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
Sylvia
Lowry, Salford
Monday 19 - Saturday 24 October 2026
Sylvia Pankhurst - fearless, flawed, and unforgettable. The untold story of the rebellious middle child of Emmeline Pankhurst takes centre stage in this irresistible hip hop, funk and soul musical that moves your feet and fires your spirit....Cabaret Voltaire
Albert Hall, Manchester
Monday 19 October 2026
Stephen 'Mal' Mallinder and Chris Watson celebrate 50 years since Cabaret Voltaire first performed live. The first performance, at the Sheffield Students Union Refectory on 13 May 1975, the live launch of one of Britain's most influential a...LSD and the Search For God
Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 20 October 2026
It has been 12 years since STEVE HACKETT brought his classic Genesis Revisited show to us. Back then, in 2013, his UK tour culminated in his acclaimed performance at London's Royal Albert Hall and the following release of the live DVD of th...The Proclaimers
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years see...Transvision Vamp
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Iconic 80's alternative rock band Transvision Vamp enjoyed massive chart success with a string of hits including Baby I Don't Care, I Want Your Love and Revolution Baby. Fronted by Wendy James, her sexually charged and rebellious image won ...Dan Whitlam
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Poet, spoken word artist, rapper and actor from South London who gained traction from his music videos on TikTok. ...What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Wednesday 21 October 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...Melanie C
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 21 October 2026
After the iconic 1996 debut single 'Wannabe' topped the charts in 37 countries, Spice Girls' debut album 'Spice' went on to sell more than 31 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling album of all time by a female group. The girls...Allie X
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Avant-garde Canadian indie pop singer and visual artist Alexandra Hughes has drawn frequent comparisons to Ellie Goulding and Chvrches for her "soaring pop, borderline theatrical Disney" songs. ...Airbag
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 22 October 2026
For fans of Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, Marillion, Astra, and Ozric Tentacles, Argentine hard rock sibling trio Airbag boast magnificent singing and prog atmospheres which compete for the lion's share with dark and captivating guitars, and...Goldie Lookin Chain
New Century, Manchester
Thursday 22 October 2026
The Newport comedy rap troupe claim influences through their modifications of songs from artists such as So Solid Crew, the Streets and... Paul Gascoigne. Tracks, such as the UK no.3 hit "Guns Don't Kill People Rappers Do", tackle topics su...Personal Trainer
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 22 October 2026
Amsterdam's Personal Trainer is a rock band built around singer/songwriter Willem Smit. Live, they have an ever-shifting line-up with members from bands like Canshaker Pi, Pip Blom, Bull, Steve French, The Klittens, Home Counties and many m...John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Golden Lion Hotel, Oldham
Thursday 22 October 2026
The songwriter and frontman of Manchester three-piece, I Am Kloot also possesses an enviable back catalogue as a solo artist - previously known around his hometown as Johnny Dangerously - and continues to work on new material under the guis...Westlife
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 23 - Sunday 25 October 2026
The UK's biggest-selling album group of the 21st century, celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2026. The Irish pop kings will deliver a euphoric, hit-filled set spanning their extraordinary 25-year career from timeless ballads to global c...Khalid
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
Multi-platinum selling global superstar Khalid has taken the world by storm with his blend of smooth R&B fused with electro-pop and 80s-inspired synths since his first single, the RIAA-certified diamond 'Location' - released right before hi...The Shamrocks
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their debut UK tour. After wowing audiences across the globe - from the Sydney Opera ...The Proclaimers
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years see...MT JONES
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
Gathering inspiration from 60s and 70s soul greats across the Atlantic to modern R&B and Jazz, Liverpool's MT Jones evokes a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. His crooning vocals transport you straight back to a smoke-filled s...Antony Szmierek
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
Manchester spoken word and indie hip-hop artist Antony Szmierek has a distinctive way of mixing introspective and poetic lyrics with cool nostalgic beats which have seen him compared to Mike Skinner and The Streets. "He is being lauded as o...Montello
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
Montello are a four piece indie-rock powerhouse from Wigan, Greater Manchester. Formed in November 2023, they hit the local indie music scene performing small gigs around the North West of England, and have amassed a small but loyal cult f...Montello - Manchester
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Dark Matter presents Firefriend (Brazil - Cardinal Fuzz)
The Yard MCR, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
When bassist Julia Grassetti and guitarist Yury Hermuche met in December 2005 in S?o Paulo, Brazil, they began to shape their own blend of heavy, hypnotic psychedelia, space rock, and shoegaze. Over two decades, they built a reputation for ...The Buzzcocks - Attitude Adjustment
Holy Diver, Stockport
Friday 23 - Saturday 24 October 2026
Punk Legends The Buzzcocks are heading to Holy Diver for Two very special homecoming shows this October. With Special supports TBA...Transmission Joy Division Tribute. Live at Empire Rochdale


