Things to do in Manchester- Page 37

Franck Carducci

Franck Carducci's music channels '70s rock, evoking Pink Floyd, Supertramp, Led Zeppelin, and many more.

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Queer Cxntry Burnin' Daylight In Manchester!

QUEER CXNTRY with Pink Suits and The Northdown Rodeo is making its MANCHESTER debut y'all!A night for all your Queer Country fantasies...Hosted by Queen of coun…

Yes, Manchester

Butch Kassidy

Butch Kassidy's explosive immersive post-rock compositions and deafening live performances place them amongst London's most compelling new guitar projects.

The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester

Mechano Presents Nastia + Support

Nastia - 3 hours, no shortcuts. From Berghain to fabric to BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix, she's one of the most respected selectors on the planet.

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

The Boo Radleys

Sonic adventurers who influenced the likes of Radiohead and Interpol, in the nineties The Boo Radleys released a succession of albums on Creation Records that e…

Night & Day, Manchester

The Mouse Outfit

Manchester’s nine-­piece hip hop collective ​The Mouse Outfit ​are the future of contemporary hip ­hop.

Gorilla, Manchester

Amy Matthews: Definitions of Toast

Amy Matthews (ITVx, Comedy Central) is scratching about in the dirt for new jokes and new ideas; come and help find them with her.This will be brand new stuff!

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Kanadia

an alternative rock band, based in Oxford.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Cola

In November, the Montreal band Ought announced their break up after three critically-acclaimed albums and 9 years together.

White Hotel Club, Manchester

Gustaffson

Liverpool-born singer and songwriter Andrew Gower formed Gustaffson in 2020 with lifelong friend and guitarist James Webster (‘Webbo’).

Yes, Manchester

Bayboards

Young Manchester trio Bayboards are making waves in the current music scene with their intoxicating, acoustic-led alt rock sound.

Gorilla, Manchester

Danko Jones + The Kut

Rock 'n' roll ain't no luxury item. It's essential. It's the blood in our veins and the fire in our hearts. And nobody does it better than Danko Jones.

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

My Name Is Rachel Corrie

My Name Is Rachel CorriePresented by Take Back TheatreThis beautiful, raw, intensely moving and often very funny play is as urgent and relevant as when it was f…

The Edge, Manchester

Déjà Vega

Déjà Vega are psych alchemy at its most raw and powerful. Not one to be catching half the set, more one to immerse yourself in completely.

New Century Hall, Manchester

Colin Miller

Now Wave PresentsColin MillerPresented by Now Wave.This is an 18+ event

The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester

Dan Nightingale & Friends

Another tour of brilliant stand-up comedy from Dan Nightingale, host of the Have A Word podcast, and some of his very funny mates.

The Frog & Bucket, Manchester

Calvin Love

Calvin Love is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music lingers in the shadows of nostalgia and noir.

The Peer Hat, Manchester

Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?

Berk's Nest Presents:Paddy YoungPresented by Berk's NestThis is a 16+ event

New Century Hall, Manchester

Pete Roth Trio featuring Bill Bruford

The Pete Roth Trio comprises Mike Pratt on bass and features the incomparable Bill Bruford on drums.This is not just a band; it's an unmissable experience that…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Moon Walker

Harry Springer may have composed, produced and performed all of Moon Walker's first album in his bedroom, but the electrifying and uniquely eclectic sound unden…

Yes, Manchester

Noah Kahan, Bella Kay

Noah Kahan, Bella Kay at AO Arena, Manchester

AO Arena, Manchester

Shabaka

Shabaka is a multi-instrumentalist and composer who came to prominence within the London scene playing bands Sons of Kemet, the Comet is Coming and Shabaka and…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Cloud Nothings

Cloud Nothings was founded in a Cleveland basement, the one-man recording project of Dylan Baldi, an unassuming, then 18-year-old student of song with a remarka…

Yes, Manchester

Magic Lecture: Mark Leveridge The Legendary Leveridge Legerdemain Lecture - Manchester

