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
Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift by Xenna
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Sunday 12 July 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 ...Buddy Holly and the Cricketers
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 12 July 2026
Starring some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock and endorsed as Britain's most popular Buddy Holly act when the boys guested on BBC One's Satur...Slaughter and the Dogs 50yrs of Punk celebration
Rebellion, Manchester
Sunday 12 July 2026
Celebrating 50yrs since the Historic Lesser Free Trade Hall gig. SATD both in interview and live set with support from the BUZZKOCKS....Cancer Bats performing as Bat Sabbath - Tribute to Black Sabbath
Rebellion, Manchester
Tuesday 14 July 2026
Canadian hardcore punk band Cancer Bats perform as their alter ego Bat Sabbath, a tribute to Black Sabbath. ...The Easy Rollers
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Wednesday 15 July 2026
A roaring seven-piece jazz outfit - ready to transport you back to the golden age of jazz - deliver their sensational cabaret-style show Drop Me Off in Harlem, featuring hits from The Jazz Age (1920-1933) through to The Swing Era (1933-194...THE DRIFTERS
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 16 July 2026
Continuing the legacy of George and Faye Treadwell, the latest line-up of The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show, performing all the classic hits of the soul legends from the last six decades, such as 'Saturday Night...Breaking Benjamin
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Thursday 16 July 2026
Forming in 1998, and led by vocalist and guitarist, Benjamin Burnley, Pennsylvania hard rockers Breaking Benjamin have forged their own path through their angst-fuelled lyrics, crunching guitars and swelling choruses, that has seen them sel...Breaking Benjamin
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 16 July 2026
Forming in 1998, and led by vocalist and guitarist, Benjamin Burnley, Pennsylvania hard rockers Breaking Benjamin have forged their own path through their angst-fuelled lyrics, crunching guitars and swelling choruses, that has seen them sel...Bushman
Rhythm of the Dance
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 17 July 2026
Rhythm of the Dance has brought audiences around the world to their feet for over two decades and is returning with a brand new production. Rooted in Ireland's rich culture and heritage, Rhythm of the Dance takes a different perspective on ...Boys Like Girls
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 17 July 2026
Boys Like Girls emerged from the Boston underground with a sound that cut through the noise-anthemic, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore. Since their debut, the band has defined and defied boundaries, delivering dynamic records and high...Pat Metheny
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 17 July 2026
Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Pat Metheny embarks on a world tour with new ensemble Side-Eye III+ Pat Metheny has stood at the forefront of modern music for more than five decades. Beginning on trumpet at age eight and switching to gui...The Ultimate Stone Roses - Tribute to the Stone Roses
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Friday 17 July 2026
The only tribute to The Stone Roses to hail from Manchester. Each member is a die hard fan of the original band who has dedicated themselves to mastering the music of their Mancunian heroes. Playing songs from the seminal first album, The S...MJ Legacy a tribute to Michael Jackson. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 17 July 2026
MJ Legacy bring the music, moves and unmistakable sound of Michael Jackson...Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 18 July 2026
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups. Formed in Liverpool, in 1999, the tribute group have gone on to perf...Madness
Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Saturday 18 July 2026
Madness may have been at the forefront of the late '70s ska revival, but the band quickly moved beyond the constraints of two-tone. By the time the '80s were in full swing, their embrace of everything from Motown to pure pop had made them o...Oasiz - A Tribute to Oasis
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 18 July 2026
When a short clip of Oasiz front man Steve, performing as Liam, went viral on social media with over half a million views, many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the ...Jimmy Nail
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 18 July 2026
Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer - and proud Geordie icon - Jimmy Nail heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs, a series of intimate retrospective shows reflecting on an extraordinary seven-decade career. From t...Korn Again + Deaftones - Cinemac Macclesfield
Cinemac, Macclesfield
Saturday 18 July 2026
Korn Again and deaftones live at Cinemac Macclesfield. A night of crushing riffs and atmospheric metal...MancUnion plus special guests at Elton Liberal Club
Elton Liberal Club, Bolton
Saturday 18 July 2026
We are hosting a charity gig and giving 100% of ticket sales to Andys Man Club.4pm until 10:45pm...The Dickies
