MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Manchester Bands & Artists On Stage in Manchester
Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Manchester Academy
Sat 27 Sep - Sat 29 Nov 2025
Northern Live - Do I Love You
Stockport Plaza
Sat 10 May - Fri 21 Nov 2025
Gary Barlow
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 9 May 2025
One of Britain's most successful songwriters and record producers, as part of the Manchester group Take That, Frodsham's Gary Barlow has won eight BRIT Awards and sold over 45 million records. Aside from his achievements with Take That, he ...Gustaffson
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Friday 9 May 2025
Liverpool-born, Warrington singer & songwriter Andrew Gower formed Gustaffson in 2020 with lifelong friend & guitarist James 'Webbo' Webster. He's been writing music since the age of 15, however, Gower is best known for his work as an actor...Chetham's Lunchtime Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 9 May 2025
Chetham's School of Music, in the heart of Manchester, is the largest specialist music school in the UK, and the only one in the north of England. It is made up of 330 students aged between 8 and 18 and the campus is a melting pot of differ...Mat Walklate & Alex Haynes
The Met, Bury
Friday 9 May 2025
This pairing is a convergence of talent from two highly distinctive British blues artists. Having already built individual reputations, Manchester-based Mat Walklate and Leeds musician Alex Haynes have come together, drawing on the deepest ...Oasis Wonderwalk Tour
The Edwardian Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester
Friday 9 May - Saturday 11 October 2025
Enjoy this Manchester walking tour with your expert guide Joe, exploring the city where the legendary Britpop band was born. ...The Hallé - An Alpine Symphony
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 10 May 2025
Sir Mark Elder, Halle Conductor Emeritus, returns to conduct this exploratory programme: a symphony detailing an ascent through the foreboding landscape of the Alpine mountains and a world premiere. Richard Strauss's colossal 'An Alpine Sym...Northern Live - Do I Love You
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 10 May 2025
Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect ...Funk Street!
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 10 May - Saturday 28 June 2025
Get your groove on at Funk Street, a free night of live funk, soul and disco brought to you by resident bands. Traversing the finest in funk, soul, disco, house and more. Expect soul-heavy beats, infectious rhythm, and free-flowing danceflo...Still Dangerous - A Tribute to Thin Lizzy
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 10 May 2025
Still Dangerous are a UK based band that play the greatest hits from legendary rockers Thin Lizzy. With blisteringly precise dual guitars, heavy drums and the signature vocals of Phil Lynott. ...Manchester Camerata - Mozart Made in Manchester
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 11 May 2025
Manchester Camerata and Chetham's School of Music have embarked on a multi-year collaborative project to perform and record all of Mozart's piano concertos, bringing together eminent pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and Camerata Music Director,...Manchester Camerata - Where We’re From
The Monastery, Manchester
Sunday 11 May 2025
A concert celebrating Manchester Camerata's roots, heritage, history, and what it means to be a modern-day 21st-century Orchestra. Working with their Artistic Partner Daniel Pioro, here is what he has to say about the project: "We explore t...University of Manchester Jazz Ensemble
Martin Harris Centre, Manchester
Monday 12 May 2025
Led by Alexander Gagatsis, the Music Department's jazz ensemble was established in October 2019. It is one of the department's many assessed ensembles that complement the larger orchestras operating under the umbrella of Manchester Universi...Candlelight - A Tribute to Oasis
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 15 May 2025
Discover the music of Manchester legends Oasis performed by violin under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...Jess Gillam Trio
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 15 May 2025
Cumbrian Royal Northern College of Music-alumni Jess Gillam is celebrated as a leading figure of the saxophone. With her electrifying performances, vibrant stage presence and magnetic personality, the 'uniquely mercurial' (The Times) Jess ...Manchester Megadog
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 May 2025
A formidable force during the 1990's, boundary pushing seminal electronic party night Megadog returns to Manchester. As the night that always demanded that you 'Feed Your Head', this pivotal club night returns to its spiritual home in t...
