Music in Manchester

Jane McDonald: Living the Dream

National treasure and singing sensation Jane McDonald is officially Living The Dream as she announces a brand-new UK tour and album for 2026.The star of stage a…

AO Arena, Manchester

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Hilary Duff, La Roux

Hilary Duff, La Roux at AO Arena, Manchester

AO Arena, Manchester

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Man In The Mirror

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP!This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrify…

Opera House, Manchester

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Spiritbox

A band known for their fierce intensity, unwavering emotion and technical splendourHaving a hit song is one thing, but backing up that success in a sustainable…

Co-op Live, Manchester

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The Dresden Dolls

Rock bands are pigeonholed into ever-increasingly minuscule sub-categorizations, but The Dresden Dolls continue to defy explanation and classification.

Albert Hall, Manchester

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Boyce Avenue

Trio of brothers who gained exposure and popularity with acoustic covers on YouTube.

Gorilla, Manchester

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A Skylit Drive / Vampires Everywhere

A Skylight Drive are coming to Southampton with Vampires Everywhere!Divergent Promotions presents by arrangement with Satellite Touring.

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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Kurt Vile & the Violators

Kurt Vile & the Violators are a Philadelphia-based indie rock band led by singer-songwriter and guitarist Kurt Vile, known for their laidback, "slacker" style,…

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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Atif Aslam

Atif Aslam (Urdu: عاطف اسلم) is a Pakistani playback singer, songwriter, composer, and actor.

AO Arena, Manchester

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Mr Traumatik Tour

Expect high energy's and fast paced frequencies as Mr Traumatik takes you through his lyrical realm showcasing some of his biggest hits!!!

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Jamie Webster

From Liverpool songbird to national hero, Jamie Webster, the establishment-baiting pied piper from the banks of the Mersey, rides a towering wave of success.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Gaerea

Gaerea is a metal band hailing from Portugal.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Primal Scream

Over the past three and a half decades, Primal Scream have embraced everything from psychedelic pop to degenerate rock’n’roll; euphoric rave to industrial gloom…

New Century Hall, Manchester

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Todd Rundgren

Todd Rundgren is a highly influential American musician, songwriter, and producer known for his versatility, spanning power pop, prog-rock, and electronic music…

Opera House, Manchester

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Metric

Metric were founded in 1998, when vocalist/keyboardist Emily Haines met British-born guitarist James Shaw in Toronto.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Laura Veirs

Her first foray into songwriting started with a geological expedition in China, where she served as translator.

Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester

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Laura Veirs

Her first foray into songwriting started with a geological expedition in China, where she served as translator.

St Michael's, Manchester

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Saint Etienne

Formed in Croydon in 1990 by music journalist Bob Stanley with childhood friend Pete Wiggs, and soon joined by singer Sarah Cracknell, Saint Etienne arose withi…

New Century Hall, Manchester

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Liam Bailey

The phenomenal voice and talent of Liam Bailey.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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King King

Throughout the music industry King King is a name synonymous with, not only great music and outstanding musicianship, but with, and perhaps even more importantl…

Gorilla, Manchester

Marillion

While the U.K.'s Marillion aren't the best-known rock band in the 21st century, they've influenced many acts that followed in their wake, directly or indirectly…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Electric Wizard

Come my fanatics...Their Satanic Majesties, Electric Wizard, return to the UK this September, bringing crushing low-end devastation and apocalyptic black magic.

Albert Hall, Manchester

Colin Edwin And John Wesley's Voyage 35

Voyage 35 is the new project by long-time Porcupine Tree member Colin Edwin and touring guitarist John Wesley.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

The Jayhawks

The Jayhawks are a pioneering American alternative country and roots-rock band formed in Minneapolis in 1985.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Xandria

14+ / U18s accompanied by an adult .

Manchester Academy, Manchester

The Dear Hunter

Anachronistic and timeless in equal measure, the narrative of The Dear Hunter existed in both the past and the present, its detailed plot standing simultaneousl…

Gorilla, Manchester

Death Cab For Cutie

Formed in 1997, America's Death Cab For Cutie released their debut album Something About Airplanes to widespread acclaim from independent music reviewers.They b…

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Ward Thomas

Ward Thomas could tell that change was afoot from the moment they wrote Cartwheels, now the punch-to-the-stomach title track of their sensational second album.

Aviva Studios, Manchester

David Essex

Internationally renowned singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE has announced his first major tour in over four years.

Opera House, Manchester

Gareth Gates

Gareth Gates at O2 Ritz, Manchester

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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Allegaeon

DHP Presents :Allegaeon & gorod (co headline)\+ Abysmal DawnPresented by DHP FAMILY.This is a 14+ event

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

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Baby Keem - The Ca$ino Tour

A ‘00s baby growing up in Vegas, Hykeem Carter couldn’t be any less interested in a City of Sin devoid of a hip hop scene.

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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Vundabar + Yot Club

Vundabar brings a sharp sound, while Yot Club, led by Ryan Kaiser, is known for introspective surf-pop hits like "YKWIM?".

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Devlin

Dagenham's finest Devlin lands at Steelyard in February. Don't miss out on this exclusive show from one of Grime's brightest stars.Presented by FreeFromSleep an…

Gorilla, Manchester

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Atlas

An emerging 5-piece indie-rock band based in Rochdale/Manchester known for high-energy live shows.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Robert Arkins - Commitments

Robert Arkins, the original Star of award winning Irish film 'The Commitments', who played wiley Band Manager Jimmy Rabbitte , on tour celebrating the 35th Anni…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

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Tom Bailey

Tom Bailey is the lead vocalist of the new-wave band The Thompson Twins, who are widely regarded as one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s and provided the s…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

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INNA

INNA at O2 Ritz, Manchester

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour

Michael Ball is Britain’s leading musical theatre star, a double Olivier Award-winning, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and a hugely popular r…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

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ShitKid

Under the name ShitKid, Swedish anti-pop vocalist/songwriter Åsa Söderqvist uses elements of lo-fi, synth pop, and garage-punk to make abrasive but engaging mus…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Ecca Vandal

Loud, genre-defying and unafraid to be different, Ecca Vandal is a true original.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Little Grandad

Little Grandad is a UK-based, Americana-indie four-piece celebrated for their power-pop urgency, four-part harmonies, and brass bursts.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Fancy Hagood

Fancy Hagood has one of country music's most expressive and agile voices, a fearless sense of storytelling, undeniable charisma, a strong artistic identity, and…

Yes, Manchester

Brigitte Calls Me Baby

Brigitte Calls Me Baby is a pop-rock band from Chicago, founded by Wes Leavins in 2021.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Colin Edwin, John Wesley

Colin Edwin, John Wesley at O2 Ritz, Manchester

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Josiah Queen

Josiah Queen has quickly become one of the most impactful new voices in Christian music, blending raw authenticity with deeply resonant melodies.With 744 millio…

Gorilla, Manchester

Josiah Queen

Josiah Queen has quickly become one of the most impactful new voices in Christian music, blending raw authenticity with deeply resonant melodies.With 744 millio…

New Century Hall, Manchester

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The Molotovs

The Molotovs have become one of the UK's hottest young bands. Sharp, punchy anthems delivered with highly charged stagecraft that leaves absolutely nothing in t…

Manchester Academy, Manchester