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
Friday 17 - 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...Rick Astley
Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Rick Astley has proven to be a consistently huge draw in the live arena. The Newton-le-Willows pop star's shows are a celebration, mixing the famous hits that he made his name with, in the 1980s, alongside current fan favourites. Burstin...The Halle - The Best of John Williams
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Legendary film composer, John Williams' music has inspired and captivated audiences worldwide for decades: from the iconic, spine-tingling themes of Star Wars and Jurassic Park to the enchanting melodies of Harry Potter and E.T. the Extra-T...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Friday 17 April 2026
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and...Lady Pank
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
One of the most popular groups in the history of Polish rock, 1980's rockers Lady Pank come to the UK. The chart-topping Wroclaw act garnered some attention in the United States in 1985, when MTV placed the video for the band's single "Mi...Faster Horses
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Few artists have risen through the ranks of UK Dance Music as quickly as Manchester-based Liverpudlian Joe Germains, aka Faster Horses. Jumping into the scene as a fresh-faced 18-year-old back in 2020, they quickly made a name for themselve...Candlelight - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 17 April - Friday 21 August 2026
Come and be whisked away to the Fleetwood Mac tribute of your "Dreams" with a programme selected from the band's impressive catalogue of most treasured iconic Rock masterpieces. A talented group of classical musicians will be melding sounds...Candlelight - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Enjoy some of the best Taylor Swift songs of all time like never before! Surrounded by the gentle glow of candlelight, you'll listen to a string quartet's rendition of top hits by Taylor Swift. Be ready to rediscover Taylor's catalogue of h...The Mersey Beatles
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 17 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...Amber Sings Ella
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 17 April 2026
Amber Sings Ella: Celebrating the First Lady of Song is a passionate tribute to the timeless legacy of Ella Fitzgerald. Showcasing some of the finest talent from Liverpool's vibrant jazz scene, this performance offers an evocative journey ...Maggie Lindemann
New Century, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Dallas pop-punk polymath Maggie Lindemann delivers a body of 'hyperpop meets glam goth' work that chronicles a journey of self-discovery and actualisation. With the evolution of her sound, she delivers heartfelt and emotional pop and throb...Bingo Lingo
Freight Island, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Taking bingo, shaking all the dust-out and turning it into one mad, confetti-filled, party-bingo night of mayhem, this is Bingo like you've never experienced before. You'll be sat at a table with all of your friends playing bingo in a f...Peaches
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
The legendary Canadian feminist icon, electroclash punk musician, producer, artist, and "peerless iconoclast" Elle Peaches has always been a political figure, with lyrics famous for their focus on social inequality, body image, gender, and...Jane Weaver
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Abusing, evading, and obliterating 20 years of whimsical pop trends, Jane Weaver's experience as a truly independent and resilient songwriter and sound-carrier commands respect and inspiration in equal measures. Complete with unpretentious ...Tim Lucas
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 17 April 2026
An unforgettable evening with St Helens' favourite, the charismatic Tim Lucas! This lively production promises a delightful blend of laughter, nostalgia, and sensational music. You may have seen Tim in plays, musicals, pantomimes, variet...
The Roop
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Lithuanian pop rockers THE ROOP finished eighth at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song "Discoteque". It was actually their third attempt at the competition after finishing third for Lithuania's 2018 national selection with the so...Macharia - Soul Safari
Contact, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Step into Soul Safari, an immersive concert with singer Macharia, blending her own original compositions with Kenyan coastal and Kikuyu folk traditions. With music in Swahili, Kikuyu, and English, Macharia invites the audience on a journey ...CODA - A Tribute To Led Zeppelin
The Met, Bury
Friday 17 April 2026
If you like your Led Zeppelin tribute band with big hair, all the stage moves and excitement of the original band, an incredible attention to detail unrivalled by any other Led Zeppelin tribute band, a singer with all the range and power of...The Marras
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
The Marras are a new indie band from Manchester, blending jangly guitars, infectious melodies, and sharp, relatable lyrics. Made up of former members of Callow Youth and The Notion, they channel the city's iconic guitar-driven sound wi...Karnataka
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 17 April 2026
Welsh prog rockers formed in 1997 by Ian Jones. ...The Bros. Landreth
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Four bandmates. Two brothers. Canadian roots-rockers the Bros. Landreth serve up the bluesy wail of electric guitars, the swell of B3 organ, and the harmonized swoon of two voices that were born to mesh. At first listen, you might call it A...My Chemical Rivalry - Emo vs Heated Rivalry Club Night
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
A club night celebrating Emo and Heated Rivalry. DJs will be spinning your fav songs from Heated Rivalry, Emo anthems, 00s/10s & Pop singalongs all night! ...Letz Zep - Led Zeppelin Tribute
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Friday 17 April 2026
The Official Number One tribute to Led Zeppelin and Baby, they ain't foolin'. Letz Zep are a truly international act, their tours have taken in over 40 countries on six continents. ...KAU & blu quartet
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Born in Brussels, KAU is an instrumental project centered around a trio of musicians: Andre Breidlid (drums), Matteo Genovese (bass), and Jan Janzen (synths). With a strong pan-European identity, their music reflects the city that saw them ...Todd Day Wait
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
From busking the streets of New Orleans, to playing in the shadow of European castles, to lighting up the honky-tonk dance floors in Nashville, Missouri country blues singer songwrtier Todd Day Wait's easy-going, good humored nature will ha...Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 17 April - Friday 14 August 2026
DJs and live musicians play old and new school hip hop, afrobeats and RnB goodness from Kendrick Lamar and J Hus to Wizkid and Lauryn Hill. ...MVT Fundraiser Manchester @ The Peer Hat
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Join us in Manchester for a fundraiser special for MVT...
Brokenwingclub: Kahula // OCEANLESS // Nico Harmony // VENTR
Kamera Ballroom, Manchester
Friday 17 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...
Beam Noir - Headline Show
Holy Diver, Stockport
Friday 17 April 2026
Beam Noir are back, after their sold out headline show in Manchester City Centre its time to sell out the Holy Diver...Boomin live at Fatbird
Fatbird, Wigan
Friday 17 April 2026
After SIX long years, Boomin are finally back at Fatbird Live Lounge - and it's going to be HUGE...HandsomeRat + guests
The Rat And Pigeon, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Following on from multiple hometown sell-out shows - Manchester's HandsomeRat bring their indie rock pop to the Rat & Pigeon...Mike From Scumface / Grum Lee & Cadjoleene
The Old Monkey, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Mike From Scumface (One-man punk rock machine), Grum Lee & Cadjoleene (Acoustic covers done badly, well) +1 act TBC....Noisy Weekender Manchester Showcase.
Lions Den Manchester, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
Noisy Weekender Showcase Manchester, showcasing best talent in Manchester and a taste of what is to come on May's Noisy Weekender Festival....PISTOL WHIPPED (Sex Pistols Tribute)
The Spinning Top, Stockport
Friday 17 April 2026
The UK's No1 Premier & most Comprehensive Tribute to the Sex Pistols songs ever assembledSupport tbc Plus support ?8 adv / ?12 door 8.30pm , doors 7pm...The Nickleback Experience
Empire Warrington, Warrington
Friday 17 April 2026
Get ready to rock with The Nickelback Experience, the UK's ultimate tribute to Canada's biggest rockers...The Rubber Souls - Live At The Log Cabin
The Log Cabin Greenmount Cricket Club, Bolton
Friday 17 April 2026
A Beatles tribute from Liverpool, The Rubber Souls are performing the hits of the Fab Four, live....X-Slf
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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
