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
Wed 27 May 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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NE-YO + Akon
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 1 - Wednesday 6 May 2026
American R&B star Ne-Yo shakes up the generic club based R&B to create something truly different with elements of Europop, synth-pop and hip hop soul. He gained fame for his songwriting abilities when he penned Mario's 2004 hit "Let Me Love...Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 1 May - 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...Ninja Sex Party
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
American musical comedy synth rock duo Dan Avidan and keyboardist Brian Wecht are better known as Ninja Sex Party characters Danny Sexbang, an idiotic, exuberant, hypersexual Jewish man who tries to hit on women with varying degrees of suc...Ist Ist
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
Regularly condemned as too 'out there' to be successful; through sheer determination, hard work and a bulging catalogue of songs, Ist Ist continue to silence the doubters and move from strength to strength. Displaying an arrogance akin to t...Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 1 May - Saturday 11 July 2026
Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran performed by a string quartet at this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 1 May - Thursday 18 June 2026
The most awe-inspiring music from one of the greatest film composers of all time brought to you by a string quartet in an intimate candlelight setting. No doubt these tracks will sound familiar, as they give life to iconic films such as ...Luke Combs UK - Tribute to Luke Combs
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 1 May 2026
The World's leading tribute to the Grammy-nominated country megastar Luke Combs! Experience the heart and soul of country music as we pay homage to one of the genre's biggest stars. A night of incredible songs, authentic Southern vibes, an...Money For Nothing - Dire Straits Tribute Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 1 May 2026
Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before. Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of all time. A show of the highest quality, meticulous attention is paid to...BBC Philharmonic Orchestra & Tamara Stefanovich - Grand Pianola Music
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra continues its thrillingly up-close series at the RNCM with a heavyweight artistic collaboration - Chief Conductor John Storgards joins the acclaimed pianist Tamara Stefanovich in this exploration of the pure power...Gary Davies - Disco for Grown Ups 80s Party
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
Legendary 80s DJ and host of BBC Radio 2's Sounds of the 80s show 'WOO' Gary Davies has teamed up with Discos For Grown Ups to bring you an unstoppable, high-energy 80s party... packed with iconic 80s hits and floor-shaking anthems So, dust...GIRL POWER LIVE
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 1 May 2026
Girl Power Live Get is the ultimate celebration of female musical icons! Girl Power Live brings together the timeless hits of the most legendary women in music, performed by an electrifying 8-piece live band. From the powerful anthems of Wh...The Bon Jovi Experience
The Met, Bury
Friday 1 May 2026
The Bon Jovi Experience are the world's first and unquestionably finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi. They are the only tribute to have been featured on the band's official website, not to mention being the only tribute to have been reques...Hypocrisy
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
The Swedish melodic death metal band deliver precise, ferocious musicianship. Commonly inspired by the fusion of the modern and the ancient, Hypocrisy find a way to combine innovative ideas with classic sound in order to deliver something m...Dogma
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
Faithful truth seekers, Dogma tell a powerful musical narrative that delves deep into the human psyche. The all-female South American theatrical heavy metal and hard rock act are known for their provocative, anti-religious, and self-empower...EXTC
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
It's been a long time coming (over 40 years, in fact) but Terry Chambers, the drummer for XTC, is back on the road with his new band, EXTC (named and approved by Andy Partridge), bringing the XTC songbook to audiences worldwide - including ...
Beatles Complete - Tribute to The Beatles
Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Friday 1 May 2026
Direct from the world famous Cavern Club, Liverpool, Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time. This Liverpool based 'beat combo' are the youngest ever Beatles band...Mr Traumatik & DJ Frenzee
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
A unique voice on the drum & bass circuit, idiosyncratic emcee Mr. Traumatik has been tearing things up since he first arrived. Cardiff-born Marcus Coakley first made his name as an emcee through his controversial and provocative lyrics, se...Yung Singh Presents
Amber's, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
Rattling breaks from EKTA boss Yung Singh who curates a weighty lineup of jungle, UKG, techno and UK funky that leaves nothing on the floor. ...Liberace & Liza - A Tribute
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Friday 1 - Sunday 3 May 2026
Liberace & Liza Minnelli never performed together, but that didn't stop David Saffert and Jillian Snow from creating this wildly successful mashup of two over-the-top icons. Saffert's dizzying piano skills and Snow's powerhouse belt team up...Dogma
Rebellion, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
Faithful truth seekers, Dogma tell a powerful musical narrative that delves deep into the human psyche. The all-female South American theatrical heavy metal and hard rock act are known for their provocative, anti-religious, and self-empower...Solence
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
Swedish electro-rock force Solence showcase their fearless approach to modern rock, blending heavy guitars, cinematic electronics and emotionally charged vocals into a sound that is entirely their own. Known for pushing genre boundaries and...Electromantics
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 1 May 2026
Electromantic's are a 1980's Electronica/New Wave Tribute band from Merseyside. Gold is the lead vocalist / frontman, Green is the second vocalist / guitarist / keyboard player and Red is the main keyboard player / backing vocalist. They ar...Pictish Trail
Yes, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
Eschewing the blueprint of the predictable singer-songwriter in favour of something untidily intriguing, bold, weird, wild, wired, sonically luxurious yet never losing touch with his DIY-'til-I-die roots, Isle-of-Eigg dwelling electro-acous...The Phonics - Tribute to Stereophonics
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Friday 1 May 2026
Described by Kelly Jones himself as "Awesome" The Phonics are the Uk's most authentic tribute to Stereophonics. Fresh from their UK o2 academy tour, you will hear all of the biggest hits from every Stereophonics album including their latest...Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 1 May - 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. ...Spotlight: Paddington Trio
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
ProgrammeMaurice Ravel Piano Trio in A minorPerformersTuulia Hero violinPatrick Moriarty celloStephanie Tang pianoAboutThe Paddington Trio is quickly becoming one of the most exciting emerging chamber ensembles in the UK. The group is widel...
