MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
MANCHESTER BANDS & ARTISTS ON STAGE IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Manchester Bands & Artists On Stage in Manchester
New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division and Manchester
RNCM
Fri 18 - Sat 19 Oct 2024
Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis
The Bread Shed
Sat 19 Oct 2024 - Sat 24 May 2025
Transmission - The Sound of Joy Division
Night & Day Cafe
Sat 26 Oct - Fri 22 Nov 2024
The Rolling People
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 21 December 2024
Named after The Verve's Urban Hymns album track, The Rolling People are a Mancunian 4-piece rock and roll band with a big sound and Brit-pop style choruses. Taking influence from a wide variety of artists based on the classic Manchester sou...Absolva
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 21 December 2024
Manchester hard rock, British heavy metal. ...Jordan Allen
The Night And Day Caf?, Manchester
Saturday 21 December 2024
Rampant, lyrical Indie for fans of The Streets, James, Franz Ferdinand, Lou Reed, David Bowie, Arctic Monkeys, Jamie T and The Strokes. After emerging from the Manchester Scene alongside Blossoms, The Sherlocks, The Blinders and ...The Lottery Winners
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 27 - Sunday 29 December 2024
Born in Salford and raised on romance, unstoppable indie-pop four-piece The Lottery Winners blend fizzing anthems and momentous guitar pop melodies with a humorous and wistful lyricism. The band has built an extensive and loyal fanbase thro...Josh Baker
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 27 December 2024
Manchester house DJ Josh Baker takes a dive deep into his record collection. ...James Walsh (Starsailor)
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 28 December 2024
Front man of multi-million selling band Starsailor, Chorley's James Walsh has proven his own worth as a singer-songwriter in his own right. He's written songs with Eliza Doolittle, Melanie C, Suzanne Vega, and Professor Green - to name a fe...Defected
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Defected and Glitterbox come to the Warehouse Project. Glitterbox is a nightlife phenomenon, conceptualised in 2015 by Defected boss Simon Dunmore. Ever since, Glitterbox has generated an inclusive, uplifting party atmosphere designed to un...90s Baby v Clubland NYE
Albert Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 31 December 2024
This New Years Eve in Manchester, Albert Hall is hosting 90s Baby vs Clubland, the battle of ultimate 90s nostalgia and euphoric dance classics! Prepare yourself to two-step back in time to the age of rave, promising a stacked line up o...Live Forever - The Rise of Oasis
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 10 January 2025
The first ever production of its kind, Live Forever celebrates the story of the greatest rock 'n' roll band the UK has ever seen... Oasis! You'll be transported back to the 90s where audiences will follow the band's meteoric rise to fame; f...German National Youth Orchestra & Wayne Marshall
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 17 January 2025
Germany's brightest young orchestra, Bundesjugendorchesters, joins the Mancunian conductor, pianist and all-round phenomenon Wayne Marshall in in the work that invented American classical music: George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. From th...Jim Moray
Gullivers, Manchester
Saturday 18 January 2025
Described by The Guardian as "one of the most inventive figures on the folk circuit", over the past two decades of British folk music, Macclesfield multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Jim Moray has marked himself out as having a singul...Manchester Camerata & Daniel Pioro - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 19 January 2025
A project a lifetime in the making. Manchester Camerata's Artistic Partner, Daniel Pioro, has been borderline obsessed with Vivialdi's iconic Four Seasons since he was a boy. So much so that in 2023, he managed to convince his friend, the a...Manchester Camerata & Daniel Pioro - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
The Monastery, Manchester
Sunday 19 January 2025
A project a lifetime in the making. Manchester Camerata's Artistic Partner, Daniel Pioro, has been borderline obsessed with Vivialdi's iconic Four Seasons since he was a boy. So much so that in 2023, he managed to convince his friend, the a...The Oldham Tinkers
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 19 January 2025
The Oldham Tinkers are a legendary folk band hailing from the heart of Lancashire, England. Formed in the early 1960s, this remarkable group has become synonymous with the preservation and celebration of the rich folk traditions of the Nort...Peter Moore Trio
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 22 January 2025
Trombonist Peter Moore is joined by mezzo-soprano Anna Huntley and pianist Michael McHale to perform their own arrangement of music by Schumann, Schubert and more, followed by a set of lighter works by Novello, Kurt Weil, and Manning Sherwi...
