Live music in Manchester

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Coming up 253

TODAY

Thu, Oct 22

Tonight

16:00

American Express Presents Food Fest

Freight Island

Tonight

16:00

This Week at Matt & Phred’s

Matt & Phred's

The Uncommon Inn – A Free Poretti Takeover

Tonight

16:00

The Uncommon Inn – A Free Poretti Takeover

Matt & Phred's

Tonight

18:00

Thursday MOT Sessions at Ramona

Ramona

TWO WORLDS ~ Audio Visual Installation and Live Performance

Tonight

20:00

TWO WORLDS ~ Audio Visual Installation and Live Performance

Islington Mill

Satans Presents: My Chemical Romance - 20 Years of The Black Parade

Tonight

22:00

Satans Presents: My Chemical Romance - 20 Years of The Black Parade

Satan's Hollow

Tonight

22:00

My Chemical Romance - 20 Years of The Black Parade

TOMORROW

Nov68

NEW & ON SALE: @ultimatecoldplay

Manchester Academy

Fri, Nov 13

Seb Lowe Headline Show

Manchester Albert Hall

Fri, Nov 13

Fire & Vengeance Tour

Gorilla Manchester

Fri, Nov 13

Gene On Earth b2b dj sweet6teen

The Loft

Sat, Nov 14 · 21:00

Spinnling Drum & Bass Jungle

Bee Noir

Sat, Nov 14 · 21:00

Spinnning Drum & Bass - Jungle: 100% Of Bass

Bee Noir

Sat, Nov 14 · 21:00

Spinking Drum & Bass Jungle

Bee Noir

Sat, Nov 14 · 23:00

Manchester techno takeover incoming

Aatma

Sat, Nov 14

biggest headline show to date!

Zoh live at Gullivers NQ

Gullivers

Sat, Nov 14

Kantos Choir 2026-2027 Season

The Stoller Hall

Sat, Nov 14

Just Announced: T W O S H E L L

Brickworks

Sat, Nov 14

Spinking Drum & Bass Jungle Presents 100% of Bass

Three distinct takes on dance music come together in The Loft on 14th November, with Yung Singh, RIRIA and SOPHIA sharing the purple playground.

The Loft

Sat, Nov 14

Manchester, we’re coming your way.

O2 Apollo, Manchester

Mon, Nov 16

Hey Nothing at The Deaf Institute

The Deaf Institute

Mon, Nov 16

Joyce returns to our stage with her impressive catalogue

Band on the Wall

Tue, Nov 17

Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound

O2 Apollo, Manchester

Tue, Nov 17

VILLANELLE '26 UK TOUR

Gorilla Manchester

Wed, Nov 18

Thrum!

Manchester Albert Hall

Blair Dunlop UK TOUR with support Liz Stringer

Gullivers

Wed, Nov 18

Eyam opening up for The Malbere at Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn

Thu, Nov 19

Sneakbo coming to The Deaf Institute

Deaf Institute

Thu, Nov 19

Pete Williams 2 man show

Green Island Presents Niamos Fundraiser

EASTENDERZ MANCHESTER

The Warehouse Project at Depot Mayfield

Fri, Nov 20

Montell Fish Just Announced

Exhibition

Fri, Nov 20

Almost five years ago, @whlungmusic opened our new home at @deansgatemews @gnwmanchester with this gloriously euphoric livestream. Now they’re preparing for their biggest-ever hometown headline show, at @alberthallmcr on 20 November. Tickets on sale now.

