GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Thu 30 Apr 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
The Met
Sat 18 Apr - Sat 17 Oct 2026
FRENZEE (GR) // Open Fly
The Hallé - Dvořák's Symphony No.8
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 14 - Sunday 17 May 2026
Alexander Gadjiev, winner of the 2022 Terence Judd-Halle Award, joins forces with Grammy-nominated Ariane Matiakh for a performance of Chopin's Piano Concerto No.2, is one of the finest virtuosic showpieces for piano, requiring both technic...Will Young
The Edge, Wigan
Thursday 14 May 2026
British pop royalty Will Young was the winner of the first ever Pop Idol in 2002, with the wide-smiled and bright-eyed Wokingham singer breaking records when his chart-topping double-single Evergreen / Anything Is Possible became the fastes...Carly Pearce
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 14 May 2026
2018's Radio Disney The Freshest! Country Best New Artist winner and a 2019 ACM Awards New Female Artist of the Year and iHeartRadio Music Awards Best New Country Artist nominee, Kentucky's Carly Pearce continues to be a loyal advocate of C...Nick Mulvey
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 14 May 2026
The reliably brilliant acclaimed Cambridge folk artist, songwriter and a founding member of future-jazz stars Portico Quartet has come a long way - both experientially, musically and philosophically. Musician, composer and producer, Nick's...Reverend And The Makers
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 14 May 2026
The Sheffield indie band, fronted by Jon McClure, nicknamed The Reverend, gained success in Britain with their debut album "The State of Things", which reached no.5 in 2017, and spawned the UK top 10 single "Heavyweight Champion of the Worl...Lucy Spraggan
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Thursday 14 May 2026
Canterbury-born, Buxton-raised and Cheshire-living folk pop star Lucy Spraggan was the first contestant on the X Factor to perform her own compositions in 2021 with her introspective acoustic hip-pop style festival anthems since helping sc...A TRIBUTE TO THE CARPENTERS
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 14 May 2026
It's time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true as the Entertainers present A Tribute to the Carpenters, featuring Gordy Marshall's The British Carpenters and starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpen...Florence Road
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 14 May 2026
Florence Road are a four-piece from Wicklow, Ireland. Made up of childhood friends Lily Aron (Vocals), Emma Brandon (Guitar), Ailbhe Barry (Bass) and Hannah Kelly (Drums), the band spent their teens perfecting their craft in Aron's garden ...
Wally Badarou (Live)
The Yard, Manchester
Thursday 14 May 2026
Up close & personal with legendary musician and de facto member of Level 42...Mitski
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
With electronic drum pads pulsating underneath fervent guitar lines, critically beloved Japanese-American indie folk singer-songwriter Mitski has cemented her reputation as an artist capable of using her talent to perform the alchemy that t...The Neverland Express + Caleb Johnson - Celebrating Meat Loaf
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
The only show that was officially endorsed by Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman, celebrate the legendary rocker and experience his hit songs performed brilliantly by his backing band The Neverland Express plus American Idol winner, Caleb Johnson. ...The Drifters
Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn
Friday 15 May 2026
Continuing the legacy of George and Faye Treadwell, the latest line-up of The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show, performing all the classic hits of the soul legends from the last six decades, such as 'Saturday Night...MANIA - The ABBA Tribute
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 15 May 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...Machine Head
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Perhaps no metal band has been as instrumental as Bay Area 90s metal greats Machine Head in proving that heavy music could be both true to its core roots while also having an eye looking forward toward other genres and new futures. Front...Thomas Dolby
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
London musician, producer, film composer, entrepreneur and teacher Thomas Dolby came to prominence in the 1980s, releasing hit singles including "She Blinded Me with Science" and "Windpower" (1982), "Hyperactive!" (1984), "Close but No Ciga...Sky Full of Stars - A Tribute To Coldplay
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 15 May 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...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...Karnivool
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
Aussie alternative and progressive metal quintet Karnivool formed in high school in Perth, Western Australia in 1997. The band's earliest incarnation was mainly focused around playing covers of bands that influenced them - from grunge to de...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...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!" ...
Omar's Brighter the Days UK Tour
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...
MancUnion live at Fuel Cafe Bar - Manchester
Fuel Cafe Bar, Manchester
Friday 15 May 2026
MancUnion live set at Fuel Cafe Bar in Manchester- plus support act TBA...BBC Philharmonic - 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...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 ...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 ...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 ...Leah Kate
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Los Angeles pop singer Leah Katefirst charted in the UK Top 30 with the single "10 Things I Hate About You", before supporting Madison Beer's European tour. ...Proud Mary
