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The Best Manchester Gigs This Week
WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK CALENDAR
With over 4000 shows listed on Manchester Theatres, it can be hard to decide which show to go and see - as you will probably know if you are one of the 200,000 members who receive our Sunday night "What's on in Manchester over the next seven days" e-mails [subscribe here].
Additionally, you can also find our top theatre shows, classical concerts, comedy gigs and tribute shows here...
Our Top 10 What's on in Manchester Gigs This Week
All Time Low
The multi-platinum pop punk quartet are known for their anthemic, inimitable sound and fiercely loyal fanbase which have pushed them to the very top of the UK album charts.
- Co-op Live, Manchester
- Fri 23 Jan 2026.
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The Classic Rock Show
A rocking tribute to the likes of Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Rainbow, Lynryd Skynryd, The Who, AC/DC, Boston, Pink Floyd, Meat Loaf, Eric Clapton, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, Toto and more.
- Lowry Lyric Theatre, Salford Quays
- Mon 19 & Sat 31 Jan 2026.
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Epica + Amaranthe
A co-headline tour from Dutch symphonic metal pioneers EPICA and Swedish metal powerhouse AMARANTHE.
- O2 Apollo, Manchester
- Fri 23 Jan 2026.
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Lost Frequencies
Belgian Deep House DJ Félix De Laet is perhaps best known for his global smash ‘Are You With Me’, which has earned him billions of streams.
- Albert Hall, Manchester
- Fri 23 Jan 2026.
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St. Paul and the Broken Bones
Alabama's ever-evolving eight piece Southern-soul giants.
- New Century Hall, Manchester
- Sat 24 Jan 2026.
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The 502s
6 piece banjo-strumming indie folk band The 502s are undeniable, immaculate rays of Florida sunshine.
- O2 Ritz, Manchester
- Thu 22 Jan 2026.
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Swing'it - Prohibition
One of the most successful swing bands in Europe take the audience on a journey 100 years back in time to the 1920s New Orleans.
- O2 Ritz, Manchester
- Fri 23 Feb 2026
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Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg
Named after his SiriusXM radio show, the touring band of legendary Ramones drummer Marky Ramone performs classic punk rock and Ramones songs with special guest vocalists.
- Manchester Academy 3
- Thu 22 Jan 2026.
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The Vintage Explosion
1950s inspired rock'n'roll band described by Rod Stewart as boasting "the best white soul singer I’ve heard. He is unbelievable, I’m dumbfounded by how good he is."
- The Stoller Hall, Manchester
- Fri 23 Feb 2026
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Naima Bock
- Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
- Sat 24 Feb 2026
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