An Audience with Mark & Lard
The Lowry, Salford
Thursday 23 January 2025
The 24th March 2004 saw the world heritage radio site of the 'Mark and Lard Show' come to an end with a resounding: 'STOP...!' Now fully twenty-one years later we can finally complete that catchphrase with an equally resounding: '... CARRY ...Coast Noir
Floating Points
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 1 February 2025
The son of a Manchester vicar, classically trained Mancunian electronic musician, composer and neuroscientist, Sam Shepherd was a chorister at Manchester Cathedral before going on to study piano at Chetham's School of Music. His 2021 album...Jive Talkin' Perform The Bee Gees Live in Concert
Middleton Arena, Manchester
Friday 7 February 2025
Renowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and the only Bee Gees tribute show that has actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin performed live on Heart FM with The Bee Ge...Manilla Times
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 8 February 2025
Emerging indie rockers Manilla Times, hailed as one of XS Manchester's "Ones to Watch 24", deliver infectious anthems brimming with energy and nostalgia. Originating from small towns in Ireland and North Wales, the band-comprising Jack M...Manchester Camerata & Kantos - Space: The Sounds of the Stars
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 9 February 2025
Embark on an immersive sonic journey through the cosmos like never before. As The Great Nave at Gorton Monastery transforms into a planetarium, sit amongst the orchestra and experience music inspired by astronomy, all while gazing at breath...Manchester Camerata & Kantos - Space: The Sounds of the Stars
The Monastery, Manchester
Sunday 9 February 2025
Embark on an immersive sonic journey through the cosmos like never before. As The Great Nave at Gorton Monastery transforms into a planetarium, sit amongst the orchestra and experience music inspired by astronomy, all while gazing at breath...Northern Live - Do I Love You
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to ...Noasis - The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band
The Met, Bury
Friday 21 - Saturday 22 February 2025
Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five piece Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with over 800 performances to date Noasis has justly earned its reputation as the best tribute on the circuit packing out venues up an...Autechre
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 22 February 2025
Rochdale electronic duo Rob Brown and Sean Booth formed in 1987, after meeting through Manchester's graffiti scene in 1987, and gained initial recognition when they were featured on Warp's 1992 compilation Artificial Intelligence. ...The Zangwills
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 22 February 2025
Northwich indie rockers The Zangwills are a charismatic band with an unusual, youthful vibe and energy which sets them apart. The four-piece have a reputation for their strong live sets, selling out venues in Manchester and beyond. Describe...The Smiths Utd - A Tribute to The Smiths
FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 22 February 2025
Lincoln-based tribute band The Smiths Utd play all the hits from The Smiths and Morrissey solo. ...McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Sunday 23 February 2025
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle. Name a more iconic trio... I'll wait. First jamming together as teenagers, a quarter century later these Celtic folk heroes are still combining forces to share music with the world. Combinin...Herman's Hermits
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Herman's Hermits, one of the biggest selling bands of the 60's, not just in the UK, but around the World celebrate their 60th anniverary. From their early beginnings in Manchester in 1964, the band have chalked up 23 Hit Singles, 10 Hit Alb...Evil Blizzard
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 1 March 2025
Preston's Evil Blizzard are truly an enigma. Four bass players, a singing drummer. An array of rubber masks that will give both children and adults sleepless nights for days on end - they have a hard-earned reputation as one of the most ing...
