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Archspire

Archspire are a technical death metal outfit from Vancouver embodies elements of deathcore, grindcore, and even some progressive metal tendencies underneath its…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Jack Savoretti

Jack Savoretti brings his unique blend of chart-topping folk and soul to Sage Gateshead this Summer.Captivating audiences with his unmistakable voice and heartf…

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Max & Harvey

Teenage twins who rose to fame covering their favourite songs on Musical.ly.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Panchiko

Panchiko is a British indie band originating from Nottingham. Formed in 1997, it originally comprised Owain Davies (vocals, guitar), Andy Wright (guitar, sampli…

New Century Hall, Manchester

Milburn

Indie rockers from Sheffield.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Static Dress

Static Dress is an English hardcore punk band from Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Alabama 3

Get ready for a celebration of Alabama 3’s 1997 debut album, Exile On Coldharbour Lane and their sophomore album, La Peste, alongside a selection of greatest hi…

New Century Hall, Manchester

The Bluetones

A very special acoustic show with Mark Morriss & Adam Devlin of Britpop legends The Bluetones.The band, formed in 1993, had an impressive run of hit singles thr…

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Baked A La Ska

Baked A La Ska are the “heavy heavy sound” of Manchester, a super charged 11-headed ska monster on a rampage through the dance floors of the UK leaving a trail…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Evil Scarecrow

Make-up clad over-the-top metal outfit with a dash of humour amongst the heavy riffs.

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

Slayyyter

Hollywood has told countless stories, but it’s never told a story quite like this.It opens back in Missouri where a college dropout obsessed with 90s and 00s po…

Albert Hall, Manchester

Tesseract

A pioneering force in the djent scene, English progressive metallers TesseracT weld the technical to the conceptual in sprawling yet well-articulated recordings…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Ezhel

Sercan İpekçioğlu, better known by his stage name Ezhel is a Turkish rapper and singer whose music blends trap, hip hop and reggae.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Transvision Vamp

Transvision Vamp was formed by Wendy James and co-writer and guitarist Nick Christian Sayer. In West London they teamed up with Dave Parsons and Tex Axile.

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World News

World News are a London-based quartet creating jangly, atmospheric and dreamy guitar driven music.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Dan Whitlam

Dan Whitlam has quickly become a one-to-watch with his soulful voice and poignant lyrics.Narrating the lives of a 20-something-year-old through spoken word and…

Gorilla, Manchester

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Brandon Flowers

Brandon Flowers at O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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English National Ballet - Romeo & Juliet

Renaissance Italy, city of Verona. Tensions run high between the Montagues and the Capulets as the families stand on the brink of violence.

Palace Theatre, Manchester

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Allie X

When was the first time you felt X?

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Tigercub

Three-piece rock band from Brighton

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Benjamin Steer

Benjamin Steer is a 21-year-old British-American artist and songwriter whose music is a catchy, introspective and deeply moving selection of stories about moder…

Gorilla, Manchester

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Airbag

Norwegian prog band Airbag will return to England for three exclusive shows in October 2026, offering UK audiences a rare opportunity to experience their immers…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Personal Trainer

Amsterdam-based collective Personal Trainer sound like your favorite indie-rock tracks mashed with big-hearted pop.

Band on the Wall, Manchester

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Tara Clerkin Trio

Bristol-based experimental band known for blending trip-hop, jazz, chamber-pop, and psychedelia with a "warm," "textured," and "deliberately lo-fi" aesthetic.

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

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Antony Szmierek

Sometimes you hear a track that makes you pause. It’s the lyricism, the atmosphere or the presence.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Nimino

Nimino spent his teen years crafting unique sounds and textures to implement into his own music, leading to a distinctive, yet adaptable style that sits on the…

New Century Hall, Manchester

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MT Jones

Gathering inspiration from 60s and 70s soul greats across the Atlantic to modern R&B and Jazz, MT Jones evokes a sound that is both contemporary and timeless.

Gorilla, Manchester

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The Brown Suite

Welcome to 1970s New York. The music is loud, the dancefloor is alive and anything can happen.Seven lives collide in a vibrant soul-era community, where a glanc…

Opera House, Manchester

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Goldford

The LA-based singer-songwriter GoldFord pairs his soulful, gritty vocals with sincere, relatable lyrics – an irresistible combination that has caught the attent…

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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The Shamrocks

The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

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The Coral

The Coral are back this December celebrating their eighth studio album, ‘Distance Inbetween’.

Albert Hall, Manchester

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The Witcher In Concert

Listen to Marcin Przybyłowicz's compositions for the award-winning videogame soundtracks for The Witcher.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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The Undertones

The Undertones emerged from Derry in 1976, the result of five friends learning how to play basic rock and roll.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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Day Sessions

Good vibes only! Our event is designed for those who love to dance, socialise, and enjoy great music.

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

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The Best of Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight

The Best of Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight – an enchanting orchestral tribute brought to life by the Illuminated Orchestra, illuminated by a giant moon

Opera House, Manchester

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Dexys

Dexys Midnight Runners burst out of Birmingham in the late 1970s with a fiercely original blend of soul, folk, and new wave energy.Fronted by Kevin Rowland, the…

Opera House, Manchester

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All Killa No Filla

Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers.In this live version of the hugely popular podcast the…

Aviva Studios, Manchester

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dearALICE

DearALICE is a British boy band formed through a collaboration between SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment, and Moon&Back Media.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Lucia and the Best Boys

Lucia & The Best Boys (previously known as LUCIA) are a four-piece alternative pop/rock band from Glasgow, Scotland.

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Arlo Parks

British singer-songwriter and poet whose debut studio album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, was released in 2021 to critical acclaim and peaked at number three on the U…

Albert Hall, Manchester

Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beast

Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2024 show Side Eye, Rachel Fairburn is back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate…

The Frog & Bucket, Manchester

The Browning

The Browning + Within Destruction + Abbie Falls.Presented by DHP FAMILY.This is a 14+ event

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Leslie Odom, Jr.

Leslie Odom, Jr. brings his extraordinary voice, magnetic stage presence, and genre-spanning artistry to the stage for an evening of music that is soulful, soph…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Mike D

Mike Diamond, aka Mike D, grew up a precocious and highly opinionated young man on the island of Manhattan.

Albert Hall, Manchester

The Haunting of Hill House

Don’t miss this chilling theatrical adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s “near perfect” (Stephen King) classic ghost story.From best-selling novel to major hit Netfl…

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Runaway Club

Live Nation PresentsRunaway ClubPlus Special GuestsPresented by Live Nation.All ages (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Freya Skye

One of pop’s most exciting new voices Freya Skye has announced her first ever UK tour.

Aviva Studios, Manchester

Milburn, The Rosadocs

Milburn, The Rosadocs at O2 Ritz, Manchester

O2 Ritz, Manchester