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 4 Feb - Fri 2 Apr 2027
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral
Fri 20 Nov 2026 - Fri 19 Feb 2027
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Fri 26 Feb - Fri 12 Nov 2027
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Manchester Opera House
Thu 21 Jan - Sat 11 Sep 2027
Joe Gash & His Champions
Holy Diver, Stockport
Saturday 5 December 2026
Joe Gash presents a night of Queen, performing an iconic live show with all the Queen classics....
Lacross Club // Meatbags
Big Hands, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
Welsh punks Lacross Club join Manc punks Meatbags at Big Hands on Dec 5th...Manchester Ska Foundation. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Saturday 5 December 2026
Manchester Ska Foundation burst out with bright brass, bouncing rhythms and two-tone spirit, turning any room into a full-tilt skank...The Funkin Little Disco Club
Fuel Bar Cafe, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
After a little time away, SOUL31 is back for a special comeback gig. Having previously been featured on BBC Radio 1 Future Pop and BBC Radio 6 Music,...The Remi Harris Hot Club Trio
Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills
Saturday 5 December 2026
One of the UK?s most exciting guitarists, Remi Harris is joined by double bassist Tom Moore and rhythm guitarist Chris Nesbitt to present an enthralling evening of Gypsy Jazz and Blues. Combining musical virtuosity with passion and flair, ...UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
After walking away from Birmingham reggae legends UB40 after 30 years, in 2008, due to creative differences, original lead singer Ali Campbell formed a new line-up and was shortly to be followed by keyboard player Mickey Virtue and fellow ...Tony Christie
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Sunday 6 December 2026
 The legendary crooner continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch. From trademark megahi...The Real Thing
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Sunday 6 - Wednesday 9 December 2026
The Real Thing, with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith and their live five piece band, will perform A Brand New Day, their first new album of original material in 44 years. Their new soulful single 'Hang On Never Let Go' wil...The Blackout
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
Welsh bruisers The Blackout return. Originally formed in 2003, the post-hardcore band from Merthyr Tydfil deliver non-stop, high-energy, full-monty, balls-to-wall rock anthems, in an explosion of energy and unbridled enjoyment we've all ...Elmiene
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
Elmiene's voice is undeniable, resurrecting the theatrics and vocal chops of old-school R&B loverboys with the timeless philosophies of our soul titans and filters it through a refreshingly modern production prism of jagged synths, metalli...The Sing Space Musical Theatre Choir - West End by Candlelight
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
West End By Candlelight features over 200 voices from the Sing Space Musical Theatre Choir, accompanied by piano and string quartet. The event is in support of the charity Music in Mind (charity number: 1169001). 100% of all donations add...Nemzzz
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
 Hailing from Gorton, one of Manchester's most deprived areas rapper and singer Nemiah Simms (aka Nemzzz) is determined to stand out through his lyrics and distinct musical sound. Naturally introverted, the avid Manchester United fan is...
Life In Neon
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
Sun 06 Dec - 7:30 pmLIFE IN NEON+ Canopy£8 adv...Pa Sheehy
Yes, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
Out of Phase Presents Pa Sheehy as part of his 'The Magic We Found Tour'....My Generation - Christmas Bash
Matt & Phreds, Manchester
Sunday 6 December 2026
My Generation, Manchester's Coolest Cabaret Club Night, is back with us onSunday 6th December for their annual Christmas Bash - always a banger....Dark Matter presents Kill Your Boyfriend (IT) + Neu Oscuro (Sister 9 Recordings)
The Golden Lion, Todmorden
Sunday 6 December 2026
KILL YOUR BOYFRIEND is a two-piece post-punk band formed in 2011 in Treviso, Italy. The first two albums were released by Italy-based Shyrec, as well as several singles and EPs, including a 10" split with New Candys in 2015 and ?Elizabeth?...The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 7 - Thursday 17 December 2026
 Back by popular demand, Disney's much loved 1992 musical comedy The Muppet Christmas Carol returns. The beloved festive movie will be brought to life by a talented orchestra performing its musical score live in time with the film. The o...Tori Kelly
Albert Hall, Manchester
Monday 7 December 2026
California pop star Tori Kelly first gained recognition after posting videos on YouTube as a teenager, and made it through to Hollywood week on the ninth season of American Idol in 2010. She picked up two Grammy Awards for her gospel album...Tiffany Day
New Century, Manchester
Monday 7 December 2026
Wichita, Kansas hyperpop singer Tiffany Day Ruan found fame in 2017 when a video of her singing into a well in Italy went viral on Twitter. She released her debut studio album, Lover Tofu Fruit, in 2024. ...
