GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall
Thu 8 Oct 2026 - Fri 12 Nov 2027
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Manchester Opera House
Sat 19 Sep 2026 - Fri 2 Apr 2027
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral
Thu 1 Oct 2026 - Fri 19 Feb 2027
The Amy Winehouse Band
The Bridgewater Hall
Fri 30 Oct 2026 - Thu 4 Mar 2027
Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
Stockport Plaza
Mon 12 Oct 2026 - Sat 27 Mar 2027
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
King George's Hall
Wed 21 Oct 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
The Meteors
Holy Diver, Stockport
Thursday 17 September 2026
The F*kn Meteors make a triumphant return to the Holy Diver Stage this September for a star studded show, bringing out some amazing Special Support...Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledg...KI/KI
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Amsterdam house sensation Kiki Wesselo blends classic 90s trance with acid techno. Performing at the biggest dance festivals in Europe, in 2025, her track What's A Girl to Do in '25 landed at number 1 on The X Vibe 's Dance 15 , an annual ...The Magic of Motown
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 18 September 2026
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the...Corella
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
A popular act on the festival scene, Corella is a refreshing indie quartet from Manchester whose signature catchy melodic hooks, propulsive multi-layered guitar riffs, and reminiscent lyrics, relay a coming-of-age story of their own. The g...The Big Indie Fest
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Brace yourself for 4 hours of tribute bangers from your favourite indie legends as a live band, DJs and performers perform music from the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender, The Killers, The 1975, Kasabian and many more. Belt your heart o...Coldplace - Tribute to Coldplay
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 18 September 2026
The World's Leading Tribute to Coldplay is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through al...Cara Dillon
The Met, Bury
Friday 18 September 2026
Cara Dillon, the multi-award winning Northern Irish singer, returns to perform some of her favourite and most popular songs. Cara has been celebrated as one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song anywhere in the world and contin...Xandria
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
German symphonic metal icon Marco Heubaum marks a steadfast return with more facets than ever and a new line-up of his band, Xandria, which has given them their first ever Top 10 album in their home country, and their biggest commercial su...Mark Chadwick (Levellers)
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 18 September 2026
One of the UK's most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick has scored fourteen Top 40 chart singles and twelve Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of The Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 25 years. Still going strong...The Dear Hunter
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
It's been almost a decade since Casey Crescenzo brought The Dear Hunter - both the band and the character of the same name - to life with his 2006 debut full-length, Act I: The Lake South, The River North. Although it was evident from his ...The Surfrajettes
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
The Surfrajettes are a Tarantino-inspired four-piece instrumental combo from Toronto, Canada. Since forming in late 2015, the band has charmed audiences with their clever mix of psychedelic rock and reverb-drenched surf music, sky-high bee...Elephunk in the Room
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Showcasing some of the finest local bands, melding disco, funk and jazz together and ending the night with disco classics. Come dance with the Elephunk in the Room, a Rebel Riot Record event. ...
NSO Presents: Club Classics - The Party Playlist LIVE
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Club classics reimagined with huge live vocals, party playlist anthems and dancefloor energy from Britain's Got Talent finalists Northants Sings Out....c.o.m.b. & Claremont @ The Talleyrand
The Talleyrand, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
c.o.m.b. celebrate the launch of their new single 'Advertising Graffiti' at the Talleyrand alongside Manchester electronica artist Claremont....Maya Lane
Gullivers, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Maya Lane is a singer-songwriter from London. She is emotionally mature beyond her years and a natural storyteller. Her Pop Country/Folk style draws influences from the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Kacey Musgraves, HAIM and Joni Mitchell. In he...Ohtis
Low Four Studio, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Ohtis has been the long-running project of Sam Swinson and Adam Pressley, friends since high school in Normal, Illinois. Their debut album Curve of the Earth (Full Time Hobby, 2019) introduced their mix of dark humour, moral tension and ba...THE SURFRAJETTES - The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
The 'Party Across the Pond' TourPsychedelic surf rock from Canada...Arctic Manckeys: a tribute to the Arctic Monkeys
Fatbird, Wigan
Friday 18 September 2026
They're back and better than ever this September at Fatbird The Arctic Monkeys tribute, Arctic Manckeys, play all your favourite hits live....Dachshund EP Launch
Cafe Blah, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Release party for the new Dachshund EP 'Dog Eat Dog' with support from LEEROY SALMON...Dressed To Kill (KISS Tribute) - Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 18 September 2026
Experience the spectacle of KISS with Dressed To Kill, delivering the legendary look, sound and energy fans know and love....
