GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs 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
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Sat 13 Dec 2025 - Sat 18 Apr 2026
Paradise Lost
New Century Hall, Manchester
Thursday 9 October 2025
Obsidian... dark, reflective and black: it's a pretty decent description of the music that the Halifax death-doom pioneers have been making over the last 37 years, even though this most resilient of British metal bands have stoically ref...SYML
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 9 October 2025
SYML is the solo venture of Seattle artist Brian Fennell, who was previously part of the indie band Barcelona. Collaborating with Lana Del Rey on the song "Paris, Texas" and with artists like Guy Garvey (Elbow), Lucius, Sara Watkins, Charlo...The Herbaliser Band
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 9 October 2025
Featuring Ollie Teeba on the decks and touring with the original 8 piece live band* The Herbaliser return. Way back In January 1995, Ollie Teeba and Jake Wherry AKA The Herbaliser, a sample- based beatmaking duo from Twickenham, South West ...The Swing Commanders
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 9 October 2025
The Swing Commanders are a stunningly vibrant and versatile Manchester-based group that perform an exciting mix of 1940s Classics, Boogie-Woogie, Western Swing, '50s Jump Jazz and more! Every member of the Swing Commanders sings and plays ...Leee John (Imagination)
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 9 October 2025
After emerging from the underground scene on the UK's pirate jazz-funk and soul stations, Imagination, with their charismatic lead singer, Leee John, burst onto the scene in 1981, when their debut single "Body Talk" peaked at no.4 in the...John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
The Green Room, Altrincham
Thursday 9 October 2025
The songwriter and frontman of Manchester three-piece, I Am Kloot also possesses an enviable back catalogue as a solo artist - previously known around his hometown as Johnny Dangerously - and continues to work on new material under the guis...Mama Afrika
The Met, Bury
Thursday 9 October 2025
Zimbabwean born singer, musician and storyteller Anna Mudeka tells the remarkable life story of an iconic South African singer, songwriter and civil rights activist, Miriam Makeba, charting her rise from the townships of Johannesburg to glo...RNCM Brass Band
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 9 October 2025
Established during the 1990s by brass innovator Howard Snell, the RNCM Brass Band has always been a flagship ensemble of the institution. Geographically the RNCM is ideally placed in Manchester for brass band students and it boasts a teachi...Ayetian UK Tour
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 9 October 2025
Dancehall sensation Ayetian touches down in the UK for an unmissable tour this October - alongside the legendary Rampage SoundSystem....Luther Vandross The Candlelight Concert - Manchester Cathedral
Enji
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 9 October 2025
Now Wave presents Enji at YES Pink Room on 9th October 2025...
Ollie Dixon
Eagle Inn, Salford
Thursday 9 October 2025
Ollie Dixon at The Eagle Inn, Salford with support from Abi Til and Rory A Green...RAMONA LIVE - Salsa De Cuba
Ramona, Manchester
Thursday 9 - Thursday 16 October 2025
Salsa de Cuba Fronted by two old friends Juan Sanchez and Reinier Bazan, Salsa de Cuba bring high-energy and passion to the dance floor....Sunny Afternoon
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Friday 10 - Saturday 18 October 2025
Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the "indisputably terrific" (The Times) OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING BEST NEW MUSICAL, charting the euphoric highs and agonizing lows of THE KINKS, is ba...Architects
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
Known for the explosive energy of their live performances and signature melodic edge, Brighton metalcore act Architects are back and charging forward in the heavy rock world. Having topped the UK album charts, their "anthem powerhouse" s...Dom Dolla
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
Grammy nominated Australian Dom Dolla is experiencing a meteoric rise with his signature style of house music connecting with global audiences, and making him recognised as one of the most exciting producers in electronic music. His distinc...Level 42
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
To date the band and Mark have released 14 studio albums, 7 live albums, the Sirens' EP, and 6 compilation albums, had 18 top 40 singles, including Lessons in Love, Something About You, Leaving Me Now, Running in the Family, and Hot Water, ...Daniel O'Donnell
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 10 October 2025
Irish easy-listening country singer Daniel O'Donnell is the only artist in the world to score a hit in the UK album charts every year between 1988 and 2023, an unprecedented and unbroken 35 year span and in doing so, he has outshone ever...Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...Testament & Obituary
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
A co-headline gig from the thrash metal titans. California's Testament is often credited as one of the most popular and influential bands of the thrash metal scene, as well as one of the leaders of the second wave of the genre of the late 1...The Sherlocks
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
Sheffield alt-rock stalwarts The Sherlocks became the first unsigned act since fellow Sheffield rockers Arctic Monkeys to sell out the city's iconic Leadmill venue. They have undergone a rebirth with brothers Kiaran and Brandon Crook int...Cate Le Bon
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
Be it on her more minimalist, acoustic folk-leaning 2009 debut album Me Oh My or the critically acclaimed, liquid-riffed follow-up LPs, the Cardiff-based singer-songwriter from Penboyr, Wales has always resisted pigeonholing, walking the ti...K-Pop Party with DJ Emkay
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
Get ready to "dance the night away" with the very best and latest K-Pop music with DJ Emkay from Seoul, Korea. ...
