TRADITIONAL FOLK & ACOUSTIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
TRADITIONAL FOLK & ACOUSTIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Traditional Folk & Acoustic Concerts in Manchester
Mon 7 Apr - Sat 13 Sep 2025
Tue 30 Jun - Sun 5 Jul 2026
Sat 24 May - Sun 19 Oct 2025
Mon 23 Jun - Thu 17 Jul 2025
Black Country, New Road
Monday 7 April 2025
Melding klezmer, post-rock, indie, jazz, art-pop, and an often intense spoken word delivery, the Mercury Prize nominated Cambridge six-piece's unique concoction creates a singular sonic middle ground that traverses classical minimalism, in...
Aimee Carty
Monday 7 April 2025
Irish folk pop singer-songwriter Aimee Carty came to attention in with a self-penned song on TikTok "2 days into college" that went viral after it was picked up by American basketball player Jared McCain. The song received over 45 million s...
Mark Ambor
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Armenian-American folk singer-songwriter Mark Ambor is best known for his 2024 single "Belong Together", which reached no.11 in the UK. The upbeat guitar, drums, and bass set an impeccable road trip scene while the lyrics promote a deeper l...
Ryan McMullan
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Ryan McMullan's talent is a rare jewel in the crown of the current popular music scene. With a voice raw with story telling and filled with rich and varied tones, Ryan's youth clearly doesn't deter from his ability to communicate story and ...
Séamus Óg
Tuesday 8 April 2025
 Manchester based Seamus Og is an emerging force within the contemporary folk scene, drawing deeply from his family's rich musical heritage and strong Irish roots. Raised in a Belfast household where music was as essential as the air they...
Me and My Friends
Thursday 10 April 2025
Me and My Friends play soulful, poignant folk and jazz music with a beat: a unique blend of Afrobeat grooves with deliciously rich harmonies, languidly graceful cello and playfully funky clarinet, all tied together by the hauntingly elegant...
Heather Nova
Thursday 10 April 2025
Bermudian folk rock singer-songwriter and poet Heather Nova first hit the radio in 1994 when her breakthrough album "Oyster" charted worldwide and put her firmly on the indie pop map. Her cool, infectious songs, critically acclaimed albums...
Proud Mary
Thursday 10 April 2025
The English blues rock band from Royton, Oldham, who were discovered by Noel Gallagher, and the first to sign to his Sour Mash label, releasing their debut album "Same Old Blues" in 2001 to critical acclaim. They have toured extensively wit...
Mark Radcliffe & David Boardman
Friday 11 April 2025
Legendary Bolton broadcaster, writer and musician Mark Radcliffe met David Boardman a few years ago when he moved to Knutsford and they found each other in the Builder's Arms. David is a seasoned singer/songwriter, guitar teacher and fine a...
Morganway
Friday 11 April 2025
Drawing comparisons to Fleetwood Mac with their striking six-part harmonies, energetic rhythms, catchy songs and a fiercely formidable live act - Morganway have made quite the impression on the UK's rising Americana scene. Part country, p...
The Illegal Eagles - Eagles Tribute Band
Saturday 12 April 2025
Celebrating the music of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band, The Illegal Eagles return in 2020 for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. Thi...
Sound of the Sirens
Saturday 12 April 2025
'Sound Of The Sirens' are a foot stomping, tear jerking, crowd engaging female folk/rock duo whose strengths lie in their passion, conviction and chemistry. The singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter, Devon, comprising of Abbe Martin & Hann...
Chasing Mumford - Tribute to Mumford & Sons
Saturday 12 April 2025
Europes No.1 Mumford and Sons Tribute have supported big names such as Scouting for Girls, The Hoosiers, Sigala, Pixie Lott, Mungo Jerry, and many more. Their show continues to remain fresh and exciting as the awesome 5-piece fully live b...
Niall McCabe
Saturday 12 April 2025
Deft, intricate guitar work brings a lightness to the weight of Clare Island, Co. Mayo isolation yet the sound, soul and stories of McCabe's life and experiences breathe a deep cultured sense of discernment through his vocals. Â ...
Father John Misty
Sunday 13 April 2025
Internationally acclaimed, UK Top 10 charting indie folk star Father John Misty, aka Josh Tillman, sounds and acts a bit like solo-era John Lennon, Scott Walker, Randy Newman, Harry Nilsson, and Dory Previn, while taking more than a few cue...
Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift by Xenna
Sunday 13 April 2025
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift and her Eras experience in this electrifying show presented by RED Entertainment, Cuffe & Taylor and Live Nation, featuring the incredible Xenna - a celebration of the iconic pop sensation's ...
Imelda May
Monday 14 April 2025
 Exploring blues, soul, gospel, folk, rock, acoustic, cinematic drama and explosive balladry, globally revered Irish superstar singer and songwriter Imelda May brims with sensuality, emotional intelligence, spirituality and intuition. Del...
