GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Thu 30 Apr 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Fri 20 Mar - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Mamma Mia!
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 March 2026
Sophie's quest to discover the father she's never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they'll never forget. Whatever age you are, you can't help but have the time of you...The Battle
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 March 2026
WORLD PREMIERE - PRIOR TO WEST ENDLondon, 1995. Two of the country's biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop. On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and una...Dave
Co-op Live, Manchester
Tuesday 17 March 2026
UK chart topping MOBO Award-winning Brixton-born, Streatham-raised rapper and musical prodigy Dave, (aka David Orobosa Omoregie), began composing from an early age and writing lyrics in his teens. Due to visa issues, his father had been ...10cc
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 17 March 2026
One of the UK's most innovative and influential bands, Mancunian art pop and soft rock legends 10cc return with the typically tongue-in-cheek 'And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour' - celebrating a genre-defying repertoire that continue...Bonnie Tyler
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Tuesday 17 March 2026
One of the UK's greatest vocalists, the husky voiced Welsh rock legend returns. Known for her 70s and 80s hits, her signature song 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart', was a transatlantic #1 single as well as a huge seller across Europe. Other hig...Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Tuesday 17 March - Friday 5 June 2026
Arriving in the UK for the first time, after dazzling over 1 Million people in Europe, the incredible immersive projection concert LUMINISCENCE transforms Manchester Cathedral into a fully immersive world of sound, story, and light. Featuri...Mason Hill
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 17 March 2026
One of the most hard-hitting and engaging bands to emerge from the British rock scene in years, Glasgow's Mason Hill have been traded high in their home country for some time, and for some they are even the hopefuls of UK Rock! Their anthem...
Buck Meek
Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Now Wave presents Buck Meek at YES Pink Room on 17th March 2026...Michael Gallagher - Manchester
Eagle Inn, Salford
Tuesday 17 March 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Tuesday 17 March - Saturday 5 December 2026
Arena-sounding rock with influences from New Order, Radiohead, Kings of Leon, and Stereophonics. thoughtful songwriting & reverb-soaked anthems....Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Tuesday 17 March - Saturday 5 December 2026
Anthemic band Kahula headline an evening supporting grass roots venues at the new 100 cap Kamera Ballroom above the old Lloyds CHORLTON £10 ENTRY...Tuesday Tony Presents: Open Mic at The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor Manchester, Manchester
Tuesday 17 March - Tuesday 21 April 2026
Tuesday open mic at The Grosvenor music comedy karaoke free and wild. Hosted by Tuesday Tony...Reneé Rapp
AO Arena, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
The Sex Lives of College Girls actress, Mean Girls Broadway star and North Carolina pop singer encourages listeners to embrace every facet of their personality, the chaotic and the confident, and to be authentically, unapologetically th...
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - The Cunning Little Vixen
BBC Philharmonic Studios, Salford
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Puccini first showcased his operatic voice through the orchestra alone with his Capriccio Sinfonico. Marking the start of his signature musical style, it blends the lyrical and dramatic qualities that later came to define his iconic operas....Paul Draper (Mansun)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
The former frontman and songwriter of Mansun, one of the 90s most forward-thinking and iconic rock'n'roll bands, performs the Chester band's classic hits. Veering through genres, from warped, razored rock'n'roll to glorious widescreen a...Waterparks
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Waterparks are a pop-punk trio from Texas who blend forbearers such as blink 182 and Fall Out Boy with elements of pop, hip-hop and electronica. The Houston, trio continually rewrite the rules for what a band can do in the 21st century. ...Jack Garratt
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Technicoloured, joyful and celebratory, with shimmering dance music aimed squarely at the dancefloor; disco-funk, Daft Punk-esque vocal chops and zig-zagging basslines, the BRIT-Award winning Buckinghamshire indie pop singer-songwriter & m...Alice Merton
Amber's, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Growing up around the world, singer/songwriter Alice Merton was as influenced by other cultures as much as transience itself. Born in Frankfurt to a German mother and an Irish-born father, and raised in Germany, the U.S.A., Canada, and Eng...Imarhan
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Heralded as the "new wave Of Tuareg music" by Fact Magazine and The Guardian, the Algerian quintet's music is anchored in the meditative Desert Blues tradition which they have since eclipsed, finding bounce and drive by stirring their sound...Hetta Falzon
Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Somerset singer-songwriter Hetta Falzon studies at the RNCM in Manchester. Her songs exist in many worlds, with arrangements which vary from jazz trios to orchestral ensembles. She invites you into some of these worlds, reimagining her son...
