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

Queen by Candlelight

A live cast of West End singers and a live rock band pay tribute to Freddie, Brian, Roger and John.

• Manchester Opera House
• Fri 9 Jan 2026.

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The Drifters

The latest line-up of legendary soul band continue the legacy of George and Faye Treadwell.

• The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
• Sat 10 Jan 2026.

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The Magic of Motown

The popular tribute to Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.

• Manchester Opera House
• Sun 11 Jan 2026.

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Bowie Experience

Celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy.

• Manchester Opera House
• Sat 10 Jan 2026.

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New Purple Celebration

A brilliantly funky show featuring world class musicians paying tribute to Prince.

• Manchester Academy 1
• Fri 9 Jan 2026.

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Luke Combs UK

The World’s leading tribute to the Grammy-nominated country megastar.

• Albert Hall, Manchester
• Sun 11 Jan 2026.

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Soulwax

From Electro to Techo, from bombastic rock to disco, legendary Belgian electronic collective Soulwax always seem to take two steps ahead on the music scene with tracks that keep you moving.

• O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
• Weds 14 Jan 2026.

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Mariah the Scientist

Atlanta, Georgia singer whose 2025 single “Burning Blue” has accounted for one of the biggest R&B hits of the year.

• Manchester Academy 1
• Weds 14 Jan 2026.

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The Marvin Gaye Songbook

West End and X Factor star Nate Simpson celebrates the Prince of Motown.

• Stockport Plaza
• Sat 10 Jan 2026.

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Very Santana

Enjoy the most beautiful guitar melodies and the amazingly creative, unique, diverse, and very challenging songs of Carlos Santana.

• Band on the Wall, Manchester
• Sat 10 Jan 2026.

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Sam Esse

Blending soulful ballads, explosive funk, guitar-led rock and jazz, Manchester musician Sam Esse delivers a night of groove and catharsis.

• Band on the Wall Copper Bar, Manchester
• Weds 10 Jan 2026.

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