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
Dave East
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 15 October 2026
A strong lyricist adept at telling gritty street narratives, Harlem-based MC Dave East has a style heavily reminiscent of '90s New York hardcore rap while sounding fresh enough to compete with the contemporary hip-hop landscape. After build...
GeeJay
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 15 October 2026
GeeJay is the soulful duo of Gee (vocalist and songwriter) and Jay (producer and multi-instrumentalist), who met while working as baristas at a music caf? in Harringay, London. Their casual jam sessions on the caf??s old piano quickly grew ...Hollow Hand
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 15 October 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Hollow Hand live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Hollow Hand?Tickets for Hollow Hand can be purchased safely and securely fro...Alice Cooper Book Tour
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
The definitive autobiography and an evening of unforgettable stories from Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock and one of the world's iconic musicians, with a career spanning six decades. Alice Cooper announces the release of his defin...Hannah Laing
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Dundee DJ Hannah Laing specialises in high energy trance, techno, and hard house with her club night Welcome To The Doof. In 2023, she was nominated for a DJ Mag Best of Britain award and has been regularly featured on BBC Radio 1, includin...Alison Moyet
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
How time flies. It's been 40 years since Alison Moyet stepped out of Yazoo and fired up a solo career with her #1 debut album 'Alf' and Top 10 hits 'Love Resurrection' and 'All Cried Out'. That unmistakable voice - big enough to fill a stad...The Wanted 2.0
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Following their remarkable career with The Wanted, which saw massive hits like Glad You Came, Chasing The Sun, and Heart Vacancy, Max George and Siva Kaneswaran return after the tragic death of Tom Parker as The Wanted 2.0. Promising to...The Mountain Goats
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
The Mountain Goats are, for all practical purposes, the endlessly clever and prolific former California nurse John Darnielle and whatever cast of musicians he's working with at the moment, which means the indie folk sound may change from pr...Ruby Turner
Lowry, Salford
Friday 16 October 2026
Ruby Turner was born in Jamaica and grew up in Montego Bay. Her Grandfather sang the lead in one of the Island's Gospel Groups. Moving to England when she was 9, Ruby has lived here ever since. Her career to date has always had many unexpec...Mercury Rev
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Purveyors of a cosmic brand of the popular American songbook Buffalo New York act Mercury Rev merge jazz, folk, sweeping orchestration, and a dose of 60's rock. Their 1998 album Deserter's Songs remains one of the essential records of the p...This Flight Tonight - A Tribute To Joni Mitchell
Waterside, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Acclaimed singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell. Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Coyote', 'Big Yellow Taxi', ...And So I Watch You from Afar + Caspian
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
A co-headline gig from Belfast instrumental rockers And So I Watch You From Afar and American post rock group Delta Sleep. ...
Mica Paris
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Mica Paris, M.B.E. is the queen of British Soul and one of Britain's most versatile and beloved entertainers: a major label recording artist; West End theatre & television actress; best-selling author and BBC broadcaster, all of which have ...Man of the World - The Music of Peter Green
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 16 October 2026
Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums to perform music from throughout Peter Green's car...Ellie Sax
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 16 October 2026 - Saturday 27 February 2027
International HedKandi / Ministry of Sound house music saxophonist Ellie Sax performs her Ibiza Live show with DJs and special guests. The Huddersfield saxophonist has toured the world performing at the world's most exclusive events, festiv...Mr Traumatik & DJ Frenzee
Club Underground, Bolton
Friday 16 October 2026
A unique voice on the drum & bass circuit, idiosyncratic emcee Mr. Traumatik has been tearing things up since he first arrived. Cardiff-born Marcus Coakley first made his name as an emcee through his controversial and provocative lyrics, se...Lime Garden
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Four girls from Brighton who, whilst growing into adulthood together, are writing coming of age indie-rock with the influence of the modern pop culture that surrounds them. Their sound is a love letter to the indie music they surrounded the...Mercury Rev - All Is Dream 25th Anniversary Tour
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Security ? Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag ? and it?s preferable you don?t, please make sure it?s small. Only one small ba...
