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
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
BigBandeoke LIVE
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Wednesday 24 September 2025
An interactive gig like no other. BigBandeoke fuses the power of a 13-piece big band with karaoke, for a night of live music and entertainment....Keyshia Cole
AO Arena, Manchester
Thursday 25 September 2025
Dubbed the "Princess of Hip-Hop Soul", Californian singer Keyshia Cole has gone from being a backing vocalist for MC Hammer to a multi-million selling artist in her own right. Best known in the UK for her hits "Let It Go" (featuring Missy ...Sister Sledge featuring Sledgendary
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Thursday 25 September 2025
Known the world over for their era-defining hits like "We Are Family," "Lost in Music," and "He's the Greatest Dancer," Sister Sledge perform their infectious energy and timeless disco anthems. Formed in 1971 in Philadephia, the group c...Ruger
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 25 September 2025
Africa's pace-setter, Nigerian Afrobeats musician Ruger was introduced to the world in January 2021, with the release of "One Shirt"; a song which brought his striking signature style to the world and was followed by Platinum-selling hits i...RAMOAN LIVE - Essence
Ramona, Manchester
Thursday 25 September 2025
Essence is back and smoother than ever With performances from Kemani Anderson, Moli Edwards and Issac Malibu....James Morrison
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 26 September 2025
From the West Midlands town of Rugby, the Brit Award winning Best British Male Solo Artist singer James Morrison became an overnight sensation in the U.K. with the release of his debut album, 2006's "Undiscovered", which wasted little ti...Ben Portsmouth - This is Elvis
Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn
Friday 26 September 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...Tunde - Voice of The Lighthouse Family
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 26 September 2025
Alongside Lighthouse Family favourites such as Lifted, High and Ocean Drive, as well as previewing his new collection of 1970s songwriter era-inspired recordings, Tunde Baiyewu performs songs from singer-songwriters such as Bill Withers, E...A Night To Remember Motown Show
Uppermill Civic Hall, Uppermill
Friday 26 September 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...
Simply Red
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 27 September 2025
Manchester soul legends Simply Red are back! One of the UK's most treasured bands, frontman Mick Hucknall continues to offer a sensational pop masterclass with vivid, heartfelt, life-giving tracks that mix soul, funk, R&B and blues. Formed ...Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees Live in Concert
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 27 September 2025
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...Girls Of The Internet
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 27 September 2025
Genre-blending house music that calls back to how it was made at its inception, but with the knowledge and experience of the last 50 years of the dance genre. With the ability to perform as a soulful live band or with founder Tom Kerridge i...
SkaFull Unfinished Business - Ska - 2-Tone Night
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 27 September 2025
Our In House Ska Champions Return for some Unfinished Business...Some Guys Have All the Luck - The Rod Stewart Story
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 28 September 2025
Endorsed by Rod's own family, Some Guys Have All The Luck - The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres in 2023 with its hotly anticipated new production. Direct from the West End, the show brings to the stage an incredible live concert celeb...FLO
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Receiving love from global superstars including Missy Elliot, SZA, Victoria Monet, Kelly Rowland and JoJo, with one tweet stating "the uk girl groups are coming hard," leading to over 4.5M views, 140k likes and 20k retweets, London R&B tr...MF Robots
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Showcasing exceptional musicianship, polished production, and top-notch songwriting, MF Robots set for a very special live show...Sonique
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 4 October 2025
Brit Award and Ivor Novello winning North London singer, musician, and DJ, Sonique, celebrates the 25th Anniversary of her million selling debut album 'Hear My Cry'. She came to public attention as a member of dance band S'Express during th...Mancunia - All night music festival feat. Oaces &Arctic Manckeys
Barca, Manchester
Saturday 4 October 2025
Mancunia are hosting a sensational night of live music and DJ.s. Headlined by two of the best Oasis & Arctic Monkeys tributes, hosted by MC Tunes...Jason Mraz
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 5 October 2025
Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning Virginian folk-surf-pop artist Jason Mraz returns to the stage for the first time in six years performing solo acoustic shows in intimate venues. His multi-Platinum hits include "I'm Yours", "I Won't Give Up", "...Corbin
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 5 October 2025
Known for limited public appearances, genre-defying American Polish cloud rapper Corbin Smidzik (FKA Spooky Black) makes captivating, honest, and raw music that harkens back to the days when the singer-songwriter's artistic vision prioritis...Lola Young
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Monday 6 - Tuesday 7 October 2025
UK singles chart topping Croydon R&B pop rock singer-songwriter Lola Young was nominated for the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2021. She was chosen to cover the 1980s hit "Together in Electric Dreams" for the John Lewis Christmas advert be...GoldLink
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 7 October 2025
D'Anthony Carlos, better known by his stage name GoldLink, is an American rapper and singer from Washington, D.C. who is best known for his 2016 single "Crew", which went 7 x Platinum in the USA, and was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performa...Kane Brown
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Wednesday 8 October 2025
The breakout Tennessee country music vocalist has independently built a robust, devoted fan base of over three million subscribers on his social platforms through releasing songs directly to fans on his personal channels, which eventually l...Leee John (Imagination)
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 9 October 2025
After emerging from the underground scene on the UK's pirate jazz-funk and soul stations, Imagination, with their charismatic lead singer, Leee John, burst onto the scene in 1981, when their debut single "Body Talk" peaked at no.4 in the...
