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
Kid Kapichi
New Century, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
 With their big punch 'beat punk' sound, and explicitly political songs the Hastings duo have been praised by Liam Gallagher as 'like Noel when he was good'. They tried to debut their Partygate polemic 'Party At No. 10' with a busking pe...Kid Kapichi
New Century, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
 With their big punch 'beat punk' sound, and explicitly political songs the Hastings duo have been praised by Liam Gallagher as 'like Noel when he was good'. They tried to debut their Partygate polemic 'Party At No. 10' with a busking pe...The Rifles
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
 London indie outfit the Rifles rose to popularity in the mid-2000s with a jaunty garage rock & roll sound that's equal parts Jam-like swagger and a playfulness not unlike contemporaries the Kooks. First grabbing public attention with th...It's A Beautiful Noise - The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 19 November 2026 - Monday 24 May 2027
Celebrating an incredible 10 years of touring and over 750 spellbinding performances, It's A Beautiful Noise returns with this internationally acclaimed production that promises to captivate like never before. This fully revamped stage sh...Xentrix
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
Hailing from the Preston, Xentrix was formed in 1985 by guitar player Chris Astley and by the nineties had moved to the forefront of the British Thrash movement as regulars on the playlist for MTV's Headbangers Ball. The legendary Tommy Va...
RNCM Spotlight - Dreamscapes: Fantasies and Reveries
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
A dreamlike and nocturnal journey for double bass, clarinet, and piano, enjoy a contemplative moment through the music of Brahms, Luis Ribeiro, and Wagner. ...Digging for Kanky Presents: Raining Stones
The Yard MCR, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
Manchester trio Digging for Kanky celebrate the release of their debut album, Raining Stones, with a special live show at The Yard. Supported by Cartr...
Play For Planet 3
Rat And Pigeon Manchester, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
Gigs for good in Greater Manchester. Enrich your soul and our soil....Tyla's Dogs D'Amour
Holy Diver, Stockport
Thursday 19 November 2026
Glam Punk Legends, The Dogs D'Amour, to bring a timeless blend of rock 'n' roll, blues to Holy Diver this Winter....Good Charlotte
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Good Charlotte is back and they're bringing their rawest, most authentic energy yet to Europe. The Maryland pop punk legends have spent nearly three decades crafting anthems for the underdogs, the dreamers, and the broken. Now, they're cha...Shinedown
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
 Hailed for their high-octane live shows, explosive rock 'n' roll spirit, thought-provoking lyrics, and melodic sensibility,, the record-breaking multi-platinum Jacksonville, Florida rock outfit have cemented their status as one of the m...Dr. John Cooper Clarke
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 20 - Saturday 21 November 2026
 Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic ...elbow
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 20 - Sunday 22 November 2026
Elbow are an English rock band formed in Bury, Greater Manchester, in 1997. The band consists of Guy Garvey, Craig Potter, Mark Potter and Pete Turner. They have played together since 1990, adopting the name Elbow in 1997Having built a des...Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet)
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
 Co-founder and frontman of '80s New Romantic legends Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined. The ...Eastenderz
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
 London's Eastenderz label sets a gold standard when it comes to dubbed out tech house. Don't miss the return of East End Dubs with an exclusive extended set! ...Kanine
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
London producer Fergus Bossert, aka Kanine, is one of the leading names in the new wave of Drum & Bass. ...WH Lung
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
 Named after a Chinese cash & carry in their native Manchester, electronic pop group W.H. Lung serve up a vivacious concoction of krautrock, synth pop and infectious grooves, which has topped end of year lists with the likes of Piccadill...Step Into Christmas
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 20 November 2026
Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year from Entertainers.   This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love! Including - All I Want for C...Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats
New Century, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Cambridge psychedelic rock and doom metal heads Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats stand out from today's sterile desert of rock 'n' roll like a gore-drenched beacon. After enjoying such rich and fruitful artistic indulgence, frontman Kevin Starr...Jack & Jack
New Century, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Nebraska pop-rap duo Jack & Jack - Jack Johnson and Jack Gilinsky - found success via the social media app Vine, before turning to careers as musicians. Their 2014 single "Wild Life" peaked at number 87 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and they...Genevieve Stokes
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Genevieve Stokes is one of alternative pop's brightest stars. Her angsty yet nostalgic collection of storybook-inspired songs is heavily inspired by her musical heroes Regina Spektor and Fiona Apple as well as her hometown of Portland, Mai...
Laurence Jones
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 20 November 2026
 Liverpool blues rocker Laurence Jones has developed a virtuoso pedigree as one the UK's hottest guitar players, winning four British Blues Awards, including 'Young Artist of the Year' for three consecutive years With passionate riffs...Republica
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Formed in the early 90's, Republica have achieved sales of over 3 Million, albums going Top 5 in UK, US and Europe and achieving Platinum Sales Worldwide. The track 'Ready To Go' went to No. 1 in 18 countries and has been featured in Holly...Ron Pope
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Critically-acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Ron Pope has drawn comparisons to Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, while also refusing to put him squarely into one category. Uncompromising and relentless, Pope has evolved into one...Audioweb
Rebellion, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Audioweb crossed the acid-fueled, psychedelic sound of Madchester house with deep dub, dancehall and reggae influences, earning a sizable following in the UK during the late '90s. Unlike many of their peers, they weren't given strong suppo...Deco
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Good mood music. Unwavered by the movements around them, Deco have become one of the UK's most intriguing viral pop acts. With a persistent knack for classic songwriting, Deco blend the contemporary with their love of the 80s synth pop rec...RADIO FREE ALICE
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Now Wave presents Radio Free Alice at Manchester Academy 2 on 20th November 2026...MCR ROCKS Double Show: Wonderwall vs Cortinas
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Wonderwall return by popular demand after their incredible Good Friday performance, joined by Cortinas for a massive Oasis vs Courteeners night....
Holy Coves Album Release Tour - Autumn/Winter 2026
Lion's Den, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Welsh Awen Rock band 'Holy Coves' return to the tour circuit for their brand new album 'Hiraeth' full band rock tour....
Curiosity Shop
Dead Ringer for Love LIVE
The Venue Bolton, Bolton
Friday 20 November 2026
Celebrating 45 years of the iconic album, Mark Greenshields & Becky Demaine perform the biggest hits of Meat Loaf & Cher in Dead Ringer For Love LIVE...Ladies Night - Pleasure Boys UK - Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 20 November 2026
The ultimate Ladies Night Pleasure Boys UK bring high-energy entertainment, great music, laughs and an unforgettable night out....Mishra
Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills
Friday 20 November 2026
Mishra are a global folk band from the UK gathering international recognition, who draw together roots in UK traditional music with continent-spanning musical textures into a breathtaking 4 piece performance. Performing finely crafted song...Steely Don live at Walkden Legion Club
The Speed Of Honey // Ishango Bone