Jack Dolan & Co
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 May 2025
Jack Dolan & Co are a brand new band featuring frontman and former Guitarist from The Demo, Jack Dolan delivering indie rock and acoustic vibes from Manchester's vibrant music scene ...Jennifer Reid
The Portico Library, Manchester
Friday 16 May 2025
Kicking off an exploration of northern folk in the Portico Collection, acclaimed musician and researcher Jennifer Reid sings some ballads. The working classes made music as a provocation and this is a tradition that Jennifer Reid continues,...The Clone Roses + Definitely Mightbe + The James Experience + Happy Mondaze
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 17 May 2025
Following their hugely successful 25th Anniversary Tour in 2023 culminating in a 6000+ sellout headline show at Manchester's' Heaton Park, The Clone Roses return, performing all the Madchester anthems we all know and love. The band have pe...The Lancashire Hotpots
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 17 May 2025
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern "knees up" with banging comedy folk anthems such as "Chippy Te...Deptford Northern Soul Club
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 17 May 2025
Deptford Northern Soul Club are childhood friends, Will Foot and Lewis Henderson, whose early love of soul developed after discovering Lewis' Dad's record collection. After finally bringing their musical heritage to the forefront with their...Cassia
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 17 May 2025
Combining a rich musicality with continent-spanning influences, Cassia have made their mark with their own brand of calypso-flavoured indie pop. The Macclesfield trio have built a cult following in the last few years, amassing millions of S...Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 17 May 2025
Combining global music, reggae, fusion and punk influences, Jah Wobble has entranced the world with his hypnotic bass riffs for over four decades and has become one of Britain's most influential and distinct bass players. Accompanied by h...Manchester Music Tours - Oasis Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 17 May - Saturday 30 August 2025
You have the opportunity to see first-hand where Manchester's most famous brothers grew up. Acclaimed by Noel and Liam themselves, the tour includes visits to the iconic Boardwalk where the band rehearsed and performed their first gig. Cana...The Word Is Terry Christian
The Frog and Bucket, Manchester
Sunday 18 May 2025
Join award winning Mancunian broadcaster, stand up comedian and TV host Terry Christian to celebrate - with the aid of some amazing clips and no holds bar Q&A - the 30th anniversary of the iconic and quintessentially 90s TV show, The Word....Luke Una - Live and In Conversation
AO Arena, Manchester
Sunday 18 May 2025
An evening in conversation with genre-defying DJ, Luke Una. From Homobloc to E Soul Cultura and everything in between, Luke will travel through his four-decade-long musical journey with a series of tracks that define Manchester's 80s and 9...Folk Music Extravaganza
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Monday 19 May 2025
In aid of Bolton Hospice and Bolton FM Media Academy. Previous line-ups have included local legends The Houghton Weavers and Bernard Wrigley. The Folk Show with Ron Armitage airs weekly on Bolton FM. The show is dedicated to showcasing t...Peggy Seeger - 90th Birthday Farewell Tour
Lowry, Salford
Wednesday 21 May 2025
The charismatic Peggy Seeger - singer-songwriter, feminist, icon, Ewan MacColl's partner and muse - is the undisputed queen of folk and political song. The grande dame of American and British Folk music, embarks on her last ever concert ...The Hallé presents: Honey Dijon
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 22 May 2025
Born and raised in Chicago, the home of House Music, Honey Dijon - musician, DJ, producer - has captivated dancefloors across the globe, inspired the fashion circuits of London, Paris, Berlin and New York, and graced the stage at Glastonbur...Audioweb
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Thursday 22 May 2025
Audioweb crossed the acid-fueled, psychedelic sound of Madchester house with deep dub, dancehall and reggae influences, earning a sizable following in the UK during the late '90s. Unlike many of their peers, they weren't given strong suppor...Northern Live - Do I Love You
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 23 May 2025
Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect ...
