GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Manchester Opera House
Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Fri 2 Apr 2027
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Wed 27 May 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral
Thu 18 Jun - Fri 7 Aug 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
The Met
Sat 16 May - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Lord of the Dance
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 30 June - Sunday 5 July 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...Classic Albums Live - Led Zeppelin II
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 30 June 2026
Do you remember dropping the needle on the world's greatest albums? Classic Albums Live does. Since 2003, Classic Albums Live has been performing iconic albums, live on stage, using the world's best musicians. Classic Albums Live is the mod...We Will Rock You
Z-arts, Manchester
Wednesday 1 - Saturday 4 July 2026
With 24 of Queen's biggest hits and Ben Elton's hilarious futuristic comedy writing combined, comes a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band's legendary live performances. This global phenomenon will continue to be on...Jonathan Scott
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Epic orchestral masterpieces as you've never heard them before! Jonathan Scott uses all the resources of the Bridgewater Hall concert organ to create the full sounds and expression of a symphony orchestra using 5,500 pipes, two hands and tw...SilhouetteBand
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Silhouette is not defined as a 'band with a sound' - for each song introduces a completely new timbre to the programme. Listening to the great songs of the decade can certainly pull at the heart strings - but hearing them with orchestration...The Brit Fest
Ashley Hall Showground, Altrincham
Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 July 2026
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hit...David Gray
Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
Thursday 2 July 2026
Multi-platinum Mancunian singer-songwriter David Gray first hit fame in 2020 with his fourth studio album, White Ladder, which eventually sold seven million copies despite not even charting on its original release in 1998. Not only did ...Puressence + The Chameleons
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Thursday 2 July 2026
Two of Manchester's most iconic bands on one night for Sounds of the City. After reuniting for their first live date in over 11 years with a sold out show at the Albert Hall in June 2024, Puressence are back with their biggest show yet. Ja...John Hiatt
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 2 July 2026
John Hiatt is one of America's most enduring and respected singer-songwriters-a musician whose gritty voice and lyrical insight have shaped the sound of modern Americana. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Hiatt has released ove...
Tenor Martin Toal's Summer Variety Concert
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Thursday 2 July 2026
Back by popular demand TENOR MARTIN TOAL'S SUMMER VARIETY CONCERTINCLUDING FAVOURITE SONGS, MUSIC & DANCE FROM THE WORLD OF OPERA & MUSICAL THEATRE, AND INCLUDING A ROUSING SINGALONG LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS FINALE. Following his 2024 sell-o...Barry Steele's The Roy Orbison Story
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 2 July 2026
Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world's leading vocalists playing homage to legend Roy Orbison. He has stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapp...Thaiboy Digital
Manchester Academy, Manchester
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 ...Dark Matter presents Heathen Apostles
The Yard MCR, Manchester
Thursday 2 July 2026
Born of the voices of past lives and baptised in the dust bowl dirt, the Gothic Americana music of the Heathen Apostles hankers back to a bygone chapter of American history. Using contrasting influences such as Bauhaus, Nick Cave & the Bad ...The K's
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
Now with a UK no.1 album to their name, The K's were formed in Earlestown in 2017 after the lads grew up together in the shadows of two huge North West neighbours, Manchester and Liverpool. Jamie Boyle (vocals/guitar); Ryan Breslin (guit...The K's
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
Now with a UK no.1 album to their name, The K's were formed in Earlestown in 2017 after the lads grew up together in the shadows of two huge North West neighbours, Manchester and Liverpool. Jamie Boyle (vocals/guitar); Ryan Breslin (guit...MANIA - The ABBA Tribute
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 3 July 2026
Formed in 1999 - as ABBA Mania - and following an eighteen week run in London's West End in 2002, MANIA is accepted as the world's number one ABBA tribute show. A special concert which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoya...Faithless
Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
UK chart-topping dance pioneers Faithless return for their first run of shows in eight years and first since the passing of Maxi Jazz in 2022. With Sister Bliss at the helm alongside a live seven-piece band, Faithless are a force to be reck...Denise Morgan
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
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...A Night To Remember Motown Show
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 3 July 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...Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute To Coldplay
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 3 July 2026
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and magic with Sky Full of Stars-the authentic tribute to Coldplay from Entertainers! This spectacular live experience doesn't just capture the sound and spirit of one of the world's biggest ban...Calling Planet Earth
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 3 July 2026
Symphonically new on stage, the music of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Human League, Ultravox, Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and more... "The Show that Defines a Decade" ...
