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
M&P's Big Band Brunch
Matt & Phreds, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
18-piece powerhouse DG Kollective play utterly epic jazz, funk, Latin, pop, film, TV, & library music KIDS GO FREE *PLEASE READ FULL INFO*...Snug Live Sessions w/YAANG + Support
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Manchester-based punk trio, YAANG, headline The Snug this May as part of The Snug Live series....A night of Northern Soul & Motown
St. Veronica's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 16 May 2026
Get ready for a fantastic evening of classic hits, great company and dancing - all in support of our church...A night with Stereosonics a Stereophonics tribute band
Poplar Social Club, Blackburn
Saturday 16 May 2026
Back by popular demand the amazing Stereosonics, the UK's number1 tribute band to the mighty Stereophonics...Back to Boogie Live at Arley Open Air Concerts
Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich
Saturday 16 May 2026
The glittering celebration of disco, funk and soul returns to Arley Hall headlined by; Imagination ft. Leee John, 5 Star, The Real Thing, Jaki Graham...Fleetwood Nickd
Free2 Be Bad
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 16 May 2026
Free 2 Be Bad - The finest tribute band to the amazing rock and blues music of Paul Rodgers, Free, and Bad Company.?6 adv / ?10 door...Gypsy Pistoleros
Holy Diver, Stockport
Saturday 16 May 2026
Gypsy Pistoleros Take to the Holy Diver Stage This May due to sheer demand from the fans...Mamma Mia live at Empire Sing dance and relive all the ABBA
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Saturday 16 May 2026
Mamma Mia the ultimate ABBA tribute live at Empire Rochdale Iconic hits, dazzling energy, and a night of pure sing-along fun....Putrid Pile - Manchester
Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
Brutal Death Metal legend Putrid Pile returns to Manchester for an intimate show at Soup with the sickest lineup possible...The Public Eye - Manchester
Off The Square Manchester, Manchester
Saturday 16 May 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...The Tall Faces Mod Soul Northern Night
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 16 May 2026
The Tall Faces are back one of the best bands & shows to grace The Brickhouse Stage...
The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
The world's greatest Elvis show is back, bigger than ever before with an epic new line-up. Starring Direct from the USA the incredible MOSES SNOW (Early Elvis Years), ARRON WALKER (1968 Comeback Special) with Dual Headliners CHRIS CONNOR (1...Hallé Family Concert - Film Favourites
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
Lights, camera, ACTION! Join the Halle and entertaining presenter Tom Redmond for the magic of the movies, with a hand-picked selection of music from all your favourite family films. Performed live by your orchestra, this will be fun for al...Cassidy Janson Sings Carole King
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Sunday 17 May 2026
"Cassidy literally brought me to tears this evening with her performance of Natural Woman. She was who I was, she felt what I felt. She was me!" - Carole King. Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson honours the music of icon C...Chance Peña
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
Born and raised in Tyler, Texas, Chance Pena has cultivated a unique style of traditional folk storytelling infused with modern musical influences. In early 2019, Pena's dream-chaser ballad, "Up, Up & Away" moved into the spotlight thanks t...Ghosts of Garage - Todd Edwards
Freight Island, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
TODD 'The God' EDWARDS returns to GHOSTS OF GARAGE for another very special Sunday Session + very special guest JEREMY SYLVESTER one of Manchester's most respected crews returns to Freight Island this summer, bringing East Coast US club roy...M.O.P.