David Bowie - You're Not Alone
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026 - Sunday 10 January 2027
Be transported into the many worlds of David Bowie. Through iconic performances, rarely-seen interviews and never-before-exhibited material, discover the creative mind, spirit and soul of one of the world's greatest, most visionary artists...Kate Rusby
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
There's nothing quite like Kate Rusby at Christmas. For more than two decades, Kate has enchanted audiences with her sparkling Christmas concerts - nights filled with warmth, wonder, laughter, and that unmistakable Rusby magic. Returning...CeeLo Green performing Gnarls Barkley
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
CeeLo Green returns after 18 years as Gnarls Barkley, although please note: Danger Mouse will not be appearing on the To Whom It Still Concerns Tour. The Atlanta hip hop soul duo first found fame in 2006 with the multi-million selling hit ...Ash
Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
Platinum-selling, chart-topping Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, alternative rockers Ash are best known for their 1995 hit "Girl from Mars", as well as UK Top 10 singles "Goldfinger", "Oh Yeah", "Shining Light", and "A Life Less Ordinary"...Portugal The Man
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
Over the past decade,Portugal. The Man has established themselves as one of rock's most prized possessions and a live phenomenon, with over 1,600 shows under their belts and a storied reputation as festival favourites. Originally heralding...Dominum
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
The hottest rising power metal band in recent years, German Zombie metal sensation DOMINUM take the living on a journey into a world of the undead. The Nuremburg rockers fuses horror-inspired lyrics, bombastic metal, and theatrical perform...LYR
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
LYR (Land Yacht Regatta) is Huddersfield author and current British poet laureate Simon Armitage, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Richard Walters and multi-instrumentalist producer Patrick Pearson (a former member of Liu Bei). Describe...Victor Villareal
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Tuesday 8 December 2026
Tue 08 Dec - 7:30 pmVictor Villareal+ Guests£12.50 adv...The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 9 - Friday 11 December 2026
Cherished 2006 Christmas romcom The Holiday is set presented live in concert this festive season. The show will see the film's enchanting score by world renowned, highly celebrated and multiple Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winning c...Barenaked Ladies
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Known for their tremendous hits and incredible live shows, over the course of their remarkable 30 year career, the Canadian rockers have sold over 15 million albums, written multiple top 20 hits including "One Week" (which reached UK no.5 ...Eluveitie
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Swiss folk metal band Eluveitie (pronounced "el-VAY-tee") come from Winterthur near Zurich, taking their name from graffiti on a vessel from Mantua (c. 300 BC), which has been interpreted as the Etruscan form of the Celtic *(h)elvetios ("t...Colosseum
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 9 December 2026
One of the most influential of the early British progressive rock bands, Colosseum fuse an adventurous approach to rock with strong jazz and blues influences and classical keyboard accents which brought them success in the late 1960s and e...
Luke Hart
Gullivers, Manchester
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Hailing from Southport, Luke Hart is earning his place as one of the newest names in the music scene. Luke?s uncompromising priority for making people around him feel happy reflects in his music and profile. After recording dozens of songs...Culture Club
AO Arena, Manchester
Thursday 10 December 2026
Music icons Boy George and Culture Club are thrilled to bring their tour to celebrate their first two monumental albums, 'Kissing to Be Clever' and 'Colour by Numbers'. The prolific band will perform these landmark albums in their entirety...Kehlani
