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
Bellowhead
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 12 November 2026
During lockdown in 2020 the 11 members of Bellowhead first re-connected online to remotely record 'New York Girls - At Home'. That led to re-uniting in person for a one-off performance which was streamed to mark the anniversary of Hedonism....Wilko: Love and Death and Rock 'n' Roll
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 12 - Saturday 14 November 2026
In 2012, Wilko Johnson, the iconic rock star and founder of legendary Essex band Dr Feelgood, was told he had inoperable cancer and a year to live. Refusing all treatment, he decided to spend his last months living meaningfully: seeing the ...Freddie Halkon
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 12 November 2026
From busking the streets of Scunthorpe-born, Isle of Axholme raised indie folk pop star Freddie Halkon has gone from studying law at the University of Leeds and busking the streets of Scunthorpe to supporting The Reytons. The Ed Sheeran in...Fink
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 12 November 2026
Described as "a beautiful sound palette of dub, folk, blues, soul, and beat science" by Metro, "John Martyn with added stunning digital traces," by Uncut and "a brooding power reminiscent of a stripped down Nick Cave. A leftfield delight."...MEEK
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 12 November 2026
London alt-pop singer Georgia Meek first gained recognition through independent indie-pop releases, which saw her collaborate with artists including James Hurr, Lumix and Will Clarke, before enjoying a Top 30 hit of her own in February 2026...The Australian Pink Floyd
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Since their first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988 the Australian Pink Floyd Show have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour's 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. TA...Yard Act
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Just like Shed Seven, The Wedding Present, and Level 42 before them, Yard Act are a Yorkshire-formed act fronted by a charasmatic Mancunian, witty lyricist James Smith. Often compared to The Fall and Arctic Monkeys, the Leeds indie-rocke...Boyzlife (Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden)
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 13 November 2026
Two of the world's biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy. Performing many of their greatest hits, their catalogue includes a record breaking 18 Number 1 singles and 9 number 1 albums, ...Seb Lowe
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Manchester-based Seb Lowe has burst out of nowhere. (Okay Saddleworth...). Good in that this can be a younger child with a head stuffed with phrases which are his weapons and telling his fact and a guitar that could be a machine gun of riff...The Snowman Live - The Film Performed Live by a Brass Band
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 13 November 2026
Step into the magic of Christmas as a world famous brass band brings Raymond Briggs' timeless classic The Snowman to life in a spellbinding live performance. First released in 1982 and cherished by generations, The Snowman tells the enchan...Little Angels
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Legendary Scarborough hard rockers Little Angels are Big, Bad & Back with an ultra-rare UK tour, featuring the full original line-up of vocalist Toby Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson, Jim Dickinson on keyboards, Mark Plunkett on bass guita...OK Go
New Century, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Well-loved in the UK for their hits "Here It Goes Again" and "Get Over It", YouTube mega-videos and ecstatic concert tours, Los Angeles based Chicago alt rock quartet OK Go are back to reinforce their status as a bleeding edge, blockbuster ...OK Go
New Century, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Well-loved in the UK for their hits "Here It Goes Again" and "Get Over It", YouTube mega-videos and ecstatic concert tours, Los Angeles based Chicago alt rock quartet OK Go are back to reinforce their status as a bleeding edge, blockbuster ...Space
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Liverpool indie band Space shot to fame in 1996 with with with hit single "Female of the Species", which was also the theme song to the TV series Cold Feet. They followed it up with UK Top 20 singles "The Ballad of Tom Jones" (with Cerys ...
Ferocious Dog
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Worksop's Ferocious Dog has emerged as a prominent figure in the music world, renowned for their dynamic and authentic folk-punk sound that echoes the essence of Nottinghamshire. Celebrated for their narrative-driven lyrics addressing so...Ricky Warwick (The Almighty / Thin Lizzy / Black Star Riders)
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Growing up in northern Ireland on a diet of Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, Motorhead, and the Ramones, Ricky Warwick started performing with New Model Army in the late '80s before helping to form U.K. punk band the Almighty in 1988. Afte...Elephant Sessions
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Celebrating their 10th year as band in 2022, multi-award winning indie folk quintet Elephant Sessions have gone from humble beginnings in the Highlands of Scotland, to playing around the world and scooping prestigious awards for their true...REM - A Performance by Stipe
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 13 November 2026
The definitive R.E.M. tribute. R.E.M. remain one of the world's most enigmatic bands. With a string of peerless albums; one eye on the underground and one eye on the soaring chorus; it's safe to say we will never see their like again. From...TEMPLES
The White Hotel, Manchester
Friday 13 November - Sunday 13 December 2026
The Kettering band's resplendent collage of influences, blending psychedelia with time-bending dream-pop, explore an entire spectrum of existential themes: impermanence, mortality, our connection with nature and the wild immensity of the mi...Oasish - Oasis Tribute
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 13 November 2026
Official UK no.1 Winner at the National Tribute Music Awards in 2016 and 2017, Oasis tribute band Oasish formed in 2004 and have gone on to perform at Wembley Stadium, The National Indoor Arena, Manchester Academy and are the only band to ...Headwired UK Tour 2026 - Manchester
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Border Live Agency is proud to present the debut tour of Headwired, a fast-rising four-piece indie rock band from the Black Country....
