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
Thu 18 Jun - 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
Saturday 2 - 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...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
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 2 May 2026
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians ...Manchester Forever
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 May 2026
The biggest celebration of the 90's Manchester Rave Scene, a Bank Holiday recreation of the biggest and most authentic 10-hour Manchester rave reunion in history! Spanning four arenas and a full 90s fairground experience, it will feature 60...Puressence
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Legendary Mancunian rock group Puressence are back, after performing their first live date in over 11 years with a huge hometown show at the Albert Hall in June 2024. James Mudriczki, Kevin Matthews, Lowell Killen, and Anthony Szuminski...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 2 May - Saturday 11 July 2026
Few things are more magical than hearing the world's most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant orchestra in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight. This experience comes to life when the city's...Vieze Asbak
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Dutch Techno and Hardcore/Hardstyle DJ Vieze Asbak is one of the biggest names in dark rave. ...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Candlelight
St Ann's Church, Manchester
Saturday 2 May - Saturday 11 July 2026
Few things are more magical than hearing the world's most breath-taking classical music being performed live by a brilliant orchestra in beautiful surroundings, by the flicker of candlelight. This experience comes to life when the city's...Over Thirty Club Open Air Festival
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Take a trip down memory lane with the ultimate over 30s outdoor open air festival. Get ready for a nostalgia-packed evening covering bangers from the 80's 90's and 00's in an eclectic night that wraps up by 10 PM! Expect a full line-up of e...The Twilight Sad
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Beloved Scottish post-punk band The Twilight Sad make their long-awaited return with recognisable urgent and guitar-rich arrangements from Andy MacFarlane, with James Graham's distinct, raw and impassioned vocals. ...
Splean
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Legendary Russian rock band Splean (СПЛИН) were formed in St. Petersburgh in 2004 and perform acoustic and folk rock. In 1998, Splean opened for The Rolling Stones at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium but were cancelled by Russian authorities ...Sugar Pie Honey Bunch - The Music of the Four Tops
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 2 May 2026
Previously known as the "American Four Tops Motown Revue Show", this is the only American tribute show touring the UK which celebrates the music of the The Four Tops and other legendary Motown artists. Paying homage to the legends, vocal gr...Stax of Soul & The Soul Review
The Met, Bury
Saturday 2 May 2026
The original. A reputation that needs no introduction. Born in Manchester in 1983, 9-piece 100% live band Stax of Soul feature incredible musicians (including a powerful brass section), meticulously and energetically recreating the very...Natalie Jane
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
New Jersey alt-pop star and former American Idol contestant Natalie Janowski has clocked millions of streams and reached no.68 on the UK singles chart in the process with the single "AVA". ...Auntie Flo
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Auntie Flo is an award-winning sound artist, DJ, music producer and live performer. His compositions fuse field recording from around the globe with electro-acoustic production techniques to create "acoustic ecologies" that are centred on e...Liberace & Liza - A Tribute
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Saturday 2 - 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...The ShowHawk Duo
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Guitarists Mikhail Asanovic and Jake Wright have dazzled audiences worldwide with their spectacular approach to playing the guitar. Their playing style has broken down barriers between acoustic and electronic dance music. Whether playing ac...Mystery Ensemble - Interstellar: A Tribute to Hans Zimmer
Bolton Parish Church, Bolton
Saturday 2 May 2026
Following their performances of music from the films of Hayao Miyazaki and The Lord of The Rings franchise, Mystery Ensemble returns to Manchester with a new cinematic programme. They'll be bringing to life the soundtrack of the renowned, C...Silver Chamber + Syntara + Rosen Bridge
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Featuring some of its finest players from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, Silver Chamber are the intersection of progressive metal and classical chamber music. Through a pioneering blend of guitars, drums, and a classical...Pulp'd + Blur2 (Pulp & Blur Tribute Acts)
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 2 May 2026
Pulp'd are the Worlds number 1 tribute to Pulp, an authentic and explosive tribute to one of the biggest acts of the Britpop era. Blur2 are the definitive tribute to Blur. Bringing you all the classic Britpop anthems ...ABBA Believe In Angels Brunch - ABBA Tribute
Area, Manchester
Saturday 2 May - 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...Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Alexis Taylor
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 2 May - Wednesday 24 June 2026
Now Wave presents Alexis Taylor on 24th April 2026 at YES Pink Room...
Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 2 May - Saturday 15 August 2026
Live music and DJs across both floors from 8pm to 3am....Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Saturday 2 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...MARC VALENTINE
Eagle Inn, Salford
Saturday 2 May 2026
Marc Valentine and his band on tour promoting the new album ?Uncommon Side Effects? released 10/4/26 on Wicked Cool Records. Plus support...Snug Live Sessions w/Lily Rae Grant + Rebecca Spooner
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Saturday 2 - Saturday 9 May 2026
Lily Rae Grant brings a unique take on soulful folk to The Snug for the first time with support from Rebecca Spooner...THE REBEL SCUM TOUR- The Bread Shed Manchester
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Scruff of the Neck presentsTHE REBEL SCUM TOURHyphen / Gen and the Degenerates / Mudrat / Native James...The Rogues - Manchester
Off The Square, Manchester
Saturday 2 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...Volatile Events Presents - Full Contact
Aatma, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
Full Contact with support from Nelston St, 300 Blackout and Black Mould...Adrenaline live
Hendham House, Manchester
Saturday 2 May 2026
All live acts RZKOREDVENON KAYRICO ROBBO HOLLOW KEEKZPAVIAHiphop Grime RnB Soul AFTERPARTY VIBES HOTEL ROOMS AVAILABLE FROM £40...Amnesia. Club Classics Dance Band. Performed 100% LIVE
Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Saturday 2 May 2026
Amnesia live band, euphoric dance anthems performed 100% LIVE Big drops, hands-in-the-air moments, and nonstop feel-good energy all night...Black Sabbath with Sabbra Cadabra
The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 2 May 2026
Black Sabbath with Sabbra Cadabra a tribute to Ozzy Ozbourn at the Brickhouse St. Helens...Discharge
Holy Diver, Stockport
Saturday 2 May 2026
Discharge Take to the Holy Diver stage with support from Force Fed Lies....
Duran Duran and 80's night
Empire Warrington, Warrington
Saturday 2 May 2026
Warrington, get ready for an 80s throwbackJoin us at Empire Warrington for a night of pure nostalgia...Funked It Up presents: Funk That Disco
Defiance Spirits, Oldham
Saturday 2 May 2026
Funked It Up, 9 piece band are back playing a selection of Disco and Funk live for you fine Funkers...HEART OF RUST Tribute to Neil Young & Crazy Horse
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Saturday 2 May 2026
Heart of Rust have been playing their tribute to Neil Young and Crazy Horse for over 16 years now. The line up has changed over the years but the sound and spirit remain. Currently this is, David Henderson, Jamie Uchima, John Bremner and Tr...Parea Manchester 2nd of May @ Six Trees Kitchen
Six Trees, Manchester
Saturday 2 - Friday 22 May 2026
Parea Manchester debut At Six Trees Kitchen headliners include Basso and Jessep...The Camdens Band
St Joseph's Club, Warrington
Saturday 2 May 2026
The top indie pop cover band in the North West come to St Joseph's Club Penketh Warrington for their high energy upbeat feel good show. Party on...The Heavenly Bodes // Rainy Day Cafe
