GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Manchester Opera House
Sat 19 Sep 2026 - Fri 2 Apr 2027
The Amy Winehouse Band
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Fri 30 Oct 2026 - Thu 4 Mar 2027
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The Darkness
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Delivering immeasurable rock and roll extravagance, Lowestoft's favourite rock icons (consisting of brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins, and Queen legend Roger Taylor's equally brilliant drumming son Rufus Tiger Taylor) first shot to fame in 2...Tiesto
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
"The Godfather of EDM", Dutch trance house DJ Tiesto was voted "The Greatest DJ of All Time" by Mix magazine in a 2010/2011 poll amongst fans and "best DJ of the last 20 years", in a 2013 vote by DJ Mag readers. He first hit the UK charts...808 State
New Century, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Graham Massey's Manchester dance legends and Acid House pioneers have been described as "masters of their art" (Q), "pioneers" (Future Music), "for sonic trailblazing and inestimable influence, among our most important groups" (Record Coll...808 State
New Century, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Graham Massey's Manchester dance legends and Acid House pioneers have been described as "masters of their art" (Q), "pioneers" (Future Music), "for sonic trailblazing and inestimable influence, among our most important groups" (Record Coll...thrown
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Since forming in 2021, Swedish heavy weights Thrown have been mesmerising the metal world with their signature blend of aural violence, live intensity and enigmatic performances. thrown are undoubtedly the most listened to new metal artist...James Yorkston
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
James Yorkston is a folk singer-songwriter and author from the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. His 2025 album "Songs for Nina and Johanna", is a collection of duets with Nina Persson of The Cardigans and Johanna Soderberg of First Aid Kit, wh...Stone Foundation
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Inspired by Stax Records, the Spencer Davis Group, and the Style Council, this Warwickshire, England-based modern soul band released material at a steady rate for over a decade before Paul Weller offered to produce their 2017 album, S...DC/UK + Shef Leppard - Tributes to AC/DC + Def Leppard
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Previously known as AC/DC UK, now DC/UK, Europe's top tribute are a band of international renown, having played over 20 countries worldwide, major festival appearances in front of thousands, an appearance on Polish national TV to 5 millio...The Ultimate Stone Roses - Tribute to the Stone Roses
The Roundhouse, Bolton
Friday 11 December 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 ...Kevin Atwater
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
Kevin Atwater is a Chicago-born singer-songwriter based in New York City. Kevin started posting his music online in early 2022 and quickly built a fanbase drawn to his uniquely honest and intimate songwriting. A video of him performing his...
Ultimate 40. Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 11 December 2026
Reggae returns to Empire Rochdale, deep grooves, warm rhythms and a laid-back atmosphere built for moving, skanking and soaking it all in....The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring in Concert
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Celebrating an epic quarter century since the release of the iconic Academy Award-winning film, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, fans can now immerse themselves in the spectacular 25th anniversary concert, with Howard Sho...RNB Winter Ball - Jagged Edge + B2K + SWV + Mario
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
The 2026 RnB Winter Ball features performances from early 2000's American acts Jagged Edge, B2K, SWV and Mario. Atlanta Georgia R&B act Jagged Edge are best known in the UK for Top 30 hits "Walked Outta Heaven", "Where the Party At" (fea...Rebecca Ferguson
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Rebecca Ferguson MBE has announced a series of shows for December 2026, performing hits from across her 15-year career as well as a selection of festive favourites. The critically acclaimed Liverpool singer-songwriter, who came to promi...Artemas
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Garnering global attention with hundreds of millions of streams with his singles "if you think i'm pretty," and the internationally chart-topping I Like the Way You Kiss Me" London-based Oxfordshire-Cypriot Artemas Diamandis has only been ...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Celebrate Christmas with the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons, by candlelight. ProgrammePachelbel - Canon in DBach - Jesu JoyCorelli - Christmas ConcertoMozart Piano concerto in C maj, K...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
St Ann’s Church, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Celebrate Christmas with the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons, by candlelight. ProgrammePachelbel - Canon in DBach - Jesu JoyCorelli - Christmas ConcertoMozart Piano concerto in C maj, K...Polyphia
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Originally known for classical guitar covers on YouTube, genre-blending instrumental Texan progressive rock heavyweights Polyphia deliver syncopated riffs that melt seamlessly together, backed by percussion few bands would ever be able to ...Northside