Low Four Studio

Fri, Nov 20

Green Island Festival

Niamos

Sat, Nov 21 · 23:00

AFTERPARTY ANNOUNCEMENT

Night & Day Cafe

Sat, Nov 21

The Salford Bard Dr John Cooper Clarke comes to O2 Apollo Manchester

O2 Apollo, Manchester

Sat, Nov 21

Peter Kay comes to Winter Gardens Blackpool

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Sat, Nov 21

Eat Your Own Ears at The Warehouse Project

The Warehouse Project at Depot Mayfield

Sat, Nov 21

An exclusive evening with Tony Christie at The Queens

Gabriella Cilmi New Show

Night & Day Cafe

Sun, Nov 22

Beatnix Soul @renae.mcr

renae

Mon, Nov 23

D’Angelo’s Voodoo Live Performance by Infinite Ensemble

Band on the Wall

Tue, Nov 24 · 13:00

SOCIAL CLUBS & GRASSROOTS MUSIC: Uncovering the Past, Securing the Future

All Nite Pawn

Thu, Nov 26

SMALL PLEASURES // MAD BRANDO // ATLAS:EMPIRE

"Last Year As A Teen" Debut EP Listening Party

Adam Hopper & The Wimps Debut Album Launch

Gullivers

Sat, Nov 28 · 23:00

Clergy Records: A decade of devotion

N/OM

Sat, Nov 28

Moseley Shoals 30th Anniversary UK Tour 2026

Chicane Live in Manchester

Manchester Albert Hall

Sat, Nov 28

Shogun Sessions Nottingham!

Brickworks

Sun, Nov 29 · 18:30

Soul Sunday Manchester

The Eagle Inn

Sun, Nov 29

CADET CADET!! TOUR

Sound Control Manchester

Sun, Nov 29

@essysparrow on sale for Sunday 29th Nov 2026

The Deaf Institute

Mon, Nov 30 · 19:30

Manchester & Districts Hospitals’ Choir Supporting Young Lives vs Cancer

The Bridgewater Hall

Mon, Nov 30

Jack Wyllie Live at St Michael's

Hallé St Peter’s

Mon, Nov 30

💥 ENGLAND VS MEXICO 💥

Red Arch

Mon, Nov 30

BOB DYLAN - UK Tour 2026

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Mon, Nov 30

Tickets for BOB DYLAN are now on general sale

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Mon, Nov 30

LEAP ENTROPY WORLD TOUR

Gorilla Manchester

Dec40

Tue, Dec 1

Alborosie & Shengen Ent

Manchester Academy

Tue, Dec 1

Nicko McBrain - An Evening In Conversation With

Manchester Academy

Wed, Dec 2

Genesis Owusu Redstar Wu's Pirate Radio Tour

Sweet Unrest Headline Tour December

The Castle Hotel

Wed, Dec 2

December 2nd in the Ballroom ✨ @pinkmoonrising.music ✨ A live show centred around Nick Drake’s Pink Moon album, performed in full by singer-songwriter Alex Lewis ✨ Book now via our website

Room at the Top Soul Club!

Aatma

Sat, Dec 5

XMAS ON THE DANCEFLOOR

Winter Gardens Blackpool

Sat, Dec 5

We open our doors once again Saturday December 5th updates to come !

Islington Mill

Sun, Dec 6

NIGHT AND DAY TICKETS BACK IN THE BIO!!! Rescheduled show for 6th December with the good lads @canopybanduk

Night & Day Cafe

Sun, Dec 6

@rola_music presents Canadian-American singer/songwriter @annakatarinamusic live in the Castle Hotel

The Castle Hotel

Mon, Dec 7

BE NOTHING. 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOWS

Gorilla Manchester

Tue, Dec 8

LYR - Dark Sky Reservation

Hallé St Peter’s

Wed, Dec 9

residents playing records outside the market today 12-9 @stockparty_

Red Bull Pub - Stockport

Wed, Dec 9

Taking over the Market Place @stockparty_ with these fine residents

Red Bull Pub - Stockport

GOODNIGHT, TEXAS UK 2026

Night & Day Cafe

Thu, Dec 10

Keyside Live at Manchester Academy 2

Manchester Academy

Fri, Dec 11

Kev Atwater at The Deaf Institute

The Future Circuit: “Totally Wired”

