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
Manchester Opera House
Sat 19 Sep 2026 - Fri 2 Apr 2027
The Amy Winehouse Band
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Fri 30 Oct 2026 - Thu 4 Mar 2027
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
King George's Hall
Wed 21 Oct 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thu 8 Oct 2026 - Fri 12 Nov 2027
Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Stockport Plaza
Sat 17 Oct 2026 - Fri 15 Jan 2027
Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin' Criminal
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
The King of New York, Huey Morgan - the original Fun Lovin Criminal - is back playing with his brand new band!All the hit's that you love, are going to be played including - The Fun Lovin Criminal, Scooby Snacks, Loco, Korean Bodega, Love ...Sylvia
Lowry, Salford
Monday 19 - Saturday 24 October 2026
Sylvia Pankhurst - fearless, flawed, and unforgettable. The untold story of the rebellious middle child of Emmeline Pankhurst takes centre stage in this irresistible hip hop, funk and soul musical that moves your feet and fires your spirit...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Wednesday 21 October 2026
After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing, dancing, and having the time of their lives, What's Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! This electrifying tribute show celebra...Rosie Frater-Taylor
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 21 October 2026
A compelling live performer and one of the most electrifying forces in contemporary crossover music, Rosie Frater-Taylor is a virtuoso guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter of remarkable emotional depth. Equal parts dedicated student of jazz...The Brown Suite
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
Step into The Brown Suite, a bold, funk-fuelled production that pulses with rhythm, style and soul. Blending iconic tracks from James Brown, Etta James and Sam Cooke, this electrifying production transports audiences to 1970's New York whe...Khalid
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 23 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...MT JONES
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
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 ...Lake Street Dive
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
Since forming in 2004, Lake Street Dive have matched their sophisticated musicianship with a fearless refusal to limit their sound, creating joyously soulful rock & roll with equal parts ingenuity, intelligence, and irresistible abandon...
Arlo Parks
Albert Hall, Manchester
Monday 26 October 2026
Inspired by an eclectic mix of artists from Radiohead to Portishead, and Sufjan Stevens to Solange, in Arlo Parks' world, words are as useful as photographs. Luscious, expressive vignettes pepper the poetic lyrics in the sweet, ruminative ...
Forever Jackson
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Forever Jackson' is the ultimate tribute to Michael Jackson, awarded the 'No.1 UK Michael Jackson Tribute Show' at the 2013 UK National Tribute Awards (as voted for by the UK Agents Association). Robin Parsons pays true homage to the late ...Saigon Soul Revival
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Soul Revival (SSR) has been bringing alternative pre-1975 music from Saigon back to the stage since 2016. Through electrifying live performances, the band honors the original composers and singers of the g...The Amy Winehouse Band
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026
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 Wine...Sidewinder Halloween Festival
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
The UK's biggest and baddest oldskool UK Garage, Bassline, R&B, Dancehall and House Festival... This year they are not holding back... Over 50 headling artists4 huge haunted outdoor and indoor arenasAll day outdoor and all night indoor ...Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
Funkster about town, BBC 6 Music's DJ Craig Charles is back with his funk and soul club, exploring the best in funk and soul from the roots of black music through to the current club sounds, featuring classic tracks, and new releases. T...SkaKlub Ska 2-Tone Reaggae Trojan Night
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 31 October 2026
One of our big unit Ska Bands are back with full horn section SkaKlub bringing the party to the mighty Brickhouse...The Hornbeats 9 piece Band covering Soul Rock Funk & Ska live
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Saturday 31 October 2026
Blending soul, rock, funk and ska into one unforgettable show, The Hornbeats are renowned for their powerful live performances...Jalen Ngonda
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 3 November 2026
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 tw...The Magic of Motown
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 4 November 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...Cat Power
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Charlyn Marie "Chan" Marshall, better known as Cat Power, pursues the slinky Hi Records sound of the '70s - folk singers, blues singers, and everything in between -with a sensuous feel and beguiling rhythms such as Memphis horns, funky str...Emilio Santoro As Elvis
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 5 November 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...Tove Lo
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Thursday 5 November 2026
Crafting a raw, confessional brand of pop shaped by her love of grunge as well as the pristine sounds of her Swedish homeland, Stockholm's Tove Lo is an award-winning performer and Grammy-nominated songwriter. The way her 2013 single "Habi...
