigmatic Caroline Lowe with a group of backing musicians, this is the UK's premier tribute to the often misunderstood and sadly missed talent of the late Amy Winehouse. From the creators of Lioness, The Amy Winehouse Experi...PINK by Vicky Jackson

Uppermill Civic Hall, Uppermill
Friday 25 July 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...Forever Tina - Tina Turner Tribute

Erykah Badu v Jill Scott Tribute

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Celebrate two of neo-soul's greatest voices with a live performance of their greatest hits, back-to-back with a full live band of Manchester's finest musicians. Led by the city's own soul/R&B starlet Mali Hayes, Zee Musiq and Pops Roberts, ...Tanya Stephens

Bingo Jamz

Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 2 August - Saturday 29 November 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...The Whitney Bottomless Brunch

Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 9 August - Saturday 8 November 2025
Get the gang together and get those group chats ready, because Brunch Baby are hosting a massive 'Whitney' themed Bottomless Brunch and you're all invited! Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettabl...Aziz Ibrahim (Stone Roses / Ian Brown)

Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills
Saturday 9 August 2025
Aziz Ibrahim is best known as a guitarist with The Stone Roses and Ian Brown, co-writing songs such as "My Star", "Corpses in Their Mouths", "Longsight M13", "One Way Ticket to Paradise" and numerous other tracks from "Unfinished Monkey Bus...The Fatback Band

Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 29 August 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...Supa D

House of Ska atThe Brickhouse

The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 30 August 2025
House of Ska make their debut 6 piece Ska outfit...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Wednesday 3 September 2025
What's Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner. Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney - Queen Of The Night, What's Love Got To Do With I...Backyard Cinema - Romeo + Juliet

Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 September 2025
With over a decade of sold out shows, Backyard Cinema's critically acclaimed Romeo+Juliet continues to push the boundaries of what it means to watch a movie. A celebration of Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed 1996 cult classic, screened under the ...Whitney - The Candlelight Concert starring Taryn Charles
