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
Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Stockport Plaza
Sat 17 Oct - Sat 28 Nov 2026
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...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
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
Get ready to experience the golden era of R&B reimagined by a live orchestra. From the heartfelt ballads of the '90s R&B to the club classics of the 2000s and beyond, this is more than just a concert; it's a love letter to R&B. Expect to...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 28 November 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...Bryson Tiller
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 3 December 2026
Hip-hop-drenched Kentucky "trap soul" star Bryson Tiller's smooth vocals seamlessly move between rap and breezy R&B crooning. With two UK Top 20 albums to his name, he has scored chart hits with "Outta Time" (featuring Drake), "What Wou...Chris Brown
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 3 December 2026
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 see...Jessie Ware
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
BRIT-nominated London sophisti-pop star and UNICEF ambassador Jessie Ware has sold over a million records, scoring Top 40 hits with"Say You Love Me" and "Tough Love" in the process. A classmate of Florence Welch, and The Maccabees pair J...Manchester Ska Foundation. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Saturday 5 December 2026
Manchester Ska Foundation burst out with bright brass, bouncing rhythms and two-tone spirit, turning any room into a full-tilt skank...Elmiene
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
Elmiene's voice is undeniable, resurrecting the theatrics and vocal chops of old-school R&B loverboys with the timeless philosophies of our soul titans and filters it through a refreshingly modern production prism of jagged synths, metalli...Tori Kelly
Albert Hall, Manchester
Monday 7 December 2026
California pop star Tori Kelly first gained recognition after posting videos on YouTube as a teenager, and made it through to Hollywood week on the ninth season of American Idol in 2010. She picked up two Grammy Awards for her gospel album...Kehlani
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 10 December 2026
Without sugarcoating or softening a word, the Bay Area-born two-time GRAMMY Award-nominated multiplatinum R&B songstress will drop a hard truth in one breath and flip a middle finger in the next. She has contributed to the soundtracks for ...Stone Foundation
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
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, S...Ultimate 40. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 11 December 2026
Reggae returns to Empire Rochdale, deep grooves, warm rhythms and a laid-back atmosphere built for moving, skanking and soaking it all in....
Rebecca Ferguson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Rebecca Ferguson MBE has announced a series of shows for December 2026, performing hits from across her 15-year career as well as a selection of festive favourites. The critically acclaimed Liverpool singer-songwriter, who came to promi...Artemas
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Garnering global attention with hundreds of millions of streams with his singles "if you think i'm pretty," and the internationally chart-topping I Like the Way You Kiss Me" London-based Oxfordshire-Cypriot Artemas Diamandis has only been ...Polyphia
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Originally known for classical guitar covers on YouTube, genre-blending instrumental Texan progressive rock heavyweights Polyphia deliver syncopated riffs that melt seamlessly together, backed by percussion few bands would ever be able to ...The Whitney Bottomless Brunch
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
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 unforgettab...Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Thursday 17 December 2026
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are a rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie pianist Jools Holland. Holland formed the band in 1994 and the current 20-piece band consists of piano, organ, drums, female vocals, electr...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 19 December 2026
'Stars in Their Eyes' live finalist Rob Lamberti has earned the title of the UK's number one George Michael tribute artist and has even worked on behalf of the late Wham legend for Sony Music to promote the album 25 Live. In a 2014 inter...A Night To Remember Motown Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 15 January 2027
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 givi...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 21 January 2027
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...Ben Portsmouth - This is Elvis
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 22 January 2027
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, s...Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 28 January 2027
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledg...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Thursday 4 February 2027
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...Bywater Call
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 4 February 2027
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...Tom Browne & The Brit Funk Association
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 11 February 2027
AGMP Presents?TOM BROWNE'Funkin' For Jamaica' 2027 Tourwith THE BRIT FUNK ASSOCIATIONLegendary Jazz Funk R&B Tom Browne flies in from the USA to perform with The Brit Funk Association for the 'Funkin' For Jamaica' 2027 Tour."It's Tom's bel...Ben Poole
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 12 February 2027
Lauded by Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Beth Hart and Richie Kotzen, British blues rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter Ben Poole has been heralded by some of the greatest guitar players of the last century, some of the ...ADMT
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 16 February 2027
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". ...
Darrell Smith and the Soul Brothers Syndicate
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 20 February 2027
Northern Soul at the BBC Proms vocal star Darrell Smith and the Soul Brothers Syndicate bring to you a breathtaking live show with their Northern Soul Band playing less tribute and more homage to the music known as Northern Soul. The ba...The Vintage Explosion
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 20 February 2027
The Vintage Explosion, the sensational 50's inspired Rock n Roll band have secured two No.1 albums on the Worldwide iTunes Blues Album Chart and an impressive No.3 placement on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart. Additionally, their outs...
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 26 February 2027
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...BRIT Awards
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 27 February 2027
50 years of the iconic celebration of British music returns to Manchester for a second year in the row. Twelve months on from the exciting news that The BRITs would be embarking on a brand-new era and moving to Manchester for 2026 & 2027, ...The Amy Winehouse Band
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Thursday 4 March 2027
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...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 2 April 2027
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...Louise Redknapp
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 10 April 2027
Pop icon Louise Redknapp announces her first tour in eight years, the hugely anticipated 'Naked // Confessions Tour 2027'. The tour marks 30 years since the release of her platinum selling debut solo album Naked and also celebrates the s...A Night To Remember Motown Show
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 16 - Saturday 17 April 2027
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 givi...Gabrielle
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Tuesday 20 April 2027
One of the UK's most successful singer-songwriters, multi-Platinum selling London R&B star Gabrielle spent three weeks at no.1 with her debut single "Dreams" in 1993. Her distinctive vocal gift - one that flourishes with equal measures ...Hindley Street Country Club
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 22 April 2027
Hailed as the greatest cover band in the world, Australian collective Hindley Street Country Club are finally heading to the UK. They're bringing all of your favourite tracks with them, including Back Come Back, Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now...Gabrielle
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 24 April 2027
One of the UK's most successful singer-songwriters, multi-Platinum selling London R&B star Gabrielle spent three weeks at no.1 with her debut single "Dreams" in 1993. Her distinctive vocal gift - one that flourishes with equal measures ...A NIGHT TO REMEMBER MOTOWN SHOW
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 24 April 2027
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 givi...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Sunday 2 May 2027
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...
PINK by Vicky Jackson
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 14 May 2027
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...Oh What A Night! - Celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Friday 14 May 2027
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...Discos for Grown Ups - 70s Disco, 80s Pop & 90s Dance Anthems
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 22 May 2027
An incredible night of disco, the legendary pop-up 70s, 80s and 90s disco party is bringing the boogie to town. Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel-good night of dancing with people your own age to all your favourite 70s disco, 80s p...Let The Music Play - Dedicated to the Legend of Barry White
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 3 July 2027
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 B...Elkie Brooks
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 9 October 2027
Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Salford blues legend Elkie Brooks will embark upon her Long Farewell Tour. A celebration of Elkie's illustrious award winning career in music performing ...Wet Wet Wet
