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
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...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)
The Edge, Wigan
Friday 28 November 2025
'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 interv...PINK by Vicky Jackson
The Met, Bury
Friday 28 November 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...Heather Small
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 29 November 2025
As Part of M People, hits such as Moving On Up, One Night In Heaven and Search For The Hero and albums like Elegant Slumming, Bizarre Fruit and Fresco achieving massive worldwide success, Heather Small became one of the seminal British voic...Leisure
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 29 November 2025
New Zealand synth pop rock act Leisure offer a free-form exploration into pop psychedelia, smooth R&B, funk, synth-pop, and big room modern soul music. Their signature laid-back yet intricately produced sound is marked by smooth grooves, lu...Oklou
New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 30 November 2025
French electro pop artist Marylou Mayniel, better known by her stage name Oklou (pronounced "Okay Lou") has established herself as one of the most promising artists of her generation, collaborating with names like Mura Masa, Pomme and Flavi...
Jamiroquai
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 6 December 2025
After six years away from touring, the legendary Jamiroquai return to bring their unmistakable grooves to some of the largest venues across the UK and Europe. Jamiroquai need no introduction, having dominated the global music scene for over...Tony Hadley
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 11 December 2025
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 C...Pink By Vicky Jackson
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 13 December 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...Manchester Camerata & AMC Gospel Choir - A Festive Happening
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sunday 14 December 2025
'Warm your soul at this Christmas carol concert with a gospel twist' -Manchester Evening News To close out the year Manchester Camerata have what has become very much a Christmas tradition, their annual Christmas celebration with AMC Gospe...Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
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, electri...Stax of Soul & The Soul Review
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Saturday 27 December 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...New Purple Celebration - The Music of Prince
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 9 January 2026
Formerly known as Purple Rain, New Purple Celebration celebrate the life, legacy and The Music of Prince, with their brilliantly funky show featuring world class musicians delivering a non-stop 2 hour hit packed extravaganza. Expect to see,...The Drifters
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 10 January 2026
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...The Marvin Gaye Songbook
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 10 January 2026
Wake up and let's get down tonight as we celebrate the Prince of Motown. Brand new from hit producers Entertainers - the team behind, The Magic of Motown, Lost in Music and Fastlove!Every magical hit is respectfully recreated, brought to...The Magic of Motown
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 11 January 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 ...
A Night To Remember Motown Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 18 January 2026
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...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 23 January 2026
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 and...
The Vintage Explosion
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 23 January 2026
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 outst...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Thursday 29 January 2026
After selling 100,000 tickets last year with its theatre tour, including sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and other UK venues, Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back bigger than ever with th...Peter Andre in The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 4 February 2026
Starring Peter Andre - The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life a...Jason Derulo
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 7 February 2026
Multi-Platinum selling Haitian Creole Florida R&B singer Jason Desrouleaux, a.k.a. Jason Derulo, topped the charts in the United States (UK no.3) with his debut single "Whatcha Say" in 2009 and has since gone on to score numerous worldwide...Durand Jones & The Indications
New Century Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Inspired by not only the ubiquitous titans of soul music but also the should-have-beens and the never-weres, Indiana-based modern soul band Durand Jones & The Indications have been described as producing "Smartly restrained music steeped i...Saving All My Love For You - A Celebration Of Whitney Houston
The Edge, Wigan
Friday 13 February 2026
Experience the magic of Whitney Houston like never before with Saving All My Love For You - a breathtaking celebration of the voice that defined generations. This spectacular tribute brings Whitney's greatest hits to life, from heart-mel...Queen Of The Night - A Tribute To Whitney Houston
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 8 March 2026
After selling 100,000 tickets last year with its theatre tour, including sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and other UK venues, Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back bigger than ever with th...The Celine Experience - Tribute to Celine Dion with January Butler
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 15 March 2026
The Celine Experience tribute concert stars the highly acclaimed vocalist, January Butler, with an incredible full live band. With dazzling costumes, jaw dropping vocals and a sensational 'live concert' feel, this show will take you on a tw...Kenny Thomas
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 20 March 2026
The multi-platinum selling, twice BRIT Award-nominated London soul singer shot to fame in 1991 with the Top 20 hits Thinking About Your Love, Outstanding, and Best of You. Kenny remains one of the most important and successful UK soul si...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Friday 27 March 2026
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 and...Leon Thomas
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 27 March - Monday 27 April 2026
Not to be mistaken for the spiritual jazz legend of the same name, Leon Thomas began his career on Broadway, appearing in the The Lion King, Caroline, or Change and The Color Purple, before providing the singing voice of Tyrone on the Nick ...Oh What A Night! - Celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 27 March 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'...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Friday 17 April 2026
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 and...9th Wonder
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Sunday 19 April 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 supe...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 24 April 2026
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 and...
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 25 April 2026
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 and...Legends of Motown
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 30 April 2026
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music of the iconic and timeless Motown era. Undoubtedly the golden era of music, the ...Paul Carrack
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 3 May 2026
As a solo artist and member of Ace, Squeeze, Roger Water's Bleeding Heart Band, and perhaps most famously, Mike + The Mechanics, among others, Sheffield vocalist Paul Carrack has enjoyed hit after hit, earning him the nickname by the BBC, "...King of Pop starring Navi featuring Jennifer Batten
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 8 May 2026
King of Pop celebrates the life and work of Michael Jackson, through note-perfect recreations of his many huge hits, starring the world's leading MJ tribute artist Navi, who is joined on stage by Jackson's iconic guitarist - Jennifer Batt...Northern Live - Do I Love You
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 29 May 2026
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 ...Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees Live in Concert
