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
Fish56Octagon
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
TikTok DJ sensation Fish56Octagon, the king of dance music curation across multiple genres, returns. The London electronic dance music disc jockey gained a social media following due to his videos exhibiting his enthusiasm for dance music,...The Mountain Goats
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
The Mountain Goats are, for all practical purposes, the endlessly clever and prolific former California nurse John Darnielle and whatever cast of musicians he's working with at the moment, which means the indie folk sound may change from p...Ruby Turner
Lowry, Salford
Friday 16 October 2026
Ruby Turner was born in Jamaica and grew up in Montego Bay. Her Grandfather sang the lead in one of the Island's Gospel Groups. Moving to England when she was 9, Ruby has lived here ever since. Her career to date has always had many unexpe...Mercury Rev
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Purveyors of a cosmic brand of the popular American songbook Buffalo New York act Mercury Rev merge jazz, folk, sweeping orchestration, and a dose of 60's rock. Their 1998 album Deserter's Songs remains one of the essential records of the ...This Flight Tonight - A Tribute To Joni Mitchell
Waterside, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Acclaimed singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell. Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Coyote', 'Big Yellow Taxi',...And So I Watch You from Afar + Caspian
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
A co-headline gig from Belfast instrumental rockers And So I Watch You From Afar and American post rock group Delta Sleep. ...Gurriers
New Century, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Dublin's newest alternative addition, Gurriers, embody the emerging Irish genres of post-punk, noise rock and shoegaze. ...Mica Paris
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Mica Paris, M.B.E. is the queen of British Soul and one of Britain's most versatile and beloved entertainers: a major label recording artist; West End theatre & television actress; best-selling author and BBC broadcaster, all of which have...Man of the World - The Music of Peter Green
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 16 October 2026
Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums to perform music from throughout Peter Green's ca...Ellie Sax
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 16 October 2026 - Saturday 27 February 2027
International HedKandi / Ministry of Sound house music saxophonist Ellie Sax performs her Ibiza Live show with DJs and special guests. The Huddersfield saxophonist has toured the world performing at the world's most exclusive events, festi...Mr Traumatik & DJ Frenzee
Club Underground, Bolton
Friday 16 October 2026
A unique voice on the drum & bass circuit, idiosyncratic emcee Mr. Traumatik has been tearing things up since he first arrived. Cardiff-born Marcus Coakley first made his name as an emcee through his controversial and provocative lyrics, s...Lime Garden
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Four girls from Brighton who, whilst growing into adulthood together, are writing coming of age indie-rock with the influence of the modern pop culture that surrounds them. Their sound is a love letter to the indie music they surrounded th...Bootleg Blondie - Blondie Tribute Band
The Met, Bury
Friday 16 October 2026
The world's No. 1 official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band. Established in 2001 this band are the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGB in New York City before it's demise in 2006 and unique in that not only have they had t...RNCM Spotlight - Arcadian Idylls
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Enjoy an intimate exploration of conversation and lyricism through Beethoven and Bridge. ...SOFY
Mercury Rev - All Is Dream 25th Anniversary Tour
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small b...
Sports
Yes, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Now Wave presents Sports at YES Pink Room on 16th October 2026...
90's Night
Elton Liberal Club In Bury, Bolton
Friday 16 October 2026
Join us for an evening of 90's classic with DJ, live singer and saxophone player...Amy's Wine-house and the Empty Cellars - live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 16 October 2026
Experience the unforgettable music of Amy Winehouse as Amy's Wine-house and the Empty Cellars perform classics including Valerie, Rehab, Back to Black...Fältsånger Peggy McCool's 16th October 2026
Peggy Mccools, Warrington
Friday 16 October 2026
Psychedelic electronics, hypnotic guitar and immersive visuals. Faltsanger take songs into unexpected places through extended live improvisation....Fomies // Mister Strange
Big Hands, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Swiss Garage-Psych group Fomies head to Big Hands, supported by local powerhouse Mister Strange....
Jah Wobble metal box rebuilt in Dub
Unitarian Church Todmorden, Oldham
Friday 16 October 2026
By popular demand , the amazing Jah wobble joins us again with his metal box show , with special guest John Klein from Siouxsie and the Banshees....K-ESTATE LIVE @ Nest Collective Manchester 16th October 2026
Nest Collective Mcr, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Indie Disco House group K-ESTATE perform their headline show at Nest Collective in Ancoats, Manchester on 16th October 2026...Makeshift Art Bar
Motorwrecked
Holy Diver, Stockport
Friday 16 October 2026
The UK'S most authentic sounding tribute to Motorhead. Motorwrecked captures Lemmy and Motorhead's high- energy, delivering iconic anthems....Outsider Live at The Beechwood Cafe
The Beechwood Cafe, Blackburn
Friday 16 October 2026
Live performance from indie rockers Outsider at The Beechwood Cafe, Blackburn....Red Light Factory - Manchester
The Rat And Pigeon, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Yur Mum - At The Blossoms
The Blossoms, Stockport
Friday 16 October 2026
Yur Mum are a proper in-your-face punk rock powerhouse, bringing raw energy, filthy riffs, catchy hooks and an unapologetic attitude to every show....Fat Freddy's Drop
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
Fat Freddy's Drop is a New Zealand seven-piece band from Wellington, whose musical style has been characterised as any combination of dub, reggae, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and techno. Originally a jam band formed in the late 1990s by ...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 17 October 2026
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greate...Gareth Malone - Sing-along-a-Gareth
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
It's time to lift our voices once more as Gareth Malone, together with his band and a group of stellar singers, guides us through an evening of song. Featuring the tunes he's performed over the last 15 years on television, this feel-go...Russell Watson
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
As a child Russell Watson could always carry a tune, but he never dreamed he'd become an opera singer. Today, he's counted among the world's finest classical voices. Born and raised in Salford, Watson worked an array of jobs and started si...Courtney Barnett
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
In the hands of indie rocker Courtney Barnett, fragments of everyday life become rich and riveting. A deft lyricist and virtuosic guitarist, she is an emblem of millennial wit and one of Australia's most successful musical exports. Base...Eric Prydz
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
Swedish house DJ Eric Prydz rose to prominence with his 2004 hit single "Call on Me" which topped the UK singles chart for five weeks. Although this track made him a world wide star, with the risque video clocking up hundreds of millions o...
Neighbourhood Festival
Various Venues, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
Manchester's best and biggest multi-venue festival is back. Since 2016, Neighbourhood Festival has established itself as the premier place to discover the next big act. Past events have hosted BRIT Award winners Sam Fender, Mabel and...Beyond the Barricade
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 17 October 2026
Beyond the Barricade, the UK's longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2024. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences re...Country Hits Live
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
Transporting you right into the heart of downtown Nashville. Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, fronted by Yorkshire Country singer Jade Helliwell and, direct from Nashville, Lars Pluto, Country Hits Live ce...
Margaret Glaspy
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
In an era of excess and endless distraction, New York-based Californian artist Margaret Glaspy rejects the noise in favour of something far more essential. Before setting to work on her fourth full-length album I Am Both, she stepped away ...Blue Rose Code
