GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Manchester Opera House
Fri 26 Jun - Sat 19 Sep 2026
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Thu 30 Apr 2026 - Thu 21 Jan 2027
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral
Fri 1 May - Fri 7 Aug 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
The Met
Sat 16 May - Sat 17 Oct 2026
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Carlos Acosta's Carmen
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Created by Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta, this version of Carmen is set to Rodion Shchedrin's orchestration of Bizet's opera score, injected with Cuban music and danced by Acosta's impressive Havana-based company.A flamenco-Cuban-ballet c...Olivia Dean
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 April 2026
London soul-pop star Olivia Dean is one of the most original and versatile voices in UK pop. Crafting classic yet conversational hooks with genre-fluid tinges, she's honed a way of exploring universal themes of love, loss and everything in ...Tyler Hay
Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
A Piano Recital of Wit, Wonder, and Wizardry. Popular Classics from Liszt to Lennon, laced with musical anecdotes and tongue-in-cheek humour Act I: The Classical GreatsAct II: The Jazz Age & Beyond Millions of notes, and some jokes! Tyler H...YUNGBLUD
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Doncaster-based Dominic Harrison anthemic alt-pop performer and songwriter whose releases include the 2017 radio-favourite King Charles and his 2018 debut album, "21st Century Liability". He finished 3rd in the BBC Sound of 2020 poll. ...Winson
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
WINSON, a Dutch hard techno visionary who ignited his journey with an unwavering passion for the techno scene. In early 2023, a game-changing turntable gift from a friend set the stage for Winson's rise. Venturing into the world of TikTok, ...BBC Philharmonic - Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
'This is how life feels right now.' - Julia Wolfe Wolfe was two blocks from the Twin Towers when the planes hit on September 11, 2001. Big Beautiful Dark and Scary is the sound of that aftermath: an ominous, awesome wall of sound. When he...Jethro Tull
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Saturday 25 April 2026
With Ian Anderson as ever central to the performance, this tour will encapsulate the seven decades in which Jethro Tull have written and performed music. Through their 23 studio albums, they have continued to push the boundaries of their mu...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 25 April 2026
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and...Oasis Supernova - Tribute to Oasis
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Oasis Supernova are a full live Oasis tribute band dedicated to the sound, swagger and story of Oasis. Wowing crowds all around the world with Oasis' biggest hits and fan favourites, performed by an 11 piece band of professional musicians w...DJ Boring
Progress, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
DJ BORING. One of the most renowned artists in his generation, and the man behind Colour Club. Bringing his nomadic party up North to Manchester for a second time says it all about his love of our hometown. And our home crowd. As per usual,...Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago - Ibiza Anthems Live
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
A slice of Ibiza in spectacular surroundings with Northern Irish saxophonist and Britain's Got Talent star Laura Fowles (aka Lovely Laura) and her legendary husband, Berlin Fashion Week musical director and one of the White Isle's most...PIV
IDRA, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Kaluki presents a night of House as PIV Records lands in Manchester, taking over the all new space IDRA on Saturday, 25th April. Freshly founded in 2015, PIV records was established to build a platform that supports talented producers with ...Skillet
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
One of Christian music's top-selling rock bands, Memphis, Tennessee, hard rockers Skillet capture the raw energy and multitextured sonic landscape for which they have become known. A mixture of dissonant chords, anthemic builds and memorabl...Dry Cleaning
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Thrillingly taut South London based four-peice, Dry Cleaning, channel ambitious post-punk and complex new wave pop with a side order of low slung Americana, with Florence Shaw's spoken vocals tightly intertwined with the band's restless in...RNCM Gospel Choir
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Experience the soul-stirring sounds of Gospel. Following on from their roaring success supporting the RNCM Session Orchestra, the RNCM Gospel Choir return to the stage this spring for their very first solo show. Led by renowned vocalist and...