Chris Helme (The Seahorses)
Bask Live Wigan, Wigan
Thursday 6 March 2025
Rising to fame in the 1990s as frontman of indie band The Seahorses York singer-songwriter Chris Helme is now producing acclaimed folk-infused tracks as a solo artist. His enviable back catalogue includes Britpop classics such as 'Love is t...Fakermaker - The Definitive Tribute to Oasis
Elton Liberal Club, Bolton
Friday 7 March 2025
Fakermaker are five West Yorkshire lads with a mutual love of all things Oasis, recreating the songs that propelled the Gallagher brothers and their band to mega stardom in the mid-90s. A proper five-piece like Oasis themselves, Fakermaker ...The Smiths Ltd + Clint Boon (DJ Set)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 8 March 2025
Formed in 2009, the ONLY Smiths tribute band from and based in Manchester have a unique selling point and an authenticity that is hard to beat. Committed to getting the same energy that Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce h...The Smiths Ltd - The Smiths Tribute Band
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 8 March 2025
The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths. After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig in Manchester to an audience of avid Smiths fans. The response was spectacular...The Pyramid Players - Stockport's Light Orchestra
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 9 March 2025
A new 40-piece full orchestra dedicated to performing the best in tuneful light music from yesteryear. The programme will include - Calling All Workers ('Music While You Work'), Sailing By (Shipping Forecast theme), Puffin' Billy, Three Dan...Do I Love You?
Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Tuesday 11 - Saturday 15 March 2025
Why not join twenty somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy written and directed by John Godber, the award-winning writer of "Bouncers", as they develop a love for, and the people involved with, Northern Soul. What started a...Manchester Megadog
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 14 March 2025
A formidable force during the 1990's, boundary pushing seminal electronic party night Megadog returns to Manchester. As the night that always demanded that you 'Feed Your Head', this pivotal club night returns to its spiritual home in t...Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis
Bask Live Wigan, Wigan
Friday 14 March 2025
Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is. The band regularly sell out top class venues across the UK and were recently the first ever tribute band to sell out Glasgow's ico...Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis
Bask, Wigan
Friday 14 March 2025
Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is. The band regularly sell out top class venues across the UK and were recently the first ever tribute band to sell out Glasgow's ico...Elkie Brooks
The Lowry, Salford
Sunday 16 March 2025
Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Salford blues legend Elkie Brooks will embark upon her Long Farewell Tour. A celebration of Elkie's illustrious award winning career in music performing s...Manchester Folk Festival - Festival Pass
Various Venues, Manchester
Thursday 20 - Saturday 22 March 2025
Manchester Folk Festival is an urban multi-venue festival based in Manchester's Northern Quarter. The festival takes place in March and brings together a diverse range of artists who represent the broad definition of contemporary folk mu...Peter's Field
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Thursday 20 March 2025
A new Rochdale made musical marking one of the most momentous days in working class history enjoyed a remarkable debut at FolkEast on the 205th anniversary of Peterloo. Written by award-winning songwriter and member of The Young'uns, Sean C...Manchester Camerata & RNCM Musicians - Dvorak's Cello Concerto
RNCM, Manchester
Friday 21 March 2025
Manchester Camerata, with its Music Director Gabor Takacs-Nagy, Principal Cellist, Hannah Roberts, and students from the RNCM breathe life into an evening of extraordinary works. Dvorak wrote his Cello Concerto in 1894 during his final acad...The Smiths Utd - A Tribute to The Smiths
Bask, Wigan
Saturday 22 March 2025
Lincoln-based tribute band The Smiths Utd play all the hits from The Smiths and Morrissey solo. ...David Gray
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Multi-platinum British singer-songwriter David Gray is hitting the road in 2020 to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of White Ladder, his fourth studio album which sold seven million copies. Not only did it propel him into the mainstream, b...
RNCM Brass Band
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thursday 27 March 2025
Established during the 1990s by brass innovator Howard Snell, the RNCM Brass Band has always been a flagship ensemble of the institution. Geographically the RNCM is ideally placed in Manchester for brass band students and it boasts a teachi...Dr. John Cooper Clarke
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 29 March 2025
Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' and the original people's poet, John's cultural influence spans literature, music and fashion. From creating some of the most iconic poet...Oasiz - A Tribute to Oasis
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 29 March 2025
When a short clip of Oasiz front man Steve, performing as Liam, went viral on social media with over half a million views, many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the ...Shade
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 29 March 2025
'SHADE' are a brand new, exciting alt-rock band hailing from the UK's most vibrant music hub: Manchester ...Manchester Camerata & Jean-Efflam Bavouzet - Mozart Made in Manchester
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 2 April - Friday 23 May 2025
Manchester Camerata and Chetham's School of Music have embarked on a multi-year collaborative project to perform and record all of Mozart's piano concertos, bringing together eminent pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and Camerata Music Director,...Delights