Black Kray (Sickboyrari)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
Virginia rapper Timothy O'Neal Mills, better known by his stage names Black Kray and Sickboyrari, has had an influence on the cloud rap, emo rap, and tread genres, and has been cited as an influence by notable artists like Sematary and Xavi...Mystery Ensemble - The Music of The Lord Of The Rings
Bolton Parish Church (st Peter), Bolton
Friday 3 July 2026
Experience the majestic music of the iconic saga "Lord of the Rings" films in a unique experience not to be missed. A delight for the whole family is guaranteed. Performed by the modern orchestra Mystery Ensemble, their virtuoso playing wil...
COOKIN' ON 3 BURNERS
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
AGMP Concerts presentsCOOKIN' ON 3 BURNERS+ special guests: TBC? "Wonderful slice of bright, shimmering soul!" - Craig Charles Funk & Soul ShowCookin' On 3 Burners are Australia's premier Hammond-driven funk trio, delivering a powerful blen...Cookinâ on 3 Burners
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 3 July 2026
AGMP Concerts presentsCOOKIN' ON 3 BURNERS+ special guests: TBC...AMERICAN ROCK N ROLL LEGENDS
George Lawton Hall, Ashton-under-Lyne
Friday 3 July 2026
Two multi-talented Individuals Vince Hughes and Dave Dixson Both our artists are hand picked grand finalist from ITV Stars in Their Eyes Vince Hughes as Dion and Dave Dixson as Neil Diamond Vince went on to perform at the Famous ...SKORTS Live at Big Hands
Craig David Presents TS5
Barton Aerodrome, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
TS5 started out as the most exclusive pre-party hosted by Craig David at his penthouse home in Miami. His DJ set combines massive old skool anthems from R&B to Swing beat, to Garage and Bashment, whilst merging current chart-topping House h...Kings of Leon
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
Bluesy Nashville rockers Kings of Leon evolved into arena superstars with the 2008 international hit single "Sex On Fire", and its follow-up "Use Somebody". From the searing blues riffs and enigmatically slurred vocals of their 2003 debut,...Hacienda Classical
Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
Hacienda Classical returns with Graeme Park, Manchester Camerata and special guests. Performing orchestral renditions of much loved classic club records from The Hacienda's heritage, revisiting some of the tracks that have proved popular...Sammy Hagar (Van Halen)
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most dynamic and prolific artists. From first bursting onto the scene in San Francisco as the lead singer of seminal hard rock band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career ...The Hallé & Juliette Crosbie - 100 Years of Movie Songs
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
A century of unforgettable film music is brought to life by conductor Stephen Bell as he guides the players of the Halle Orchestra and star Irish vocalist Juliette Crosbie on a glittering journey through the songs that defined t...Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
The "Godmother of Punk", California hard rocker Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she's had eight platin...Antarctic Monkeys - The Official Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026
The Official International Arctic Monkeys Tribute Band formed from a jamming session, and became a phenomenon in their own right, travelling the UK and Europe with numerous tours. The demand is now more than ever. Firmly established on the ...
Pinked Floyd - Tribute to Pink Floyd
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 4 July 2026
North West based tribute band Pinked Floyd offer an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd. A stunning light and video show complement their exciting and amazingly accurate performance of music spann...The Southmartins - A Tribute to The Beautiful South & The Housemartins
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 4 July 2026
The Southmartins are a tribute act to the songs of Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, The Beautiful South and The Housemartins. The seven-piece collective has built up a loyal following playing arenas, festivals, clubs and pubs (including Paul ...Transmission - The Sound Of Joy Division
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 4 - Friday 10 July 2026
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in Manchester during the late 1970s and d...Mama - The All Era Genesis Tribute Band
The Met, Bury
Saturday 4 July 2026
One of the UK's most successful Genesis tribute bands, Mama faithfully reproduce the sights and sounds of a high octane, contemporary Genesis rock concert with fantastic musicianship from acclaimed musicians. Taking you on a journey fro...The Camdens