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Formed in 1989, Manchester favourites Northside released their only album, Chicken Rhythms, on Factory Records in 1991, reaching no.19 in the UK charts. The band became part of the 1990s Madchester baggy scene and are best remembered for t...Blondshell
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Los Angeles indie rocker Sabrina Mae Teitelbaum, better known as Blondshell, moved from a pop-leaning career under the name BAUM, to a more rockier output as Blondshell in 2022. Transforming into a songwriter without fear. The loud-quiet ...The Whitney Bottomless Brunch
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Get the gang together and get those group chats ready, because Brunch Baby are hosting a massive 'Whitney' themed Bottomless Brunch and you're all invited! Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettab...Mystery Ensemble - The Music of Harry Potter
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Immerse yourself in the world of legendary fantasy and experience the magic of Hogwarts as the music of the beloved film series, based on the eponymous novels by J.K. Rowling, will be performed by candlelight in an enchanting experience. T...The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute Act
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 12 December 2026
Fast becoming The World's number one Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically. The band members are made up of well known artists in their own right:Rez...Ohasis - Tribute to Oasis
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 12 December 2026
Ohsais play the songs in the most current live arrangements, with amazing accuracy. Nailing the Oasis look was very important, as image is everything; and was everything to Oasis. The band take the stage show very seriously, meticulously r...
Pyncher
Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Echo Chamber present Pyncher: Manchester's answer to the tantalising charm of grubby 1970s New York. With only a handful of singles and their EP Chew - which catapulted them onto the radar of anyone with a taste for garage rock - to their ...Ethan Regan
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 12 December 2026
Music goes beyond skin deep for Ethan Regan. Piercing the surface, he's not just singing and playing guitar; he's laying his emotions bare, getting out those words that we don't always say when we should, and practicing the best kind of th...Hilda's Flying Ducks
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Saturday 12 December 2026
The Ducks will get you dancing and singing along to the best 80's and 90's and 00's...
Slady Live and Loud at The Spinning Top Stockport
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 12 December 2026
Get ready to shout it loud! The world's only all-female Slade tribute band, Slady, are bringing an unforgettable night of glam-rock magic. Expect all the classic hits, crowd-pleasing banter, and hidden gem B-sides that made Slade legends. ...The Vinyl Band 80's Festive Special
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 12 December 2026
The Vinyl Band had there debut last year & stormed the place former Blondie Front & Bowie Roxy Band she walked out like Annie Lennox awesome debut...The Highstool Prophets
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 13 December 2026
The Highstool Prophets are a five piece folk band from Cavan, Ireland, known for their high-energy, rip-roaring live performances and fantastic musicianship. ...Sevendust
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Monday 14 December 2026
Since their formation in 1994, Atlanta, Georgia, metal act Sevendust have attained success with a Grammy nomination and millions of records sold worldwide. When asked how the band defined their genre, guitarist John Connolly replied: "I do...Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Directed by Richard Curtis and originally released in cinemas in 2003, Love Actually tells ten separate yet interweaving stories of love around Christmas time. The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeso...Kodaline
Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Critically-acclaimed Irish indie folk quartet Kodaline broke onto the scene when their debut single "All I Want" topped the Irish charts in 2013, heralding their Platinum selling album In a Perfect World, which also spawned the hits "High...Ladytron
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 15 December 2026
Liverpool electronic pop trio Ladytron return to push the boundaries of electronic pop in invigorating directions with songs loaded with their trademark analogue synths propelled by relentless rhythm, catchy hooks, rousing riffs, sweeping ...James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 16 December 2026
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 ...
The Unthanks
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 16 December 2026
Using the traditional folk music of the North East of England as a starting point, the influence of Miles Davis, Steve Reich, Sufjan Stevens, Robert Wyatt, Antony & The Johnsons, King Crimson and Tom Waits, Mercury Music Prize-nominated T...Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 16 December 2026
Described by the NME as "a lost genius and among the most gifted British songwriters of his generation," Liverpudlian Shack and The Pale Fountains lead vocalist delivers beautiful and evocative indie pop songs with his band the Red Elasti...Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