The Jacksons
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 6 November 2026
The Jacksons, a name synonymous with musical excellence and chart-topping hits, are set to grace the stage at Barton Aerodrome for an exclusive live performance. Fans can look forward to hearing all their favourite classics, including "Bla...Leo Sayer
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 6 November 2026
Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country. Leo is known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, ...Skye Newman
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 6 - Saturday 7 November 2026
With a voice that's both delicate and defiant, and lyrics that speak to life's messier truths, BRIT-nominated South East London neo soul star Skye Newman has quickly become one of the most compelling new voices in British music. While her ...The Stylistics
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 6 November 2026
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 L...Oh What A Night! - Celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 6 November 2026
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...Children Of Zeus
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 6 November 2026
Children Of Zeus are very much a part of Manchester's rap scene, while also being something wholly unique. Where grime remains a dominant force among most of their contemporaries, the duo consisting of Konny Kon and Tyler Daley instead tur...La Discothèque
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026
La Discotheque returns home to Manchester for a dazzling, decadent live show featuring some of their nearest and dearest! Picture the spirit and electric vibe of NYC's iconic Paradise Garage, seamlessly fused with the glittering hedoni...Joan As Police Woman
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026
Described by The Guardian as having "a voice so wondrous and moving that it makes everyone else's seem ordinary and mundane", highly acclaimed Connecticut songwriter Joan Wasser returns to Europe performing key songs from throughout her c...Infinity Song
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026
When we say family, there is no marketing or hyperbole attached. These are the sons and daughters of Detroit's esteemed Boyd's. Homeschooled academically and musically by parents who founded the Boys & Girls Choir of Detroit, they have per...Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem)
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 November 2026
The lead singer of beloved heartland-punk band The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon stepped away from that sound and into a more soulful singer/songwriter territory on his solo work, which has seen him score #1 Americana/Folk Album sales and ...Culture feat. Kenyatta Hill & Cedric Myton
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Get ready for an unmissable roots reggae double bill. Featuring Culture (with Kenyatta Hill) and Cedric Myton (of The Congos), this is a rare chance to experience two true reggae icons who have carried the culture from its rise to the pres...Culture feat. Kenyatta Hill & Cedric Myton
Fink
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 12 November 2026
Described as "a beautiful sound palette of dub, folk, blues, soul, and beat science" by Metro, "John Martyn with added stunning digital traces," by Uncut and "a brooding power reminiscent of a stripped down Nick Cave. A leftfield delight....Faux Real
The Abbey, Manchester
Thursday 12 November 2026
Now Wave presentsFaux RealThe Abbey, Manchester?Thu, Nov 12?...Secret Affair + Support TBA
Holy Diver, Stockport
Saturday 14 November 2026
Mod Revival legends Secret Affair are heading to Stockport to hit The Holy Diver Stage this November...
Joyce Moreno
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 16 November 2026
Born in Rio de Janeiro, four-times Grammy nominee, singer, composer, arranger, and instrumentalist Joyce Moreno has in her portfolio over 400 recordings of songs she has authored, interpreted by the greatest names in Brazilian popular musi...9th Wonder
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 18 November 2026
9th WonderSuper Producer for Little Brother, Jay-Z, Drake, Anderson Park, Rapsody, Mary J Blige, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, Destiny?s Child & morePlus Konny Kon (Children of Zeus)For a very special one-off event The Doctor?s Orders bring sup...Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet)
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
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 ...Jack & Jack
New Century, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Nebraska pop-rap duo Jack & Jack - Jack Johnson and Jack Gilinsky - found success via the social media app Vine, before turning to careers as musicians. Their 2014 single "Wild Life" peaked at number 87 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and they...Eloise
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 22 November 2026
Born in the UK and raised in Normandy, Eloise spent her formative years absorbing her parents' record collections, which ranged from Jim Croce, The Eagles and Joni Mitchell to the musicals of Steven Sondheim. With her heart set on followin...Jungle
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
BRIT Award-winning London electronic neo-soul and funk duo Jungle (Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland) have scored four UK Top 10 albums and accumulated over a billion streams worldwide, which led to major arena shows as guests to Billie...R&B Orchestra
