GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Thu 30 Apr 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Fri 20 Mar - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Vitamin String Quartet - The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 23 March 2026
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, California's Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the afo...RNCM Monday Lunchtime Showcase
RNCM, Manchester
Monday 23 March 2026
Drop in during your lunch break and discover a wide range of performances for free with the RNCM's Monday and Thursday Lunchtime concerts. Witness the next generation of musicians in this intimate lunchtime solo and chamber music series,...Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - La Traviata
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra.A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi's outstanding in...Bar Italia
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 24 March 2026
An exciting new London band inspired by brit-pop ...Elles Bailey
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Elles Bailey, the inspirational, award winning, smokey voiced Bristol chanteuse who has powered her way to the forefront of the British Americana and Roots scenes in recent years, is back on tour. 'Beneath The Neon Glow' has had glowing rev...Scratch
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Tuesday 24 March 2026
With networking and live jazz, Scratch is Shakespeare North Playhouse's quarterly platform for creatives to share, experiment, and connect. This is your chance to present work in progress or showcase completed pieces to a supportive audienc...Open Gig hosted by Blume Live
Eagle Inn, Salford
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Blume Live's debut event featuring a variety of local, emerging bands in the format of an Open-Gig night. Come and support Manchester's future talent....Powersolo // Ahmed & The Romans
Big Hands, Manchester
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Danish garage rock legends Powersolo hit Big Hands, supported by Ahmed & The Romans....
Tuesday Tony Presents: Open Mic at The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor Manchester, Manchester
Tuesday 24 March - Tuesday 21 April 2026
Tuesday open mic at The Grosvenor music comedy karaoke free and wild. Hosted by Tuesday Tony...Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra. This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet's unforgettable melodies including ...The ELO Show - A Tribute to Jeff Lynne and ELO
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Internationally acclaimed musician Brian Cummins brings this stunning show celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and E.L.O. with a band of amazing musicians including a female string section, this will be a fabulous night of hit after hit fro...TOMORA (Tom Rowlands & AURORA)
New Century Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 25 March 2026
TOMORA = Tom Rowlands + AURORA. The music creates its own unique world, pairing AURORA's distinctive vocals and The Chemical Brothers star's unparalleled studio expertise. Their single "Ring The Alarm" is a glorious, mechanised sound of ali...Oscar Jerome
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Born in Norwich, Oscar Jerome studied at London's Trinity Laban before establishing his name as one of London's most favoured Jazz musicians. Following in his Father's footsteps as a guitarist, he quickly learnt the basics and became hooked...Cheryl Baker
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 25 March 2026
An intimate evening with 1981 Eurovision Winner, Cheryl Baker. In 2026, Cheryl invites you to join her to celebrate her 50+ years in the entertainment industry with music, laughter and chat with her new show Wearing Cheryl Baker. A real-l...Mycelium Puppet Making Workshop and Puppet Rave
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Join us for the world's first Mycelium Puppet Rave! For adults, but family friendly too. Hosted by Bin Collective, we'll be drawing on the themes of The Guardians of Living Matter exhibition. Fuelled by feel good vibes and great tunes, danc...CRINGE (SATANS POP NIGHT)
Satans Hollow, Manchester
Wednesday 25 March 2026
After almost a year away we?re bringing back our occasional Pop night Cringe for a one off special. If you fancy a night of pure cheese, banging catchy tunes and some awesome sing alongs, this is a night not to be missed. TICKETS?3 online ?...The Blue Rogues
Eagle Inn, Salford
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Come and see the debut performance from The Blue Rogues at the Eagle Inn, Salford on the 25th March with support from Persian Carpet Theory...WOMEN IN MUSIC SHOWCASE - Presented by Outer City
Off The Square, Manchester
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Outer City is back with their first showcase of 2026 With a line-up jam-packed with groovy basslines and soulful sounds - it is not one to be missed....Maunder's Easter Mini Tour
Fuel Cafe Bar, Manchester
Wednesday 25 - Thursday 26 March 2026
Maunder's School Of Popular Music presents 3 nights of live music...
Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly-Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production w...Gunna
AO Arena, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
Georgia rapper Gunna is best known in the UK for his chart-topping single "Lemonade" (with Internet Money and Don Toliver featuring Nav), plus the Top 30 Platinum-sellers "Drip Too Hard" (with Lil Baby) and "FukUMean" among other hits. H...MOBO Awards
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
With performances from Olivia Dean, FLO & Tiwa Savage, the MOBO Awards are coming to Manchester for the very first time! Hosted by global icon Eve and broadcaster Eddie Kadi, Europe's biggest and most influential celebration of Black musi...Thundercat
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Thursday 26 - Friday 27 March 2026
Multi-Grammy award winning virtuosic R&B/funk bassist and singer Thundercat is the alter ego of Stephen Bruner, a mercurial talent who is highly respected and much in-demand with his peers. Alongside his own solo releases, including UK Top...The Dubliners Encore - The Official Stage Show
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
The Dubliners Encore is the Official stage show celebrating the greatest folk band of all time. Produced by The Dubliners' John Sheahan; renowned fiddle player and legendary Irish icon, this new show packs 50 years of songs, stories, and cr...Gene
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
Gene rose to prominence in the mid-1990s when they found themselves categorised by the UK music press as a Britpop band, drawing comparisons to The Smiths - largely because of the similarities to Morrissey in the demeanour and lyrical style...October London
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
Indiana native (born Jared Samuel Erskine) is foremost a soul-rooted artist whose smooth, heartfelt vocals recall giants of the past - especially Marvin Gaye - October London is a versatile artist who also raps and is equally comfortable w...Jim Bob (Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
More topical than an episode of Newsnight, with songs about Putin, the Taliban and whoever "Billionaire in Space" is about, the album-chart smashing Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine's fiery frontman returns. It's not all doom and gloom ...Bootleg Blondie - Blondie Tribute Band
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Thursday 26 March 2026
The world's No. 1 official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band. Established in 2001 this band are the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGB in New York City before it's demise in 2006 and unique in that not only have they had th...Red Rodeo Club
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
Red Rodeo Club is Manchester's queer line dancing event, mixing classic boot-scootin tutorials with a party vibe...Marc Broussard
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
Marc Broussard?s incomparable brand of soul has garnered worldwide praise from critics and fans alike. His mix of rock, blues, RnB, funk-pop, and soul coupled with his powerful vocals makes for a show not to be missed. His father, Louisiana...
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