Steel Panther
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 21 July 2026
The comedic glam metal band from Sunset Strip, Los Angeles are a living, breathing study in the art of "hair metal". With tongues firmly lodged in their cheeks, Steel Panther celebrate and ridicule all that was good and bad about the "great...Agnes Obel
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 22 July 2026
A Berlin-based, Danish-born singer/songwriter and classically trained pianist with an elegant and elastic voice, Agnes Obel's poised and melancholic chamber pop draws from the same atmosphere-heavy well as cinematic spellcasters like Antony...Charlie Puth
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Internationally acclaimed, exciting pop-rock artist and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Puth creates his bravest, boldest and most honest work to date. With complex, life affirming and uplifting melodies he has scored UK Platinum-selling hits...Smoove & Turrell - The Singles Tour
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 23 July 2026
he Singles Tour a celebration of their biggest tunes, fan favourites, and timeless grooves that have defined their career....Dark Matter presents Seamus Fogarty + special guests
Golden Lion, Todmorden
Thursday 23 July 2026
London-based Alt-folk alchemist Seamus Fogarty touring his new album Ships on Scottish label Lost Map Records....The Amy Winehouse Experience
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 24 July 2026
Fronted by the enigmatic Caroline Lowe with a group of backing musicians, this is the UK's premier tribute to the often misunderstood and sadly missed talent of the late Amy Winehouse. From the creators of Lioness, The Amy Winehouse Experi...The Radiohead Project - A Tribute to Radiohead
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 24 July 2026
'The Radiohead Project' is a stunning live tribute show that celebrates one of the greatest bands of all time - Radiohead. From Mercury Prize winners to multiple Grammy Awards, Radiohead redefined the sound of modern music and The Radiohead...Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s DJ Set
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 24 July 2026
The hottest 80s club night is coming to town as actor, TV personality and star of Spandau Ballet Martin Kemp will be spinning the biggest and best hits of that decade for what promises to be a pure 'Gold' night! ...Guns N Yorkshire Roses. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 24 July 2026
Guns N Yorkshire Roses tear through anthems and blistering solos, bringing danger, attitude and late-night rock chaos to the stage...Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & The Bootleg Beatles
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 25 July 2026
Following on from two hugely successful collaborations (And in The End and It was 50 years ago today), The Bootleg Beatles and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra are coming together again. Their latest venture is a 50th anniver...The Chicago Blues Brothers
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 25 July 2026
The world's biggest and best loved Blues Brothers party show is on a mission once again. As seen at the Adelphi Theatre and the Savoy Theatre in London's West End, The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together to bring you t...The Lancashire Hotpots
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 25 July 2026
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern "knees up" with banging comedy folk anthems such as "Chippy Te...Janet Kay & Carroll Thompson
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 25 July 2026
The Queen's of Lovers Rock announce a rare concert together. Janet Kay is best known for the Dennis Bovell produced track "Silly games" which went to Number 1 in the National UK charts in 1979. This was the first time a British born black f...Country Club
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 25 July 2026
Saddle up cowboys & cowgirls the UK's first ever country music day party is riding into town for the ultimate hoedown. Expect Non-stop country music hits all night long, rodeo bull, line dancing, cowboy & cowgirl hat giveaways, red solo cup...Green Island Festival 2026 - Vol. 2
Starsailor + Special Guests
The Old Market Square Warrington, Warrington
Saturday 25 July 2026
Experience the timeless sound of Starsailor live in Warrington plus support from Winachi and special Guests....The Spice Girls Experience. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Saturday 25 July 2026
Girl power anthems, nonstop sing-alongs and pure pop nostalgia as the ultimate Spice Girls experience brings the party live....The Princess Proms
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 26 July 2026
An enchanting family concert with Enchanted Voices singing the magical music from Frozen, Wicked, Moana, Kpop Demon Hunters, Taylor Swift, Wizard of Oz, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, Anastasia, Pocahontas and more. ...RADAR Festival
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August 2026
A progressive rock and metal festival headlined in 2025 by Carpenter Brut + Bob Vylan + Underoath....The Coldplay Tribute. Lve at Empire Rochdale


