Things to do in Manchester- Page 8

Basht.

Basht. is one of Ireland's most exciting rising indie rock bands, praised by Hot Press as "one of the most exciting young rock bands to emerge in Ireland in aeo…

Gorilla, 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

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club

Legendary actor, host and broadcaster Craig Charles is one of UK’s most beloved funk and soul DJs.

New Century Hall, Manchester

L.A. Guns

L.A. Guns are an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1983. The lineup currently consists of Tracii Guns, Phil Lewis, Ace Von Johnson, Johnny Mar…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Elder Island

Carving out a genre-defying space for themselves in our musical landscape, Elder Island’s music cherry-picks and transforms elements from genres as diverse as e…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Deaf Havana

Over the past decade, Deaf Havana have risen through the ranks to become one of the best known names in the alt-rock scene.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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Against the Current

Pop rock from Poughkeepsie.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Josiah & The Bonnevilles

Josiah Leming has paid his dues. As a teenager from East Tennessee, his devotion to music led him to hit the road, where he lived in his car and played for anyo…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Trainspotting the Musical

Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, Trainspotting: The Musical storms the stage.

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Jalen Ngonda

Jalen N'gonda is one of the most captivating performers on today’s soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Kamelot

Kamelot is an American power metal band from Tampa, Florida, formed by Thomas Youngblood in 1987.The Norwegian vocalist Roy Khan joined for the album Siége Peri…

O2 Ritz, Manchester

The Home Team

Bringing heavy-pop to the forefront of the scene with their unique approach to the pop-rock sound, The Home Team is ready to take the world by storm.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Cat Power

Chan Marshall has dabbled in indie, rock, soul and blues. Here she presents some of her new work.

Albert Hall, Manchester

Blackgold

Masked Nu Metal five piece, Blackgold! With a mission to make Nu Metal great again, BLACKGOLD combine unrelenting heaviness, with Hiphop inspired vocals and sam…

Amber's, Manchester

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Tove Lo

Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson, known professionally as Tove Lo, is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and actress who has been called "Sweden's darkest pop export" by Rolli…

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Ole 60

Ole 60 at New Century Hall, Manchester

New Century Hall, Manchester

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Leo Sayer

Leo Sayer: The Show Must Go On – 50th Anniversary TourBritish music legend Leo Sayer will be touring the UK celebrating his 50th anniversary in music.With this…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Dan Schreiber: This Changes Everything

In 'This Changes Everything', Dan Schreiber (host of the QI podcast ‘No Such Thing As A Fish’ and award-winning author of ‘The Theory Of Everything Else’) prese…

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Skye Newman

Gen Z’s working-class heroine belts out her grisly childhood experiences as though venting to a friend.Like Amy Winehouse before her, Skye Newman’s frank, bare-…

O2 Victoria Warehouse, 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

Teenage Fanclub

Scottish indie band known for their infectious hooks and soaring harmonies

New Century Hall, Manchester

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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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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Chasing Abbey

Chasing Abbey are an award-winning trio from Tullamore, Ireland - songwriters, producers, and musicians with multiple platinum singles to their name.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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

Lo Fidelity Allstars

From sweaty nights in UK clubs to full-on American mega stadium tours and global charts hits such as 'Battleflag' and 'Lo Fi's in Ibiza', Lo Fidelity Allstars h…

Gorilla, 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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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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

P1 With Matt & Tommy

P1 with Matt & Tommy is the ultimate podcast for F1 fans, bringing the latest racing news, exclusive guest interviews, and listener interaction across every epi…

Home, 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

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