GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall
Thu 8 Oct 2026 - Fri 12 Nov 2027
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Manchester Opera House
Sat 19 Sep 2026 - Fri 2 Apr 2027
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral
Thu 1 Oct 2026 - Fri 19 Feb 2027
The Amy Winehouse Band
The Bridgewater Hall
Fri 30 Oct 2026 - Thu 4 Mar 2027
Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
Stockport Plaza
Mon 12 Oct 2026 - Sat 27 Mar 2027
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
King George's Hall
Wed 21 Oct 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Iron Maiden Tribute - Maiden Cumbria
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Sunday 4 October 2026
One of the best Maiden Tributes in the UK Play The Mighty Brickhouse...SPREAD EAGLE (The Brutal Divine Tour)
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Sunday 4 October 2026
Formed in New York City, Spread Eagle quickly became a notable force in the rock world with their raw and powerful sound. Their debut album, Spread Eagle (MCA), gained critical acclaim, particularly for its gritty energy and the hit single...Avatar - The Last Airbender in Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 5 October 2026
 Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this unforgettable concert experience. The 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breathtaking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual j...Devin Townsend
RNCM, Manchester
Monday 5 October 2026
Canadian progressive metal singer and guitarist Devin Townsend has been referred to in the rock press as a "multi-everythingist"; in addition to being a celebrated instrumentalist, he is a composer, producer, arranger, and bandleader who h...Gavin DeGraw
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 5 October 2026
New York singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw burst onto the scene in 2003 with the release of his debut album "Chariot" which sold over a million copies, topped the charts in Scandinavia and was certified platinum in his native US. His prominen...RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM, Manchester
Monday 5 October - Monday 14 December 2026
Drop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with the RNCM's Monday and Thursday Lunchtime concerts. Witness the next generation of musicians in this intimate lunchtime solo and chamber music series...Mansur Brown
New Century, Manchester
Monday 5 October 2026
Guitar remains at the centre of Mansur Brown's music, but it's by no means the only component. Straddling the roles of songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, this spirit of self-sufficiency cuts through everything Mansur does. A...
Paahto & The Bull
Gullivers, Manchester
Monday 5 October 2026
Paahto & The Bull is the guitar-duo project of Patrick ?Paahto? Cummins and John Francis Flynn. Having met and played together since 2011 and having cut their teeth at The Maple Hotel on Dublin?s Gardiner Street, Paahto and John helped for...
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast - Live in Stockport (South Manchester)
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Monday 5 October 2026
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast deliver gritty rock & roll soaked in deep roots and blues influences and Rolling Stone describes commanding lead singer Caitlin Krisko as ?one of the best-kept vocal secrets of the Southeast?. Since their tra...What The World Needs Now - The Burt Bacharach Songbook
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
This evening honours one of the most influential songwriters of the past century and features performances by beloved UK artist Rumer and the Mercury nominated singer-songwriter Ed Harcourt both of whom worked directly with Burt Bacharach...
