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
Sunday 12 - 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
Sunday 12 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...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...Belle & Sebastian
Albert Hall, Manchester
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
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...National Concert Band Festival
RNCM, Manchester
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...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. ...Sound Of The Crowd - A Night Of Retro Electro
The Peer Hat, Manchester
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...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
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Sunday 12 April 2026
This April, The Blues Kitchen Manchester welcomes Colin Stetson - the boundary-pushing saxophonist and composer....Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Sunday 12 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...Big Condo Records Presents Emilie Culshaw Fake Friend Launch
Fuel Cafe Bar, Manchester
Sunday 12 April 2026
Big Condo Records Presents Emilie Culshaw Fake Friend Single Launch with support from Bethany Gibson, Emzz, Sienna Polly, Jen Marsden and more.......MiuMuse Music Presents: Hidden Track Vol1 in Manchester 0161
Lions Den Manchester, Manchester
Sunday 12 April 2026
Ready to unbox your night?Hidden Track Vol.1 is Manchester's first Blind Box Gig. We are taking over Lions Den on Sunday, April 12th....Sight and sound 5
Grit Studios, Manchester
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....Tujhe Dekha : Celebrating Timeless Love Darwen /Blackburn
Darwen Library Theatre, Blackburn
Sunday 12 April 2026
Celebrate Bollywood?s most iconic duo with an evening of live music, dazzling choreography and unforgettable hits that have captured hearts worldwide. Relive the charm, wit and emotion of some of their most legendary on-screen moments, brou...La Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia & Thibaut Garcia
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 13 April 2026
Star guitarist Thibaut Garcia joins the OSG (Galicia Symphony Orchestra) to bring some gorgeous Spanish sunshine to theUK. Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez is an icon in Spanish music, and surely the greatest guitar concerto ever wri...Tori Amos
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Monday 13 April 2026
Hugely influential North Carolina singer/songwriter Tori Amos mixes the raw honesty of Joni Mitchell with the haunting atmospherics of Kate Bush. A piano prodigy, Tori Amos signed to Atlantic Records as a teenager, releasing her debut al...Jessie J
Albert Hall, Manchester
Monday 13 April 2026
With a body of work that effortlessly blends old-skool alt-R&B, upfront pop, and contemporary R&B, L.A. based London pop singer Jessica Cornish (better known as Jessie J) scored great success in 2011 with her 4 x Platinum selling debut albu...Miguel
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Monday 13 April 2026
Boldly genre-defying, Californian singer Miguel Pimentel has been compared to the likes of Babyface and Prince for the way he incorporates R&B, funk, hip hop, pop, rock and electronic into his music. His single "Sure Thing" went 3 times ...hannah bahng
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Monday 13 April 2026
Recognized by Rolling Stone for her introspective songwriting and versatile musicality, South Korean Australian indie pop singer-songwriter Hannah Bahng is carving out her own space in music. Growing up in Sydney, her journey began with her...Hayes Carll & Corb Lund
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 13 April 2026
Texan country star Hayes Carll isn't preaching or teaching. He's not interested in telling the rest of us what to do or think. But he is charting out a personal guide for his life, quieting the noise, and sitting with his real voice - the o...K-Pop All Stars Tribute
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Ride the K-pop wave influencing the World live on stage! From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture. With explosive performances of today's biggest K-...PRESIDENT
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Despite never having released any music, anonymous masked metal band PRESIDENT first appeared on the line-up of the 2025 Download Festival, confusing fans as no other details were released as to who the band was. Shortly afterward, the ban...Lusaint
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Blending jazz, neo-soul, pop and more, Manchester artist Lucy Hopkins - better known as Lusaint - produces music which feels born from smoky jazz clubs which has seen her compared to Adele, Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. Sh...Balancing Act
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Vocalist Kai Roberts and guitarist Jackson Couzens first met in Manchester before relocating to London where they joined forces with drummer George Le Page and bass player David Carpenter. The alternative rockers are self-described as "Dark...Nocny Kochanek
Rebellion, Manchester
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Polish chart topping heavy metal band founded in Warsaw in 2012 who have been described as producing traditional heavy metal typical of bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Music critics also describe their work as similar to the son...Saults
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Saults' music radiates a vibrant energy, fusing striking songwriting, electric drive, melodic elegance, rich vocal harmonies and undeniable instrumental finesse. Their sound combines radiant choruses, groovy rhythms and vocal harmonies, cre...Marlon Williams
Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Now Wave presents Marlon Williams at YES Pink Room on 14th April 2026...No Band is An Island - 14th April
Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 14 April 2026
A new music night focused around Community, Solidarity and Direct action....Pigeon
Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Now Wave presents Pigeon at YES Basement on 14th April 2026...Fridge
Eagle Inn, Salford
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Come to the Eagle Inn on 14th April to see Fridge, supported by Bleachwear and The Blue Rogues...Tuesday Tony Presents: Open Mic at The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor Manchester, Manchester
Tuesday 14 - Tuesday 21 April 2026
Tuesday open mic at The Grosvenor music comedy karaoke free and wild. Hosted by Tuesday Tony...The Drifters
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 15 April 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...The High Kings
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 15 April 2026
The High Kings, the true heirs of Ireland's Folk Heritage, have spent 15 years at the top of their game, selling out venues around the world to an ever-growing army of loyal fans. Widely regarded as the standard-bearer for their genre, they...Yin Yin
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Dutch quartet YIN YIN are known for melding disco, funk, psychedelia, and Southeast Asian sounds into their signature groove with influences from Italo Disco and global travels. Having toured major festivals worldwide, YIN YIN deliver a cap...Migraine Mowgli
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Migraine Mowgli is a Manchester-born rapper whose pen bleeds introspection, honesty, and hunger. His music moves between raw vulnerability and quiet conviction, blending sharp lyricism with reflective energy rooted in lived experience rathe...Andy Peek's Record Club - Talking Heads Special
Fairfield Social Club, Manchester
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Free Entry + Ticket includes discounted drink. Andy Peek Record Club returns with a Talking Heads Special - Remain In Light Vs Speaking In Tongues. Two amazing albums, back to back, on vinyl. Fairfield Social Club welcomes Andy Peek (Come O...Deathcrash
Yes, Manchester
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Now Wave presents Deathcrash at YES Pink Room on 15th April 2026...FENCES \\\\ plus Worried Desire Lines & Westheads



