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

Evening4Ricky

A night of music and comedy celebrating the life of the Manchester boxing legend.

• AO Arena, Manchester
• Sun 7 Jun 2026.

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Lola Young

UK singles chart topping Croydon R&B pop rock singer-songwriter who scored a no.1 hit in 2024 with "Messy".

• O2 Apollo, Manchester
• Weds 10 & Thu 11 Jun 2026.

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UB40

The 1980s Birmingham reggae legends (without Ali, Astro, and Mickey) come to town.

• AO Arena, Manchester
• Sat 6 May 2026.

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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".

• Manchester Academy 1
• Sun 14 June 2026.

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Genre-defying North Carolina rockers described as "a mix of jam and indie and whatever else you can throw into the soup…very earnest, beautiful, political, loving rock n’ roll."

• O2 Apollo, Manchester
• Mon 8 Jun 2026.

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Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit

Former Drive by Truckers star, the Alabama Americana singer is widely renowned as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation with his track "Maybe It’s Time" featured in the award-winning 2018 film, A Star Is Born.

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Mon 8 Jun 2026.

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Westside Gun

New York rapper, fashion designer and professional wrestling promoter.

• Manchester Academy 1
• Sat 13 June 2026.

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Aldous Harding

Cardiff-based New Zealand indie, folk singer Hannah Harding, known by her stage name, Aldous Harding, produces rich and timeless songwriting.

• Albert Hall, Manchester
• Mon 8 Jun 2026.

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Wu Lyf

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

• Albert Hall, Manchester
• Sat 13 Jun 2026.

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North West Calling

The annual punk festival returns.

• Manchester Academy 1
• Sat 5 June 2026.

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Rufus Rice

The TikTok comedian and musician presents a night of music and stand-up.

• New Century Hall, Manchester
• Fri 5 Jun 2026.

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Day Sessions - 30+ Clubbing Experience

Daytime clubbing for the over 30s in the Cathedral with a soundtrack of pop and rock favourites.

• Manchester Cathedral
• Sat 6 June 2026 + more dates.

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Teletech Hardcore

An international  cross genre daytime party featuring BBC Radio 1Xtra Dancehall Show's Seani B and Rap Show's Kenny Allstar.

• IDRA, Manchester
• Sat 6 Jun 2026.

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Remilekun

The Nigerian choir leader presents a special night of worship.

• The Stoller Hall, Manchester
• Sat 6 Jun 2026.

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