Madra Salach
New Century, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Fuelled by a feverish word-of-mouth buzz, Irish alternative-folk six-piece Madra Salach (Dirty Dog in English) are fast emerging as one of the most talked-about acts of 2026 with their debut EP "It's a Hell of an Age" reaching no.3 on the ...Emma Harner
New Century, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Lincoln, Nebraska, math folk guitarist Emma Harner first gained attention through a series of viral videos on Instagram and TikTok in 2024, receiving praise from the likes of Zane Lowe, Rick Beato, Guitar. com and Fretboard Journal for her...Sebastian Schub
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Tipped by The Guardian as one to watch, "charismatic German-born, London-raised busker turned songwriter is a natural in the spotlight." He describes himself as "like if Hozier and Jeff Buckley had a slightly German baby!" ...RNCM Jam Night
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Enjoy free live music from the RNCM house band of music students, playing your favourite tracks. Plus why not join in? Sign up to sing with the band when you arrive. ...Baest
Star and Garter, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
BAEST come from Aarhus in Denmark and have successfully established themselves as one of the country's most promising metal acts in recent years. While deeply rooted in straight-forward classic death metal inspired by genre legends like Di...Paranoid Void
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Tue 06 Oct - 7:30 pmParanoid Void+ God Alone£14 adv...The World of Hans Zimmer - A New Dimension
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
The World of Hans Zimmer: A New DimensionPowerful. Beautiful. Dramatic. Breathtaking. Strong. Touching. This is the music of two-time Academy Award® winner Hans Zimmer. In 2024, his successful show The World of Hans Zimmer will receive a ...Sober Sunrise Silent Disco
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Start your day differently as the sun rises through the stunning cathedral windows and the space fills with music, light, and energy. Slip on your wireless headphones, choose between three live DJ channels, and dance your way into the morn...The Lemonheads
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
 Evan Dando's Boston, Massachusetts, grunge rockers The Lemonheads finally found popularity in 1992 with their fifth album, which spawned the hit singles "Mrs. Robinson", "It's a Shame About Ray", "Confetti", and "My Drug Buddy." The...Talon - The Best of Eagles Tribute Band
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Eagles tribute act Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and the..."25th ANNIVERSARY TOUR" will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel Ca...Matt Hansen
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Californian singer Matthew Hansen has credited artists such as John Mayer, Coldplay, Jeff Buckley, and Radiohead as being major influences on him. His style has often been described as melodic with elaborate guitar playing. He also incorpo...Beyond The Music
MediaCityUK, Salford
Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 October 2026
Manchester's global music conference and showcase festival. Building a fairer future for artists and delegates. Join the revolution....Shaun Ryder
The Met, Bury
Wednesday 7 October 2026
He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on - including Cele...
Gilla Band
The White Hotel, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Formerly known as Girl Band, the unpredictable trailblazing Dublin post-punk rock band have redrawn their own paradigm with a majestic exploration of the infinite possibilities of noise. Like little you've heard before, they deliver a kal...Cinder Well
New Century, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Amelia Baker's experimental folk project Cinder Well drift between two far-flung seas: the hazy California coast where she grew up, and the wind-torn swells of Western Ireland that she's come to love. Cinder Well's doom folk sound include...
Fanfare Ciocarlia
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Fanfare Ciocarlia is one of the world?s greatest gypsy brass bands, a 24-legged Balkan brass beast whose eastern funk groove has torn up halls and festivals across the planet with their balkan brass sound. Their energetic performances and ...Fanfare Ciocărlia
DICE
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Find tickets and full event details for DICE live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for DICE?Tickets for DICE can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UK. We rec...Lemoncello
Gullivers, Manchester
Wednesday 7 October 2026
It?s hard not to feel seen by Lemoncello, a band whose live performances and recordings shimmer with the tones of modern Ireland. Their upcoming release, Perfect Place, evolves from the band?s folk-soaked roots and confidently explores int...40000 Leagues Third Kulture Beam Noir Blood Dealer Dekaytah
Media City Studios, Salford
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Beyond The Music curated by The Rock and Metal Alliance....Alt Blk Era Gen & The Degenerates BEX Cody Frost
Bruise Control + more to be announced
Media City Studios, Salford
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Beyond The Music - curated by Louder Than War....GANS + more TBA
Media City Studios, Salford
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Beyond The Music curated by Louder Than War....Mouth Ulcers walt disco + more TBA
Media City Studios, Salford
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Beyond The Music - curated by Louder Than War...SpaceAcre Hana Lili Ruby Duff Cruush Another Country
Media City Studios, Salford
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Beyond The Music curated by The Money Trench....Karan Aujla
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 8 October 2026
Few artists have transformed Punjabi music on a global scale quite like Karan Aujla. Blending Punjabi pop, hip-hop and North American influences, he has built one of the world's most dedicated fanbases, turning chart success into sold-out ...Thank You For The Music - The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA
