December 2026 in Manchester
55 shows · December 2026 · UK. Updated daily.
Coming up 55
Tue, Dec 1
2
Alborosie & Shengen Ent
Manchester Academy
Nicko McBrain - An Evening In Conversation With
Manchester Academy
Wed, Dec 2
5
Genesis Owusu Redstar Wu's Pirate Radio Tour
Gorilla Manchester
Skerryvore
Manchester Academy
Sweet Unrest Headline Tour December
The Castle Hotel
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
Gullivers
Forever Days open air party during Basel week
Academy One
Fri, Dec 4
1
Sat, Dec 5
6
12:00
Islington Mill Open Winter
Islington Mill
17:00
MOTHERLAND
Area Manchester
17:00
MOTHERLAND DRAG FEST
Area Manchester
23:00
Room at the Top Soul Club!
Aatma
XMAS ON THE DANCEFLOOR
Winter Gardens Blackpool
We open our doors once again Saturday December 5th updates to come !
Islington Mill
Sun, Dec 6
3
NIGHT AND DAY TICKETS BACK IN THE BIO!!! Rescheduled show for 6th December with the good lads @canopybanduk
Night & Day Cafe
@rola_music presents Canadian-American singer/songwriter @annakatarinamusic live in the Castle Hotel
The Castle Hotel
WAHALA IN UK is coming to ROOTS on the 6th December 2026.
Roots Restaurant
Mon, Dec 7
1Tue, Dec 8
1
Wed, Dec 9
2residents playing records outside the market today 12-9 @stockparty_
Red Bull Pub - Stockport
Taking over the Market Place @stockparty_ with these fine residents
Red Bull Pub - Stockport
Thu, Dec 10
3The Singles Tour
AO Arena
GOODNIGHT, TEXAS UK 2026
Night & Day Cafe
Keyside Live at Manchester Academy 2
Manchester Academy
Fri, Dec 11
4
22:00
just announced: stef davidse, adr and tino
Joshua Brooks
Kev Atwater at The Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute
arena tour
AO Arena
The Future Circuit: “Totally Wired”
The Peer Hat
Sat, Dec 12
4
14:30
HØL x Perc Trax // 10 Hour Event + 3 Hour Production Workshop
The DBA
Last Race Home
Manchester Academy
NEW AND ON SALE: @soulcentralmcr
Manchester Academy
Turkish Alternative-Rock outfit @uzak_band headlines the Castle on December 12th 📣 Book now via our website
The Castle Hotel
Sun, Dec 13
1
Mon, Dec 14
1
Wed, Dec 16
3
23:00
oasis disco
Sound Control Manchester
Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic
AO Arena
YOU WON'T CALL DEBUT EUROPE TOUR
The Castle Hotel
Fri, Dec 18
3
19:00
The Grafton Christmas Karaoke
The Eagle Inn
The Bottom Line at The Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute
Ministry of Sound Classical
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Sat, Dec 19
3
19:00
Mordors+ein: The Ultimate Rammstein Tribute & Pantera A.D.
Manchester Academy
19:30
TOM HINGLEY & THE KAR-PETS
Aatma
THE ROLLING PEOPLE LIVE AT THE DEAF INSTITUTE
The Deaf Institute
Mon, Dec 21
1
Tue, Dec 22
1
Mon, Dec 28
1
Thu, Dec 31
9
19:30
New Year's Eve
Winter Gardens Blackpool
20:00
Simply The Best! New Year's Eve 2026
The Bridgewater Hall
20:00
NYE 2026 at Matt & Phred's - Back Chat Brass
Matt & Phred's
20:00
Simply the Best - an evening of 80s and 90s favourites
The Bridgewater Hall
20:00
Simply the Best: A New Year's Eve Concert
The Bridgewater Hall
The Liars Club NYE Party
The Liars Club
House Rules Collective New Year's Eve
Nightcap
Pedro's Disco
The Liars Club
New Years Eve @ The Liars Club
The Liars Club
Venues in Manchester
Manchester Academy
Rock · Indie · Manchester University Students Union, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PR, United Kingdom
The Deaf Institute
Rock · Indie · 135 Grosvenor St, Manchester M1 7HE, United Kingdom
AO Arena
Pop · Hip-hop · Victoria Station Approach, Hunts Bank, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M3 1AR, United Kingdom
Gullivers
Rock · Indie · 109 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LW
Gorilla Manchester
Rock · Indie · 54-56 Whitworth St, Manchester M1 5WW, United Kingdom
Manchester Albert Hall
Rock · Indie · City Centre, 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR, United Kingdom
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