GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thu 29 Jan - Fri 26 Jun 2026
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Sat 13 Dec 2025 - Sat 18 Apr 2026
The Christmas Orchestra
Albert Hall, Manchester
Monday 15 December 2025
Get ready to discover the magic of the festive season as The Christmas Orchestra is back with their unique concert experience. Celebrate this special time of year with a concert performed live by a 16-piece chamber orchestra supported with ...NQ Jazz Orchestra
The Yard, Manchester
Monday 15 December 2025
The 18-piece NQ Jazz Orchestra - a collection of some of the North's most exciting musicians - perform music from some of the greatest jazz composers of recent years, some rare outings for celebrated British composers, and some hot off the...The Holiday In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 17 December 2025
The beloved Christmas film The Holiday will be presented live in concert this winter, featuring its magical musical score performed live to the film by a full concert orchestra. A Universal Pictures production, The Holiday stars Cameron...Big Country
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Formed in Dunfermline, Scotland by the former-Skids guitarist Stuart Adamson and childhood friend Bruce Watson, Celtic-inspired Big Country quickly broke worldwide with their ringing, bagpipe-like guitars and anthemic songs helping their...Bladee
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Bladee first started gaining notoriety in 2013 for his self-released, emotionally charged take on rap; growing up in Stockholm and thus completely detached from any sort of rap tradition, he was left to invent a new one - patching together ...Kids in Glass Houses
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025
The return of the Cardiff alt-rockers who scored four UK Top 40 albums between 2008 and 2013. Their boundlessly entertaining collection of songs prove beyond all doubt that Kids in Glass Houses can write thoroughly modern guitar tunes with ...Neck Deep
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025
The "biggest band you've never heard of" has stepped onto the world stage, but it won't be long before that adage is a distant memory. The Wrexham underground heroes turned breakout stars with three UK Top 10 albums continue carving out the...Spector
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025
London quartet whose debut album Enjoy It While It Lasts mixed mingling 80s new wave with 90s indie rock, reaching number 12 in the UK Albums Chart and topping the Official Record Store Chart on the week of its release. ...The Wonder Stuff
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 17 December 2025
Stourbridge indie rockers The Wonder Stuff boast an extensive catalogue which includes UK Top 20 hits "The Size of a Cow", "Unbearable", "Caught in My Shadow", "Don't Let Me Down, Gently", "Circlesquare" and the chart-topping cover "D...
London African Gospel Choir - Paul Simon's Graceland Reimagined
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 18 December 2025
Hot off the back of multiple sell-outs across the UK, the 23-strong London African Gospel Choir (LAGC) return with their totally uplifting rendition of Paul Simon's iconic 1986 Graceland album. Don't miss this astounding musical reinte...
The Clause
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 18 December 2025
The Clause are an indie four-piece from Birmingham who bring together the swagger of the 60s, the rolling groove of the 80s and the riotous verve and attitude of the 90s. Pearce Macca (front man), Niall Fennell (drummer) Jonny Fyffe (bass...Loose Articles - Christmas Do
Rebellion, Manchester
Thursday 18 December 2025
Now Wave presents Loose Articles - Christmas Do at Rebellion, Manchester on 18th December 2025...Elton John Tribute (Step Into Elton)
The Grand Bar, Warrington
Thursday 18 December 2025
Join us for our Elton John Tribute brought to you by the amazing Step Into Elton...Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are a rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie pianist Jools Holland. Holland formed the band in 1994 and the current 20-piece band consists of piano, organ, drums, female vocals, electri...Clutch
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
While musical trends have come and gone since Clutch originally formed in Maryland, USA in 1991, they've always thrived by just sitting back and doing their own thing. Coming from American punk and hardcore influenced roots, they moved more...Trevor Horn & His Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Trevor and his band are playing an exclusive run of UK tour dates with a new career-spanning 'Video Killed The Radio Star' live show ...James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have t...Arkayla
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Bursting onto the scene with a string of captivating singles, Arkayla are tipped to be the next band added to a long list of brilliant musical exports hailing from Manchester. Drawing on the grit of The Strokes, the lyricism of The Smiths, ...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 19 December 2025
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaimed...Gorilla Riot End Of Year Hometown Show
Rebellion, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Gorilla Riot round off 2025 in style with a hometown show at one of there favourite venues Rebellion!Special Guests to be announced soon...The Square Wild Seasonal Spectacular
Star and Garter, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Manchester genre hoppers Square Wild and friends are throwing a Xmas party...Doves
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
Doves had something of an usual genesis in '90s Madchester. Founding members Jimi Goodwin, Jez Williams and Andy Williams were all members of Sub Sub, best remembered for their 1993 hit single Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use). After a fire at ...Black Grape
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
Featuring Happy Mondays legend Shaun William Ryder and Ruthless Rap Assassins frontman Paul "Kermit" Leveridge, Black Grape could only have been made in Manchester. The swagger, fun and cryptic humour seem hewn from a city historian AJP Tay...
