NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
NEW SHOWS IN MANCHESTER
M.O.P.
New Century Hall
Sunday 17 May 2026
Brooklyn hip-hop duo M.O.P. (Mash Out Posse) -rappers Billy Danze and Lil' Fame - are best known for their hits "Ante Up" and "Cold as Ice" which reached the UK Top 10 in 2001. ...WH Lung
Albert Hall
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 Piccadilly...The Wanted 2.0
Manchester Academy
Friday 16 October 2026
Following their remarkable career with The Wanted, which saw massive hits like Glad You Came, Chasing The Sun, and Heart Vacancy, Max George and Siva Kaneswaran return after the tragic death of Tom Parker as The Wanted 2.0. Promising to br...Faster Horses
Albert Hall
Friday 17 April 2026
Few artists have risen through the ranks of UK Dance Music as quickly as Manchester-based Liverpudlian Joe Germains, aka Faster Horses. Jumping into the scene as a fresh-faced 18-year-old back in 2020, they quickly made a name for themselv...Kruder & Dorfmeister
New Century Hall
Friday 8 May 2026
Austrian electronic duo, Peter Kruder and Richard Dorfmeister, are known for their trip hop/downtempo remixes of rock, pop, hip hop and drum and bass songs. Celebrating 30 years of K&D DJ-Kicks with a special AV show. ...Hunxho
Manchester Academy
Thursday 23 April 2026
Atlanta rapper HUNXHO slides through the vibes with grace, grit, and gusto. Between the laidback rhymes and silky harmonies, charisma drives his seamless balance of provocative hip-hop and bedroom ready R&B. With every move the American s...Eluveitie
O2 Ritz
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Swiss folk metal band Eluveitie (pronounced "el-VAY-tee") come from Winterthur near Zürich, taking their name from graffiti on a vessel from Mantua (c. 300 BC), which has been interpreted as the Etruscan form of the Celtic *(h)elvetios...Sunny Day Real Estate
New Century Hall
Tuesday 14 July 2026
With "more than a hint of grunge", Seattle rockers Sunny Day Real Estate were one of the early bands in the Midwest emo scene. ...Sir Chloe
New Century Hall
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. ...COBRAH
O2 Ritz
Thursday 28 May 2026
Described as the "Lesbian Queen of Sweden's Fetish Scene", Swedish singer Clara Christensen (aka Cobrah) has gone from being a primary school teacher to making electronic pop music influenced by the BDSM scene in Stockholm. ...Matthew Bourne's Cinderella
Lowry
Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 November 2026
London 1940. The Blackout. A siren sounds... New Adventures return to Lowry with the 30th Anniversary celebration of one of their most popular and beloved productions, Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA - a thrilling and evocative love st...A Man for All Seasons
Lowry
Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 November 2026
The greatest, most powerful and dangerous figures who shaped English history are brought vividly to life in Robert Bolt's award-winning play. Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More - scholar, ambassador, Lord Chancellor and friend to King He...Hot Wheels Stunt Show
Co-op Live
Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 June 2026
From the No.1 selling toy in the world and The Original Stunt Brand™, comes the return of the Hot Wheels Stunt Show, due to popular demand. Experience high speed action and full-throttle excitement, as legendary Hot Wheels vehicles are br...John Bishop
Co-op Live
Sunday 2 May 2027
Comedian, TV presenter and actor John Bishop took a less travelled route into show business. Born and raised in Liverpool, after growing up in Runcorn and Winsford, the younger Bishop was a semi-professional footballer for Southport and Hyd...Nish Kumar
Yes
Saturday 21 March 2026
The UK's leading political comic Nish Kumar - co-host of hugely popular podcast Pod Save the UK, former host of axed BBC show The Mash Report, and one of Taskmaster's greatest losers - is back on tour with a formidable batch of passionate...The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 50th Anniversary Spectacular
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 10 April 2026
Join the original Brad Majors - Barry Bostwick, the original Magenta - Patricia Quinn, and the original Columbia - Nell Campbell, for this once-in-a-lifetime screening event! Come and celebrate the Rocky Horror Picture Show's 50th annivers...You're Dead To Me
Manchester Opera House
Monday 13 April 2026
Hosted by You're Dead to Me presenter, Greg Jenner - the live tour brings this hit BBC Radio 4 podcast to the stage. Each night follows the show's much-loved format, pairing an expert historian with a comedy guest to uncover the past throu...Wankernomics
Lowry
Tuesday 10 November 2026
With two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, 50 million+ views online and a Sunday Times best-selling book, you could say Wankernomics is crushing it right now. They'd say they're delivering key outcomes with impact in a fast-pac...The Jolly Christmas Postman
Lowry
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Join the Jolly Postman on a frosty, fairytale adventure in this stage adaptation from Lowry and Royal & Derngate. Based on the award-winning children's book by much-loved duo Janet and Allan Ahlberg, this family show sees the Jolly Postma...Dinosaur Adventure Live - Danger on T-Rex Mountain
St Helens Theatre Royal
Thursday 28 May 2026
The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure? Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the...Black Is The Color Of My Voice
Hope Mill Theatre
Tuesday 5 - Sunday 10 May 2026
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live. Apphia Campbell's acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death ...Derek Mitchell
Lowry
Thursday 28 May 2026
Double Dutch 2 is the brand-new live show from Dutch-American Ted Lasso actor Derek Mitchell, comedian and viral creator behind @letsdoubledutch. After hundreds of sold-out performances of his hit debut Double Dutch - seen by tens of thous...Parklife Festival
Heaton Park
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 June 2026
Parklife 2026 sees the Manchester festival return to the city's Heaton Park for a weekend alongside some of dance and alternative music's foremost names. 2026 Line-up includes: Calvin Harris Sammy Virji Skepta Zara Larsson Chris Stuss...Electric Heart Festival