Heavenly
Yes, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Heavenly are an indie pop band who released four critically acclaimed albums between 1991-1996, becoming key figures in the independent music scenes of both the UK and US through their associations with seminal labels Sarah Records and K Re...Lo Rays
Wu-Tang Clan
Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
The world's most iconic hip-hop group return. Formed in Staten Island, New York City, in 1992, its members include RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and, until his death in 2004, Ol' Dirty ...The Hallé & Viktoria Mullova - Mullova plays Brahms
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 19 - Sunday 22 March 2026
The exceptionally versatile violinist Viktoria Mullova teams up with Kahchun Wong for a performance of Brahms' Violin Concerto. Intended to be a test of both the soloist's technical ability and their musicianship, the work overflows with ca...
Manchester Folk Festival - Festival Pass
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
Manchester Folk Festival is an urban multi-venue festival based in Manchester's Northern Quarter. The festival takes place in March and brings together a diverse range of artists who represent the broad definition of contemporary folk mu...Sigrid
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
From writing at the piano of the stunning Ocean Sound Recordings in her hometown of Alesund, to winning the BBC Sound of 2018, the Norwegian pop star's epic songs are tales of the unexpected; fearless musical collages and shout-outs to huma...Mr Wilson's Second Liners
HOME, Manchester
Thursday 19 - Friday 20 March 2026
Manchester's Mr. Wilson's Second Liners brass band bang out 90's dance classics for the local, loyal, diehard ravers. Blowout the old and be the first to hear their new arrangements. Mr. Wilson's Second Liners are revolutionary genre-bash...Aston Merrygold (JLS)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
Aston Merrygold performs solo favourite such as "Get Stupid", "Trudy", "I Ain't Missing You", "How Many Times" and just maybe the occasional throwback to JLS. Recent months have also seen Aston star as a special guest judge during the 'The...Tinlicker
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
A household name in the world of electronic dance music, Utrecht based duo Jordi van Achthoven and Micha Heyboer have been crafting their computerized soul together since 2012. The multi-gold AND multi-platinum Dutch powerhouse are known...Fit For A King
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
The Texas metalcore quintet deliver a delicate balance of sharp metallic intensity and soaring melodic energy. ...Seth Lakeman
New Century Hall, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
Multi award-winning folk singer Seth Lakeman was raised and still lives on Dartmoor, within sight of the sea at Plymouth, from where the Puritans sailed on the Mayflower in 1620. The Mercury Prize nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-ins...Angeline Morrison
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
Born to a Jamaican mother and a father from the Outer Hebrides, Angeline Morrison is one of the freshest voices in English folk music today, celebrated for her soulful, resonant voice, evocative songwriting, and deeply affecting performance...Bella Hardy
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
Bella Hardy, the voice of modern folk, established her reputation as a songwriter when her first original composition 'Three Black Feathers' earned a BBC Folk Award nomination in 2008. Bella has since become a regular on radio and televisio...David Ford
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
The Kent singer-songwriter has released six solo albums to date, two of which were named "Album of The Year" in both The Sunday Times and Word Magazine. He has toured the world opening for such artists as KT Tunstall, Gomez, Elvis Costello,...Rachael McShane & The Cartographers
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
Best known as a member of Bellowhead, Rachael McShane is a singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player based in the North East of England. An original member of folk big band Bellowhead, Rachael toured internationally with them as well as...Arkells
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
Hamilton, Ontario alt-rockers Arkells have built an undeniable reputation as one of the most passionate, high-energy, live-rock authorities working today with an unmistakable spirit and energy in their live shows. Their 2017 single "Knockin...Samm Henshaw
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
South London-bred singer/songwriter Samm Henshaw is a truly singular artist fully embracing his unpredictable nature. Centered on the commanding vocal presence he's shown in touring with the likes of Chance the Rapper, Untidy Soul captures ...Reelin' in The Dan - A Tribute to Steely Dan
111 Traders, Stockport
Thursday 19 March 2026
Reelin' in the Dan are an ensemble celebrating the music of Steely Dan, performing songs from the catalogue between 1972-1980. Born from a shared passion for and upbringing on Walter Becker and Donald Fagan's songwriting prowess, the you...Pentire
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
Pentire are an indie band who make pop songs for the post-jangle generation through the smiles and sweat of the mosh pit. This Herefordshire four-piece tell cheap lager-soaked stories of student life, a small town upbringing, and the innoce...
YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Yes, Manchester
Thursday 19 March - Saturday 18 April 2026
Hot Take is a brand new monthly night from promoters Now Wave, bringing you the freshest new sounds from Manchester. Manchester punk trio YAANG + FORMAL SPPEEDWEAR + AUTOCAMPER....Ags Connolly
The Met, Bury
Thursday 19 March 2026
A traditional country artist from Oxfordshire, England, Ags Connolly is widely considered to be one of the best singer-songwriters in the genre ever to emerge from the UK - but that doesn't tell the whole story... Ags' songs have been laude...Inspectah Deck WU-TANG in conversation: Chris Hawkins BBC 6MUSIC
