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 Sep 2025 - Sat 18 Apr 2026
Here & Now - The Steps Musical
Manchester Opera House
Tue 2 - Sat 13 Sep 2025
Teletech Festival

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 1 August 2026
Teletech techno festival returns to its home city of Manchester for a fifth time in 2026. Line-up to be announced. ...Firevolt Rock Festival

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport
Thursday 6 August 2026
Formally FIRESTORM Festival, Manchester's Best Camping Rock Fest, bringing you the best rock bands on 2 stages over 3 days on a picturesque farm through Etherow Country Park. ...Infest

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 21 August 2026
After 24 great live (+1 hybrid) years in Bradford, InFest moves to Manchester for 2025 with a weekend of EBM, Industrial, synthpop, noise, darkwave and post-punk from: Friday -Eisfabrik // Auger // Harpy // William Bleak // Junkie Kut // Pe...A Foreigner's Journey - The Music of Foreigner and Journey

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 22 August 2026
Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the AOR (Adult Orientated Rock) and Classic Rock genres, attracting huge audiences as live acts since forming in the 1970's. Sadly for those in the UK, their shows over here have been few ...The Smiths Ltd - The Smiths Tribute Band

St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 4 September 2026
The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths. After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig in Manchester to an audience of avid Smiths fans. The response was spectacular...André Rieu and His Johann Strauss Orchestra

Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 11 September 2026
Andre Rieu is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. He and his orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the ...Moments of Pleasure - The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 20 September 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...Pete McCall - The Rod Stewart Songbook

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 25 September 2026
The Rod Stewart Songbook's spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring the sensational Pete McCall. Rod Stewart's sister, Mary Cady said to Pete "you were excellent". The Hull Daily Mail wrote, "Pete Mc...The Amy Winehouse Experience

St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 26 September 2026
Fronted by the enigmatic Caroline Lowe with a group of backing musicians, this is the UK's premier tribute to the often misunderstood and sadly missed talent of the late Amy Winehouse. From the creators of Lioness, The Amy Winehouse Experi...STRONG ENOUGH - Ultimate Tribute Concert to Cher

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 1 - Thursday 22 October 2026
Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and thieves, her modern Abba remixes and many more. This is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss!...Avatar - The Last Airbender in Concert

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 5 October 2026
Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this unforgettable concert experience. The 20th Anniversary Tour of Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert combines a breathtaking live orchestral performance with a two-hour visual jo...Dominic Halpin & the Hurricanes - A Country Night in Nashville

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 9 October 2026
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music. Prepare to be trans...U2 by U2UK

St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 9 October 2026
Over their 20 year history, it's easy to see why U2UK are Europe's Premiere U2 Tribute show, winning the hearts of U2 fans all over by performing in Europe and beyond, including U2's after show party....Showaddywaddy

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 30 October 2026
'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World' is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records ...Just Radiohead - A Tribute to Radiohead

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 30 October 2026
Respectfully performing songs from one of the 1990s and 2000s most loved bands, the UK's leading Radiohead tribute....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. ...rTwst event