Sports
Yes, Manchester
Friday 16 October 2026
Now Wave presents Sports at YES Pink Room on 16th October 2026...Fat Freddy's Drop
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
Fat Freddy's Drop is a New Zealand seven-piece band from Wellington, whose musical style has been characterised as any combination of dub, reggae, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and techno. Originally a jam band formed in the late 1990s by m...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 17 October 2026
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greates...Courtney Barnett
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
In the hands of indie rocker Courtney Barnett, fragments of everyday life become rich and riveting. A deft lyricist and virtuosic guitarist, she is an emblem of millennial wit and one of Australia's most successful musical exports. Based...
Beyond The Barricade
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 17 October 2026
Beyond the Barricade, the UK's longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2024. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences ret...Country Hits Live
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
Transporting you right into the heart of downtown Nashville. Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, fronted by Yorkshire Country singer Jade Helliwell and, direct from Nashville, Lars Pluto, Country Hits Live cel...Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 17 October 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 ...Roxy Magic - Celebrating the Music of Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 17 October 2026
A fabulously entertaining evening celebrating the music of Roxy Music & Bryan Ferry as performed by Roxy Magic, with a great combination of high quality musicianship and a wonderful Bryan Ferry look and sound-alike in Kevin Hackett. Formed...Pet Needs
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
Colchester's PET NEEDS play fractured party music. With explosive live performances of singalong anti-anthems, they began smashing sets on stages throughout the UK, screaming stories of disastrous job interviews, self-destruction and headi...BIG TROUSERS: Manchester Headline Show Eagle Inn Salford
Eagle Inn, Salford
Saturday 17 October 2026
Postmodern power-duo BIG TROUSERS bring their explosive mix of spoken-word post-punk, progressive rock and internet-age absurdity to Manchester....AKA Noel Gallagher. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Saturday 17 October 2026
AKA Noel Gallagher steps into the swagger and songwriting style of Britpop's sharpest voice, delivering anthems packed with attitude....Britallica (Britney Spears Metal Tribute) Holy Diver Stockport
Holy Diver, Stockport
Saturday 17 October 2026
Britallica is the world's first metal tribute to Britney Spears, a high energy mashup of pop princess anthems and headbanging metal attitude....Ian Prowse & Amsterdam
Unitarian Church Todmorden, Oldham
Saturday 17 October 2026
Merseyside hero Ian Prowse is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and frontman of Amsterdam and previously the frontman of indie cult band Pele....
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
The Martians are back! Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages. In October 2026, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Live...Brandi Carlile
Co-op Live, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
Known as one of music's most respected voices, Brandi Carlile is an 11 times Grammy Award, 2 time EMMY-winning singer/songwriter, and a #1 New York Times Bestselling author. Throughout her acclaimed career, the Washington State country an...Starsailor with Strings
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
Formed at Wigan & Leigh Music College, Starsailor will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their critically-acclaimed, multi-platinum debut album Love is Here with a special tour featuring a string ensemble arranged and conducted by Joe Dudde...
Sol and the Gang
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
A high-energy journey through the decades - from Motown to present day - blending timeless RnB classics with premium production and tight musicianship. Founded by award-winning artist and choreographer J-Sol of The X Factor fame, the hand-p...Harriet
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 18 October 2026
Sheffield singer Harriet Robert's sell-out show, Trying To Get The Feeling Again, sees her performing intimate interpretations of her favourite sounds of the 70s, including hits by The Carpenters, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Carole King,...Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin' Criminal
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
The King of New York, Huey Morgan - the original Fun Lovin Criminal - is back playing with his brand new band!All the hit's that you love, are going to be played including - The Fun Lovin Criminal, Scooby Snacks, Loco, Korean Bodega, Love U...John 5
