GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
King George's Hall
Sun 8 Mar - Fri 26 Jun 2026
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
King George's Hall
Fri 27 Mar - Sat 25 Apr 2026
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Thu 30 Apr 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
St Philip's Church Salford
Sat 21 Feb - Fri 20 Mar 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Fri 20 Mar - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Lucia & The Best Boys
Lucia & The Best Boys
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Now Wave presents Lucia & The Best Boys at Manchester Academy 2 on 22nd May 2026...
Nirvana Freight Island Manchester
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
The world's leading Nirvana tribute act is coming to Freight Island in Manchester this May...Nirvanh. Nirvana Tribute Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 22 May 2026
Nirvanh. Nirvana tribute live at Empire Rochdale Feel the grunge, hear the hits, and experience the raw energy of a legendary band....The Music of George Michael - The Candlelight Concert
Neighbourhood Weekender
Victoria Park, Warrington
Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 May 2026
Warrington's top indie rock and pop festival Neighbourhood Weekender returns. With a unique community feel, Neighbourhood Weekender is the biggest indie festival in the North West, welcoming both big names and breakthrough new music acts...Doja Cat
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
The "Queen of Pop-Rap", GRAMMY Award-winning L.A. rapper and global superstar Doja Cat is best known for the UK no.1 single and International chart topper "Paint the Town Red". With over 65 million records sold worldwide, her Platinum-sell...Kingfishr
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Three unassuming young lads from Ireland have stories to tell, and they know how to tell them well. Meet Kingfishr, the folk-rock band rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about and in-demand acts for 2025. As society frets and fights ov...Kingfishr
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Three unassuming young lads from Ireland have stories to tell, and they know how to tell them well. Meet Kingfishr, the folk-rock band rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about and in-demand acts for 2025. As society frets and fights ov...Copacabana Magic - The Barry Manilow Tribute Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 23 May 2026
The worlds premier show chronicling the story of one of the greatest showmen of all time, the legendary Barry Manilow. Experience all the classic hits from his amazing career culminating in over 85 million record sales. This stunning concer...The AC/DC Experience - Tribute to AC/DC
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 23 May 2026
Hailing from Lancashire, The AC/DC Experience perform classics from both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras such as "Highway To Hell", "Shoot To Thrill", "Back In Black", "Whole Lotta Rosie", and many, many more. ...Endless Love - The Show
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 23 May 2026
Get ready for theultimatefeel-good show celebrating the music of legendary hitmakers Lionel Richie andDiana Ross. Starring a sensational castand packed with Motown classics and timeless smash hits such as 'I'm ComingOut', 'Dancing On The Ce...Dave Formula & Noko (Magazine)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Magazine's Dave Formula (Keys) & Noko (Guitar) present a full set of work-outs culled from the Manchester band's classic back catalogue. Alongside Dave and Noko, stepping into Howard Devoto's, Barry Adamson's and John Doyle's not inconsider...
Plini
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
Described by Steve Vai as "one of the finest, forward thinking, melodic, rhythmically and harmonically deep, evolution of rock/metal instrumental guitarist I have ever heard," Australian guitarist and songwriter Plini Roessler-Holgate was n...Sarah Kinsley
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
New York based Sarah Kinsley's music evokes all the feelings. A schooled but intuitive musician/singer/producer, she expresses and explores doubts and dreams in her captivating and sometimes ironic alt-pop songs. Distinctive and atmospheric...Snug Live Sessions w/Chris Helme (The Seahorses) + Gabrielle Gee
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Saturday 23 May 2026
The Snug Live presents Chris Helme, best known as the frontman and songwriter of The Seahorses, for an intimate performance at The Snug Coffee...The Oasis Experience. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Saturday 23 May 2026
Relive the Britpop glory days with The Oasis Experience, the ultimate tribute to the Gallagher brothers and their legendary band....Pixies
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Sunday 24 - Monday 25 May 2026
With elements of indie rock and surf rock, 1980's Boston alternative rockers The Pixies have been cited by avowed fan Kurt Cobain as a heavy influence on Nirvana with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" a conscious attempt to co-opt the Pixies' sty...Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift by Xenna
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Sunday 24 May 2026
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift and her Eras experience in this electrifying show presented by RED Entertainment, Cuffe & Taylor and Live Nation, featuring the incredible Xenna - a celebration of the iconic pop sensation's ...Example
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Sunday 24 May 2026
Rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer extraordinaire, London-born Elliot John Gleave (a.k.a. Example) took his stage name from his initials "e.g.", the abbreviation of the Latin phrase meaning "for example". The first artist signed...London Concertante - Christmas Baroque by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 24 May 2026
Celebrate Christmas with London Concertante as we perform a programme of stunning Christmas-themed Baroque works. Programme Corelli - Christmas Concerto Handel - Messiah Overture Torelli - Christmas Concerto Bach - Violin Concerto in A...London Concertante - The Seven Sins of Tango by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Sunday 24 May 2026
Discover tango like never before with The Seven Sins of Tango by Candlelight, a brand-new 2026 production featuring two champion dancers and a 10-piece ensemble from the world-renowned London Concertante. Straight from Argentina, this elec...
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The Britons Protection, Manchester
Sunday 24 May 2026
An all day long session shaped by underground house. All just a stones throw away from where Manchester's club culture was built, The Hacienda....Go Your Own Way - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 25 May 2026
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians ...Simply Dylan - A Tribute to Bob Dylan
The Strines Nightingale, Stockport
Monday 25 May 2026
As straightforward as the title suggests: no frills, no gimmicks, no pretense; Simply Dylan is John O'Connell's personal exploration and celebration of the rich and diverse work of Bob Dylan.O'Connell, formerly of Groundpig, has had his nam...Charlie Parr
Yes, Manchester
Monday 25 May 2026
In the music of Charlie Parr, there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to create. The Minnesota-born guitarist, songwriter, and interpreter of traditional music has released 19 albums over two decades and has been known to perform up...
Calum Scott
AO Arena, Manchester
Wednesday 27 May 2026
After rising to fame on the 2015 season of Britain's Got Talent, singer/songwriter Calum Scott was able to parlay his success into a recording career as a soulful pop artist. The Hull-bred musician's compelling version of Robyn's "Danci...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 27 May 2026
After a sensational 2025 that saw over 60,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK singing, dancing, and having the time of their lives, What's Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! This electrifying tribute show celebrat...Ray LaMontagne
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Celebrated Grammy award-winner Ray LaMontagne commemorates the 20th anniversary of the release of his seminal debut album, Trouble, in 2025 with a special remastered vinyl edition and tour performing the album in its entirety for the first ...Toots and The Maytals Featuring Leba Hibbert
New Century Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 27 May 2026
Jamaican ska and rocksteady legends The Maytals, were not only key figures in popularising reggae music with their frontman Toots Hibbert, who died in 2020, considered a reggae pioneer on par with Bob Marley, but they also coined the name...Julie's Haircut
Golden Lion, Todmorden
Wednesday 27 May 2026
A kaleidoscopic eclecticism that spans from psychedelia, electronic, minimalism with echoes of jazz, ethnic dub & drone music.......
Nora Brown & Stephanie Coleman
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 28 May 2026
Nora Brown is the ?brightest young star in old-time music? (Songlines), playing traditional music focused on southern Appalachian banjo and guitar, with her singing revealing her ?thirst for storytelling? (NPR). She digs deep: ?A reverent n...Pitbull
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 29 May 2026
Florida rapper Armando Christian Perez, Pitbull, invites disruption on a global scale as a GRAMMY Award winning independent international superstar, education ambassador, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. With billions of audio stream...Billy Ocean
