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
Absolute Bowie & Orchestra - Classically David Bowie
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 25 September 2026
A brand-new show celebrating the music of the legendary David Bowie as never before. Classically David Bowie will see the iconic musician's influential, celebrated songs - including Heroes, Under Pressure, Changes, Starman, Space Oddity,...80's Mania
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 25 September 2026
Europe's long standing premier 1980's multi-tribute concert show is back. With 28 chart topping artistes, the 80's are authentically recreated to look and sound as they did back in the day with a live band and awesome dancers. Mindblowin...The Eminem Experience
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026 - Saturday 3 April 2027
A high-octane celebration of Eminem's legendary music as The Eminem Experience tribute act brings his greatest hits to life like never before. This immersive production blends the raw intensity of live hip-hop with next-level musical craf...The Smiths Ltd - The Smiths Tribute Band
The Met, Bury
Friday 25 - Saturday 26 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 spectacula...Michelle Lawson - The Voice of Whitney
The Grand Bar, Warrington
Friday 25 September - Thursday 17 December 2026
Experience a breathtaking celebration of one of the greatest vocalists of all time with Michelle Lawson - The Voice of Whitney. Renowned as one of the UK's leading Whitney Houston tribute artists, Michelle captivates audiences with her spi...Ohasis - Tribute to Oasis
The Roundhouse, Bolton
Friday 25 September 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...She Her Her Hers
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Japanese alternative band She Her Her Hers deliver a fusion of Chillwave, Shoegaze, Synthpop and Ambient. Composed of Hiroyasu Takahashi, Tomason and Daiki Matsuura, they became the first Japanese band to sign a contract with a Chinese la...New Jovi - Tribute to Bon Jovi
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 25 September 2026
Fronted and founded by Gary Williams - the leading Jon Bon Jovi vocalist and impersonator - this brilliant tribute show captures the energy and feel you would expect from a real Bon Jovi concert. New Jovi's amazing look-alike and sound-ali...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 M...Swim Deep
Yes, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Bitmingham indie pop act Swim Deep were initially billed as an indie hype, but there was always a lot more to the band than that. Intrigued by electronics, the band are eager to experiment, even fusing Motown-influenced gospel tinged vocal...So Fetch - 2000s Party
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
So Fetch is happening, playing all your favourite hits from the 00s. Think Britney Spears to Avril Lavigne. McFly to Usher. Rihanna to Gwen Stefani. Justin Timberlake to Busted. Beyonce to Amy Winehouse. So whether you were a skater boi, o...Dark Matter presents Carlton Melton + The Cosmic Dead + Xeeland
Golden Lion, Todmorden
Friday 25 - Saturday 26 September 2026
Carlton Melton (Rich Millman, Andy Duvall, Clint Golden, and Anthony Taibi) is an experimental psychedelic rock band formed in Northern California in 2008. Over the past decade+, they have released 16 full length albums (live and studio) a...Jay Hearts Dreams of unwritten ending tour in Warrington
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 25 September 2026
Jay Hearts takes his last show of his tour at the Irish club in Warrington...
'The Festival Blues Band' plus support
Lion's Den, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Manchester's Lions Den will host The Festival Blues Bands Official Launch Night on Friday September 25th, dedicated to supporting Forever Manchester....Sentient Robot - Auto Human EP launch - with Tom Hingley
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Join us to celebrate the launch of SR's long awaited debut EP 'Auto Human'. They will be joined by legend Tom Hingley (Ex Inspiral Carpets)...Sweets
Gullivers, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Sweets live in the UK, including venue, performance date, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Sweets?Tickets for Sweets can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UK. We...Tom Petty Preservation Society
The Yard MCR, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
This gathering includes ex members of The Denny Laine Band (Ex Moody Blues and Wings), The Chuck Berry Touring Band and also a current member of 70's Progsters, Atomic Rooster. Tom Petty was best known as the legendary frontman of the band...Foxy Rewind - Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 25 September 2026
From 80s and 90s classics to today's biggest chart hits, there's something for everyone on the dancefloor....Play For Planet 2
Fuel Bar Cafe, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Gigs for good in Greater Manchester. Enrich your soul and our soil....Run Remedy EP Show at Roof Space Wallop Didsbury
Wallop Didsbury, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
You're invited over to celebrate the release of Not at the Table by Run Remedy (Robin Koob) bringing her latest collection of nuanced songs...The Great Unwashed
The Abbey, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Now Wave presents The Great Unwashed at The Abbey, Manchester on 25th September 2026...Upstepper Sound System alongside Impressa Sound System
N.I.A.M.O.S Radical Art & Culture Centre, Manchester
Friday 25 September 2026
Regular night of conscious roots reggae and dub dances ft guest sound systems and selectors from around the UK...Wrex & Support TBA
Holy Diver, Stockport
Friday 25 September 2026
Break out band Wrex are heading to Holy Diver after a break out performance at Bloodstock this year...Sir Karl Jenkins conducts The Armed Man
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Sir Karl Jenkins conducts his iconic composition The Armed Man and a selection of his most loved works including excerpts from Palladio and Adiemus. Raised in Penclawdd and educated at Gowerton Grammar School, he read music at Cardiff...The K's
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 26 September 2026
Now with a UK no.1 album to their name, The K's were formed in Earlestown in 2017 after the lads grew up together in the shadows of two huge North West neighbours, Manchester and Liverpool. Jamie Boyle (vocals/guitar); Ryan Breslin (gui...