We are pleased to welcome Mark Leveridge to The Order of the Magi in Manchester for an evening of practical, well tested magic from one of the most respected cr…

Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester

Robber Robber

Pinpointing the specific catalyst for an avalanche can be slippery - any combination of classic elements, human interference, or freak accident can trigger disa…

Yes, Manchester

The Zac Schulze Gang

The Zac Schulze Gang is a dynamic rock band that fuses elements of blues, rock, and soul into a distinctive sound, led by the energetic and soulful frontman Zac…

Night & Day, Manchester

Zinadelphia

Zinadelphia is a spiritual maximalist who sees her life as one big art project. The Philadelphia singer- songwriter embodies that “more is more” approach throug…

Yes, Manchester

Veronica Fusaro

With a voice that commands attention and a sound that lingers long after the last note, Veronica Fusaro crafts a distinctive blend of alternative pop infused wi…

Aatma, Manchester

Swapmeet

Now Wave PresentsSwapmeetPlus supportPresented by Now Wave.This is an 18+ event

The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester

The Final Whistle

Presented by The EdgeA new, uplifting comedy-musical about life, death and everything in between.

The Edge, Manchester

Sorcha Richardson

Communion ONE presents:Sorcha RichardsonPresented by Communion ONE.U16’s to be accompanied by an adult (18+) U14’s to be seated and accompanied by an adult (18+…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Insider Trading

A blend of textural post-rock with furious walls of sound reminiscent of 80s no-wave and the gentler melodic aspects of slowcore.

Gullivers, Manchester

Faux Real

Now Wave PresentsFaux RealPresented by Now Wave.This is an 18+ event

The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester

MX LONELY

FORM presentsMX Lonely(+ Special Guests)Presented by FORM.14+ (U18s accompanied by an adult).

The Rat & Pigeon, Manchester

New

Jill Andrews

Jill Andrews gives the unsung moments the voice they have always deserved. From her days fronting Americana group, The Everbodyfields, to her successful solo ca…

The Castle Hotel, Manchester

Hiding Places

Now Wave PresentsHiding PlacesPresented by Now Wave.This is an 18+ event

The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester

Lots of Hands & Sundots

Two prominent DIY/indie-rock bands co-headlining shows across the UK.

Yes, Manchester

Laidback Luke

Laidback Luke returns to Manchester for a rare daytime session in the Joshua Brooks basement, delivering an extended set as part of his CODE/RED tour. With a ca…

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Headwired UK Tour 2026

Border Live Agency is proud to present the debut tour of Headwired, a fast-rising four-piece indie rock band from the Black Country, turning heads across the UK…

The Peer Hat, Manchester

Alright Live In Manchester

ALRIGHT + special guests

Yes, Manchester

Mad Dog Mcrea

Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Mad Dog Mcrea: Dusk Till Dawn

Hailing from Plymouth in the UK, Mad Dog Mcrea are a folk band known for their mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and shanties.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Aziz Ibrahim 'Lahore To Longsight' Tour

From his early days with Simply Red to stepping into the shoes of John Squire in The Stone Roses, Aziz has built a reputation as a fearless and versatile musici…

Stage & Radio, Manchester

Zoh Amba

Zoh Amba is a composer, saxophonist, and flutist from Tennessee whose music blends avant-garde approaches and devotional hymns.

Gullivers, Manchester

@

Songwriters Victoria Rose and Stone Filipczak have a pact, a devotion to each other and to the music of @.

Yes, Manchester

North-West Magic Dealers Day & Carboot Sale

The North West Magic Dealers' Day & Car Boot Sale returns!Whether you are looking to buy new or second-hand magic props, books, DVDs and more, or are selling as…

Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester

Anvil

Of course there are bands that have garnered higher chart positions, sold more albums and filled bigger venues than Anvil.

Gorilla, Manchester

Sarah Julia

Sarah Julia are a Dutch indie-folk sister duo (Sarah and Julia Nauta) based in Amsterdam, known for intimate, harmony-driven songs exploring vulnerability, grie…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester