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
The Rat Pack - Las Vegas Live
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 15 May 2026
The Official UK No: 1 Tribute show as voted by The Agents Association of Great Britain for three years running, comes directly from London's Leicester Square Theatre, The 02 and a Royal Command Performance. The acclaimed David Alacey...Maddox Batson
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
16 year old Nashville Country pop star Maddox Baston scored his first hit aged just 14, following his popular covers on TikTok. Despite his young age, he co-wrote the song "Tough" for Lana Del Rey and Quavo, inspired by his late grandfathe...Omar
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Celebrating 40 years in music, Omar Lye-Fook MBE is one of the UK's most celebrated soul artists. He grew up in Canterbury, Kent, and learned his craft classically, playing the trumpet, piano and percussion. He also spent two years at Cheth...Peatbog Faeries
The Grand, Clitheroe
Friday 15 May 2026
Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary multi-award winning Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influe...The Hallé Chamber Series - Alexander Gadjiev
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
The Halle's lunchtime Chamber Series at Halle St Peter's provides a unique opportunity to hear players and guest artists perform in more intimate surroundings. Alexander Gadjiev makes his much-anticipated appearance in the Chamber Series wi...Mechanical Animals - Industrial Goth Freakfest
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Killing Time Events presents Mechanial Animals, Industrial Goth Freakfast, featuring: Spouky Kids (Marilyn Manson Tribute) + Nin UK (Nine Inch Nails Tribute) + Korn Again (Korn Tribute) + Deaftones (Deftones Tribute). ...Death Of Guitar Pop
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Essex duo Silky and Top Kat bringin' the "4th wave of ska!" ...Coruja Jones
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Manchester-based songsmith Coruja Jones delivers honest folky storytelling and ambient outpourings. Dreamy Indie-folk. Beautiful songs with soaring high notes, combined with intricate, delicate guitar work into cavernous reverbs, which ta...Deya Collective
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Deya Collective are a five-piece funk-hop and rap group based in Manchester, with a jazz-inspired sound and a focus on live energy. Their name comes from the Caribbean word "deya" - meaning "we're there" - a mindset they bring to every trac...YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Yes, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Hot Take is a brand new monthly night from promoters Now Wave, bringing you the freshest new sounds from Manchester. Manchester punk trio YAANG + FORMAL SPPEEDWEAR + AUTOCAMPER....Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 15 May - Friday 14 August 2026
DJs and live musicians play old and new school hip hop, afrobeats and RnB goodness from Kendrick Lamar and J Hus to Wizkid and Lauryn Hill. ...
HOT TAKE: The Dead Wells Pinstripe. + Pomona
Yes, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
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DEATH OF GUITAR POP - The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Scruff of the Neck presents DEATH OF GUITAR POPDeath of Guitar Pop are one of the hottest names in British ska...Professor Elemental + Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer + Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq.
Rebellion, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Safe As Milk?Promotions?proudly presentsThe?'BRING THE JOYS'?TourFeaturing the magnificent musical talents of?Professor Elemental,?Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer?and?Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq.?as they embark on their maiden voyage together. Prep...
Snug Live Sessions w/Florentenes
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Bolton based rock band, Florentenes, return to The Snug for an intimate show to celebrate the release of their upcoming EP, Breaking News...Worldpeace DMT + The Femcels
MancUnion live at Fuel Cafe Bar - Manchester
Fuel Cafe Bar, Manchester
Friday 15 May - Friday 24 July 2026
MancUnion live set at Fuel Cafe Bar in Manchester- plus support act TBA...Maunders School Of Popular Music at The Empire Warrington
Empire Warrington, Warrington
Friday 15 May 2026
Maunders School of Popular Music Student Showcase is back - and we're taking over The Empire, Warrington on 15th May....
