GIGS IN MANCHESTER
GIGS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Gigs in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thu 29 Jan - Fri 26 Jun 2026
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall
Fri 23 Jan - Sat 25 Apr 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
St Philip's Church Salford
Sat 21 Feb - Fri 20 Mar 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Fri 20 Mar - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Tommy Emmanuel
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn't get any better than Tommy Emmanuel. Widely acknowledged as the international master of the solo acoustic guitar, Tommy has achieved enough musical milestones to satisfy several lifetimes. Or ...Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 16 January - Thursday 26 March 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...Rat Pack Live
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Friday 16 January 2026
They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. The trio - collectively known as The Rat Pack, had attitude to spare. Rat Pack Live invites you to be part of ...The Wonder Years
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
Having grown into the leaders of pop-punk since their formation, the Pennsylvania band offer no shortage of uplifting and inspiring lyrics to make you fight back against the negative things in your life. ...The Black Charade + Fell Out Boy (My Chemical Romance + Fall Out Boy Tributes)
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
A night of My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy tribute bands who both sound like the real thing. ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele
Hall? St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 16 January - Saturday 18 April 2026
Whether you're looking for a beautifully unique concert or a romantic candlelit evening, this music experience is for you. The performance will feature incredible tributes to Adele's greatest songs, played by an all-female, electric-acousti...The Magic of the Bee Gees - A Tribute to The Bee Gees
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 16 January 2026
Direct from London's West End. Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, when the feeling's gone and you can't go on, it's time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for to celebrate th...A Tribute To The Carpenters
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 16 January 2026
It's time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true as the Entertainers present A Tribute to the Carpenters, featuring Gordy Marshall's The British Carpenters and starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpen...Marcus & Martinus
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
Marcus & Martinus, M&M, are a Norwegian dance-pop duo consisting of identical twin brothers Marcus and Martinus Gunnarsen. Since winning Melodi Grand Prix Junior in 2012, aged 10, they have won numerous prizes, such as Spellemannprisen in 2...Midnight Til Morning
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
With a rapidly growing fanbase across the U.S., Australia, and beyond, Midnight Til Morning - Australians Conor Smith and Mason Watts, together with Americans Shane Appell and Zach Newbould - are fast becoming one of 2025's breakout pop act...Giovanni's Room
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
Manchester band Giovannis Room are an eclectic group, with a variety of influences, ranging from and between Glen Campbell to The Velvet Underground. They have made their mark on the Manchester scene with there chaotic performances, and a f...Candlelight - A Tribute to Arijit Singh
Hall? St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
Discover the music of Arijit Singh at Hall performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inspiring location. ...YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Yes, Manchester
Friday 16 January - Thursday 19 March 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....Music Makers
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 16 January - Monday 11 May 2026
Monthly music and sensory play sessions for babies and toddlers, with songs and musical activities. For parents with baby and toddler, babies are welcome to attend toddler sessions, but we would ask that toddlers not attend baby sessions, a...Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 16 January - Friday 14 August 2026
DJs and live musicians play old and new school hip hop, afrobeats and RnB goodness from Kendrick Lamar and J Hus to Wizkid and Lauryn Hill. ...
HOT TAKE: Tigers & Flies Sweet Gene + Grrace
Yes, Manchester
Friday 16 - Saturday 17 January 2026
Now Wave presents HOT TAKE: Tigers & Flies, Sweet Gene + Grrace...Hot Take: Wyatt Sinead Una + Bryony Lloyd
Yes, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
Now Wave presents HOT TAKE: Wyatt, Sinead Una + Bryony Lloyd...