d4vd
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Houston indie musician David Burke, better known as d4vd (pronounced "David"), is an artist that's unable to be boxed into a specific genre, with familiar hits including his UK Top 40 hits 'Romantic Homicide,' a grungy, guitar-driven breaku...
BLACK POWER DESK
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 16 - Saturday 18 October 2025
Inspired by the historic Mangrove Nine Trial and brought to life by an original score performed by a live three-piece band, Black Power Desk is a musical soundtrack charting a fiercely emotive and politically charged era of often overlook...Cymande
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 16 October 2025
The 1970's London Psychedelic funk legends return to form, bringing a fresh modern edge to their iconic sound, which remains foundational to early hip-hop and funk scenes in the United States and UK. A band that never fully got its due back...Randy Edelman
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Thursday 16 October 2025
Celebrate The Uptown, Uptempo Composer Randy Edelman for "80 Minutes Around the World". In a shimmering kaleidoscope of familiar songs, film composer Randy Edelman celebrates a mosaic of his experiences and his illustrious journey that colo...MT JONES
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Thursday 16 October 2025
Gathering inspiration from 60s and 70s soul greats across the Atlantic to modern R&B and Jazz, Liverpool's MT Jones evokes a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. His crooning vocals transport you straight back to a smoke-filled s...Reuben James Presents Big People Music
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 16 October 2025
intuitive jazz indebted to classic funk and soul, contemporary pop and R&B...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 17 October 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...Darren Alboni as Mick Hucknall - Simply Red Tribute
The Grand Bar, Warrington
Friday 17 October 2025
Quoted to be the No.1 Mick Hucknall impersonator by the Simply Red Fan Club, Darren Alboni has been performing as the legendary Manchester soul star since 1991 after appearing on, and winning, his heat in Granada Television's "Stars In Thei...Harriet
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 18 October 2025 - Sunday 18 October 2026
Sheffield singer Harriet Robert's sell-out show, Trying To Get The Feeling Again, sees her performing intimate interpretations of her favourite sounds of the 70s, including hits by The Carpenters, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Carole King,...Celine - My Heart Will Go On
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 18 October 2025
Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute concert with Carlton Entertainments' My Heart Will Go On, a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time, the Queen of Power Ballads. Taking audiences o...Stax of Soul & The Soul Review
Milnrow Cricket Club, Rochdale
Saturday 18 October 2025
The original. A reputation that needs no introduction. Born in Manchester in 1983, 9-piece 100% live band Stax of Soul feature incredible musicians (including a powerful brass section), meticulously and energetically recreating the very...The Ska Klub at The Brickhouse
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 18 October 2025
After an amazing debut & instant re-booking the Ska Klub return to the Mighty Brickhouse...Wet Wet Wet + Heather Small (M People)
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 19 October 2025
Iconic Clydebank pop act Wet Wet Wet have sold more than 15 million singles and albums to date and have featured in the UK Singles Chart and Album Chart for an incredible time period of over 500 weeks. Formed in 1982, their albums have been...Jalen Ngonda
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Sunday 19 October 2025
With shades of Marvin Gaye, Liverpool-based US singer Jalen Ngonda is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm. Despite still being in his twe...
Rumer
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Rumer, one of the UK's most beloved and soulful voices, celebrates the 15th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album Seasons of My Soul, which featured a collection of unforgettable hits, including the chart-topping single Slow, on...ADMT
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Rising Doncaster singer-songwriter Adam Taylor, aka ADMT, mixes R&B beats with massive pop hooks as heard on his 2023 UK Top 30 hit "Best Friend". ...Chris Connor - The World Famous Elvis Show
