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
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 18 - 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...James
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
One of Britain's most enduring success stories, Manchester indie folk rock legends James have sold over 25 million records since their formation in 1982. While they have always been worshipped in their home city, dating back to their fo...BBC Philharmonic & Frank Dupree - New World Symphony
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Joshua Weilerstein makes his triumphant return to the Philharmonic in this musical postcard celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence. Three joyous works each cast a different light on the sights and sounds of the USA, cul...Cat Burns
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Multi-BRIT-nominated, double-platinum-selling South London indie pop artist and Celebrity Traitor Cat Burns is one of the UK's most exciting singer/songwriters. Shooting to fame with the double Platinum UK no.2 hit and TikTok sensation ...Skye Newman
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
With a voice that's both delicate and defiant, and lyrics that speak to life's messier truths, BRIT-nominated South East London neo soul star Skye Newman has quickly become one of the most compelling new voices in British music. While her d...Day Sessions - 30+ Clubbing Experience
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 18 April - Saturday 24 October 2026
Day Sessions: The Ultimate 30+ Clubbing Experience! Good vibes only at the event designed for those who love to dance, socialise, and enjoy great music. Hosted in some of the UK's most impressive venues, DJs combine nostalgic vibes and old ...Girls Don't Sync
IDRA, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Matty Chiabi, Sophia Violet, Hannah Lynch and G33 make up the all-female UK Garage, house and bass DJ collective from Liverpool, Girls Don't Sync. ...Luuk Van Dijk presents Get Closer
Progress, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Amsterdam house DJ Luuk Van Dijk heads to Manchester for a Get Closer day & night party, with guests TSHA, Jordan Peak, D Stone b2b Storm Mollison, Elias Mazian, Tarzsa ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Adele
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Whether you're looking for a beautifully unique concert or a romantic candlelit evening, this music experience is for you. The performance will feature incredible tributes to Adele's greatest songs, played by an all-female, electric-acousti...Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay and Ed Sheeran
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 18 April - Saturday 11 July 2026
Discover the music of Coldplay and Ed Sheeran performed by a string quartet at this awe-inspiring location under the gentle glow of candlelight. ...Looking For Me Friend - The Music of Victoria Wood
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 18 April 2026
A funny and touching tribute to this much loved and sorely missed national treasure. Written and performed by BBC1's All Together Now star, Paulus, ('King of Cabaret', The Stage) this brand-new show sees him in a fresh light as a lifelong...Down in Laurel Canyon
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Saturday 18 April 2026
Down In Laurel Canyon is a re-imagining the timeless catalogue of songs produced throughout the 70s in California. This 7-piece band of Liverpool-based musicians and friends will take you through a nostalgic journey back in time. Througho...The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
RNCM, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is the UK's leading brass band charity for children and young people. Formed in 1952 by Dr Denis Wright, they exist to give the brightest young brass and percussion musicians the opportunity t...King of Pop starring Navi featuring Jennifer Batten
The Edge Wigan, Wigan
Saturday 18 April 2026
King of Pop celebrates the life and work of Michael Jackson, through note-perfect recreations of his many huge hits, starring the world's leading MJ tribute artist Navi, who is joined on stage by Jackson's iconic guitarist - Jennifer Batt...The Rolling People
New Century, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Named after The Verve's Urban Hymns album track, The Rolling People are a Mancunian 4-piece rock and roll band with a big sound and Brit-pop style choruses. Taking influence from a wide variety of artists based on the classic Manchester ...