Stax of Soul & The Soul Review
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Friday 23 May 2025
The original. A reputation that needs no introduction. Born in Manchester in 1983, 9-piece 100% live band Stax of Soul feature incredible musicians (including a powerful brass section), meticulously and energetically recreating the very...Manchester Camerata - Mozart Made in Manchester
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 23 May 2025
Manchester Camerata and Chetham's School of Music have embarked on a multi-year collaborative project to perform and record all of Mozart's piano concertos, bringing together eminent pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and Camerata Music Director,...Jordan
Amber's, Manchester
Friday 23 May 2025
Hailing from Salford, Jordan McCann is loud and proud about his roots and hard upbringing. A master of storytelling, Jordan portrays the pain he has suffered through the lyrics in his raps, displaying realism which fans can relate to and re...Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Saturday 24 May 2025
Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is. The band's top priority is delivering what their fans want to see and hear. They put in a lot of hard work to ensure their sound a...John Helliwell's Super Big Tramp Band
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 24 May 2025
Supertramp's John Helliwell is known for his classy, distinctive, cool saxophone playing and famously dry wit, a stunning big band and the unforgettable music of this legendary supergroup - touring possibly for the last time, as the eternal...Lucy Spraggan
Darwen Library Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 29 May 2025
Canterbury-born, Buxton-raised and Cheshire-living folk pop star Lucy Spraggan was the first contestant on the X Factor to perform her own compositions in 2021 with her introspective acoustic hip-pop style festival anthems since helping sc...Words with Lucy Spraggan
Darwen Library Theatre, Blackburn
Thursday 29 May 2025
Words with Lucy Spraggan is back! After its sold-out debut in Manchester's Hope Mill Theatre, Lucy, who turned her journaling into her Sunday Times Bestselling memoir, Process, is taking the interactive journalling event on the road for ...Chris Helme (The Seahorses)
The Gasworks, Manchester
Thursday 29 May 2025
Rising to fame in the 1990s as frontman of indie band The Seahorses York singer-songwriter Chris Helme is now producing acclaimed folk-infused tracks as a solo artist. His enviable back catalogue includes Britpop classics such as 'Love is t...Pyncher
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 29 May 2025
Echo Chamber present Pyncher: Manchester's answer to the tantalising charm of grubby 1970s New York. With only a handful of singles and their EP Chew - which catapulted them onto the radar of anyone with a taste for garage rock - to their n...Oasiz - A Tribute to Oasis
The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Friday 30 May 2025
When a short clip of Oasiz front man Steve, performing as Liam, went viral on social media with over half a million views, many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the ...Tim Gallagher
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 30 May 2025
Tim Gallagher is a Manchester-based artist, renowned for his signature falsetto vocal tone, which has quickly earned him global appeal across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. His soulful style is likened melodically to mode...Sea Fever
The Yard, Manchester
Friday 30 May 2025
Sea Fever - a five piece collective from Manchester. Fronted by Iwan Gronow (Haven, Johnny Marr) on vocals and guitars, alongside singer Bethany Cassidy (Section 25), New Order's Tom Chapman and Phil Cunningham - with Tom on bass, guitars, ...AC/DC UK + Dizzy Lizzy - AC/DC & Thin Lizzy Tributes
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 31 May 2025
A tribute to two classic rock giants. AC/DC UK are Europe's most explosive tribute to AC/DC and have established themselves as one of the globe's forerunners in the tribute scene, not only emulating the genuine article at their most succes...Transmission - The Sound of Joy Division
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 31 May 2025
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in Manchester during the late 1970s and d...Cat Power Sings Dylan - The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 2 June 2025
Last November in London, Atlanta indie rocker Cat Power took the stage at Royal Albert Hall and delivered a song-for-song recreation of one of the most fabled and transformative live sets of all time. Held at the Manchester Free Trade Ha...
Cat Power Sings Dylan - The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 2 June 2025
Last November in London, Atlanta indie rocker Cat Power took the stage at Royal Albert Hall and delivered a song-for-song recreation of one of the most fabled and transformative live sets of all time. Held at the Manchester Free Trade Ha...Looking For Me Friend - The Music of Victoria Wood
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 5 - Friday 6 June 2025
A funny and touching tribute to this much loved and sorely missed national treasure. Written and performed by BBC1's All Together Now star, Paulus, ('King of Cabaret', The Stage) this brand-new show sees him in a fresh light as a lifelong...RNCM Opera Scenes
RNCM, Manchester
Thursday 5 - Thursday 19 June 2025
FREE EVENT. RNCM vocal and conducting students present excerpts from some of opera's greatest moments in this free series of staged scenes. A perfect way to feed your curiosity! Click on tickets link for the perfromers and excerpts presente...Flook
The Met, Bury
Thursday 5 June 2025
"In the pantheon of Irish/English folk groups they don't come much more revered than Flook." ~ Irish Post. Originally formed by flute playing friends Sarah Allen, Brian Finnegan, and Michael McGoldrick (who left in 1997 to join Capercaillie...Scam Fender + Kopycat Killers + Subarctic Monkeys + Oasis 96
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 6 June 2025
With 3 hours of bangers, a quadruple tribute night to Sam Fender, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys and Oasis. Kopycat Killers are next level with vocalist Stu featuring on Killers Covers with over 10 MILLION streams. They given the Killers 'bles...Rodina