BBC Radio 4 Loose Ends - John Cooper Clarke + Jackie Kay + Antony Szmierek
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Saturday 26 September 2026
Join Stuart Maconie and guests for a special festival edition of BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends. You can expect the show's trademark wit and freewheeling conversation as well as sparkling music performance all laced with the CSL live magic. G...John Cooper Clarke In Conversation with Simon Armitage
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Saturday 26 September 2026
John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original "people's poet". His unique poetry and delivery style was recorded and put to music by legendary producer Martin Hannett and a band of Mancunian stars, including Buzzcocks ...Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks Perform Yes
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in music as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES. The Accrington-born rock legend was the author and a major creative influence behind the ground-breaking album Fra...Homobloc
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
A queer block party for all. For homos, hetros, lesbos, don't knows and disko asbos. Featuring a vast array of genres, cultures and experiences, in 2026 the line-up will also be celebrating 35 years of FLESH: the legendary, trailblazing...Megan Moroney
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Rising Nashville star Megan Moroney boasts a distinctive voice and honest, conversational lyrics. Buzz has been building around her since the release of the hit track and video, "Tennessee Orange." She is the 2023 CMT Award winner for Fema...The Maine
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Known for their catchy songs, Arizona band The Maine's infectious pop rock is just as honest as it is polished. With a perfect blend of heartfelt lyrics, driving drums and ridiculously catchy hooks, their music is truly a fun and fresh tak...Mica Millar
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
The Mancunian soulstress released her debut album 'Heaven Knows' to critical acclaim in 2022 and has quickly become one of the UK's brightest new Soul stars, picking up Jazz FM's prestigious 'Soul Act of The Year 2022' award. Featured o...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026 - Saturday 10 July 2027
Few things are more magical than hearing the world's most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant orchestra in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight. This experience comes to life when the city'...Warren Mailley-Smith - Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 21 November 2026
The perfect option for first-time classical concert goers, spectacular British concert panist Warren Mailley-Smith performs a selection of sensational works for solo piano, including Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# minor, Op. 27, No....Barry Steele's The Roy Orbison Story
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 26 September 2026
Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world's leading vocalists playing homage to legend Roy Orbison. He has stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tap...Simply Dylan - A Tribute to Bob Dylan
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 26 September 2026
As straightforward as the title suggests: no frills, no gimmicks, no pretense; Simply Dylan is John O'Connell's personal exploration and celebration of the rich and diverse work of Bob Dylan.O'Connell, formerly of Groundpig, has had his na...The Amy Winehouse Experience - Tribute to Amy Winehouse
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...From The Jam
The Grand - Clitheroe, Clitheroe
Saturday 26 September 2026
Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player and vocalist in legendary bands Stiff Little Fingers and, more famously, mod-revivalists The Jam, with Paul We...Anuv Jain
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Anuv Jain is an Indian singer, songwriter and composer. He is well known for his bass voice and simple chorded songs with lyrics mostly dealing with love and heartbreak. He mostly uses only a guitar or a ukulele, unaccompanied by percussio...Arkells
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Hamilton, Ontario alt-rockers Arkells have built an undeniable reputation as one of the most passionate, high-energy, live-rock authorities working today with an unmistakable spirit and energy in their live shows. Their 2017 single "Knocki...
Robyn Hitchcock
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Robyn Hitchcock is one of England's most enduring contemporary singer/songwriters and live performers. Despite having been persistently branded as eccentric or quirky for much of his career, Hitchcock has continued to develop his whimsical...Robyn Hitchcock
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 26 September 2026
Robyn Hitchcock is one of England's most enduring contemporary singer/songwriters and live performers. Despite having been persistently branded as eccentric or quirky for much of his career, Hitchcock has continued to develop his whimsical...Alive & Kicking - Simple Minds Tribute
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 26 September 2026
Alive & Kicking UK, the brilliant tribute to Scottish legends SIMPLE MINDS ...Talia Mar