GRENDEL 25th Anniversary 2026 UK Tour
Rebellion, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
After a 6 year hiatus from touring in the UK, Grendel are back...Say Hello Wave Goodbye
Aatma, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
Literary inspired clubnight with some of Manchester's best live musicians, creative writers and djs...Tailbone promotions presents @ Off the square
Off The Square, Manchester
Friday 16 January 2026
TAILBONE presents opens 2026 with Tokeo, Deleter & Genius of the Crowd - high-energy sets and new sounds to launch the year....Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Friday 16 January - 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
Friday 16 January - 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...Old town at Peggy McCools
Peggy Mccools, Warrington
Friday 16 January 2026
Three amazing local bands performing live at Peggy McCools on the 16th of January 2026. Let's av itSOL, Funky Buddha, Lucas Catterall....UNDERGROUNDROOTS & friends meets RING THE ALARM
The Golden Lion Todmorden, Oldham
Friday 16 January 2026
Roots reggae dancehall sound system eventUndergroundroots feat Danman, Lady Ce, Sam Rednex, Kez Dubs, Tomeds, Zam ponics meet Ring The Alarm7pm-1am....Biffy Clyro
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
Festival-headlining Ayrshire favourites Biffy Clyro, with four UK #1 albums, make their highly anticipated return. One of Britain's most beloved bands, they are best known for the Platinum-selling hits "Mountains", "Many of Horror", and ...The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London's West End, including multiple appearances at t...Slaughter To Prevail
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
Russian deathcore band from Yekaterinburg, Slaughter to Prevail, relocated to Orlando, Florida in 2022 after condemning the Russian illegal invasion of Ukraine. Their song "1984", inspired by the George Orwell novel, was released in protest...Candlelight - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Hall? St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 17 January - Friday 17 April 2026
Enjoy some of the best Taylor Swift songs of all time like never before! Surrounded by the gentle glow of candlelight, you'll listen to a string quartet's rendition of top hits by Taylor Swift. Be ready to rediscover Taylor's catalogue of h...ELO Again - ELO Tribute Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 17 January 2026 - Saturday 16 January 2027
ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Re-Discovery Tour' celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. ELO AGAIN really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like...
Justin Hawkins Rides Again
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
Justin Hawkins - founding member, singer, lead guitarist and frontman of The Darkness - arrived in the public's consciousness along with his band's debut album Permission To Land in 2003. 22 years and eight studio albums later, Justin bri...Superheaven
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
Grunge-y alt rock Pennsylvania heavyweights Superheaven return in 2025 with their first new album in nearly a decade. In 2015 Superheaven (guitarists/co-vocalists Jake Clarke and Taylor Madison, bassist Joe Kane, and drummer Zack Robbins) r...Ultimate Eagles - Tribute to Eagles
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 January 2026
Fresh from their hugely successful international tour including shows in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, the World's greatest Eagles Show return once again to celebrate their incredible 10th Anniversary, performing their legendary hits a...Frankie Mack
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
Hailing from Leith, Edinburgh, multi-award-winning showman Frankie Mack has taken the entertainment world by storm in just a few short years. His journey is extraordinary-starting as a TUI holiday rep, he had never sung a note professio...Ibibio Sound Machine
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk and disco and modern post-punk and electro. Ibibio Sound Machine we...Absolutely Britney Bottomless Brunch
Area, Manchester
Saturday 17 January - Saturday 19 December 2026
Drag queens, brunch, bottomless cocktails, and all the Britney hits you can handle? Look no further for a pop-tastic brunch party that was born to make you happy! This Britney special features the UK's number 1 Britney impersonator, sound-a...These Smiths - The Smiths Tribute Band
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 17 January 2026
A tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey from their home city of Manchester. Formed shortly after the lead singer appeared on the UK television show Stars In Their Eyes, they are renowned a the closest sounding tribute to the real thing. ...Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 17 - Saturday 31 January 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...
Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 17 January - Saturday 15 August 2026
Live music and DJs across both floors from 8pm to 3am....The Lower Angel Band
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 17 January 2026
The Lower Angel Band live with strings at The Irish Club, Warrington...
Pan Pan live in Manchester
Gullivers, Manchester
Saturday 17 January 2026
Pan Pan blends synthesizers and drum machines with lyrics that describe and try to escape the urban everyday life of Athens, GR....The Honey Badgers
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 17 January 2026
Solid 90's Indie Brit-Pop Band make their return one of few bands that got an instant rebooking after their last show... Awesome Band...London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 18 January 2026
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.A collective of 12 ...A Night To Remember Motown Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 18 January 2026
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...Justin Hawkins Rides Again
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Sunday 18 January 2026
Justin Hawkins - founding member, singer, lead guitarist and frontman of The Darkness - arrived in the public's consciousness along with his band's debut album Permission To Land in 2003. 22 years and eight studio albums later, Justin bri...Factory 251 Saturdays