Metallicish. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 13 November 2026
Metallicish unleash relentless riffs, precision power, firing through metal classics with speed, weight and sound built to rattle the walls...MUNA
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Ever since the LA indie pop trio - Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson and Josette Maskin - began making music together in college, at USC, they'd always embraced pain as a bedrock of longing, a part of growing up, and an inherent factor of mar...Embrace
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
West Yorkshire brothers Danny and Richard McNamara have come a long way since the days of out-of-tune criticisms and gags about being Oasis' little brothers. With three UK number 1 albums to their name, and smash hit Top 10 singles "Natu...Fat Dog
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
South London's Fat Dog are the most exciting breakthrough band of the past few years, conjurers of the sort of frenzied and wild live shows not seen in the UK for years. Their brilliant and mind-bending music is a thrilling blend of electro...Q The Music - James Bond Concert Spectacular
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 14 November 2026
Celebrating 20+ years as the original pioneering Bond concert, known for stirring emotional and adrenaline-fueled performances, mixed with superb musicianship and flair. Indeed, every fan club around the world recognises them as the finest ...The Tumbling Paddies
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Famous for their hit "The Way I Am", The Tumbling Paddies are one of Ireland's most popular music acts. Their exuberant, energy-filled live shows see them perform a mix of original folk songs and classic Irish hits. ...
The Sheepdogs
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Built on the solid, classic rock foundation of three-part harmonies and dual guitar leads, Canada's the Sheepdogs blend Southern boogie rock, groove-based psychedelia, and bluesy barroom swagger into a modern rock & roll revival. Based out ...Ranagri
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Ranagri is an award-winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhran/drums, they create a sound that is both mesmerising...MAD DOG MCREA
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Plymouth's Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of Celtic folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and "shake your ass" music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless p...UK Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute Band
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
This world-famous tribute band takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary rockers Foo Fighters and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foos live experience, all perfor...Moments of Pleasure - The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 14 November 2026
Tribute band Moments Of Pleasure are considered by many to be the next best thing to listening to Kate Bush herself! This 5 piece band features the stunning vocals of Lisa-Marie Walters, as seen on BBC, ITV and heard on BBC 5 and various B...Graeme Park
St. Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 14 November 2026
Aberdeen DJ Graeme Park began his career in the mid-'80s, spinning records and working at a record store in Nottingham, where he kickstarted the acid house scene with his innovative playlists and an ear for the next big thing. From 1989 to ...James Bond Concert Spectacular at King George's Hall Blackburn
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 14 November 2026
The world's most critically acclaimed James Bond concert, straight from selling out London's West End multiple times...
Alright - Manchester
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...MCR MADE- The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
MCR MADEA live tribute to the music of Manchester...Zoh Amba
Gullivers, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
In April, Zoh Amba announced their Matador debut album Eyes Full, out June 5th, an album of tough and soulful songs that feel like a pure transmission from the heart. Today, Amba shares the album?s pensive and darkly hypnotic title track, a...Aziz Ibrahim 'Lahore To Longsight' Full Band -MANCHESTER
Stage And Radio, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
25 years after it was first recorded, Aziz performs his long-lost debut album Lahore to Longsight with surprise live guest....SPIRIT OF THE HAWK (Hawkwind Tribute)
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 14 November 2026
Epic sounds of the mighty Hawkwind courtesy of SPIRIT OF THE HAWK. Come along and enjoy 90 minutes of rockin, bopping Space Rock from one of the UKs premier tributes. Check out "Moonglum" below:https://youtu. be/ith5d-OR3cs?si=fK7PeK-cGL0Za...Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift by Xenna
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 15 November 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 ...
Paris Paloma
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Sunday 15 November 2026
Derbyshire-born sensation Paris Paloma delivers evocative storytelling, ethereal vocal, and a hauntingly beautiful fusion of dark folk-pop. Here 2023 feminist anthem, "Labour" reached no.22 in the UK singles chart and, for "The Lord of th...MC Grammar
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 15 November 2026
Multi-award winning rapping teacher, World Book Day Ambassador and bestselling author, MC Grammar, is back with a new show Mic Drop Live and this time he's bringin'.... BIGGER Beats, BIGGER Laughs and even BIGGER Family FUN! Grab your caps ...Naxatras - Manchester
Rebellion, Manchester
Sunday 15 November 2026
The Naxatras sound incorporates the classic touchstones of 70s progressive rock as well as world music and electronic elements....Shed Seven
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Monday 16 November 2026
Perpetual underdogs, Shed Seven seldom received critical acceptance, yet the York-formed indie legends were one of the leading lights of Britpop with two gold albums, 15 Top 40 singles and a legion of loyal fans. Their thunderous indie-rock...Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers)
