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
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall
Fri 23 Jan - Sat 25 Apr 2026
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Thu 30 Apr - Wed 27 May 2026
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
Stockport Plaza
Fri 28 Nov 2025 - Sat 28 Feb 2026
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...Ray Quinn - King of Swing
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Wednesday 11 February 2026
This concert spectacular celebrates the fabulous music and tells the incredible story of the world-famous Rat Pack. Led by a bona fide star of swing music, 'Ray Quinn'. Ray's debut album, 'My Way', features songs from this golden era of mus...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...
RAYE
Co-op Live, Manchester
Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 February 2026
Four times BRIT nominated, London R&B star RAYE is one of the most streamed artists in the world with over 2.3 billion streams of her music. With multi-Platinum singles to her name, her debut album reached UK no.2 in Febraury 2023. She is a...Infinity Song
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 19 February 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 perf...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...Sabrina Claudio
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 26 February 2026
After a series of critically acclaimed projects, sold out headline tours, and billions of streams, Florida R&B star Sabrina Claudio confidently projects sensuality, spirit, and soul beyond barriers in her music. ...Luther - Luther Vandross Celebration
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 27 February 2026
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)
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...Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees Live in Concert
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Sunday 8 March 2026
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...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...Tribute to Luther Vandross - The Candlelight Concert
Victoria Hall, Bolton
Thursday 12 March 2026
A heartfelt evening honouring the timeless music of Luther Vandross, as a gifted vocalist and an incredible live band bring his greatest hits to life in a stunning candlelit setting. This tribute concert celebrates the velvet voice of one 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...Luther Live & Velvet Voices
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 14 March 2026
Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices - the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R'n'B. This electrifying show brings the smooth sounds of Luther Vandross, A...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...MOBO Awards
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
The MOBO Awards are coming to Manchester for the very first time! Europe's biggest and most influential celebration of Black music and culture will take over Co-op Live for an unforgettable night of electrifying performances, powerful tribu...Thundercat
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 26 - Friday 27 March 2026
Multi-Grammy award winning virtuosic R&B/funk bassist and singer Thundercat is the alter ego of Stephen Bruner, a mercurial talent who is highly respected and much in-demand with his peers. Alongside his own solo releases, including UK Top...Northern Live - Do I Love You
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 27 March 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 to ...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 ...UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 27 March 2026
The endlessly intriguing, brave psychedelic indie band from New Zealand, led by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Ruban Nielson, offers break-beat, junk-shop charm. While legions of artists show fidelity to the roots of psychedelia, UMO...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'...Luther Live & Velvet Voices
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 28 March 2026
Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices - the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R'n'B. This electrifying show brings the smooth sounds of Luther Vandross, A...
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...Jessie J
Albert Hall, Manchester
Monday 13 April 2026
With a body of work that effortlessly blends old-skool alt-R&B, upfront pop, and contemporary R&B, L.A. based London pop singer Jessica Cornish (better known as Jessie J) scored great success in 2011 with her 4 x Platinum selling debut albu...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...Rick Astley
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Rick Astley has proven to be a consistently huge draw in the live arena. The Newton-le-Willows pop star's shows are a celebration, mixing the famous hits that he made his name with, in the 1980s, alongside current fan favourites. Burstin...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...Olivia Dean
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 April 2026
London soul-pop star Olivia Dean is one of the most original and versatile voices in UK pop. Crafting classic yet conversational hooks with genre-fluid tinges, she's honed a way of exploring universal themes of love, loss and everything in ...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...Blue
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 26 April 2026
Kilimanjaro Live & Triple A Entertainment present: Blue - 25th Anniversary Tour + Special Guest 911 The Blue boys are back in town! Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan are ready to make new memories with the news that they ...A Night To Remember Motown Show
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Sunday 26 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...GoldLink
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 29 April 2026
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...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
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 ...Roland Gift (Fine Young Cannibals)
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
40 years since double Brit-Award winners, The Fine Young Cannibals (FYC), stormed into the UK charts with their debut single and album in 1985, lead singer, Roland Gift presents Fine Young Cannibals at 40. As they celebrate 40 fine years, ...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
