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 - Wed 27 May 2026
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
Stockport Plaza
Fri 28 Nov 2025 - Sat 28 Feb 2026
Celeste

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Brighton-raised Celeste has been named the Brit Award Rising Star of 2020 and the number one breakthrough act on the BBC Music Sound of 2020 List for her modern take on the timeless, heartache-tinged soul of smoky jazz bars and velvet-voice...The Stylistics

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Philadelphia soul legends The Stylistics recorded a remarkable 10 straight top ten hits during the early 1970s including the Grammy nominated 'You Make Me Feel Brand New', plus numerous classics including 'Can't Give You Anything (But My Lo...The Stylistics

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Philadelphia soul legends The Stylistics recorded a remarkable 10 straight top ten hits during the early 1970s including the Grammy nominated 'You Make Me Feel Brand New', plus numerous classics including 'Can't Give You Anything (But My Lo...Maren Morris

Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Texan singer-songwriter Maren Morris is rooted in the country genre, but her music blends in elements of pop and R&B. She has won multiple accolades including a Grammy Award, an American Music Award, five Country Music Association Awards, a...Lack of Afro

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 5 November 2025
A colossus of the funk & soul world, Adam Gibbons (aka Lack of Afro) has been releasing music for 17 years and continues to go from strength to strength with the release of Square One in 2023, his eighth album under the Lack of Afro mo...Monophonics

Gorilla, Manchester
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Described by Al Bell (record producer, songwriter, executive, and co-owner of legendary Stax Records) as "One of the best live soul bands I have ever seen!", Monophonics were raised amid the rich musical culture and history of the San Fran...Perfume Genius

New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 7 November 2025
Dazzling Seattle art-pop auteur Michael Alden Hadreas delivers ornate pop 'n' cathartic folk balladry, defiant make-out anthems 'n' queer R&B soul. For fans of Kate Bush and Scott Walker. ...Repercussion

Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 8 November - 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 |...Stone Foundation

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 8 November 2025
Inspired by Stax Records, the Spencer Davis Group, and the Style Council, this Warwickshire, England-based modern soul band released material at a steady rate for over a decade before Paul Weller offered to produce their 2017 album, St...The Whitney Bottomless Brunch

Freight Island, Manchester
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...Jersey Boys Tribute Night - Altrincham

The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Saturday 8 November 2025
Join us on Saturday 8th November for an unforgettable evening at the stunning Bowdon Rooms....Bahamas
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 9 November 2025
Where can I buy tickets for Bahamas?Tickets for Bahamas can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UKWhen is Bahamas playing?Bahamas is playing at -Gorilla, Manchester on 9th November 2025Union Chapel, London on 13th November 2025Whe...Curtis Harding

Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Simply calling Curtis Harding a soul man feels reductive. Harding's voice conveys pain, pleasure, longing, tenderness, sadness and strength - a full gamut of emotions. He croons with devotion over classic soul grooves, textured with infecti...Joy Crookes

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 12 November 2025
One of the UK's boldest and brightest young talents, Mercury and BRIT Award nominated London neo-soul artist Joy Crookes weaves through topics such as mental health, relationships, and politics all with grace and sensitivity. Growing up in...The Amy Winehouse Band

RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 12 November 2025
In this stunning retrospective show, Amy's original band fronted by the exceptional young vocalist Bronte Shand, celebrate her era defining music and live performances. This is the only completely authentic re-imagining of the Amy Wineh...Odyssey

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 13 November 2025
Chart-topping icons of Disco - Odyssey will perform their greatest hits from the 1970s and 80s, including "Native New Yorker", "Use It Up & Wear It Out", "Looking for a Way Out", "Don't Tell Me Tell Her", "Inside Out", and "Going Back to My...Blood Orange

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 14 November 2025
New York-based London indie rock producer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, songwriter and vocalist Devonte Hynes started out as a teenage punk in the UK band Test Icicles, scoring Top 40 hits with "Circle. Square. Triangle" and "What's Y...Northern Live - Do I Love You

The Edge, Wigan
Saturday 15 November 2025
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 ...Oh What A Night! - Celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 15 November 2025
Go back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - now immortalised in the multi-award winning show Jersey Boys, which has been packing theatres worldwide since its debut in 2005. Valli'...The Van Morrison Alumni Band

RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 15 November 2025
An all-star revue staring long-time members of Van Morrison's band. The Van Morrison Alumni Band, a repertoire company unlike any other, features the musicians who played thousands of concerts and recorded hundreds of songs with Van Morriso...Joe Kay

New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 16 November 2025
Co-founder and current CEO and Head of Artists and Repertoire at Los Angeles-based music collective Soulection Joe Kay comes to town. ...Zach Templar

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 19 November 2025
With hundreds of millions of Spotify streams, Zach Templar, is a young R&B singer from Bristol making a name for himself in the industry. His single "Missin Something" reached the UK Top vinyl charts. ...Bricknasty

Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Initially evolving from a chance encounter on Soundcloud between frontman/guitarist Fatboy and producer Cillian McCauley, Irish soul jazz act Bricknasty expanded to a fully fledged physical band with the introduction of Dara Abdurahman (bas...Lawrence

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 20 November 2025
Lawrence is an eight-piece soul-pop band comprised of musician friends from childhood and college, led by brother-sister duo Clyde and Gracie Lawrence. The New York band has gained a devoted following for its high-energy, keyboard-driven so...Lawrence

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 20 November 2025
Lawrence is an eight-piece soul-pop band comprised of musician friends from childhood and college, led by brother-sister duo Clyde and Gracie Lawrence. The New York band has gained a devoted following for its high-energy, keyboard-driven so...Northern Live - Do I Love You

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 21 November 2025
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 ...Tom McGuire and the Brassholes

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
Tom McGuire & the Brassholes are a funk soul powerhouse from Glasgow. ...Snug Live Sessions w/ Madame Claude + The Greater Good

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Friday 21 November 2025
Madame Claude is a five-piece from Saddleworth/Tameside blending ska, rocksteady, reggae, and disco into a live show you don't want to miss....OVER 30's CLUB - Daytime 30+ Clubbing - Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 22 November 2025
Take a trip down memory lane with us with the ultimate over 30s outdoor open air festival festival this November 2025 at Freight Island Manchester....Hope Tala

Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 23 November 2025
Hope McDonald (aka Hope Tala), is a London-born singer-songwriter. Her musical style has been described as pulling from R&B, Latin, neo soul, and bossa nova. Tala's "All My Girls Like To Fight" was listed as one of Barack Obama's favourite ...Braxton Cook

Yes, Manchester
Sunday 23 November 2025
Juilliard-trained singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer...Grayscale

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Sunday 23 November 2025
Philadelphia quintet Grayscale formed in 2011. Collin Walsh, Dallas Molster, Andrew Kyne, Nick Ventimiglia and Nick Veno met as high school students while playing in local bands together. All four were huge fans of the band Basement, and ch...Obongjayar

Gorilla, Manchester
Monday 24 November 2025
The Nigeria-raised London Afrobeats star is best known for his song "I Wish It Was Me", being sampled by Fred Again on the 225 million streamed, Platinum-selling UK no.4 hit, "Adore U". His music incorporates elements of Indie, soul, and el...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)
