Things to do in Manchester- Page 8

Alborosie

With over 100 million streams and 10+ million monthly listeners in 2024, Alborosie is a leading international reggae artist.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Nicko McBrain - An Evening In Conversation With

Following the recent announcement of Hello Boys and Girls!, Nicko McBrain’s thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography which will be published on 22…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Genesis Owusu

Smiling With No Teeth marks Genesis Owusu’s first extended release since 2017’s debut Cardrive ep.

Gorilla, Manchester

Mental Cruelty

German band playing brutal deathcore.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Bleachers

Bleachers is two-time Grammy Award winning artist Jack Antonoff's latest musical endeavour.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Skerryvore

The multi award winning eight-piece band will perform their usual high energy set – a unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and Americana – featuring many favourite…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Hermanos Gutiérrez

Hermanos Gutiérrez is a two-piece band formed of the brothers Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez.

Albert Hall, Manchester

Peter Antoniou

From amazing the judges on America’s Got Talent, to headlining in Las Vegas, to selling out shows in London's West End, Peter Antoniou’s mind-reading skills hav…

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Bleech 9:3

Bleech 9:3 is a London-based Irish four-piece band playing emotive, 90s-influenced heavy alt-grunge, featuring distorted guitars, raw vocals, and themes of reco…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Amelia Coburn

BBC Radio Young Folk Awards Nominee, UKE Magazine Best Newcomer winner and now English Folk Expo Mentor Scheme participant, Amelia Coburn is a truly stunning so…

Yes, Manchester

Ozric Tentacles

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983 going on t…

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Over 30s Afternoon of Indie

Old School Indie - The indie night for the over 30s are once again joining forces with Feeling Gloomy & Age Against The Machine to bring you a special. Feeling…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

The Chameleons

A melodic 1980s post-punk band whose moody, guitar-swirled pop never helped them achieve stardom to match their talent.

New Century Hall, Manchester

Wings of Desire

Wings of Desire is an art-rock and dream-pop duo from Stroud, UK, formed by James Taylor and Chloe Little.

Soup Kitchen, Manchester

Shed Seven

Indie superstars Shed Seven can boast four Top 20 albums and fifteen Top 40 singles.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

The Blackout

Vigorous Welsh nu-metallers signed to Fierce Panda.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

The Real Thing

Multi-million selling soul band The Real Thing are ready to give their much loved disco-inspired hits a new lease of life, with an extensive UK tour.

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

Nemzzz

Manchester native Nemzz arrived on the scene in 2018 and his breakout hit “Elevate” landed him on the list of every music critic.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Tiffany Day

Support act(s): tbc.Presented by Bird On The Wire & Live Nation.14+ only (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

New Century Hall, Manchester

Ash

Alt.rock with indie and punk vibes from the multi-million selling trio and Brit rock favourites.

Albert Hall, Manchester

Portugal. The Man

Experimental indie pop group Portugal. The Man grew out of the ashes of Anatomy of a Ghost, when vocalist and guitarist - John Gourley and Zach Carothers, respe…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Barenaked Ladies

Canadian quirky popsters who inject their songs with lashings of humour.

Albert Hall, Manchester

Sooz Kempner: Imposter

Award-winning comedian Sooz Kempner (Doom in Doctor Whos Dooms Day, The Now Show) has always felt a little like an imposter. Except in one area: singing!

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Ghostface Killah

Hip-hop titan Ghostface Killah returns to the UK this summer for a special series of intimate club shows.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Ledbyher

Ledbyher is an English rapper, songwriter and record producer.Presented by SJM Concerts.This is an 18+ event

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Kehlani, kwn, keyrah

Kehlani, kwn, keyrah at Co-op Live, Manchester

Co-op Live, Manchester

Reggaeton Party

Come and celebrate all things Reggaeton with hundreds of other Reggaeton lovers!

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Kurupt FM

Kurupt FM is a fictional UK garage collective and pirate radio station from Brentford, West London, featuring over-confident MCs and DJs from the BBC mockumenta…

Albert Hall, Manchester

Artemas

UK-based singer, songwriter, and producer known for his viral, genre-blending pop hits like "i like the way you kiss me".

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas

Celebrate the season with Vivaldi's iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you've never heard it before.This vivid and revolutionary work captu…

St Ann's Church, Manchester

Polyphia

Guitar-bending instrumental group Polyphia have distinguished themselves as prog rock mavericks, playing a style that falls somewhere between blisteringly fast…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

These Wicked Rivers

From Derby, the band comprises of John Hartwell -- Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, Arran Day -- Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals, Jon Hallam -- Bass, Dan Southall…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional candlelight concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of Llandaff Cathedral.

St Ann's Church, Manchester

Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas

Programme to include:Handel Overture to Messiah Corelli Christmas Concerto Torelli Christmas Concerto Bach Violin Concerto in A minor Vivaldi The Four SeasonsTo…

St Ann's Church, Manchester

Rebecca Ferguson

Britain fell in love with Ferguson’s voice during the seventh season of the competition show, during which the then 24-year-old singer won hearts with her story…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Sevendust - All that remains

The MJR Group by arrangement with K2 present Sevendust // All that remains.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

The Unthanks

The Unthanks are an English folk group known for their eclectic approach in combining traditional English folk, particularly Northumbrian folk music, with other…

Albert Hall, Manchester

Tom Lawrinson: Speak of the Devil

Tom Lawrinson (“truly unique... joyfully daft” Rolling Stone) embarks on his biggest tour yet with new show “Speak of the Devil”, finally answering the question…

New Century Hall, Manchester

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

At the age of eight Jools Holland could play the piano fluently by ear, and by the time he reached his early teens he was proficient and confident enough to be…

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Professor Green

British rapper whose irreverent storytelling produced several hits, including the 2011 chart-topper "Read All About It."

Gorilla, Manchester

The Best of Buble: Home for Christmas

The Best of Bublé returns for its 2026 UK tour, formerly known as Bublé by Candlelight, featuring Josh Hindle and his sensational live band.Following huge audie…

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show

Venues across the UK will be transformed into a boot-stompin' country fest, featuring incredible tributes to Luke Combs, Post Malone, Johnny Cash, Miley Cyrus,…

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Trevor Horn

Experience the musical glories of the greatest decade of them all at a live show designed by Trevor Horn, founding member of The Buggles.After recording the cha…

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose.

Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester

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Nutcracker Suite at Christmas

Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas at this exceptional concert.Set in wonderful surroundings, this…

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

R&B Lovers

Get ready for a massive celebration of 90s & 00s R&B music! If you love your oldskool anthems you cannot miss this.

Escape To Freight Island, Manchester

Nutcracker Suite at Christmas

Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas at this exceptional concert.Set in wonderful surroundings, this…

St Ann's Church, Manchester