WORLD MUSIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
WORLD MUSIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular World Music Concerts in Manchester
Sun 28 Jun - Sun 23 Aug 2026
Hang Massive
Friday 19 June 2026
The UK and Swedish duo Hang Massive are the world's most renowned Handpan players, pioneering a successful electronic act with a magnetic live show, blending dream-like acoustics and upbeat sounds. The magic for Danny Cudd and Markus Offbe...
Góbéfest
Friday 19 - Sunday 21 June 2026
Gobefest was established in 2017 to celebrate the little-known culture and traditions of the Szekler people - a group of ethnic Hungarians living in Transylvania, which is part of Romania. A Gobe is a friendly word for a 'crafty Szekely'...
Arooj Aftab & London Contemporary Orchestra
Saturday 20 June 2026
The Grammy 'Best New Artist' nominee and Grammy Best Global Music Performance winning Pakistani jazz musician is known for her spellbinding blend of jazz, minimalism and South Asian classical traditions, with intimate piano and swelling...
K-Pop Superstars + Jurassic Earth & more
Saturday 20 June 2026
A huge, supersized double bill of family entertainment begins with Jurassic Earth - the UK's original live dinosaur show! Meet a spectacular cast of dinosaurs including a Velociraptor, Triceratops, the world's LARGEST walking T. rex, an...
Tcha Limberger Trio
Saturday 20 June 2026
A true Transylvanian after hours tanchaz with "king of gypsy music" Tcha Limberger. For the uninitiated, a tanchaz (dance house) is an electrifying night of folk music and dance. This is not a sit down concert. In common with the Irish ceil...
Ubuntu II
Saturday 20 June 2026
The Journey Continues... a curated Afro House experience rooted in connection, culture and community....
RNCM Guitars
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Curated by internationally acclaimed classical guitarist and RNCM Professor Craig Ogden, this evening of performances showcases the artistry of RNCM guitar students. ...
K-Pop All Stars Tribute
Thursday 25 June 2026
Ride the K-pop wave influencing the World live on stage! From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture. With explosive performances of today's biggest K-...
Salsa De Cuba - RAMONA
Thursday 25 June 2026
Authentic live Cuban music in the heart of Manchester. Converted MOT station Ramona meets Salsa de Cuba for a night of dance, community and joy...
Hamza Namira
Sunday 28 June 2026
Described as the 'new Sayed Darwish', Egyptian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hamza Namira (حَمزة نَمِرة) has become one of the leading figures in Egypt and the Middle East's music scene. Through luminous expressio...
K-Pop Live - K-Pop Tribute Show
Sunday 28 June 2026
A celebration of K-Pop culture! Inspired by the popular film K-Pop Demon Hunters, through live acts & high energy choreography. Sing, dance and scream along to legendary hits including Golden, Soda Pop, Dynamite, APT., Best Day of Our Live...
Thaiboy Digital
Thursday 2 July 2026
Thanapat Bunleang, better known by his stage name Thaiboy Digital, is a Thai rapper and fashion designer, born in Khon Kaen, Thailand but brought up in Stockholm, Sweden from the age of eight. A member of the Drain Gang group, now based in ...
Denise Morgan
Friday 3 July 2026
Born and raised in Manchester, by Irish parents, Denise's music was inspired by her Irish roots. Coupled with her love of 60's Soul, these influences were soon heard in her songwriting and singing style which has became known as, Celtic Sou...
Salsa De Cuba - RAMONA
Thursday 9 July 2026
Authentic live Cuban music in the heart of Manchester. Converted MOT station Ramona meets Salsa de Cuba for a night of dance, community and joy...
Chito Kaharam Killer Live in Manchester
Saturday 11 July 2026
Chito Kaharam Killer delivers an electrifying live music performance, blending Afrobeat rhythms, vibrant melodies, and energetic stage presence....
Rhythm of the Dance
Friday 17 July 2026
Rhythm of the Dance has brought audiences around the world to their feet for over two decades and is returning with a brand new production. Rooted in Ireland's rich culture and heritage, Rhythm of the Dance takes a different perspective on ...
Benin International Musical
Monday 27 July 2026
Benin International Musical (BIM) is a vibrant musical project and live performance experience that brings together a collective of Beninese artists blending traditional voodoo rhythms and ancestral songs with modern genres such as trip-hop...
Jahman Xpress live in Manchester
Saturday 1 August 2026
Jahman Xpress is a Senegalese Musician who has gained recognition for his melodic voice and has featured in top 5 most popular Senegalese artists....
Sabri Sisters
Sunday 2 August 2026
Qawwali World presents a historic awakening as the Sabri Sisters embark on their debut UK Tour 2026. As the next generation of the world-renowned Sabri Gharana and nieces of the late Amjad Sabri, they are redefining the art of Qawwali ...
Gramps Morgan UK Tour
Thursday 6 August 2026
GRAMMY-winning Gramps Morgan brings country reggae to the UK with 'No Water In My Whisky' Tour...
