GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thu 4 Feb - Fri 2 Apr 2027
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral
Fri 20 Nov 2026 - Fri 19 Feb 2027
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Fri 26 Feb - Fri 12 Nov 2027
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Manchester Opera House
Thu 21 Jan - Sat 11 Sep 2027
Digging for Kanky Presents: Raining Stones
The Yard MCR, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
Manchester trio Digging for Kanky celebrate the release of their debut album, Raining Stones, with a special live show at The Yard. Supported by Cartr...CD Promotions Presents: Idol Giants
The Grafton Arms, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
Come down to the Grafton Arms on the 19th November to see Idol Giants, Route 86, Gone Fishing and Pete & The Lovehearts...Play For Planet 3
Rat And Pigeon Manchester, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
Gigs for good in Greater Manchester. Enrich your soul and our soil....Pollinate: Greater Manchester Independent Music Video Awards
N.I.A.M.O.S Radical Art & Culture Centre, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
November Pollinate is celebrating music videos and the people who make them in the beautiful setting of Niamos theatre with food, stalls and music...Single File Traffic
Cafe Blah, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
Single File Traffic make their Manchester debut with support from Fruitless Forest and a The Lost Property People DJ set....Tyla's Dogs D'Amour
Holy Diver, Stockport
Thursday 19 November 2026
Glam Punk Legends, The Dogs D'Amour, to bring a timeless blend of rock 'n' roll, blues to Holy Diver this Winter....Good Charlotte
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Good Charlotte is back and they're bringing their rawest, most authentic energy yet to Europe. The Maryland pop punk legends have spent nearly three decades crafting anthems for the underdogs, the dreamers, and the broken. Now, they're cha...Shinedown
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
 Hailed for their high-octane live shows, explosive rock 'n' roll spirit, thought-provoking lyrics, and melodic sensibility,, the record-breaking multi-platinum Jacksonville, Florida rock outfit have cemented their status as one of the m...Dr. John Cooper Clarke
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 20 - Saturday 21 November 2026
 Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic ...Elbow
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 20 - Sunday 22 November 2026
Elbow are an English rock band formed in Bury, Greater Manchester, in 1997. The band consists of Guy Garvey, Craig Potter, Mark Potter and Pete Turner. They have played together since 1990, adopting the name Elbow in 1997Having built a des...Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet)
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
 Co-founder and frontman of '80s New Romantic legends Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits reimagined. The ...
Eastenderz
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
 London's Eastenderz label sets a gold standard when it comes to dubbed out tech house. Don't miss the return of East End Dubs with an exclusive extended set! ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026 - Friday 19 February 2027
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string orchestra at this awe-inspiring location. ...Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026 - Friday 19 February 2027
 The most awe-inspiring music from one of the greatest film composers of all time brought to you by a string quartet in an intimate candlelight setting. No doubt these tracks will sound familiar, as they give life to iconic films such as...Kanine
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
London producer Fergus Bossert, aka Kanine, is one of the leading names in the new wave of Drum & Bass. ...WH Lung
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
 Named after a Chinese cash & carry in their native Manchester, electronic pop group W.H. Lung serve up a vivacious concoction of krautrock, synth pop and infectious grooves, which has topped end of year lists with the likes of Piccadill...Step Into Christmas
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 20 November 2026
Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year from Entertainers.   This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love! Including - All I Want for C...Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats
New Century, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Cambridge psychedelic rock and doom metal heads Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats stand out from today's sterile desert of rock 'n' roll like a gore-drenched beacon. After enjoying such rich and fruitful artistic indulgence, frontman Kevin Starr...Jack & Jack
New Century, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Nebraska pop-rap duo Jack & Jack - Jack Johnson and Jack Gilinsky - found success via the social media app Vine, before turning to careers as musicians. Their 2014 single "Wild Life" peaked at number 87 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and they...Genevieve Stokes
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Genevieve Stokes is one of alternative pop's brightest stars. Her angsty yet nostalgic collection of storybook-inspired songs is heavily inspired by her musical heroes Regina Spektor and Fiona Apple as well as her hometown of Portland, Mai...Laurence Jones
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 20 November 2026
 Liverpool blues rocker Laurence Jones has developed a virtuoso pedigree as one the UK's hottest guitar players, winning four British Blues Awards, including 'Young Artist of the Year' for three consecutive years With passionate riffs...Republica
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Formed in the early 90's, Republica have achieved sales of over 3 Million, albums going Top 5 in UK, US and Europe and achieving Platinum Sales Worldwide. The track 'Ready To Go' went to No. 1 in 18 countries and has been featured in Holly...Ron Pope
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Critically-acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Ron Pope has drawn comparisons to Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, while also refusing to put him squarely into one category. Uncompromising and relentless, Pope has evolved into one...Audioweb
Rebellion, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Audioweb crossed the acid-fueled, psychedelic sound of Madchester house with deep dub, dancehall and reggae influences, earning a sizable following in the UK during the late '90s. Unlike many of their peers, they weren't given strong suppo...Deco
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Good mood music. Unwavered by the movements around them, Deco have become one of the UK's most intriguing viral pop acts. With a persistent knack for classic songwriting, Deco blend the contemporary with their love of the 80s synth pop rec...Steely Don - A Tribute to Steely Dan & Donald Fagen
Walkden Legion Club, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Steely Don are a ten/eleven piece band made up of professional and semi-professional musicians based in the North-West of England playing the music of Steely Dan & Donald Fagen. ...
Radio Free Alice
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Now Wave presents Radio Free Alice at Manchester Academy 2 on 20th November 2026...MCR ROCKS Double Show: Wonderwall vs Cortinas
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Wonderwall return by popular demand after their incredible Good Friday performance, joined by Cortinas for a massive Oasis vs Courteeners night....
Curiosity Shop
Holy Coves Album Release Tour - Autumn/Winter 2026
Lion's Den, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Welsh Awen Rock band 'Holy Coves' return to the tour circuit for their brand new album 'Hiraeth' full band rock tour....The Slates - Atherton
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Aaron Sequeira at Rs:Live
Rockafella Stockport, Stockport
Friday 20 November 2026
Aaron Sequeira/Fall St. is a Stockport-based songwriter quickly making waves with his sharp lyricism, evocative storytelling, and striking vocal range...Daddy G at The Golden Lion
Dead Ringer for Love LIVE
The Venue Bolton, Bolton
Friday 20 November 2026
Celebrating 45 years of the iconic album, Mark Greenshields & Becky Demaine perform the biggest hits of Meat Loaf & Cher in Dead Ringer For Love LIVE...
Fleetwood Nickd- Christmas special
Icons, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Fleetwood Nickd bring the magic of Fleetwood Mac to the stage, delivering all the iconic hits, harmonies and timeless sound you know and love....Green Island Festival Presents: Niamos Fundraiser
Ladies Night - Pleasure Boys UK - Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 20 November 2026
The ultimate Ladies Night Pleasure Boys UK bring high-energy entertainment, great music, laughs and an unforgettable night out....Lamp Oil Presents - Ask My Bull + Klonk @ Grafton Arms
Grafton Arms, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Do it Ourselves, and Lamp Oil Presents bring to you a double headliner at the newly refurbished Grafton Arms...Mishra
Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills
Friday 20 November 2026
Mishra are a global folk band from the UK gathering international recognition, who draw together roots in UK traditional music with continent-spanning musical textures into a breathtaking 4 piece performance. Performing finely crafted song...The Oasis Experience Live at Fatbird