NEW AND ON SALE: @soulcentralmcr

Manchester Academy

Mon, Dec 14

The Christmas Orchestra

Manchester Albert Hall

Wed, Dec 16 · 23:00

oasis disco

Sound Control Manchester

Wed, Dec 16

Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic

AO Arena

Wed, Dec 16

YOU WON'T CALL DEBUT EUROPE TOUR

The Castle Hotel

Fri, Dec 18

The Bottom Line at The Deaf Institute

The Deaf Institute

Fri, Dec 18

Ministry of Sound Classical

O2 Apollo, Manchester

Sat, Dec 19 · 19:30

TOM HINGLEY & THE KAR-PETS

Aatma

Sat, Dec 19

THE ROLLING PEOPLE LIVE AT THE DEAF INSTITUTE

The Deaf Institute

Tue, Dec 22

Christmas Musical Spectacular

AO Arena

Thu, Dec 31 · 20:00

Simply The Best! New Year's Eve 2026

The Bridgewater Hall

Thu, Dec 31 · 20:00

NYE 2026 at Matt & Phred's - Back Chat Brass

Matt & Phred's

Thu, Dec 31

The Liars Club NYE Party

The Liars Club

Thu, Dec 31

House Rules Collective New Year's Eve

New Years Eve @ The Liars Club

The Liars Club

Jan 20276

Sun, Jan 10, 2027

Doll World Academy lineup

The DBA

Fri, Jan 15, 2027 · 19:00

SUMMIT

Deaf Institute

Sat, Jan 23, 2027 · 19:30

NOW WAVE PRESENTS PIGEON

YES Pink Room

Wed, Jan 27, 2027

Nightmare Of You - Celebrating 20 Years Of The Self-Titled Album Tour

Deaf Institute

Thu, Jan 28, 2027 · 19:00

Sylvan Esso at Albert Hall, Manchester

Manchester Albert Hall

Sat, Jan 30, 2027

All Night Long In Manchester

The Warehouse Project at Depot Mayfield

Feb 202712

Mon, Feb 1, 2027

ON SALE NOW! @@laurensanderson will be coming to Gorilla on 1st Feb 2027!

Gorilla Manchester

Wed, Feb 3, 2027 · 19:00

TANGERINE DREAM

Manchester Albert Hall

Fri, Feb 5, 2027

Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse

Strictly Come Dancing LIVE

AO Arena

Sun, Feb 7, 2027

Ariel Posen at The Deaf Institute

The Deaf Institute

Mon, Feb 8, 2027 · 15:00

Grease Screening, Jumble Sale & Disco

The Old Abbey Taphouse

Wed, Feb 10, 2027

Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour

AO Arena

Sat, Feb 13, 2027

Hard Launch

O2 Apollo, Manchester

Sun, Feb 14, 2027

Irish folk American artist @islandniall is coming to The Deaf Institute on 14th Feb 2027

The Deaf Institute

Thu, Feb 18, 2027 · 19:00

RIDE

Manchester Albert Hall

Thu, Feb 18, 2027

Danielle Nicole Live

Manchester Academy

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Venues in Manchester

Manchester Academy

Rock · Indie · Manchester University Students Union, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PR, United Kingdom

Next: Fri, Oct 2317

The Castle Hotel

Rock · Indie · 66 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE, United Kingdom

Next: Fri, Oct 2315

The Deaf Institute

Rock · Indie · 135 Grosvenor St, Manchester M1 7HE, United Kingdom

Next: Sat, Oct 2414

Gorilla Manchester

Rock · Indie · 54-56 Whitworth St, Manchester M1 5WW, United Kingdom

Next: Thu, Oct 2212

Gullivers

Rock · Indie · 109 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LW

Next: Fri, Oct 2312

O2 Apollo, Manchester

Rock · Indie · Stockport Road; Ardwick Green; Manchester; M12 6AP

Next: Sat, Oct 249

AO Arena

Pop · Hip-hop · Victoria Station Approach, Hunts Bank, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M3 1AR, United Kingdom

Next: Sat, Nov 148

Manchester Albert Hall

Rock · Indie · City Centre, 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR, United Kingdom

Next: Sat, Oct 318

The Warehouse Project at Depot Mayfield

Electronic · Club · Mayfield Train Station, The Depot, Manchester M1 2QF, United Kingdom

Next: Fri, Oct 238

Niamos

Warwick St, Manchester M15 5EU

Next: Sat, Oct 246

The DBA

Electronic · Club · 95 Cheetham Hill Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8PY

Next: Wed, Oct 286

The Peer Hat

Electronic · Club · 14-16 Faraday St, Manchester M1 1BE, United Kingdom

Next: Wed, Nov 46

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Live music in Manchester

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Venues in Manchester

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