Things to do in Manchester- Page 5

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Escape To Freight Island, Manchester

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Shakey Graves

Shakey Graves is an American musician and actor from Austin, Texas. His music combines blues, folk, country, and rock and roll.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Robin Trower

See legendary British Blues guitarist Robin Trower as he graces audiences with his incendiary back-catalogue that saw the British music scene shift from a pop t…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Austentatious: An Improvised Novel

Join the all-star cast as they improvise a brand new Jane Austen work before your very eyes, based on a single audience suggestion.

Opera House, Manchester

Isabel Van Gelder

Isabel van Gelder is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter/pop artist from Amsterdam.Presented by Kilimanjaro.This is a 14+ event (Under 16’s to be accompanied by an…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Gia Margaret

Every artist has to discover their voice. Gia Margaret didn’t find herself until she lost hers.

Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester

Gia Margaret

Every artist has to discover their voice. Gia Margaret didn’t find herself until she lost hers.

St Michael's, Manchester

Dance Gavin Dance & Veil Of Maya

The two post-hardcore rock outfits combine for a co-headline tour.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Emma Rawicz

Emma Rawicz is a multi-award winning young saxophonist and composer, already making waves on the UK music scene.

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Boyce Avenue

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

Gorilla, Manchester

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

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

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

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

Gaerea

Gaerea is a metal band hailing from Portugal.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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

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

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

Metric

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

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Kanan Gill

Kanan Gill is a stand-up comedian, actor, author, and YouTuber known for his observational humour and witty, often absurdist, writing style.

New Century Hall, Manchester

Laura Veirs

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

St Michael's, Manchester

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

Ecca Vandal

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

Manchester Academy, 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

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

Caitlin Moran - How To Be Hopeful

To celebrate the release of her brand-new book, Sunday Times Bestselling author Caitlin Moran will be heading out on tour accompanied by special guest hosts.The…

The Quays, Manchester

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Li Jin Hao: Falling from a Moon

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Li Jin Hao is bringing his latest show “Falling From A Moon” on his first ever UK tour."I wanna go back in time.

Fairfield Social Club, 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

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

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

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

Deptford Northern Soul Club

Offering gimmick free parties up and down the UK; Deptford Northern Soul Club is a new breed soul night for the next generation of party goers.

Yes, 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

Home Free

A cappella country group that found success in 2013 after being crowned the season four winners on the popular television vocal competition The Sing-Off.

Albert Hall, Manchester

John Cleese and The Holy Grail

This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the beloved cult classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, followed by an uproarious conversation…

Opera House, Manchester

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I Prevail

Metal bands all come together for a night to remember

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Forager

FORAGER are Manchester’s newest offering of 21st century Grunge/Punk. The five-piece radiate manic energy that comes expertly drenched in classic 90s alternativ…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

The Afghan Whigs

The Afghan Whigs were a seminal part of the 90’s alt rock explosion in America and were amongst the first bands to be snatched up by iconic label Sub Pop.Formed…

O2 Ritz, Manchester

The Olllam

It begins with a tale of master and protégé......a tale of how then 13 year old Tyler Duncan from Ann Arbor, Michigan went to Ireland and tracked down his hero,…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

A Country Night in Nashville

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in t…

Opera House, Manchester

Tom Robinson

Thomas Giles Robinson is a British singer, bassist, radio presenter and long-time LGBT rights activist, best known for the hits "Glad to Be Gay", "2-4-6-8 Motor…

St Michael's, Manchester

Tom Robinson

Thomas Giles Robinson is a British singer, bassist, radio presenter and long-time LGBT rights activist, best known for the hits "Glad to Be Gay", "2-4-6-8 Motor…

Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester

Oliver Tree

An internet based vocalist, producer, writer, director and performance artist, Oliver Tree explores the intersection where pop and alternative meet sonically an…

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Reggae Bingo

Get ready to dive into a night of pure entertainment - packed with comedy, chaos, dance-offs, reggae-oke, and cash prizes up for grabs.

AREA, Manchester

The Maine

Contemporary rock outfit.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

The Tubs

The Tubs were formed by two of the primary songwriters from the critically lauded pop group Joanna Gruesome - Owen Williams & George Nicholls - as a way of expa…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks

Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in music as the lead vocalist and creative force behind YES.

Opera House, Manchester