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
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
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Candlelight - Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Hallé St Peter's
Fri 5 Dec 2025 - Fri 6 Feb 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Sat 13 Dec 2025 - Sat 17 Oct 2026
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 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...Loyle Carner
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Described by The Observer as "one of hip-hop's most affecting new voices" and "a shining light for UK hip-hop" by Metro, Brit and Mercury Prize nominated Lambeth rapper Lyle Carner has scored two UK no.3 albums, which demonstrate his jaz...CMAT
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
CMAT is the stage name of Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, the North Dublin-born global country-pop star who after relocating to Manchester aged 17 and forming the band Bad Sea, returned home to live with her grandparents before settling down in ...James Mottram International Piano Competition
RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 November 2025
The biennial celebration of piano excellence returns. Talented young pianists from around the globe descend on Manchester for a week of inspiring music-making, both performing on stage and learning from an international jury panel. The comp...Nothing,Nowhere
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
The Massachusetts rapper cuts deep, emerging from darkness, shedding external expectation, and moving forward into the glow of pure creation. Whether it be anesthetized beats and intoxicating lulls, the cold piano-laden longings or the emo...Alessandra
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 November 2025
Alessandra Mele is an Italian-Norwegian singer who represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with "Queen of Kings", which finished in 5th place at the grand final. Her track peaked at number one in Norway and was a top ten hit ...kwn
New Century Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
East London rising R&B artist kwn (pronounced kay-wuhn) is known for her melodic voice, sultry lyrics, and unique blend of contemporary R&B. ...Colosseum
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
One of the most influential of the early British progressive rock bands, Colosseum fuse an adventurous approach to rock with strong jazz and blues influences and classical keyboard accents which brought them success in the late 1960s and ea...Joe Talbot (Idles) Q&A
AO Arena, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Joe Talbot talks intimately to Chris Hawkins via his most important musical chapters of his life, his stunning musical journey from resident DJ at one of Bristol's hottest clubs, through to headlining Glastonbury festival. With raw honesty ...Fcukers
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Now Wave presents Fcukers plus support RIP Magic at Gorilla on 25th November 2025...An Evening with Lou Barlow
Brume: Shunya Josef Akin Chuva
Carlton Club, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Brume: monthly night featuring 3 eclectic acts £4 Brume Pint...
Hardline
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Tapestry Promotions are proud to present:HardlinePlus special guestsSeviHeaven's Reign...HARDLINE - The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Hardline headline The Bread Shed with special guests:Sevi; and Heaven's Reign...Pintglass
Rebellion, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Tapestry Promotions are proud to present:PintglassPlus supports:Negative FrameOnly Pain...Tuesday Tony Presents: Open Mic at The Grosvenor
The Grosvenor Manchester, Manchester
Tuesday 25 November 2025 - Tuesday 21 April 2026
Tuesday open mic at The Grosvenor music comedy karaoke free and wild. Hosted by Tuesday Tony...The Last Dinner Party
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Fresh from supporting Florence and The Machine the heavily-hyped Guildhall School of Music and Drama-formed all-female quintet - who "have been compared, variously, to Kate Bush, Sparks, Florence and the Machine, Queen and Abba, and dress l...The Real Thing
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
The Real Thing, with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith and their live five piece band, will perform A Brand New Day, their first new album of original material in 44 years. Their new soulful single 'Hang On Never Let Go' will...Lil Tracy
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
For years, Jazz Butler has consistently remained an innovator of alternative hip-hop. Best known as Lil Tracy, Butler has also gained acclaim for his music under various names including Yung Bruh, Souljawitch, Tracy Minajj, and others. As a...Kingfishr
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Three unassuming young lads from Ireland have stories to tell, and they know how to tell them well. Meet Kingfishr, the folk-rock band rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about and in-demand acts for 2025. As society frets and fights ov...Yung Lean
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Widely cited as one of the most influential figures in the early cloud rap era, Swedish rapper Yung Lean, continues his journey from polarizing viral sensation to pioneering mainstay in modern hip-hop and electronic music. ...Electric Six
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Detroit's fun-loving alternative garage rock collective Electric Six celebrate 20 years of their UK Top 10 debut album "Fire" in 2003. The high-octane collection, mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-y...Bywater Call
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Totonto powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul, roots rock band Bywater Call's music is an exploration of life's highs and lows with vocalist Meghan Parnell described as one of the best female voices in blues and roots today. From intimate ...Betty Boo
Yes, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Platinum-selling, BRIT and Ivor Novello Award-winning London Hip Hop pioneer and 90's icon Betty Boo first came to mainstream prominence in the late 1980s following a collaboration with the Beatmasters on the song "Hey DJ/I Can't Dance (To ...RNCM Research Forum - A Mini Symposium organised by Dr Annika Forkert
RNCM, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November - Wednesday 10 December 2025
Our Research Forums provide in-depth insight into some of the cutting-edge research that is taking place at the RNCM. Hear presentations from academics, performers, and composers as they share the latest developments in their fields, discus...
mehro
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Pronounced "marrow," the name mehro encapsulates their goal of seeping into the literal DNA of listeners. By being vulnerable, raw and unabashed - it forces those who experience the music to feel seen and understood. On their latest release...BIG-BANDEOKE (Live) - The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
An interactive gig like no other. BigBandeoke fuses the power of a 13-piece big band with karaoke, for a night of live music and entertainment....Sabres of Paradise
The White Hotel, Manchester
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Now Wave presents Sabres of Paradise at The White Hotel on 26th November 2025...
Stray From The Path
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Long Island hardcore band Stray From The Path's politically fused rap metal music has been described as a "Rage Against the Machine-worshipping take on hardcore." ...Maxi Priest + David Rodigan
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
A truly special night of rhythm and roots as reggae legend Maxi Priest and iconic DJ David Rodigan unite for a genre-defining celebration of British-Caribbean music and culture. Expect smooth vocals, deep dub grooves, and a masterclass in s...Seb Lowe
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Manchester-based Seb Lowe has burst out of nowhere. (Okay Saddleworth...). Good in that this can be a younger child with a head stuffed with phrases which are his weapons and telling his fact and a guitar that could be a machine gun of riff...Matt Maltese
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Reading indie rocker Matt Maltese first established himself as a songwriter with a knack for dry one liners and a keen eye for self-deprecation with his baroque piano-led tunes racking up over a billion streams on Spotify. ...
The Houghton Weavers
The Met, Bury
Thursday 27 November 2025
THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS have been entertaining folk for 48 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation. In their time together, the group have performed thousands of concerts, recorded over 30 albums,...Keyside
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
Liverpool four-piece Keyside play pristine jangle-pop of powerful substance. With lyrics evidencing a social conscience that goes deeper than their uplifting melodies might suggest, frontman Dan Parker's nuanced songcraft will charm you as ...Madame Claude
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Thursday 27 November 2025
The most exciting and original ska band in years! Not our words... the words of Pauline Black, the legendary front woman of the Selecter. Meet Madame Claude, a 5 piece band from Saddleworth, mixing ska, rocksteady, reggae and even disco t...Evil Scarecrow
