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
Ric Neale Live @ The Poynton Players
The Poynton Players Theatre, Stockport
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Songwriter, singer and piano guy, Ric Neale brings his songs and stories to The Poynton Players Theatre, Stockport, Cheshire for the third time....Roller Derby
Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Roller Derby is not only the name of a feminist roller sport, but also the name of the dream pop duo from Hamburg, formed in 2020. Blending 60s melodies and nostalgic 80s textures with modern indie pop, Roller Derby craft a sound that's bot...Sir Chloe
New Century, Manchester
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Vermont indie rocker Dana Foote, better known as Sir Chloe gained widespread popularity when their song "Michelle" went viral on TikTok. ...Celebrating Drake
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Manchester's creme de la creme of musicians will be performing some of Drake's biggest hits, followed by a live set of hip hop, afrobeats and RnB. Expect old and new school goodness from Kendrick Lamar and J Hus to Wizkid and Lauryn Hill....Red Rodeo Club
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Wednesday 20 - Thursday 21 May 2026
Red Rodeo Club is Manchester's queer line dancing event, mixing classic boot-scootin tutorials with a party vibe...Celebrating Drake: 15 Years Of Take Care
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Celebrating Drake: 15 Years Of Take Care live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Celebrating Drake: 15 Years Of Take Care?Ticket...Death Metal Violence - Manchester
Star and Garter, Manchester
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Death Metal Violence Tour hits Manchester at The Star & GarterFeaturing Dysentery, .357 Homicide & Anhedonia...GLOIN Live at The Castle
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Wednesday 20 May 2026
Canadian post punk noise group GLOIN hit The Castle on May 20th...
4D Culture Concert - PRINCETHEKID
The Lounge, Manchester
Wednesday 20 May 2026
4D Culture concert live in The MCR. Headlining the show is PrinceTheKid with supporting acts by Sev7n, JT, Micah Stalgic and JPac. DJ Steff on deck...The Gnomes
Golden Lion Todmorden, Oldham
Wednesday 20 May 2026
The Gnomes Australia Inspired by; Byrds / Easybeats / Beatles / Stones / Monkees...Super Furry Animals
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Thursday 21 May 2026
Led by Gruff Rhys, Cardiff quintet Super Furry Animals are a musically eclectic band, incorporating pop, prog, punk, jungle, electronica, techno and death metal. Bursting on to the scene in 1996, SFA's UK Top 20 hit singles include "Northe...The Hallé - Rush Hour: West Side Story Symphonic Dances
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 21 May 2026
Kristina Arakelyan, dubbed internationally as 'one to watch' (Scala Radio), is one of today's most exciting composers, celebrated by audiences and critics alike for her music's serene and compelling honesty. What a treat we have in store to...Fcukers
New Century, Manchester
Thursday 21 May 2026
New York electronic duo Fcukers - producer Jackson Walker Lewis and vocalist Shanny Wise, the former frontwoman of The Shacks - have been described by Insomniac as paying "homage to parties gone before them but moreso to the maestros who su...Warmduscher
The White Hotel, Manchester
Thursday 21 May 2026
The salaciously groovy and expertly grimey Warmduscher have never taken to the term "supergroup", but it's safe to say that their unique, potent blend of raw musicianship, down 'n' dirty rock riffs and devil-may-care party attitude was birt...Jerron Paxton
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 21 May 2026
Described by The Wall Street Journal as "virtually the only music-maker of his generation - playing guitar, banjo, piano and violin, among other implements - to fully assimilate the blues idiom of the 1920s and '30s, the blues of Bessie Smi...Yellowjackets
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 21 May 2026
As a tight, longstanding jazz ensemble, Yellowjackets has explored a universe all its own of electroacoustic soundscapes in its nearly four-decade history. Since the band's eponymous 1981 debut album, Yellowjackets has consistently forged a...James Walsh (Starsailor) & Ben Ottewell (Gomez)
The Met, Bury
Thursday 21 May 2026
Experience an unforgettable night as two of the best voices of the past thirty years unite for a special double bill. James Walsh of Starsailor and Ben Ottewell of Gomez will share the stage for a powerful evening of live music. Don't...Dove Ellis
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 21 May 2026
Dove Ellis is a songwriter and performer from the west of Ireland. His writing covers a mixture of styles. ...An Evening With Silk Sonic
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 21 May 2026
Find tickets and full event details for An Evening With Silk Sonic live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for An Evening With Silk Sonic?Tickets for An Evening With Silk S...An Evening With Silk Sonic: Celebrating 5 Years
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 21 May 2026
This May, we celebrate 5 years of 'An Evening With Silk Sonic' - the collaborative project from Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak....Jimothy Lacoste
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 21 May 2026
Ever since his breakthrough track 'Getting Busy' in 2017, rapper Jimothy Lacoste has smashed a series of viral hits including FUTURE BAE, I Can Speak English and Fashion. The Camden based rapper embarks on a UK tour. ...