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Saturday 8 August 2026
For sixty years Ladysmith Black Mambazo have sung powerful, uplifting songs that emote the struggles and passion of South Africa. Nelson Mandela called Ladysmith "South Africa's cultural ambassadors". The group sing a cappella in a joyously...
Le Vent du Nord
Tuesday 11 August 2026
The award winning and highly acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec's progressive French speaking folk movement. The group's vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its ...
Greg Freeman
Thursday 20 August 2026
Now Wave presents Greg Freeman at YES Pink Room on 20th August 2026...
Aziz Ibrahim (Stone Roses / Ian Brown)
Friday 21 August 2026
Aziz Ibrahim is best known as a guitarist with The Stone Roses and Ian Brown, co-writing songs such as "My Star", "Corpses in Their Mouths", "Longsight M13", "One Way Ticket to Paradise" and numerous other tracks from "Unfinished Monkey Bus...
The House Of Ska
Saturday 22 August 2026
The House Of Ska Return for another session of Ska 2-Tone Reggae & Trojan Classics...
K-Pop Live - K-Pop Tribute Show
Sunday 23 August 2026
A celebration of K-Pop culture! Inspired by the popular film K-Pop Demon Hunters, through live acts & high energy choreography. Sing, dance and scream along to legendary hits including Golden, Soda Pop, Dynamite, APT., Best Day of Our Live...
Zain Zohaib
Friday 28 August 2026
Pakistani brothers Zain Ali and Zohaib Ali are the grandsons of Ustad Haji Rehmat Ali Khan who performed for 40 years with Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on 2nd Harmonium. They mark a landmark moment in their journey and a must-see event for l...
African Heritage Festival
Friday 28 August 2026
An unforgettable celebration of African (Ghanaian) music and unity. Get ready for an unforgettable night at the African Heritage Festival 2026 featuring electrifying performances from Kofi Kinaata, Wendy Shay, Akwaboah, and the Davison Band...
Zack Knight
Saturday 29 August 2026
Born in Grimsby, to a Punjabi Mother and Afro-Asian Father, Zack Knight used influences from both his heritage and upbringing to craft his unique sound; best described as "...R&B infused style with a crossover." Early in his career, Knight ...
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso
Monday 31 August 2026
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso are an Argentine experimental trap, hip-hop, electronic dance music, and pop duo formed in Buenos Aires, consisting of Catriel Guerreiro and Ulises Guerriero The duo is known for their distinctive and eccentric style ...
Newen Afrobeat
Thursday 3 September 2026
Newen Afrobeat is an Afrobeat band from Chile who revisit Fela Kuti's musical heritage. The word Newen means 'strength' in the Mapuche language. ...
Nirse Gonzalez (Instituto Cervantes)
Friday 4 September 2026
Join us for an exceptional guitar recital by Nirse Gonzalez, presenting a programme that explores the expressive breadth of the classical guitar through works by Agustin Barrios Mangore, Francisco Rodrigo Arto, Federico Ruiz, Inocente Carre...
Wild Pink
Sunday 6 September 2026
Still Coming Down is Wild Pink?s sixth studio album, and their most refined offering to-date. Continuing along the shredded and steely path forged by 2024?s Dulling The Horns ? named one of the year?s best albums by Vogue, Consequence, Past...
JILUKA
Tuesday 8 September 2026
Jiluka (: ジルカ) is a Japanese visual kei metal band originally titled as "Modern metal visual kei (V系モダン・メタル)", but later changed to "Electro Gothic Metal (EGM). ...
Graham Parker
Tuesday 8 September 2026
Book Now Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the classic albums Howlin' Wind and Heat Treatment. Slinging his signature guitar and singing with inimitable soulful grit, Graham Parker has spent more ...
INNA
Sunday 13 September 2026
With billions of streams worldwide and a catalogue packed with international club anthems, Romanian Popcorn star INNA is one of Europe's most successful pop artists. Fans can expect a high-energy live set featuring her biggest hits includi...
K-Pop Superstars
Sunday 20 September 2026
K-Pop Superstars is the ultimate K-Pop tribute show, bringing the excitement, energy, and style of the global phenomenon to the stage. Featuring four incredible young performers, dazzling choreography, sparkling costumes, and non-stop hits ...
She Her Her Hers
Friday 25 September 2026
Japanese alternative band She Her Her Hers deliver a fusion of Chillwave, Shoegaze, Synthpop and Ambient. Composed of Hiroyasu Takahashi, Tomason and Daiki Matsuura, they became the first Japanese band to sign a contract with a Chinese lab...
Anuv Jain
Saturday 26 September 2026
Anuv Jain is an Indian singer, songwriter and composer. He is well known for his bass voice and simple chorded songs with lyrics mostly dealing with love and heartbreak. He mostly uses only a guitar or a ukulele, unaccompanied by percussion...
Laibach
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Laibach is a music and cross-media group from Slovenia established in 1980 in Trbovlje. The name of the band is the historic German version of the name Slovenia's capital Ljubljana. From the start Laibach has developed a "Gesamtkunstwerk" -...