Glasshouse Red Spider Mite
The Abbey, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Now Wave presents Glasshouse Red Spider Mite at The Abbey Manchester on 18th September 2026...Lavender Rodriguez EP Launch
Rat And Pigeon Manchester, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
Live music event celebrating Lavender Rodriguez new EP A night of (alt-)pop with support from Noise of Angels....LifeLongRecords Presents: CLBRKS
Stage And Radio, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
LifeLongRecords Presents: CLBRKS & Special Guests...Michael Jackson Tribute (Edward Jackson)
Elton Liberal Club In Bury, Bolton
Friday 18 September 2026
Join us for a night of non-stop live music with DJ & performances from Edward Norton as he pays tribute to the King of Pop, MICHAEL JACKSON...MORA & The Fabulous Wonderfuls (full band)
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Friday 18 September 2026
MORA is coming back to The Spinning Top, with the FULL BAND in tow including George Borowskisupport from The Simon Hopper Band...Mora And The Fabulous Wonderful's
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Friday 18 September 2026
Mora and The Fabulous Wonderfuls are a dynamic duo / band from Manchester, known for their unique blend of righteous anger and soul-lifting songs. Mora, the lead vocalist, was always destined to be a performer, and she has gathered a talen...Warrior Soul
Holy Diver, Stockport
Friday 18 September 2026
Warrior Soul Embark on a nationwide tour this September with Holy Diver being the opening show...Yobs Live at Big Hands
Big Hands, Manchester
Friday 18 September 2026
A back to back week of scousers, as Yobs hit Big Hands again...Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
Queen Of The Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladi...Rampa + &Me
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
&ME returns, this time joined by fellow Afro house DJ Rampa. Two of the driving forces behind Keinemusik, they are all about emotive, genre-blurring sounds. From 2009 on, Rampa made a name of himself through Keinemusik, his own little D.I....Death Cab For Cutie
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
Combining sensitive songwriting, memorable melodies, and the rich, wistful vocal tone of its leader Ben Gibbard, Seattle's Death Cab for Cutie quickly rose from a low-key solo project to become one of the definitive indie bands of the 2000...Ward Thomas
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
One of the first genuine major British Country acts, twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas from Hampshire, can boast a UK no.1 in the main album charts among other Top 10 entries. As young females who have fought their own way to su...DAY FEVER
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 19 September - Saturday 17 October 2026
The day-time clubbing event started by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure, her husband, Welsh actor and filmmaker Jonny Owen, and Jon McClure, the frontman of Sheffield indie kings Reverend & The Makers, has swept the UK since it's launch ...VUKOVI
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
Scottish pop-rock outfit Vukovi (which means "wolves" in Serbian) demand your attention with songs taking in themes of individuality, drug abuse, depression and suicide. ...Ultimate Power
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 19 September - Saturday 7 November 2026
Why go anywhere else when you can go to a place where everyone has a sole aim: to embrace the greatest power ballads ever written, all night long. The Ultimate Power DJs will take you on a ride through the very best of the genre: from forg...
The Wonder of Stevie
The Met, Bury
Saturday 19 September 2026
Voted one of Britain's top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland's R&B Orchestra) and their world-class live band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics, taken from...The 30+ Club
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 19 September - Saturday 5 December 2026
Love to dance but can't hack late nights? The 30+ Club reclaim the dancefloor for the over 30s, with the pop music, the atmosphere and bedtime to suit those who've 'still got it'. ...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaime...Mike Dawes
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 19 September 2026
Heavily influenced by folk, pop, and rock music, Surrey fingerstyle guitar player Mike Dawes is hailed as one of the world's finest modern acoustic guitar players. He was voted 'Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World' by Total Guitar Magazin...Mystery Ensemble - Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams
Bolton Parish Church, Bolton
Saturday 19 September 2026
The Miyazaki Dreams concert is an immersion in the fabulous atmosphere of the films of the world-famous Japanese director and Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble has collected magical music from his cartoons and compositions insp...Amplifier