The Cases - Manchester
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...
Warsi Brothers: Traditional Sufi Qawwali (Manchester)
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
An evening of authentic Sufi Qawwali with the renowned artists, honoured by Aga Khan and hailing from the direct lineage of Amir Khusrau....Alexis Taylor
Yes, Manchester
Friday 1 May - Wednesday 24 June 2026
Now Wave presents Alexis Taylor on 24th April 2026 at YES Pink Room...Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Friday 1 May - 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...Cat Clyde
Gullivers, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
Cat Clyde is a singer/songwriter based out of rural Ontario, Canada. A combination of driven, soulful blues and sweet, folk- tinged, dulcet tones that carry a particular sense of familiarity provide the structure on which she creates her un...Memorials
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
MEMORIALS draw inspiration from folk, dub, post punk, experimental tape music, 60s soul, garage rock and 70s spiritual jazz, twisting these influences into their own unmistakable sound. The duo of Verity Susman and Matthew Simms (ex-Electre...Foo Fighters Tribute - The Fooz
Empire Warrington, Warrington
Friday 1 May 2026
Get ready to rock with The Fooz, the ultimate Foo Fighters tribute band...Hotter Than Hell - Kiss Tribute live and direct
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 1 May 2026
Hotter Than Hell, KISS tribute bringing the fire, the glam and the larger-than-life rock anthems in a full-throttle live show....Northlink at the Nia
N.I.A.M.O.S Radical Art & Culture Centre, Manchester
Friday 1 May 2026
Northlink is a brand new movement where we link up the northern underground UK scene sharing ideas, music, art and most of all good people...Robbie Williams Tribute
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Friday 1 May 2026
The Highly Acclaimed Mike Andrew makes a welcome return to Brickhouse May 1st...The Middletones - Live At The Log Cabin
The Log Cabin Greenmount Cricket Club, Bolton
Friday 1 May 2026
Following their fanzone shows at the Oasis gigs at Wembley and a sold out show at Middleton Arena, the lads are back at Greenmount to take the roof...Manchester Camerata at Victoria Baths
Victoria Baths, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Beethoven meets Meredith in the heart of Victoria Baths Prepare for a sensory collision where heritage architecture meets the cutting edge of sound. On 2 May 2026, the Manchester Camerata-the UK's most "redefining" orchestra-transforms the ...
Clubland
AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
In a spectacular 3-hour action-packed show, re-live the classic tunes in a party atmosphere and enjoy the Clubland experience which is set to bring all those amazing times back. Clubland began as a series of compilation albums in 2002 an...Hallé & Anna Meredith - ANNO
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
The Halle comes to Aviva Studios for the first time with Anna Meredith's atmospheric composition ANNO The Halle presents an immersive work by powerhouse composer Anna Meredith. A recontextualisation of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, ANNO takes the...Roland Gift (Fine Young Cannibals)
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
40 years since double Brit-Award winners, The Fine Young Cannibals (FYC), stormed into the UK charts with their debut single and album in 1985, lead singer, Roland Gift presents Fine Young Cannibals at 40. As they celebrate 40 fine years, ...Get it On - The Glam Rock Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 2 May 2026
It's time to bang a gong and Get it On for - one night of glam rock! From the producers who brought you hit show "Lost in Music!", this is the biggest glam rock tribute show of a generation; an outrageous celebration of a golden age, live o...Outwards Festival
Progress, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
A new gathering for electronic music culture. Past. Present. Future. With a special guest still to be announced, Oribital headline with Manchester favourites Black Grape and A Certain Ratio among the likes of Phil Hartnoll and The Orb on th...Go Your Own Way - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
