WORLD MUSIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
WORLD MUSIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular World Music Concerts in Manchester
Kraftwerk
Friday 22 - Saturday 23 May 2026
Influential German electronica icons Kraftwerk and the much-celebrated robots return, bringing with them their constantly upgraded Multimedia Tour which began back in 2012 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Part performance, part d...
Tinariwen
Friday 22 May 2026
Tinariwen is a collective of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara region of northern Mali. Considered pioneers of desert blues, the group's guitar-driven style combines traditional Tuareg and African music with Western rock music. ...
Ahmet Aslan
Friday 22 May 2026
Zazaki artist Ahmet Aslan creates a sound world of timeless beauty in which you can fully immerse yourself. He achieves this in part through his voice, which is robust and warm yet capable of soaring with emotional intensity. Alongside his ...
Jaliyaa Kumbengo & Tanante
Friday 22 May 2026
Jaliyaa Kumbengo is a live concert and workshop bringing together Gambian griot masters Sefo Kanuteh & special guest Jali Musa Jobarteh + Tanante...
Back to the Roots
Saturday 23 May 2026
Megatone and BTC promotions presents a night called Back to the Roots A night of Roots and conscious music...
London Concertante - The Seven Sins of Tango by Candlelight
Sunday 24 May 2026
Discover tango like never before with The Seven Sins of Tango by Candlelight, a brand-new 2026 production featuring two champion dancers and a 10-piece ensemble from the world-renowned London Concertante. Straight from Argentina, this elec...
Mari Froes
Sunday 24 May 2026
Blending the richness of MPB, bossa nova, samba, and jazz with effortless sensitivity and charm, Mari Froes is one of Brazil's most exciting new voices. Drawing inspiration from Brazilian Popular Music while carving her own distinct path, s...
Johnny Drille
Sunday 24 May 2026
Nigerian folk singer and songwriter Johnny Drille first came into the spotlight in 2015 when he released a cover of "Awww" by Di'Ja. He was one of the contestants on the sixth season of Project Fame West Africa in 2013 and his debut single ...
Reinhardt Buhr
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Where can I buy tickets for Reinhardt Buhr?Tickets for Reinhardt Buhr can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UK. When is Reinhardt Buhr playing?Reinhardt Buhr is playing at ?Stereo, Glasgow on 27 May 2026The Voodoo Rooms, Edinbur...
Nocturne
Saturday 30 May 2026
East of the sun and west of the moon comes a tale of finding your courage and staying true to yourself. ★★★★★ "The musical theatre highlight that came out of nowhere" - Theatre in Brighton (2025) Nocturne is a new original mus...
St Helens Battle Of The Bands 2026
Saturday 30 May 2026
Find tickets and full event details for St Helens Battle Of The Bands 2026 live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for St Helens Battle Of The Bands 2026?Tickets for St Hel...
Salsa De Cuba - RAMONA
Thursday 4 June - 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...
THE BEVIS FROND + GERARD LOVE
Friday 5 June 2026
We?re excited to be working The Bevis Frond and special guest Gerard Love!Formed in 1986 in Walthamstow, London, The Bevis Frond is essentially the enduring solo project of guitarist/singer-songwriter Nick Saloman ? though over time the liv...
The Session
Friday 5 June 2026
Manchester's Marcus Hercules with E&I Collective and live band play all the reggae classics and originals + more acts TBA...
Disco Misr
Sunday 7 June 2026
Egyptian trio on a mission to revive the region's best music by blending a little funk and disco to original tunes. ...
Julian Marley
Monday 8 June 2026
Grammy Award Winning roots-reggae...
Ibrahim Maalouf
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Grammy Award nominated French-Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf returns with a new and highly innovative musical project, a great adventure that takes us to a world where folklore and modernity become one, a true blend of influences where ...
Ultimate 40. Live at Empire Rochdale
Friday 12 June - 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....
K-Pop Superstars + Stars of Cbeebies
Saturday 13 June 2026
A double bill of fun featuring K-pop Superstars and the Stars of CBeebies. K-pop Superstars will bring the spectacle, style and infectious energy of Korea's biggest pop icons, paying tribute to global K-pop heavyweights such as K-pop Demon ...
K-Pop Live - K-Pop Tribute Show
Saturday 13 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...
MACFEST 2026
Saturday 13 June 2026
Musical evening at the Lowry, Salford Hello from Salford! Join us for a marvellous Eid musical evening at the Lowry in Salford Quays. Like our previous festivals, we have a musical feast for you with talented and highly entertaining singers...
K-Pop Superstars + Jurassic Earth & more
Sunday 14 - 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...
Tamikrest
Monday 15 June 2026
An iconic Saharan rock band, Tamikrest was formed in 2006 by Ousmane Ag Mossa, Cheikh Ag Tiglia, and Aghaly Ag Mohamedine in Tinzawaten, on the border between Algeria and Mali. Inspired by the musical heritage of Tinariwen, and driven by th...
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'. W...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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. ...
