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
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Fri 20 Mar - Sat 17 Oct 2026
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 1 - 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...Brokenwingclub: Kahula + Support
Kamera At Lloyd And Platt, Manchester
Thursday 1 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
Thursday 1 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...Teletech
The White Hotel, Manchester
Friday 2 January 2026
Manchester born Techno, electro and acid clubnight. ...Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 2 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. ...The Hallé - Viennese New Year
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 3 January 2026
Celebrate the New Year with an uplifting afternoon of beautiful music full of Viennese charm. Join conductor Stephen Bell and the Halle, along with incredible soprano Soraya Mafi for a trip around the ballrooms of Vienna in this much-loved ...Candlelight - Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 3 January - Wednesday 15 April 2026
Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favourite melodies from Netflix's 'Bridgerton' series, reimagined by a talented string ensemble in this awe-inspiring location. ...Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 3 January - Saturday 15 August 2026
Live music and DJs across both floors from 8pm to 3am....AC/DC Powerage UK 3rd Anniversary
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 3 January 2026
POWERAGE UK Return with their high octane show for St. Helens Rock Music Club 3rd Anniversary...BLINK-282
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 3 January 2026
We?re kicking off 2026 the only way we know how? loud, fast, and pop punk as hell ?? The Spinning Top, Stockport? Saturday 3rd January 2026? Doors 7pm? ?6 adv / ?10 otdBlink-282 headline with Warped bringing 30 years of anthems in one night...The Vinyl Band
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 3 January 2026
VINYL - The lead singer a former Blondie Tribute & a few of the guys from a Bowie Band so expect some Blondie & Bowie with some amazing 80's pics...Tuesday Tony Presents: Open Mic at The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor Manchester, Manchester
Tuesday 6 January - Tuesday 21 April 2026
Tuesday open mic at The Grosvenor music comedy karaoke free and wild. Hosted by Tuesday Tony...Hung Out to Dry + The Resurgence 08/01/26
Lion's Den, Manchester
Thursday 8 January 2026
Manchester band Hung Out to Dry take the stage with Newcastle punk band The Resurgence to bring you an unforgettable night of chaosDont miss out...Queen by Candlelight - The Ultimate Tribute to Queen
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Friday 9 January 2026
Featuring a live cast of West End singers and a live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before at this tribute night of Queen anthems, performed by candlelight. The concert will feature some of the most iconic songs of...New Purple Celebration - The Music of Prince
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 9 January 2026
Formerly known as Purple Rain, New Purple Celebration celebrate the life, legacy and The Music of Prince, with their brilliantly funky show featuring world class musicians delivering a non-stop 2 hour hit packed extravaganza. Expect to see,...YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Yes, Manchester
Friday 9 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....HOT TAKE: Tigers & Flies Sweet Gene + Grrace
Yes, Manchester
Friday 9 - Saturday 17 January 2026
Now Wave presents HOT TAKE: Tigers & Flies, Sweet Gene + Grrace...Bowie Experience - David Bowie Tribute
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Saturday 10 January 2026
Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an ast...The Drifters
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 10 January 2026
Continuing the legacy of George and Faye Treadwell, the latest line-up of The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show, performing all the classic hits of the soul legends from the last six decades, such as 'Saturday Night...Candlelight - Rings & Dragons
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 10 January - Sunday 22 March 2026
Discover the beautiful soundtracks of fantasy films performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight at this multi-sensory musical experience in an awe-inspiring location. Expect to hear music from Rings of Power, The Lo...The Marvin Gaye Songbook
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 10 January 2026
Wake up and let's get down tonight as we celebrate the Prince of Motown. Brand new from hit producers Entertainers - the team behind, The Magic of Motown, Lost in Music and Fastlove!Every magical hit is respectfully recreated, brought to...Very Santana - The Ultimate Celebration of Carlos Santana
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 10 January 2026
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the most beautiful guitar melodies and the amazingly creative, unique, diverse, and very challenging songs of Carlos Santana. All of which are played skilfully by this band of top-quality and musically highly ed...Candlelight - The Best of Ennio Morricone
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 10 January 2026
Discover the music of legendary film composer Ennio Morricone performed by a string quartet under the gentleflow of candlelight. ...The Velvetines
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 10 January 2026
The Velvetines are a Hard Rock indie/alt band from Bolton, Lancashire. With Cameron Tonge fronting the band with lead vocals and rhythm guitar. To George Parmenter's infectious riffs and solos on lead guitar! And Zakori Waring's heavy bass ...Jean Genie - David Bowie Tribute
The Met, Bury
Saturday 10 January 2026
One of only a few tribute artists to tour and perform with an original artist's band, David Bowie tribute act Jean Genie was created by John Mainwaring and John Ford in 1993. An original recording artist in his own right, John Mainwaring ha...Sound Of The Crowd - A Night Of Retro Electro
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 January 2026
If you like New Wave, Synthpop, Italo, Hi-NRG and all things Retro Electro from 1980 until now, then Manchester-based Welsh DJ Dinsdale Godfrey and Liam Moody will take you through the night playing anything from ABC to ZYX. Expect to hear...HOT TAKE: Stepover Cam Davey + Bathhat
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 10 January 2026
Now Wave presents HOT TAKE: Stepover, Cam Davey + Bathhat...PULP'D & BLUR 2 (Tributes) - Warrington Irish Club -10/1/26
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 10 January 2026
Pulp'd & Blur2, tributes to 2 of the best British bands of the Britpop era and last 30 years play Warrington Irish Club...COWBOY HUNTERS- Alt Arcade- The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Saturday 10 January 2026
Venture Entertainment presentsAlt ArcadeFeaturing Cowboy Hunters & support...Free2 Be Bad
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 10 January 2026
Free 2 Be Bad - The finest tribute band to the amazing rock and blues music of Paul Rodgers, Free, and Bad Company.?6 adv / ?10 door...One Night Only with Sick Note Flat at St Mary's Chambers
St Marys Chambers, Blackburn
Saturday 10 January 2026
A one of performance by Sick Note Flat. Support from Keilo, Standby, Kayleigh Hall and Proma....The Magic of Motown
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 11 January 2026
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the ...Luke Combs UK - Tribute to Luke Combs
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sunday 11 January 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...RNCM Young Strings
RNCM, Manchester
Sunday 11 January 2026
Young Strings is one of RNCM's Junior Programmes. String players aged 6 to 13 years attend weekly classes to develop their string playing, musicianship and creativity. Two of their ensembles are delighted to be showcasing some of their lear...Danielle Nicole with Malina Moye