BBC Philharmonic & Simone Lamsma - Northern Lights
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
In this striking exploration of Nordic soundscapes, Chief Conductor John Storgards will flex every Finnish musical muscle as he leads the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra from the icy beauty of the Arctic to a Danish climax that revels in the raw...Jon Pardi
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Multiplatinum Nashville country music hitmaker Jon Pardi has topped the U.S. Country Airplay charts five times with hits "Head Over Boots", "Dirt on My Boots", "Heartache Medication", "Last Night Lonely" and Beer Can't Fix" (with Thomas ...Sienna Spiro
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Growing up Sienna Spiro was influenced by the soulful sounds of Frank Ocean, Etta James, Frank Sinatra and Amy Winehouse. Drawing on these influences Sienna integrates Jazz elements into her music with a considered blend of contemporary pro...Forward Motion
Progress, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
The golden era of deep house lands on the streets of Manchester. SecondCity | Jess Bays | JIMMY SWITCH | Jnr Windross | Steven Cee ...
The Dualers
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Saturday 16 May 2026
The Dualers are a 9-piece Jamaican Rhythm & Blues band from South-East London. They first hit the headlines when the single Kiss on the Lips stormed in to the UK top 30 despite no industry or professional backing, they progressed to play...Tricky
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Bristol trip hop rapper Adrian "Tricky" Thaws began his career as an early member of the band Massive Attack before going solo in 1995 and scoring the Top 20 hit "Hell Is Round the Corner" among other hits. His work is noted for its dark, l...Heated Rivalry Club
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Inspired by the viral sensation this is a night built on tension, proximity, and the kind of chemistry you can't ignore. Throwback Events DJs will be spinning music from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack, your favourite edits, and a late-night ...After All Festival
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
After All Festival is back and bigger than ever in 2026! With four stages spanning three venues (Band on the Wall, the Rose and Monkey, and Gullivers), Manchester's premier grassroots music festival once again descends on the city's Norther...The Longest Johns
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
The Longest Johns are a British folk musical group from Bristol known for performing folk music and sea shanties in the English tradition, and they also compose and record their own music. They gained popularity from their rendition of the ...Leah Kate
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Los Angeles pop singer Leah Kate first charted in the UK Top 30 with the single "10 Things I Hate About You", before supporting Madison Beer's European tour. ...Cassie Kinoshi's seed
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Formed in early 2016, seed. (formerly known as SEED Ensemble) is an award-winning eleven-piece ensemble led by composer and alto-saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi. A dynamic group of musicians pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz, seed. m...House In All Its Forms
Amber's, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
House In All Its Forms returns. Unannounced Line Up, the very best in house music. For the 4/4 lovers. ...The Springsteen Sessions
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Glasgow-based Dougie Robertson's Springsteen Sessions are without doubt the most authentic, honest, hard hitting, hard working and accurate sound of the Boss in the UK. From the time The Springsteen Sessions hit the stage, they take you ...Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
The Met, Bury
Saturday 16 May 2026
Fleetwood Bac are the world's first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic 'Rumours' line-up. The show focuses on the 'Rumours' era of the band ...Proud Mary
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
The English blues rock band from Royton, Oldham, who were discovered by Noel Gallagher, and the first to sign to his Sour Mash label, releasing their debut album "Same Old Blues" in 2001 to critical acclaim. They have toured extensively wit...DC/UK - AC/DC Tribute
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 16 May 2026
Previously known as AC/DC UK. AC/DC, one of the world's leading tributes AC/DC found their first incarnation well over a decade ago. Since then, the band have established themselves as one of the globe's forerunners in the tribute scene, be...Bootleg Bee Gees
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 16 May 2026
One of the top Bee Gees tribute bands in Europe for over 20 years, the Bootleg BEE GEES have played all over the world, performing in theatres, festivals, and on national television (Channel 4 and Sky1), thrilling crowds with their amazing ...Absolutely Britney Bottomless Brunch
Area, Manchester
Saturday 16 May - Saturday 19 December 2026
Drag queens, brunch, bottomless cocktails, and all the Britney hits you can handle? Look no further for a pop-tastic brunch party that was born to make you happy! This Britney special features the UK's number 1 Britney impersonator, sound-a...Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley
Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills
Saturday 16 May 2026
Two of the UK's most iconic voices have finally combined as a duo and will be touring a new album in 2025. Show of Hands' Miranda Sykes and Devon folk star Jim Causley have known each other for nearly 20 years and in 2024 they united with...
Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...
Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 16 May - Saturday 15 August 2026
Live music and DJs across both floors from 8pm to 3am....
MOOD SWINGS: Office Dog Curiosity Shop Of Iyrn