Totally Tina - Tina Turner Spectacular
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 18 April 2026
Shake a tail feather with the UK's favourite Tina Turner spectacular.... aka Justine Riddoch and her talented cast. Supported by her super-talented band and dazzling dancing girls in sequins, feathers and diamonds, Justine is the supreme Ti...Millie Manders and The Shutup
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
With live shows renowned for their power and contagious energy, London cross-genre punk rockers Millie Manders and The Shutup are increasingly hard to ignore. Fronted by Millie Manders, whose staggering vocal dexterity, backed by grinding g...TYKETTO
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Melodic New York glam metal act Tyketto, creators of the ultimate 1980's rock anthem of a generation, Forever Young, have always believed that bands and fans are stronger together. Indeed, their 1994 sophomore album, Strength In Numbers...Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington
Saturday 18 April 2026
Fleetwood Bac are the world's first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic 'Rumours' line-up. The show focuses on the 'Rumours' era of the band ...RnB Meets Bashment
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Strictly throwback music from the 90s and 2000s from grown DJs playing for grown people: Top Shellaz Alliance (Dj Drizz & Crew)Tiny G (Good Ladies Promotions)Mista Stretch (Team Shellinz)P.I.C Crew (DJ Devo, Moet & Leggo)GTI (Big Western)Cl...Tanner and the Tones
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Tanner and the tones are a 19 piece powerhouse jazz big band from Manchester that brings the timeless energy of jazz to life. Featuring a line up of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, keys and strings they push the boundaries of the big band ...Bad Dum Tish Presents
Amber's, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Alec Falconer & Dr Banana's forward thinking tech house record label Ba Dum Tish returns to Amber's for a special unannounced showcase. ...Candlelight Babies - Classical Sounds to Stimulate Little Minds
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Candlelight Babies is a new educational experience launched in Manchester. Bask with your baby in the glow of a thousand candles as gentle classical melodies, adapted for tiny ears, spark early development and create tender bonding moments ...Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff)
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Miles Hunt is the singer of highly successful late 80s / early 90s indie band The Wonder Stuff, and also briefly of Vent 414. His solo career began in 1999 and he will perform tracks from his new album together with classic Top 20 hits s...Robert Vincent
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 18 April 2026
A distinctive voice within the British Americana and folk-rock scene, blending elements of country, blues, and rock to create a sound that is both timeless and deeply evocative, award-winning Crosby artist Robert Vincent has been described ...Mr Scruff
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 18 April 2026
A true national treasure, Manchester's Mr. Scruff is a producer, cartoonist and cross-genre selector who loves to play long DJ sets, and occasionally B2B sets with similarly wide-eared end excitable DJs. He has been DJing since 1984, a...Granny's Attic
Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills
Saturday 18 April 2026
With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny's Attic are Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals). The trio are much loved by audiences up...The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience - Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon
The Olde Queen Anne, Oldham
Saturday 18 April 2026
Gary Digan Aka is the UKs Premier & Definitve Tribute to Gerry Cinnamon. With his Strong Scottish Accent, his infamous live shows are a mixture of up-beat acoustic guitars, soulful harmonica and heartfelt vocals. The anthemic sing along tra...The Killers Kollective - Tribute to The Killers
The Sound Lounge Darwen, Blackburn
Saturday 18 April 2026
The professional Midlands based The Killers tribute band, made up of six highly experienced musicians with many years in the industry. Expect to hear all the classics including 'Somebody Told Me', 'All These Things That I've Done', 'Human...Sam Offender - Sam Fender Tribute
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
A live tribute band to Sam Fender, one of the most exciting musicians to emerge from the UK in recent years. With a setlist that features all of Fender's biggest songs, including "Seventeen Going Under", "Hypersonic Missiles", "Getting Star....jpg)
A Band Called Malice - Tribute to The Jam
Warrington Irish Club, Warrington
Saturday 18 April 2026
The Definitive Tribute to The Jam.A Band Called Malice has quickly taken the tribute world by storm in their quest to become the number one choice tribute-act to The Jam. The talented trio are the real deal and guarantee to take you back to...Michael Gray
Joshua Brooks, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Full Intention co-founder, Glitterbox resident and the man behind The Weekend, legendary Croydon DJ Michael Gray answers the call to the disco ball. A founding member of Full Intention and long-standing Glitterbox Ibiza resident, Gray is o...Finley Quaye
Hoppy Daze, Oldham
Saturday 18 April 2026
MOBO and BRIT award-winning artist Finley Quaye scored international success with the double-Platinum selling 1997 album "Maverick A Strike". The Edinburgh-born, Manchester-raised soul and reggae singer made his recording debut in 1995 on A...YAANG + Formal Sppeedwear + Autocamper
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 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....Whisper of Tagu - Burmese Cultural Showcase
The Yard MCR, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Whisper of Tagu is a celebration of Myanmar Thingyan - the Myanmar New Year water festival Expect a day filled with a little water play, Myanmar cultural showcases, traditional dance and chants, Burmese street food, live performances from B...Factory 251 Fridays
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 18 - 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. ...
HOT TAKE: Airbed Sisters & Petrichor
Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 18 April - Saturday 15 August 2026
Live music and DJs across both floors from 8pm to 3am....SHY CULTURE: EP Release Party
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Watch Shy Culture perform their debut EP live, with James Brock and TBA supporting. Come for an amazing night of indie rock originals and covers....Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Saturday 18 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...
James Aftershow 'nothing but love'
Star and Garter, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Come and join us after the co op gig for a night filled with James hits and other related tunes...Snug Live Sessions w/To The Lighthouse + Super
The Snug Coffee House, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
To The Lighthouse bring their punchy riffs, melodic hooks and genuine stage presence to The Snug, with local band Super to support...Disgracing - EP Launch - Manchester
Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Saturday 18 April 2026
Launch show for Descension into Despair, Disgracing's debut EPSupported by Gorge from Italy and Hacked Up...Fever Dream - Manchester
