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 18 Apr - Sat 17 Oct 2026
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Saturday 11 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath the big top. Leading the adventure is the charismatic Ringmaster Joel, joined by his mischiev...Luminiscence
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 11 April - 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...Belle & Sebastian
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 April 2026
What began as a government-funded recording project by a group of Glasgow shut-ins with no aspirations beyond getting a few songs recorded grew into one of the world's most lasting and beloved indie pop bands. Initially inspired by the inst...Belle & Sebastian
Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 April 2026
What began as a government-funded recording project by a group of Glasgow shut-ins with no aspirations beyond getting a few songs recorded grew into one of the world's most lasting and beloved indie pop bands. Initially inspired by the inst...Happy Mondays
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
Pioneers of Madchester, Salford legends Happy Mondays are back twistin' our melons with their first tour in five years and the first since the sad passing of bassist Paul Ryder in 2022. Dubbed 'The Been There Done That Tour', it will inclu...National Concert Band Festival
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 April 2026
The National Concert Band Festival is the largest, most active festival for musicians who play in wind bands & big bands in the UK. The organisation aims to provide unique performing opportunities in a friendly, welcoming and musically e...Day Fever
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 11 April - Saturday 27 June 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...STAHLZEIT - Rammstein Tribute Show
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
The Most Spectacular RAMMSTEIN Tribute Show, German act Stahlzeit incorporate pyrotechnics , costumes, and stage decorations which resemble those of Rammstein into their stage show. ...The Mersey Beatles
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 11 April 2026
Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world's favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four. The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celeb...Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 11 April 2026
Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is. The band's top priority is delivering what their fans want to see and hear. They put in a lot of hard work to ensure their sound a...The 30+ Club
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 11 April - Saturday 27 June 2026
Love to dance but can't hack late nights? The 30+ Club reclaim the dancefloor for the over 30s, with the pop music, the atmosphere and bedtime to suit those who've 'still got it'. ...Solstice
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
Voted Best Band in Prog magazine's latest annual Prog Awards, after a 40-plus year career, Solstice has boasted the same line-up since 2020 and are led by band founder, composer and guitarist (winner of Prog magazine's most recent Best Gui...Club Hive - All Beyonce, All Night
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
A brand new clubbing experience from XS Pop dedicated to the Queen B, Beyonce. You will hear non-stop Beyonce from start to finish, including all the hits, fan favourites and tracks from ALL seven of her albums. Following a sold out Renaiss...Kris Drever
The Met, Bury
Saturday 11 April 2026
Kris Drever is a Scottish folk singer songwriter, who has won multiple awards including an incredible 7 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, two shortlist nominations for Scottish Album of The Year (with his trio Lau) and much acclaim for his solo reco...Factory House Choir
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Saturday 11 April - Saturday 20 June 2026
Enjoy some singing for the soul in the Factory House Choir workshops. It's open to everyone - just bring your voice! Led by singer and music director Lizzie Simms, this isn't your traditional choir experience. Expect to get your groove on a...The Mercians
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
Your girlfriend's favourite indie band, the latest rockers to come out of Leicester have recently supported former Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan on his UK Tour. ...ABBA Believe In Angels Brunch - ABBA Tribute
Area, Manchester
Saturday 11 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...Ska Face
The Roundhouse, Bolton
Saturday 11 April 2026
A great Ska band playing all the best classic Ska and 2-Tone from artists like The Specials, The Skatalites. The Selecter, Toots 'n' The Maytals, The Beat, Bad Manners, Madness, and many more. Formed from the desire to return to the classic...Rekindling Nello James
Contact, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
A special gathering celebrating the Rekindling Nello James project and the legacy of the Nello James Centre through film, exhibition and performance. Over the past 12 months, the Rekindling Nello James project has been a journey through mem...Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 11 - 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. ...Sound Of The Crowd - A Night Of Retro Electro
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 April 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...The Slates - Manchester
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 11 April - Saturday 15 August 2026
Live music and DJs across both floors from 8pm to 3am....Manchester: A Nashville Country Music Experience
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
Life's a Rodeo presents: A Nashville Country Music Experience in Manchester...The Lower Angel Band
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
Join The Lower Angel Band at The Peer Hat on the first stop of their North West tour....Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Saturday 11 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...Kissing just for practice
Snug Live Sessions w/K-Estate + Support
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
K-Estate bring their immersive live show to The Snug, Atherton this April as part of The Snug Live series....Dwelled Akkadian and Neon Oracle at Stage and Radio
Stage And Radio Basement, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
Three of the best underground modern metal/alternative bands bring the noise to Manchester's Stage and Radio basement for one night only........Green Day & Sum 41 Double header
Holy Diver, Stockport
Saturday 11 April 2026
Green Day & Sum 41 take to the Holy Diver Stage for a double header show...Holy Coves Manchester
Lions Den Manchester, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
Welsh Awen rock band The Holy Coves play the Lions Den in Manchester....Keegan McGuinness at the railway
The Railway Greenfield, Oldham
Saturday 11 April 2026
An acoustic showcase of Oldham and saddleworth's local acoustic talent. Headlined by Keegan McGuinness with support from other local musicians....KinÅra // Guests TBA
33 Oldham Street, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
We continue with part 2 as our residents Mazayr, Mike Graham & Third 3ye will be joined by 2 new guests...Sight and sound 5
Grit Studios, Manchester
Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 April 2026
sight and sound returns to manchester for its 5th transmission,2 days of live electronic music,gallery art and cutting edge video projections....Snak The Ripper & Friends (Live In Manchester UK)
Impossible, Manchester
Saturday 11 April 2026
Rapbox/ Myway entertainment in association with Good Friday Presents Snak The Ripper LIVE In Manchester plus a bunch of special guests....Tasha Leaper as Madonna with live band - Live at Empire Rochdale
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Saturday 11 April 2026
Come and see the UK's number one tribute to Madonna with a live band. Relive, sing and dance to all her golden hits...The Late Show Live Band
Empire Warrington, Warrington
Saturday 11 April 2026
North West band playing all killer dance floor fillers from across the decades...Fisherman's Friends
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 12 April 2026
Britain's oldest boy band have two UK Top 30 albums to their name, two feature films, a stage musical, a book, a TV documentary and a festival. They've played for royalty and to tens of thousands of fans in sell-out tours year in year o...Candlelight - A Tribute to Queen and ABBA
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Sunday 12 April 2026
Discover the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string orchestra at this awe-inspiring location. ...Candlelight - UK Indie Rock
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Sunday 12 April 2026
Discover UK Indie Rock performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight. Featuring songs from the likes of The XX, Pulp, Blur, The Libertines, Franz Ferdinand, The Kooks, Editors, Two Door Cinema Club, Florence and The Mac...Factory 251 Saturdays
FAC251, Manchester
Sunday 12 - Sunday 26 April 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Jordan Ward
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 12 April 2026
Over 14s only. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled....Colin Stetson
