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RAP & HIP-HOP CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER

Talib Kweli

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Monday 23 February 2026
Where can I buy tickets for Talib Kweli?Tickets for Talib Kweli can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UK. When is Talib Kweli playing?Talib Kweli is playing at ?London Jazz Cafe (Matinee) on 22 February 2026 at 5:00 PMLondon Jaz...

grandson

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 26 February 2026
Accumulating hundreds of millions of streams online, and receiving co-signs from the biggest names in rock and progressive politics, from Tom Morello to Bernie Sanders, Canadian alt-rocker Grandson (aka Jordan Benjamin) is perhaps best kno...

SL

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 26 February 2026
South London rapper SL shot to fame, aged just 15, when his first single "Gentleman" became a street anthem, amassing almost 90 million views on YouTube, while his follow-up "Tropical", was certified Platinum despite only peaking at no.73 ...

Prido

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 27 February 2026
Afro-fusion fusion artist PRIDO is setting the pace for the next wave of UK music - igniting Manchester's scene with an explosive fusion of storytelling and Afro-driven anthems. A master of genre-blending, PRIDO weaves hip-hop, grime, soul,...

Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 27 February - 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. ...

BRIT Awards

Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 28 February 2026
The BRIT Awards with Mastercard moves to Manchester for first time in 2026. Award-winning comedian, actor, presenter, writer and University of Manchester drop-out Jack Whitehall will host the ceremony which features a homecoming from the ve...

Lute

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Lute - the North Carolina rapper signed to Dreamville Records, comes to The Blues Kitchen Manchester this March....

Sol & The Gang

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 4 - Thursday 5 March 2026
Where can I buy tickets for Sol & The Gang?Tickets for Sol & The Gang are available safely and securely via Eventim UK. When are Sol & The Gang playing?Sol & The Gang will be performing on the following date:5th March 2026 ? The Blues Kitch...

Mics of the Round Table

Gullivers, Manchester
Thursday 5 March 2026
Armour-clad alternative hip-hop from the biggest names in British Nerdcore with Rustage, Shwabadi, Connor Quest and The Stupendium...

The Eminem Show - Tribute to Eminem

Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Friday 6 March 2026
A journey through Eminem's greatest hits, from chart-topping singles to classic anthems, performed with passion and precision by the talented James Wythes and his incredible live band.  ...

MGK (Machine Gun Kelly)

Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 7 March 2026
Texan rapper Colson Baker, better known as mgk and formerly Machine Gun Kelly (derived from the nickname of Prohibition-era gangster George Kelly Barnes). His music has varied from hip hop to pop punk, with his idol Bob Dylan even narrating...

Dr Syntax Tom Caruana Cutterz & Dead Kings @ The Golden Lion

The Golden Lion Todmorden, Oldham
Thursday 12 March 2026
The return of Golden Egg Hip Hop hits The Golden Lion, Todmorden. Dr Syntax headlines, with Deadkings, Cutterz & host Seymour. Open mic cipher....

Kesha

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 13 - Saturday 14 March 2026
Kesha is back with The Tits Out Tour - her first headline run in the UK and Europe in over a decade - in celebration of her eagerly awaited new album . (PERIOD). . (PERIOD) arrives one year after Kesha returned on her own terms with smash c...

Armand Hammer

Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 13 March 2026
Now Wave presents Armand Hammer at Gorilla, Manchester on Friday 13th March 2026...

Ken Carson

AO Arena, Manchester
Sunday 15 March 2026
  Closely affiliated with Playboi Carti's Opium labelmate and frequent collaborator Destroy Lonely, Atlanta, Georgia rapper Ken Carson gained popularity on TikTok with Southern hip-hop tracks "Rock N Roll" and "Run + Ran". ...

Dave

Co-op Live, Manchester
Monday 16 - Tuesday 17 March 2026
  UK chart topping MOBO Award-winning Brixton-born, Streatham-raised rapper and musical prodigy Dave, (aka David Orobosa Omoregie), began composing from an early age and writing lyrics in his teens. Due to visa issues, his father had been ...

