Music in Manchester- Pagination 7

Teenage Fanclub

Scottish indie band known for their infectious hooks and soaring harmonies

New Century Hall, Manchester

Soil

Ryan McCombs (lead vocals) Tim King (bass) Adam Zadel (guitar) TJ Taylor (Drums) Formed in 1997, Chicago Heavy Rock band SOiL quickly took the scene by storm.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

The Shires

UK country superstars The Shires first entered the history books in 2015, when their debut album, Brave, became the first ever British country album to enter th…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Lotus Juice & Shao Dow: Duel Elements Tour

A historic collision of Japanese & UK rap culture. For the first time ever, the legendary Lotus Juice makes landfall in the UK for an unmissable co-headline tou…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Puscifer

Puscifer is an experimental art-rock and electronic band formed in Los Angeles by Maynard James Keenan, best known as the frontman of Tool and A Perfect Circle.…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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De Staat

De Staat are a rock band opening the floodgates to an intoxicating, even dizzying, array of genres, which is not particularly unusual for them.

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Hothouse Flowers

Since the release of their last CD, 'Into Your Heart' Hothouse Flowers have been playing steadily around Ireland, America, Great Britain, Japan and Europe.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Goldie Boutilier

Goldie Boutilier is a Canadian singer, songwriter, model, and DJ. Known for her rich, cinematic blend of alt-country, retro-pop, and 1950s/1960s Americana.

Gorilla, Manchester

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Bellowhead

Vibrant, chaotic and upbeat international folk on a variety of instruments.

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Erra + Currents

The Silence Follows Tour 2026 with support from Caskets & Aviana

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Dutch & Graft Of The Manor

South London MC’s Dutch & Graft, formally known as ‘The Manor’, have made a name for themselves over the years for their lively but charismatic sound, larger-th…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Meek

Contrasting split vocals carry honest lyrical content over uplifting beats to bring feel-good songs that will get your feet tapping.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Temples

Neo-psych band Temples have always had an experimental outlook. With synths everywhere, drift away into their twisting melodies and luscious riffs as they amp e…

White Hotel Club, Manchester

Ricky Warwick & The Fighting Hearts

Ricky Warwick & The Fighting Hearts is the electrifying rock band fronted by Ricky Warwick, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of Thin Lizzy and Black…

Gorilla, Manchester

Ferocious Dog featuring the Celtic Folk Orchestra

Ferocious Dog takes the traditional instruments; fiddles, whistles, mandolins and mixes them up with a bit of, raw, buzz saw rock'n'roll attitude.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Seb Lowe

Seb Lowe has burst out of nowhere. (Okay Saddleworth…) with an upcoming 7 monitor mini-album that’s excellent for the second.

Albert Hall, Manchester

Space

Indie-rock outfit from Liverpool who hit the charts in the mid-90s with the quirky 'Female of the Species' and 'The Ballad of Tom Jones'.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Yard Act

Yard Act formed in Leeds in September 2019 when Ryan Needham found himself temporarily living in James Smith's spare bedroom.

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Embrace

Embrace celebrate the 20th anniversary of their massive-selling, No.1 album, Out Of Nothing, playing their biggest selling record in full, along with their othe…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Underscores

Origin stories re-enact familiar myths; this one begins with a kid alone in a bedroom, trying to make something no one has heard before.

Gorilla, Manchester

Ranagri

Ranagri produce an electrifying mix of virtuosic instrumentals, haunting melodies, vivid storytelling and their unique take on old and new folk songs.