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER MOTOWN SHOW
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 25 April 2026 - Saturday 24 April 2027
Take a trip back to 1960s Detroit and be prepared for high energy and soulful vocal dynamics from show producer and director, Bizzi Dixon, The Voice UK finalist and West End Tour lead principal, harmoniously backed by the Motown Divas givin...M60
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Indie rock band M60 formed from various towns across Manchester. The four-piece are in the game of creating guitar-led noise with an undeniable Manc twang which takes shape in the form of energetic and anthemic tunes. M60 came onto the scen...Manchester Vocal Ensemble
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 25 April 2026
Experience the power of voices like you've never heard before. Manchester Vocal Ensemble, one of the city's most exciting vocal groups, present an electrifying afternoon where iconic songs are transformed through spine-tingling vocal harmo...Showaddywaddy
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 25 April 2026
'The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World' is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records ...Nashville Live Tribute Show
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 25 April 2026
Previously known as the The Legends of American Country Show, this hit country music tribute show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping classic country! The upcoming tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton,...Rosellas
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Fresh from supporting Starsailor, the young Mancunians serve up stadium-ready guitars, punchy drums and pure adrenaline, with a sound that gives a nod to the bands of 90's Britpop, drawing sonic comparisons to The Verve, The Stone Roses and...TYLER BALLGAME
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Renowned for his live shows, Rhode Island singer Tyler Ballgame's music is built on strong melodic hooks and draws subtle inspiration from the 60s and 70s, blending nostalgia and undeniable songcraft. His voice truly sets him apart - Rough ...Street Symphony x Red Rodeo Club
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Join Red Rodeo Club for an afternoon of line dancing to everyone's favourite queer club bangers Red Rodeo Club takes line dancing out of the honky-tonk and into our world, honouring the roots but bending the rules. No one forgets the night ...The Scratch
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Dublin's The Scratch were born from a shared love of metal and traditional Irish music and have moulded triumphant melodies with the groove and intensity of metal. Their debut album released in 2020 reached #9 in the Irish Album Charts, #2 ...Nadia Reid
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
New Zealand folk artist Nadia Reid has praised the world over for her intimate, complex songwriting. She is described by The Guardian as "an understated, wise guide through uncertain territory", while her lyrics are called "allegorical... b...T'Pau
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Fronted by Carol Decker, the multi-Platinum selling, well-loved Shrewbury pop-rock outfit found fame with their 1987 debut single 'Heart And Soul' before going on to score the UK Chart #1 smash hit 'China In Your Hand' alongside other Top ...Guy Davis
The Met, Bury
Saturday 25 April 2026
New York multi-instrumentalist Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, musician, actor, author, songwriter, so much more than 'just a bluesman', a troubadour of the folk tradition, and a master of...Josienne Clarke sings Sandy Denny
The Met, Bury
Saturday 25 April 2026
Indie-folk singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Josienne Clarke is often said to draw on traditional British folk inspirations, but is a thoroughly modern, multifaceted artist who follows her own compass. Blessed with a voice of cryst...David Morales - The Haçienda All Night Long
Joshua Brooks, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
David Morales is a globally revered American DJ, a Grammy award-winning record producer, a songwriter, and a businessman. He has produced and remixed over 500 records for an all-star roster of multi-platinum artists, including Mariah Carey,...ABBA Believe In Angels Brunch - ABBA Tribute
Area, Manchester
Saturday 25 April - Saturday 12 December 2026
Live your best dancing queen life, all afternoon, to your favourite ABBA and pop hits with this ABBA tribute show and delicious brunch. Get ready for the biggest ABBA-TASTIC bottomless brunch show the city has ever seen! Featuring a fu...
Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...SATANS HOLLOW AFTERNOON CLUB (AN EVENT FOR THE 30 PLUS)
Satans Hollow, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
We?re so excited to announce we?re running our first ever 30+ only event on Saturday 25th April 4pm-8pm. We will be playing music only from 90s, 00s and early 10s, 2 and a half decades of music that helped to shape Satans Hollow into one of...Taking You To The Jungle
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Manchester, get ready. Saturday 25th April, we're taking over Gorilla for a full night of heavy energy, deep grooves, and proper underground sounds....Alexis Taylor
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 25 April - Wednesday 24 June 2026
Now Wave presents Alexis Taylor on 24th April 2026 at YES Pink Room...Chapterhouse
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Now Wave presents Chapterhouse at YES Pink Room on 25th April 2026...Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 25 April - Saturday 15 August 2026
Live music and DJs across both floors from 8pm to 3am....
MOOD SWINGS: Girl Group Hemi Hemingway + Ellie O'Neill
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
?NOW WAVE PRESENTS MOOD SWINGS??Girl GroupHemi Hemingway?Ellie O?Neill...Myd
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Myd headlines the Pink Room at YES Manchester on Saturday 25th April 2026. Tickets on sale Thursday 5th March at 10am....Between Notes - Euterpe Trio
Carlton Club, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Between Notes presents Euterpe Trio (flute, viola, harp)....Book of Churches
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Now Wave presents Book of Churches on 25th April 2026 at The Castle Hotel...
Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Saturday 25 April - 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...Party Cannon + Internal Bleeding
Rebellion, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Tapestry Promotions are proud to present:Party Cannon + Internal Bleeding...BLACKGOLD - N.U D.I.V.E - Hd
Holy Diver, Stockport
Saturday 25 April 2026
BLACKGOLD Headline the 2026 N.U D.I.V.E Festival along with Dacara. More acts to be announced shortly....Essence - Open Mic Vol. 1
Red Arch Manchester, Manchester
Saturday 25 April 2026
Come down to Red Arch as upcoming RnB event Essence host's It's first ever open mic Will it be you to grace the stage?...Haslingden Concert Band @ St. Veronica's Hall Helmshore