Windborne
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
The most exciting folk vocal group in a generation, The Windborne Singers' captivating show draws on the singers' deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the ...The Bug Club
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
"If you ever wondered what Tiny Tim might might have sounded like fronting AC/DC, have a listen. It's 100% fun." - Dusted. The Monmouthshire duo deliver a beefy slab of signature Modern-Lovers-meets-Nuggets garage rock, featuring B-52's ca...Absolva
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
Manchester hard rock, British heavy metal. ...Sea Fever
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
Sea Fever - a five piece collective from Manchester. Fronted by Iwan Gronow (Haven, Johnny Marr) on vocals and guitars, alongside singer Bethany Cassidy (Section 25), New Order's Tom Chapman and Phil Cunningham - with Tom on bass, guitars, ...East 17
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 20 December 2025
Iconic boy band East 17 were formed in 1991 and have undergone multiple line-up changes with Terry Coldwell remaining the only constant member. The group has achieved eighteen top-20 singles and four top-10 albums, and they were one of t...Guns N' Yorkshire Roses - Tribute to Guns N' Roses
The Sound Lounge Darwen, Blackburn
Saturday 20 December 2025
Hailing from God's own county, Yorkshire, England, Guns N' Yorkshire Roses are an authentic tribute to the band Guns N' Roses, focusing on the classic era from 1987-1993. Featuring veteran members of the Yorkshire music scene, the band have...The Bug Club - Christmas Special
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
Now Wave presents The Bug Club - Christmas Special at YES Pink Room on 20th December 2025...Snug Live Sessions w/ Sia Raw + The Unspeakable
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
Sia Raw return This time as the headliner Expect an evening of powerful, energetic performances as Sia Raw take centre stage....GrooveThing Christmas Cabaret Special
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 20 December 2025
GrooveThing are back with a fully across the board set list to suit this Christmas Special SOUL SUNK DISCO 80's & Pop...Rusty Strings and the Boneshakers Christmas Party
Holcombe Brook Sports Club, Bolton
Saturday 20 December 2025
Rusty Strings and the Boneshakers Christmas Party. Special guests include James Foxcroft Guitarist/VocalistSteven P Taylor Poetry...Candlelight - Christmas Classics
Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester
Sunday 21 December 2025
Discover the music of Christmas classics, festive films, and carols in this awe-inspiring location performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Candlelight - Christmas Movie Soundtracks
Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester
Sunday 21 December 2025
Discover Christmas Movie Soundtracks performed by a string quartet in this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...The Man From Delmonte
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 21 December 2025
After a 34 year hiatus, 1980s Manchester indie art pop favourites The Man from Delmonte return. Between 1988 and 1991 they shone brightly creating some of the most memorable pop songs of the "Madchester" era. Water in My Eyes, My Love is Li...James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
Chorley Theatre, Chorley
Sunday 21 December 2025
Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have t...
HIGH FADE
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 21 December 2025
Discover the electrifying, intoxicating High Fade: the most exciting thing to happen to funk since the '70s. Get your funk on. ...
Dave Hill's Slade
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Monday 22 December 2025
The farewell tour from Dave Hill and the boys end with a Christmas gig at the O2 Ritz in Manchester. Slade's unique blend of pop and rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top 20 singles, they have become a fi...
Da Lata + support
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 22 December 2025
Da Lata is the brainchild of Chris Franck (founding member of London-based trip hop band Smoke City) and DJ Patrick Forge....Jonathan Cohen - Christmas Carol Singalong
