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
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...FaceSoul

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 30 November 2025
Now Wave presents Facesoul at Band on the Wall on 30th November 2025...Ella Eyre

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 4 December 2025
With a double platinum number one single under her belt, a BRIT Award, two MOBO Awards, two further platinum selling singles and a top 5 album, London R&B neo-soulstress Ella Eyre is best known for her collaborations with Rudimental on thei...Sudan Archives

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 4 December 2025
Now Wave presents Sudan Archives on 4th December 2025 at Manchester Academy 2...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...RnB Xmas Ball - Boyz II Men + Toni Braxton + Dru Hill + Joe

Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 14 December 2025
The heavyweight lineup for the RnB Xmas Ball features a feast of RnB superstars who will be performing live. Leading the pack is the greatest RnB group of all time Boyz II Men, alongside the one and only R&B icon Toni Braxton, who makes ...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...The Square Wild Seasonal Spectacular

Star and Garter, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Manchester genre hoppers Square Wild and friends are throwing a Xmas party...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...St Paul and the Broken Bones

New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 24 January 2026
Alabama's ever-evolving eight piece Southern-soul giants St. Paul & The Broken Bones carry forward the experimental spirit of their back catalogue. A tight ensemble with electrifying sound, they deliver captivating live performances with im...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...Ultimate RnB

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 7 February 2026
A brand new, high quality tribute to some of the greatest music ever made. Ultimate RnB are a full 7 piece live band featuring session musicians and vocalists that have played with and supported some stone cold Soul legends, such as Jocel...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...EMILIO SANTORO AS ELVIS

Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Thursday 12 - Friday 13 February 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 with...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...Andy Powell's Big Band Swing

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 22 February 2026
Stockport's premier live entertainer Andy Powell returns with his swinging big band show. An unforgettable afternoon of Swing and Big Band Classics by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro, Michael Buble, Tony Bennett, N...Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 28 February 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 interv...Couch
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 6 March 2026
Band on the Wall presents...(a Band on the Wall fundraiser)Couch spent nearly three years writing and recording over FaceTime before ever stepping foot on a stage together. What began as a long-distance experiment between high school and co...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 Wonder of Stevie

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Voted one of Britain's top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra) and their world-class live band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics, taken from ...Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Thursday 12 March 2026
Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, touring worldwide, selling over 500,000 tickets. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael. Make new memories whilst reliving old classics - this o...Mamas Gun

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
Mamas Gun is a five-piece London based soul pop band who have toured and performed all over the world, particularly broadening their profile in South East Asia in places such as South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Singapore. They have sup...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'...The Drifters

The Edge, Wigan
Friday 10 - Thursday 30 April 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 Drifters

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 15 April 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...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...A Night To Remember Motown Show

The Edge, Wigan
Saturday 25 April 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...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner

The Edge, Wigan
Thursday 30 April 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 celebrat...Legends of Motown