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

Muna

Indie-pop group tackling queer womanhood and mental healthKatie Gavin, Josette Maskin and Naomi McPherson met at the University of Southern California, where th…

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

The Sheepdogs

For a new album that The Sheepdogs didn't initially set out to make, Changing Colours is a stunning achievement.Proud purveyors of guitar-driven modern-day retr…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Day of the Dog: Fat Dog, Working Mens Club, Just for Fun + More

A Halloween Special - Day Of The DogNow Wave throw a massive Halloween party on the Day of the Dead headlined by band of the moment Fat Dog playing their bigges…

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

The Tumbling Paddies

One of Ireland's most popular music acts, The Tumbling Paddies are now coming to England! Song writing and original material is a major part of their success.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Fat Dog

Fat Dog’s particular brand of chaos seems a fine antidote to the remains of pent-up lockdown frustration.The collective scream has found a mouth; the potential…

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Bonnie Prince Billy

Will Oldham (born December 24, 1970), better known by the stage name Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, is an American singer-songwriter and actor.

Albert Hall, Manchester

Joyce Moreno

Born in Rio de Janeiro, four-times Grammy nominee, singer, composer, arranger, and instrumentalist Joyce Moreno has in her portfolio over 400 recordings of song…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Tropical F- Storm

Australian psych-rock outfit Tropical F- Storm are cutting loose from the traditions of their previous bands and going fully off-piste with the wild, sprawling…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Eagles of Death Metal

You asked for rock, now you get it - California riff titans Eagles of Death Metal are heading across the UK.

New Century Hall, Manchester

The Temperance Movement

The Temperance Movement are a British blues rock band formed in 2011 by Glasgow-born vocalist Phil Campbell and guitarists Luke Potashnick and Paul Sayer.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Gotts Street Park

Having been releasing music for just over 3 years, Gotts Street Park have produced for the likes of Mabel, Brits Critic’s Choice Winner Celeste, Yellow Days, Ka…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Soen

SOEN (SE) - Progressive Metal MajestySweden’s SOEN bring a tidal wave of emotional power and musical precision to the stage, blending progressive metal, post-ro…

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

The Rifles

There can’t be many other bands in the UK with as fervent a fanbase as The Rifles.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats

Somewhere out there, in the multiverse of infinite possibilities, exists a world where the Beatles recorded "Helter Skelter," decided to stop cutting their hair…

New Century Hall, Manchester

Tony Hadley: Christmas Big Band Tour

Flying Music presents: Tony Hadley: The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026The voice of the 80s returns with a swinging celebration of classic crooners and his own tim…

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

The Bracknall

The Bracknall are an Essex, UK-based indie-rock band known for their grassroots approach, anthemic Brit-pop revival sound, and high-energy live performances.

Gorilla, Manchester

Gloryhammer

Gloryhammer will hit the road in October and November 2026 for their 5th Album Release Tour, bringing a new record and an updated live show to fans across the g…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

President

Following the release of their debut EP 'King of Terrors' and a string of rallying live appearances, President now embark on 'The Campaign Trail' — their inaugu…

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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Scott Matthews

Singer-songwriter Scott Matthews who grew up listening to Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, got his first guitar when he was seven and knew then that m…

New Century Hall, Manchester

This Is Lorelei

Nate Amos, also known as This is Lorelei, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and the lead guitarist and producer of indie pop band Water from Y…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Waylon Wyatt

Waylon Wyatt at New Century Hall, Manchester

New Century Hall, Manchester

Catty

Hailing from the port town of Caernarfon in Wales and now based in London, CATTY's artistry has been on a fast and uncompromising rise.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Lambchop

Now Wave Presents:Lambchop: An Evening with LambchopPresented by Now WaveThis is an 14+ event

New Century Hall, Manchester

Feeble Little Horse

Feeble Little Horse is a critically acclaimed American noise-pop and indie rock band formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 2021.

Gorilla, Manchester

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Jamie Duffy

Jamie Duffy has already made a significant mark on the global music scene. His debut single Solas shattered records in 2022, becoming the most streamed debut so…

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

Electric Six

An unholy musical melting pot, Detroit’s Electric 6 blitzed their way to worldwide success with 2003’s ‘Danger! High Voltage’.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Martin Luke Brown

Martin Luke Brown at Yes, Manchester

Yes, Manchester

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