Jaliyaa Kumbengo
The Golden Lion, Oldham
Thursday 21 May 2026
Jaliyaa Kumbengo is a live performance and workshop event bringing together Gambian griot masters Sefo Kanuteh & special guest Jali Musa Jobarteh....Pollinate at Niamos
N.I.A.M.O.S Radical Art & Culture Centre, Manchester
Thursday 21 May 2026
Join us for an evening of grassroots culture, feasting with Gaskell Garden Project, poetry, art, stalls, live music and DJs...The Human League
Victoria Park, Warrington
Friday 22 May 2026
Pioneers in the UK's new wave movement, The Human League were formed in 1977 by synth duo Martyn Ware and Ian Marsh. Following a short stint as The Future, and joined by Philip Oakley and Adrian Wright, The Human League released their debut...Philharmonic Sessions: The Rite of Spring
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
'Watching an orchestra in this way is a one of a kind experience. The classical music comes alive and is able to be appreciated for what it is - a dynamic, expressive medium'. Manchester Evening News The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra returns t...Kraftwerk
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 22 - Saturday 23 May 2026
Influential German electronica icons Kraftwerk and the much-celebrated robots return, bringing with them their constantly upgraded Multimedia Tour which began back in 2012 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Part performance, part d...K-Pop Icons - K-Pop Party
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 22 May 2026
"A New and Unique Family K-Pop Experience" Get ready to sing, dance, and party like never before with the K-POP ICONS - the ultimate live concert starring the UK's first virtual K-Pop band and a sensational live dance crew delivering a worl...Bad Dreams Festival
The White Hotel, Manchester
Friday 22 May - Saturday 13 June 2026
Now Wave presents a two all-dayer events at New Century, Manchester taking place on May Bank Holiday weekend. Friday May 24th:Crumb + Babe Rainbow + Ducks LTD + more tba. Monday May 27th:Bodega + Model/Actriz + Maruja + Panic Shack. ...Blondie, Television and Talking Heads Performed by The Classic Double Band
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 22 May 2026
Step into a world of nostalgia and bluesy rock wonder as The Classic Double Band celebrate the unparalleled artistry of some of the greatest bands of all time, Blondie, Talking Heads and Television. ...Bootleg Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 22 May 2026
The music of the Eagles is etched into our culture. It defines the music of the 1970s. The Bootleg Eagles take their audience on a powerful journey through the band's career, from their country-rock roots to global chart-toppers. An evening...Tinariwen
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Tinariwen is a collective of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara region of northern Mali. Considered pioneers of desert blues, the group's guitar-driven style combines traditional Tuareg and African music with Western rock music. ...Absolute Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie
St. Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 22 May 2026
There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. Absolute Bowie continue to celebrate the life and music of the Starman with a spectacular show uniting Bowie fans across the UK. Absolute Bo...Glen Hansard
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Irish singer-songwriter and musician, Glen Hansard is known for his dynamic live shows. Since 1990, he has been the frontman of the Irish rock band The Frames. His 2015 second solo album "Didn't He Ramble" was nominated for the Grammy Award...Ozric Tentacles
The Grand - Clitheroe, Clitheroe
Friday 22 May 2026
Formed in 1983 with a debt to jazz fusion as well as space rock, Ozric Tentacles are a band from another time, serving as the bridge from '70s cosmic rock to the organic dance and festival culture that came back into fashion during the '90...
The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience - Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon
Fatbird, Wigan
Friday 22 May - Friday 24 July 2026
Gary Digan Aka is the UKs Premier & Definitve Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon. With his Strong Scottish Accent, his infamous live shows are a mixture of up-beat acoustic guitars, soulful harmonica and heartfelt vocals. The anthemic sing along tra...Seafret
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Indie folk rock duo Seafret consists of singer Jack Sedman and guitarist Harry Draper, from Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Their debut studio album Tell Me It's Real peaked at No. 59 on the UK Albums Chart. ...Lily Moore
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Despite only just turning 21, the daughter of rock star royalty - the late Thin Lizzy guitarist Gary Moore - has already been making giant steps as an artist. She made her TV debut featuring on the New Year's editions of BBC Top of the Pops...Viva Morrissey - Tribute to Morrissey and The Smiths
FAC251, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Viva Morrissey are a tribute band formed and based in Manchester, Morrissey's birthplace, and home of The Smiths. The Viva Morrissey live set includes many of The Smiths' classic songs alongside Morrissey's best known and most loved solo ma...Chetham's Lunchtime Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 22 May 2026
Chetham's School of Music, in the heart of Manchester, is the largest specialist music school in the UK, and the only one in the north of England. It is made up of 330 students aged between 8 and 18 and the campus is a melting pot of differ...Lucia & The Best Boys
