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
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Fri 19 Dec 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 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
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Fri 20 Mar - Sat 17 Oct 2026
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025 - Saturday 3 January 2026
West End mega-hit TINA - The Tina Turner Musical announces its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn't just...BBC Philharmonic - The BBC Philharmonic Christmas Special
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Sleighbells at the ready! Step into a winter wonderland as we bring the magic of Christmas to life with a dazzling evening of festive music. Tonight we bring the magic of Christmas to life with a dazzling evening of festive music. From the ...Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are a rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie pianist Jools Holland. Holland formed the band in 1994 and the current 20-piece band consists of piano, organ, drums, female vocals, electri...Clutch
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
While musical trends have come and gone since Clutch originally formed in Maryland, USA in 1991, they've always thrived by just sitting back and doing their own thing. Coming from American punk and hardcore influenced roots, they moved more...Prospa
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Leeds electronic music duo Prospa - Harvey Blumler and Guiorgi "Gosha" Smith - are known for euphoric, dancefloor-focused house and deep house tracks like "Prayer," blending high-energy club sounds with emotional anthems. ...Trevor Horn & His Band
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
One of the world's most successful and innovative producers Trevor Horn achieved great success as a member of The Buggles, Yes, and Art of Noise. Dubbed "the man who invented the eighties," the Durham-born bassist also worked as producer ...Bingo Lingo
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Taking bingo, shaking all the dust-out and turning it into one mad, confetti-filled, party-bingo night of mayhem, this is Bingo like you've never experienced before. You'll be sat at a table with all of your friends playing bingo in a f...James B Partridge - The Big Christmas Assembly
New Century Hall, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Get ready for a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have t...Arkayla
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Bursting onto the scene with a string of captivating singles, Arkayla are tipped to be the next band added to a long list of brilliant musical exports hailing from Manchester. Drawing on the grit of The Strokes, the lyricism of The Smiths, ...Toss The Feathers
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Manchester's most exciting Celtic export since Phil Lynott, legendary folk rockers Toss the Feathers are known for their contemporary blending of traditional Irish music with various music styles. Originally formed in 1987 after Dave Smylie...Live/Wire - The AC/DC Show
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Friday 19 December 2025
Live/Wire is the AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band, AC/DC - complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll, in a show critically acclaimed...Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025 - 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. ...
Gorilla Riot End Of Year Hometown Show
Rebellion, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Gorilla Riot round off 2025 in style with a hometown show at one of there favourite venues Rebellion!Special Guests to be announced soon...The Square Wild Seasonal Spectacular
Star and Garter, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Manchester genre hoppers Square Wild and friends are throwing a Xmas party...A Sleeping Ducks Christmas - children's charities fundraiser
The Grafton Arms, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
Manchester's most chaotic ska band bring a festive set to the Grafton Arms, raising funds for Joseph Holt's children's charities fund. Guests TBA...BEERHALL LIVE - Diecast
Diecast, Manchester
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 December 2025
Made for everyone. Grab a pint at the Guinness Bar, dance the night away with live house bands, or check out HUGE events every season....Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025 - 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 19 December 2025 - 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...Clint Boon Forever
The Salty Dog, Northwich
Friday 19 December 2025
You asked, we delivered?After the huge success of the sold out show in June, so many of you asked for more ? and we?ve listened!We?re buzzing to announce a Clint Boon Mini Residency ? bringing his legendary indie disco to CW9 with a monthly...K-ESTATE Mad Friday Mashup
Wellington House, Manchester
Friday 19 December 2025
K-ESTATE host an XMAS knees up in Ancoats on 19th December. £1tickets when they're gone, they're gone...Mad For It Friday
Fatbird, Wigan
Friday 19 December 2025
Here at Fatbird we have a full Indie Takeover with Lee Egerton and the indie king Mark Frith blasting out hours of indie bangers this Mad Friday...OASIS/THE STONE ROSES DOUBLE HEADER Christmas Party
Elton Liberal Club In Bury, Bolton
Friday 19 December 2025
Begin the festivities watching two of the UK's best tribute bands ADORED and DEFINITELY MIGHTBE go head-to-head. Also with an Indie/Christmas Disco...The Hallé - The Snowman & Shaun the Sheep
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 December 2025
The Snowman will be walking in the air, followed by a 'ewe'-nique performance from Shaun the Sheep, as the Halle brings the captivating music of these beloved characters to life in this enthralling concert for all ages. Sit back and enjoy t...