The Wedding Present
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
Stalwarts of the flourishing independent scene from the mid-eighties onwards and continuing to impact to this day, the Leeds-formed indie band, fronted by Manchester-raised David Gedge, were avidly championed by BBC Radio One's John Peel. T...Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Swift Club Night
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
Swiftogeddon is a night run by fans, for fans to come together and worship at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. The greatest songwriter of her generation? That'...Sam Lee
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
Mercury Prize nominated Chelsea folk singer, conservationist, song collector, and activist Sam Lee's music has been variously described as "A dazzling fusion of nature and song" (The Observer), "sublime" and "demands to be heard in the 2...The Freddie & Queen Experience - Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 10 October 2025
One of the UK's premier, internationally and critically acclaimed Queen & Freddie Mercury tribute bands, delivering a passionate and energy packed show chock full of Queen's greatest hits! Ian Adams as Freddie Mercury replicates Freddie M...The Spitfires
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
From their emergence, movement, progression and taking chances have been ever-present in The Spitfires camp! Three self-financed albums, a diary full of live shows and a rabid fanbase continues to see the trio looking forward on their wave ...Quatuor Danel - Weinberg Quartets No. 1 & 2
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
Free lunchtime concert. The leading French string quartet - who have been "Quartet in Residence" at the University of Manchester since 2005 - were the first to perform the complete 17 quartets of Mieczyslaw Weinberg, here in Manchester in...Pure Weller - A Tribute to the Music of Paul Weller
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 10 October 2025
A tribute to Paul Weller, Style Council & The Jam with a set containing classics from a career spanning 45 years ...Kazabian (Kasabian Tribute) + Arctic Monkeyz (Arctic Monkeys Tribute)
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 10 October 2025
Kazabian & Arctic Monkeyz head to head... an Indie-Rock lovers dream! Kazabian are the official and number one tribute act to the mighty Kasabian, endorsed by the real thing and touring extensively around Britain and Europe. Bearing an u...Take Off That - Tribute to Take That
The Grand, Warrington
Friday 10 October 2025
Take Off That bring you a fantastic tribute to the UK's no.1 boy band, taking you right back to their 90's hits all the way up to their latest singles, with dance routines and costume changes. ...The Complete Stone Roses - Stone Roses Tribute Band
Uppermill Civic Hall, Uppermill
Friday 10 October 2025
The Complete Stone Roses are one of the UK's most well-known, most seen and most successful tribute bands. Selling out venues across the UK and Ireland regularly, they have helped to carry on the music of one of the UK's most influential b...
Central Line + support
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 10 October 2025
This iconic Brit Funk group have delivered US and UK Top 20 National hits 'Walking into Sunshine'...Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 10 October 2025
Los Pacaminos is a Tex-Mex band that was formed by pop star Paul Young in 1992 during a break in his music career. The band originally consisted of six members, including guitarist Jamie Moses, accordion/keyboard player Matt Irving, songwr...
Dark Matter presents Lavinia Blackwall & Stilton plus Alex Rex
Golden Lion, Todmorden
Friday 10 October 2025
An enchanting evening with the celebrated vocalist of the acclaimed psych-folk group Trembling Bells, and her full backing band. And Alex Rex solo set...Material Goods Live at Yes Basement
