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].

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Our Top 10 What's on in Manchester Gigs This Week

Madness

The British ska legends perform after the horse racing.

• Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
• Sat 18 Jul 2026.

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Craic by the Creek Festival

A festival of Irish music.

• Whitebottom Farm, Stockport
• Fri 17 - Sun 19 Jul 2026.

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Breaking Benjamin

Chart-topping Pennsylvanian hard rockers.

• O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
• Thu 16 Jul 2026.

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Jimmy Nail

The multi-Platinum selling Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Spender and Crocodile Shoes actor and singer returns.

• The Stoller Hall, Manchester
• Sat 18 July 2026.

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Pat Methany

Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Pat Metheny embarks on a world tour with new ensemble Side-Eye III+.

• Aviva Studios Hall, Manchester
• Fri 17 Jul 2026.

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Sunny Day Real Estate

Oone of the early bands in the Midwest emo scene, the Seattle rockers boast "more than a hint of grunge".

• New Century, Manchester
• Tue 14 Jul 2026.

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The Easy Rollers

Manchester's roaring seven-piece jazz outfit transport you back to the golden age of jazz.

• Shakespeare North Playhouse
• Weds 15 July 2026.

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