Celebrating Fleetwood Mac
Thursday 17 April 2025
Manchester's finest musicians come together to take you on a journey through the most treasured tracks of one of the best bands in music history, from an esteemed career including "Go Your Own Way", "Rhiannon", "The Chain", "Dreams" and mor...
The Showhawk Duo
Friday 18 - Sunday 20 April 2025
Guitarists Mikhail Asanovic and Jake Wright have dazzled audiences worldwide with their spectacular approach to playing the guitar. Their playing style has broken down barriers between acoustic and electronic dance music. Whether playing ac...
Mark Chadwick (Levellers)
Friday 18 April 2025
One of the UK's most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of The Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 25 years. Still going strong, The Levellers ar...
Dancing through the Genres
Saturday 19 April 2025
A fun packed night with licence music from 3 acts Dusty Springfield, Sir tom jones & missy G...
The Gigspanner Big Band & Raynor Winn - Saltlines
Sunday 20 April 2025
Taking audiences by storm from Land's End to the Scottish borders, Saltlines is an immersive Prose and Music collaboration between bestselling author Raynor Winn (The Salt Path) and The Gigspanner Big Band, a top tier lineup which features ...
Heilung
Monday 21 April 2025
The enigmatic world music collective, made up of members from Denmark, Norway, and Germany, return with their signature amplified folk based on texts and runic inscriptions from Germanic peoples of the Iron Age, and Viking Age. The mysterio...
Tara MacLean
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Experience a transformative musical journey with Tara MacLean, the internationally acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter who turns life's most challenging moments into soul-stirring performances. A true musical alchemist, with over 25 years ...
James Walsh (Starsailor)
Thursday 24 April 2025
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...
Roddy Woomble (Idlewild)
Thursday 24 April 2025
The frontman of much loved Scottish alternative rock band Idlewild, Roddy Woomble has enjoyed a successful solo career and is widely regarded as one of Scotland's finest songwriters. He is known for his enigmatic lyrics, warm baritone voice...
Hejira
Thursday 24 April 2025
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Hejira play Joni Mitchell
Thursday 24 April 2025
?They came to listen because they love Joni Mitchell, but they went away loving Hejira.? - Jazzwise Celebrating Joni Mitchell: the 7-piece band Hejira performs the greatest works of the genius singer-songwriter. Fronted by the outstanding v...
Matilda Mann
Friday 25 April 2025
The young singer-songwriter from London was inspired by Laura Marling, The Staves, Wet Leg and the film track "Juno". ...
Jackson Dean
Saturday 26 April 2025
Country music star Jackson Dean left his hometown of Odenton, Maryland, at the age of 18 to find fame in Nashville, with his track "Don't Come Lookin'" charting on Country Airplay in 2022 and featuring in an episode of the Paramount Networ...
The Seeger Sessions Revival - Bruce Springsteen Tribute
Saturday 26 April 2025
Meet the 13-piece band from Ireland "reviving" the spirit, energy and musical exuberance that was Bruce Springsteen's Seeger Sessions album and live shows. This diverse group of talented musicians deliver a high energy 2 hour-long on-stage...
Mark Eitzel (American Music Club)
Saturday 26 April 2025
Described by The Guardian as "America's greatest living lyricist," and a previous Rolling Stone Songwriter of the Year award winner, Mark Eitzel is coming to Europe for the first time in eight years. In addition to older classics from Ameri...
Dean Friedman
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Hailed by critics and fans alike as a one of the finest songwriters of his generation, Dean Friedman has achieved legendary, pop-icon status for chart-topping hits, 'Ariel', 'Lucky Stars', 'Lydia', 'McDonald's Girl' and more. Following his ...
Charlie Cunningham
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Charlie Cunningham has emerged as a truly under-the-radar success story. He has headlined London's iconic Queen Elizabeth Hall and has become a regular fixture in Europe's most prestigious concert halls. Splitting his time between piano and...
Gareth
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Born and raised in Castlederg, Northern Ireland, Gareth is blending his Irish roots with his love for country music and storytelling. At the age of 14, Gareth decided to focus on learning the guitar and gigging locally across Ireland to sha...
Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band
Wednesday 30 April 2025
At the frayed bottom-edge of Indiana ? just a moderate bike ride north of Louisville, Kentucky ? multi-instrumentalist, artist and songwriter Ryan Davis? Americana-noir soundwaves have been emanating for years in a myriad of forms. As drivi...
Alexandra Whittingham & Elodie Chousmer-Howelles
Thursday 1 May 2025
Recognised by The Guardian as "a young 21st-century virtuoso", guitarist Alexandra Whittingham's creative spirit is reshaping classical music and defying conventions. Alexandra began her studies at Chetham's School of Music at the age of el...
