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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

Take That

The Manchester trio return to The Circus.

Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Fri 19 Jun - Wed 1 Jul 2026.

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The Weeknd

Two Manchester dates for the multi-platinum selling, chart-topping Canadian R&B artist's world stadium tour.

Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Thu 11 & Fri 12 Jun 2026.

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Parklife Festival

Manchester's biggest festival returns with another stellar line-up.

Heaton Park, Manchester
Sat 20 & Sun 21 Jun 2026.

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Lily Allen

The return of the iconic West End Girl.

AO Arena, Manchester
Fri 19 & Sat 20 Jun 2026.

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The Kooks

An outdoor summer show from the Brighton indie rockers.

Delamere Forest, Northwich
Weds 17 Jun 2026.

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Fatboy Slim

An concert in the forest from chart-topping, multi-million selling legendary Brighton DJ Norman Cook.

Delamere Forest, Northwich
Sat 20 Jun 2026.

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Foreigner

Hard-rocking Anglo-American hit makers, known for their power ballads and catchy anthems, celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2026.

AO Arena, Manchester
Thu 18 Jun 2026.

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell

After 30 years as frontman of the 1980s Birmingham reggae legends, Ali Campbell now tours with a new-line-up after leaving the band in 2008.

Delamere Forest, Northwich
Fri 19 Jun 2026 + more dates.

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Tom Grennan

The avid Manchester United fan provides the fun after the horse racing.

Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Sat 20 Jun 2026.

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The B-52's + Devo

A co-headline tour from the dance rock legends.

AO Arena, Manchester
Sun 21 Jun 2026.

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Skunk Anansie + Garbage

An outdoor co-headline gig from the 90s rock favourites.

Delamere Forest, Northwich
Thu 18 Jun 2026.

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Moovin Festival

Big names, booming basslines, boutique festival in a bull field.

The All American Rejects

NOklahoma pop punks who have scored Platinum-certified UK Top 20 hits "Gives You Hell", "Dirty Little Secret", and "Swing, Swing".

The Proclaimers

The Scottish folk pop legends scored some of the biggest hits of the 80s.

Parr Hall, Warrington
Fri 19 June 2026 + more dates.
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Arooj Aftab & London Contemporary Orchestra

The Grammy 'Best New Artist' nominee and Grammy Best Global Music Performance winning Pakistani jazz musician is known for her spellbinding blend of jazz, minimalism and South Asian classical traditions.

D12

Eminem's former platinum selling Shady Records Detroit hip-hop collective return to the UK.

Daresbury Festival

A disco party in the beautiful grounds of Walton Hall.

Walton Hall & Gardens, Warrington
Sat 20 Jun 2026.

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Westside Gun

New York rapper, fashion designer and professional wrestling promoter.

Wu Lyf

The return of the mysterious popular Manchester band with Ellery James Roberts back in the fold.

Mark Chadwick

A solo gig from the Levellers frontman.

Warrington Irish Club
Fri 19 Jun 2026 + more dates.
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OCT

On Company Time are a musical comedy trio blending sharp satire with chart-worthy bangers.

This Is Bounce UK x Corruption Bounce

2 hard dance bounce giants come together for a fully themed rave where music, visuals and energy collide.

Theo Katzman

A solo show from the funky Vulfpeck drummer and guitarist.

Tamiqrest

Iconic Saharan rock band formed in Tinzawaten, on the border between Algeria and Mali, inspired by the musical heritage of Tinariwen, and driven by the desire to amplify the oppressed voice of the Kel Tamasheq (Tuareg) people.

Courtney Pine

No musician more fully embodies the dramatic transformation of the British jazz scene over the past four decades than the groundbreaking saxophonist.

I Killed The Prom Queen

The Australian melodic metalcore band celebrate their 25th anniversary.

Laura Lootens

The Bavarian musical prodigy is one of the most exciting voices of the classical guitar.

Tcha Limberger Trio

A true Transylvanian after hours táncház with the "king of gypsy music" at the Gobe Fest Official Afterparty.

Miqayel Voskanyan

Armenian tar player, composer, and vocalist who repositions ancestral sounds in contemporary contexts.

The Jazz Room - A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans

A jazz show which journeys back in time to the birthplace of the iconic genre.

A Music Festival in Aid of The Christie Charity

A charity night featuring The Black Mile, Issy Sutcliffe, The Session, Shared Space MCR, Liam McClair, Manchester Wellbeing Cancer Choir, Clint Boon (DJ Set), Timo-G, Andrea Trout, Dave Fortune, Dan Peter Parker, Mel Pop & Barrie Striker, Dave & Andy Vox Pop.

RNCM Artist of the Year - Pop Final

Students from the RNCM's Popular Music department perform their original music, skillfully re-arranged for orchestra, giving audiences the chance to discover the remarkable emerging artists who are shaping the future of music.