Manchester Barton Aerodrome
Sunday 5 July 2026
Electric Heart Festival lands in Manchester on Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing a brand-new indie festival to the city for one unforgettable summer day. Taking over Barton Aerodrome, turning an iconic open-air runway into the city's new indi...Pete Tong - Ibiza Classics
AO Arena
Friday 4 December 2026
DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend Pete Tong has announced the return of his critically acclaimed Ibiza Classics show featuring long-time collaborator Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra. Ibiza Classics debuted in 2015...Craig David Presents TS5
Manchester Barton Aerodrome
Saturday 4 July 2026
TS5 started out as the most exclusive pre-party hosted by Craig David at his penthouse home in Miami. His DJ set combines massive old skool anthems from R&B to Swing beat, to Garage and Bashment, whilst merging current chart-topping Ho...NE-YO + Akon
Co-op Live
Friday 1 - Wednesday 6 May 2026
American R&B star Ne-Yo shakes up the generic club based R&B to create something truly different with elements of Europop, synth-pop and hip hop soul. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned Mario's 2004 hit "L...Enter Shikari
Co-op Live
Thursday 19 November 2026
The precocious St. Albans Trance-Metal tykes deliver a genre-bending mashup which has made them the masters of their trade, scoring multiple UK Top 5 albums and winning the most prestigious music awards over their extensive career. ...Olivia Dean
Co-op Live
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 April 2026
London soul-pop star Olivia Dean is one of the most original and versatile voices in UK pop. Crafting classic yet conversational hooks with genre-fluid tinges, she's honed a way of exploring universal themes of love, loss and every...The K's
Castlefield Bowl
Friday 3 July 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 (guit...Jack Savoretti
O2 Apollo
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Born in the UK as Giovanni Edgar Charles Galletto-Savoretti, the English-Italian solo artist who goes by Jack Savoretti grew up trekking all over the world. After spending much of his childhood in London, his family moved to the Swiss ci...Leo Sayer
The Bridgewater Hall
Friday 6 November 2026
Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country. Leo is known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Ba...John Hiatt
The Bridgewater Hall
Thursday 2 July 2026
John Hiatt is one of America's most enduring and respected singer-songwriters-a musician whose gritty voice and lyrical insight have shaped the sound of modern Americana. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Hiatt has released ov...The Bootleg Beatles
The Bridgewater Hall
Thursday 10 December 2026
The world's Premier Beatles band continues to draw critical acclaim with their flawless recreation of the greatest songbook in history. Tracing the Fab Four's journey through the swinging 60s, every tiny detail is forensically observ...Candlelight - Tribute to The Beatles
Hallé St Peter's
Thursday 2 April 2026
Discover the music of The Beatles performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...The Class of 55
Stockport Plaza
Sunday 22 March 2026
Get ready to rock and roll as the Class of '55 reunites for an unforgettable night celebrating the legendary sounds of Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis! This spectacular production promises to transport you back in time with all the elec...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Hallé St Peter's
Thursday 2 - Sunday 12 April 2026
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string orchestra at this awe-inspiring location. ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
St Philip's Church Salford
Saturday 28 February 2026
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding ...Candlelight - UK Indie Rock
Hallé St Peter's
Sunday 12 April 2026
Discover UK Indie Rock performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. Featuring songs from the likes of The XX, Pulp, Blur, The Libertines, Franz Ferdinand, The Kooks, Editors, Two Door Cinema Club, Florence and The Ma...The Bluetones
O2 Ritz
Friday 30 October 2026
Formed in 1993, Britpop legends The Bluetones had an impressive run of hit singles throughtout the late 90's/early 00's, including 'Bluetonic', 'Slight Return', 'Marblehead Johnson', 'Solomon Bites The Worm', 'If' and 'Keep the Fires B...Melanie C
Manchester Academy
Wednesday 6 May 2026
After the iconic 1996 debut single 'Wannabe' topped the charts in 37 countries, Spice Girls' debut album 'Spice' went on to sell more than 31 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling album of all time by a female group. The ...Jimmy Nail
The Stoller Hall
Saturday 18 July 2026
Acclaimed actor, singer, musician and writer - and proud Geordie icon - Jimmy Nail heads out on the road in 2026 with Stories and Songs, a series of intimate retrospective shows reflecting on an extraordinary seven-decade career. From the ...The Blow Monkeys
The Stoller Hall
Sunday 11 October 2026
With hits like 'Digging Your Scene' and 'It Doesn't Have To Be This Way', The Blow Monkeys epitomised the glamour of mid-80s pop at its most graceful and sophisticated. In the London band's frontman Robert Howard (aka Dr. Robert), they...Mark Chadwick (Levellers)
St Mary's Chambers
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...Sugar
New Century Hall
Friday 29 May 2026
Having already left an indelible mark on rock's evolution with Hüsker Dü, Bob Mould formed Sugar in late 1991 with bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis. Their now-classic debut, Copper Blue, was named NME's 1992 “...Cowboy Junkies
New Century Hall
Sunday 10 May 2026
Described by All Music as "one of the most unique and enduring bands in alternative rock", multi-million selling Canadian folk rockers Cowboy Junkies combine folk, blues and rock in a way that had never been heard before their debut in 1988...Agnes Obel
Aviva Studios
Wednesday 22 July 2026
A Berlin-based, Danish-born singer/songwriter and classically trained pianist with an elegant and elastic voice, Agnes Obel's poised and melancholic chamber pop draws from the same atmosphere-heavy well as cinematic spellcasters like A...Pat Metheny