New Century, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
Brooklyn hip-hop duo M.O.P. (Mash Out Posse) -rappers Billy Danze and Lil' Fame - are best known for their hits "Ante Up" and "Cold as Ice" which reached the UK Top 10 in 2001. ...The Jazz Room - Sinatra & Armstrong
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
Step into The Jazz Room for a musical journey through the songs of Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. From Sinatra's effortless swing style to Armstrong's unforgettable voice and trumpet, their music comes alive once again in a heartfelt li...Pishro + Arta + Koorosh
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
Persian rap from exiled Iranian hip hop star Reza Pishro, Canadian Arta Mir Hosseini, and Istanbul-living Iranian Istanbul Koorosh. ...Bella Kay
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
Florida-based Texan indie pop star Bella Kay gained popularity in 2025 with her debut single "The Sick" that went viral and peaked at number 33 on the UK singles chart. Blending intimate bedroom pop with confessional lyrics, reflecting he...The Hillbilly Moon Explosion
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
The highly anticipated return of Swiss rockabilly phenoms and one of the most exciting bands on the planet, The Hillbilly Moon Explosion! From Zurich, Switzerland, they are known for a versatile mix of rock and roll, jump blues, swing, cou...INTONARU presents Mud, Water, Oil
The Talleyrand, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
A debut show of collaborative and solo works from experimental music duo INTONARU (Katherine Lee, Tristan Hail) Up-and-coming experimental music project INTONARU (Katherine Lee, Tristan Hail) presents a night of collaborative and solo works...Factory 251 Saturdays
FAC251, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...
Dark Matter presents Maquina + special guests
Golden Lion, Todmorden
Sunday 17 May 2026
The fierce Lisbon trio MAQUINA. pushes the edges of body musicwith hypnotic krautrock rhythms, driving industrial beats, and rawpunk power. Their live-centered sound thrives on relentless drums,gritty bass, and sharp guitar noise, deliverin...Northcote
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
UTB Manchester proudly presents... NorthcoteNorthcote is the musical project of Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Goud, known for his heartfelt songwriting and dynamic live performances. Since launching in 2008, Northcote has toured internati...
Blind Yeo
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
Now Wave presents Blind Yeo at The Castle Hotel on 17th May 2026...The Guy Clark Songbook
Eagle Inn, Salford
Sunday 17 May 2026
On the tenth anniversary of his death, join us for an afternoon celebrating the extraordinary songbook of Texan songwriter Guy Clark. We will have live music from Matt Hill & Dimestore Dirtbags, alongside reflections and readings about Guy'...Tom Sharp Jazz Orchestra
Matt & Phreds, Manchester
Sunday 17 May 2026
Enjoy a fantastic 20-piece big band known for its high-energy performances and wide-wide-ranging repertoire... Part of Manchester Jazz Festival...Glam Rock Revival Live at Arley Open Air Concerts
Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich
Sunday 17 May 2026
The biggest teen idols of the 70s; BAY CITY ROLLERS ft. Woody, joined by MUD & Total Rex for the Ultimate 70s Concert Celebration...Blue
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 18 May 2026
The Blue boys are back in town! Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan are ready to make new memories with the news that they will release their all-new studio album 'Reflections' on January 9th 2026 - the first taste of which...Christopher Cross
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 18 May 2026
Texan soft rocker Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including - for the first time in Grammy history - the "Big Four" most prestigious awards: Record of the Year ...Kiefer Sutherland
New Century, Manchester
Monday 18 May 2026
Ol' fashioned denim-and-dusty-boots country rock from the quintessential Brat Packer. Kiefer Sutherland will be instantly recognisable to most as the award-winning star of the hit series 24, as well as the star of countless indellible big s...The Adam Buxton Band
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Monday 18 May 2026
Comedian Adam Buxton and his live band host an intimate evening celebrating the release of his debut album, Buckle Up, out now via Decca. Buxton, our most beloved podcaster, seasoned veteran of GarageBand and the jingle, enlisted Metronomy'...Alty Voices Summer Gig at Bowden Rooms
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Monday 18 May 2026
Alty Voices - Summer 2026 gigMONDAY 18TH MAY, BOWDON ROOMS, ALTRINCHAM...
Opal In Sky
Rebellion, Manchester
Monday 18 May 2026
Opal In Sky continue their tour in Manchester with support from Give 'Em Blood...
Midge Ure (Ultravox / Visage)
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 19 May 2026
At the start of 1981, Ultravox were laying their claim to be one of the defining acts of the 80's, following the global success of hit "Vienna". Heading back into the studio the same year invigorated, they recorded their second album wit...Arden School of Theatre - Voices XI
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 19 May 2026
An evening featuring the remarkable talents of 3rd-year Vocal Studies students from the Arden School of Theatre, conducted by The Arden's resident Musical Director, Robert Purvis. With classic musical theatre hits to chart-topping pop tunes...Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music) Awesome Friends