Waterparks

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Waterparks are a pop-punk trio from Austin, Texas who blend forbearers such as blink 182 and Fall Out Boy with elements of pop, hip-hop and electronica.   ...

Wu-Tang Clan

Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 19 March 2026
The world's most iconic hip-hop group return. Formed in Staten Island, New York City, in 1992, its members include RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and, until his death in 2004, Ol' Dirty ...

Gorillaz

Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 20 - Saturday 21 March 2026
  Consisting of four animated band members - singer Stuart "2D" Pot, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs - since their creation in 1998, Blur frontman Damon Albarn and comic book artist Jamie Hewlett's Gor...

Murkage Dave

Yes, Manchester
Friday 20 March 2026
Breaking new ground in both British pop and Black British identity, the east-Londoner who emerged through his own vibrant Murkage Cartel while studying in Manchester, explores socio-political, romantic and introspective themes, and observa...

Danny Brown

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 21 March 2026
Detroit spitter Danny Brown is a fan favourite for a reason. Few MCs have taken true-blue lyrical ferocity and draped it in a persona as arresting as Danny's. By the time he released breakout album XXX, he was spearheading a movement of ava...

Gunna

AO Arena, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
Georgia rapper Gunna is best known in the UK for his chart-topping single "Lemonade" (with Internet Money and Don Toliver featuring Nav), plus the Top 30 Platinum-sellers "Drip Too Hard" (with Lil Baby) and "FukUMean" among other hits. H...

MOBO Awards

Co-op Live, Manchester
Thursday 26 March 2026
With performances from Olivia Dean, FLO & Tiwa Savage, the MOBO Awards are coming to Manchester for the very first time! Hosted by global icon Eve and broadcaster Eddie Kadi, Europe's biggest and most influential celebration of Black musi...

By Storm

Yes, Manchester
Monday 30 March 2026
Now Wave presentsBY Storm, Live at YES Basement - Manchester...

Cut Capers

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 2 April 2026
CUT CAPERS are a 9-piece Bristol band whose energetic live performance and infectious sound have won them a cult following on the British festival scene. Mixing a heavy 4-piece brass section with funk, dance and hip-hop. Like all the best b...

J.I.D

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Monday 6 April 2026
Rapper J.I.D first appeared on the Atlanta hip-hop scene in 2015, crafting his skills and teaming up with a host of producers including EARTHGANG to deliver a sound that was more than just a beat, and instead focused on lyrics as well. His ...

Freddie Gibbs

Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Freddie Gibbs is the product of violent, drug-laden streets but unlike most rappers with similar resumes, he brings the block to the booth without inhibition or an exaggerated rap persona. His transparent approach to making music, combines ...

Aries

Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 10 April 2026
Arshia Nicholas Fattahi, better known by his stage name Aries, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and YouTuber best known for his songs that gained popularity off of his YouTube channel. ...

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....

Frank Ocean: 10 Years of Blond

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Thursday 16 April 2026
Find tickets and full event details for Frank Ocean: 10 Years of Blond live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information. Where can I buy tickets for Frank Ocean: 10 Years of Blond?Tickets for Frank Ocean: 1...

Peaches

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 17 April 2026
The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour 2022. The legendary feminist icon, musician, producer, artist, and "peerless iconoclast" (Elle) Peaches has always been a political figure, with lyrics famous for their focus on social inequality, bod...

9th Wonder

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Sunday 19 April 2026
9th WonderSuper Producer for Little Brother, Jay-Z, Drake, Anderson Park, Rapsody, Mary J Blige, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, Destiny?s Child & morePlus Konny Kon (Children of Zeus)For a very special one-off event The Doctor?s Orders bring supe...

SINN6R

Gorilla, Manchester
Monday 20 April 2026
South East London rapper SINN6R is a member of the music group South East Demons / Kill the World and has collaborated with artists like EsDeeKid and Lancey Foux. Sinn6r's music style draws from alternative hip-hop, known for its chaotic an...

Hunxho

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 23 April 2026
Atlanta rapper HUNXHO slides through the vibes with grace, grit, and gusto. Between the laidback rhymes and silky harmonies, charisma drives his seamless balance of provocative hip-hop and bedroom ready R&B. With every move the American sin...
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