Things to do in Manchester- Page 28

Martial Arts + Guests

Martial Arts are a high-energy post-punk quintet based in Manchester. Known for their dense three-guitar sound and visceral, sensory live performances, their mu…

Soup Kitchen, Manchester

Milo Korbenski

Milo Korbenski is a shadowy, anonymous Brighton solo musician only publicly seen in a featureless white mask, Stetson and denim jacket.

Yes, Manchester

The High Points

Known for their funky rhythms and feel good music The High Points display a unique style of retro funk and soul music with their own distinctive modern sound to…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

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Ebbb

Presented by Now Wave.This is an 18+ event

The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester

Piri

Sophie Leigh McBurnie, known professionally as Piri, is an English singer, songwriter, and dancer.

Yes, Manchester

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The Sorcerer's Apprentice

T1 | 6+ | 2hrs (inc interval) Against the backdrop of the Northern Lights, a small town has been pushed to the brink of collapse in a bid for progress and prosp…

Home, Manchester

The Commoners

Presented by DHP Family.This is an 18+ event

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Milo Edwards: Catamaran

Should you know about your dad’s seduction techniques?In 2025 Milo Edwards found a box of old letters in the back of his late Mother’s wardrobe.

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

False Advertising

Born out of a desire to prove what is so vital about raw, energetic live music. Manchester based False Advertising address modern discontent in their music, fus…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Jack Wyllie

Portico Quartet co-founder Jack Wyllie presents the first project under his own name and introduces a new band featuring Hinako Omori on keyboards, Milo Fitzpat…

Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester

Jack Wyllie

Portico Quartet co-founder Jack Wyllie presents the first project under his own name and introduces a new band featuring Hinako Omori on keyboards, Milo Fitzpat…

St Michael's, Manchester

Evergrey

Renowned for their powerful blend of crushing riffs, soaring melodies and emotional depth, Sweden's Evergrey have spent decades building a reputation as one of…

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

The Haunted Youth

What a year it’s been for The Haunted Youth! And the best is yet to come for the band centred around Joachim Liebens (29) with the release of debut album ‘Dawn…

Yes, Manchester

Dick Whittington (Pantomime)

Manchester’s pantomime will be paved with gold as comedy sensation Jason Manford and panto favourite Ben Nickless return to the Opera House to star in Dick Whit…

Opera House, Manchester

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Pantomime)

Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest pantomime of them all!

Opera House, Manchester

daydreamers

Daydreamers are a UK-Based indie-pop band.

Gorilla, Manchester

Boston Manor

Boston Manor cap the the year with their first hometown show since their formative years. Support from Calva Louise & Bloodmoon.

Gorilla, Manchester

Omo

Formed in 2020, Glasgow’s doom cabaret collective, OMO, blends the intensity of sludgy doom with Sabbath style grooves.

Yes, Manchester

Warning

Warning is a British band from Harlow, Essex, and one of the most important, influential, and highly regarded bands to emerge from the 90s doom metal scene.

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

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Goodnight, Texas

Goodnight, Texas is a band you’ve almost certainly heard somewhere. You’re going through their catalog, hearing lyrics about trapped coal miners and lovebird ba…

Night & Day, Manchester

Pig

Pig at Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

808 State

Chunky electronica from the Mancunian group who paved the way for the likes of Underworld and Chemical Brothers in the '90s.

New Century Hall, Manchester

James Yorkston

James Yorkston is a Scottish folk-pop singer-songwriter, author, and multi-instrumentalist from the East Neuk of Fife.

St Michael's, Manchester

James Yorkston

James Yorkston is a Scottish folk-pop singer-songwriter, author, and multi-instrumentalist from the East Neuk of Fife.

Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester

Kevin Atwater

Kevin Atwater at The Deaf Institute, Manchester

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Ethan Regan

Ethan Regan is a Charlotte-born singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer whose thoughtful, introspective songs have helped him build a growing audi…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Pyncher

Pyncher are a high-energy, genre-blurring quartet from Manchester, quickly establishing themselves as one of the UK's most electrifying acts.

Soup Kitchen, Manchester

Northside

Northside are an English alternative rock band from Manchester, England. Formed in 1989, they were a key part of the early 1990s "Madchester" and indie-rave sce…

New Century Hall, Manchester

Violent Night

Kings Of The North Presents Violent Night Beatdown / Hardcore Metal Festival Saturday 12th December To Sunday 13th December 2026 | Bread Shed, Manchester (Bread…

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Michael Head and The Red Elastic Band

In 2012 Michael Head launched a new project Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band. He's among the most gifted British songwriters of his generation.

Band on the Wall, Manchester

The Deadlians

The Deadlians are a Dublin based band with a cult following playing folk songs, punk rock, psychedelic segues.

Yes, Manchester

The Bottom Line

Emerging from England’s South Coast, The Bottom Line have grown with the wave of revival acts in the Pop Punk scene.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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City Of The Sun

Formed in 2011, City of the Sun features guitarists John Pita, Avi Snow, and percussionist Zach Para.

Yes, Manchester

Megaslam: Christmas Spectacular

The #1 Live Experience for Families is back with it's biggest tour to date as Megaslam presents the christmas spectacular Tour!What to expect:Taking place in lo…

Sachas Hotel, Manchester

Rhapsody Of Fire

Formed by guitarist Luca Turilli and keyboardist Alex Staropoli, Rhapsody of Fire is an Italian band who pioneered the symphonic power metal subgenre by using m…

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

OUTLOUD! Festival

Border Live Agency are proud to present their first ever festival at The Deaf Institute in Manchester 'OUTLOUD!'. A two-stage indoor festival focused on the bes…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Pigeon

Cosmic exploration. Spiritual transformation. Unbridled spontaneity. These are the guiding principles of Pigeon, a psychedelic five-piece rooted in the English…

Yes, Manchester

Pigeon

Cosmic exploration. Spiritual transformation. Unbridled spontaneity. These are the guiding principles of Pigeon, a psychedelic five-piece rooted in the English…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Hayden Thorpe: Performing the Songs of Wild Beasts

Hayden Thorpe performs the Wild Beasts songbook for the first time in almost 9 years.

New Century Hall, Manchester

Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse

Beaux Gris Gris and the Apocalypse: a California based roots rock band. A mind-boggling, blistering finish with everything thrown in including the kitchen sink.…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Future of the Left (Curses 20th Anniversary)

In 2007 future of the left released the album ‘curses’. Very few people cared. In 2027, in their original three piece form - Jack egglestone, kelson mathias and…

Gorilla, Manchester

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Grab your besties and join us for Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, the ultimate girl power disco packed with iconic singalong anthems, feel good energy, cocktails & d…

Gorilla, Manchester

Ariel Posen

A lifelong musician, there are few roles Ariel Posen hasn't played.Although born in Winnipeg, Posen spent much of his childhood on the road, traveling from show…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Morgana

Fresh from RTE's Late Late Show, a special performance in an Amazonian Opera House, performing at Paris Fashion Week and opening for Snow Patrol on a series of…

Yes, Manchester

Tom Browne & The Brit Funk Association

Legendary Jazz Funk R&B Tom Browne flies in from the USA to perform with The Brit Funk Association for the 'Funkin' For Jamaica' 2027 Tour."It's Tom's believabi…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Tom Browne

Tom BrowneThis is an 18+ event.

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Protomartyr

Now Wave Presents: Protomartyr plus special guests

Band on the Wall, Manchester

The Bones of J.R. Jones

The Bones of JR Jones is a project from American singer, guitarist, and songwriter Jonathon Linaberry (born in central New York State in 1982).

The Deaf Institute, Manchester