Doves
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
Doves had something of an usual genesis in '90s Madchester. Founding members Jimi Goodwin, Jez Williams and Andy Williams were all members of Sub Sub, best remembered for their 1993 hit single Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use). After a fire at ...Chris Stussy
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Monday 22 December 2025
Early house, jazz, disco and Chicago styles feed into Dutch House DJ Chris Stussy's setlist as his unique take on the genre has seen him remix for the likes of Kerri Chandler and Rudimental and collaborate with Prunk, Locklead, S.A.M. and T...Black Grape
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
Featuring Happy Mondays legend Shaun William Ryder and Ruthless Rap Assassins frontman Paul "Kermit" Leveridge, Black Grape could only have been made in Manchester. The swagger, fun and cryptic humour seem hewn from a city historian AJP Tay...RNB & Slow Jams Experience
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
The duo we never knew we needed. Chuckie & Tazer both credible presenters, personalities and music enthusiasts came together in the name of R&B. The event launched in their hometown of London as a simple celebration of R&B. Even in its ...Candlelight - Christmas Classics
Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 December 2025
Discover the music of Christmas classics, festive films, and carols in this awe-inspiring location performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Candlelight - Christmas Classics
St Philip's Church Salford, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
Discover the music of Christmas classics, festive films, and carols in this awe-inspiring location performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...U2Minds with Mel Gaynor - A Celebration of the Music of U2 & Simple Minds
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
U2 Minds, a celebration of the music from Simple Minds, and U2 featuring ex-Simple Minds member, and drumming legend Mel Gaynor. Expect all the hits over two fantastic sets of music. ...Day Fever
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025 - Saturday 31 January 2026
The day-time clubbing event started by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure, her husband, Welsh actor and filmmaker Jonny Owen, and Jon McClure, the frontman of Sheffield indie kings Reverend & The Makers, has swept the UK since it's launch i...
Windborne
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
The most exciting folk vocal group in a generation, The Windborne Singers' captivating show draws on the singers' deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while the absolute uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs into the ...The Bug Club
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
"If you ever wondered what Tiny Tim might might have sounded like fronting AC/DC, have a listen. It's 100% fun." - Dusted. The Monmouthshire duo deliver a beefy slab of signature Modern-Lovers-meets-Nuggets garage rock, featuring B-52's ca...Absolva
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
Manchester hard rock, British heavy metal. ...Sea Fever
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 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, ...Absolutely Britney Bottomless Brunch
Area, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025 - 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...East 17
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 20 December 2025
Iconic boy band East 17 were formed in 1991 and have undergone multiple line-up changes with Terry Coldwell remaining the only constant member. The group has achieved eighteen top-20 singles and four top-10 albums, and they were one of t...
Guns N' Yorkshire Roses - Tribute to Guns N' Roses
The Sound Lounge Darwen, Blackburn
Saturday 20 December 2025
Hailing from God's own county, Yorkshire, England, Guns N' Yorkshire Roses are an authentic tribute to the band Guns N' Roses, focusing on the classic era from 1987-1993. Featuring veteran members of the Yorkshire music scene, the band have...Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Christmas Shutdown
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025
The Festive Season Starts Here With Djs From Manchester To London Bringing You The Very Best In Funky House - Tech House & Soulful House.......Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 20 December 2025 - Saturday 15 August 2026
Live music and DJs across both floors from 8pm to 3am....The Bug Club - Christmas Special
