COUNTRY & FOLK MUSIC IN MANCHESTER
COUNTRY & FOLK MUSIC IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Country & Folk Music in Manchester
Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical
Manchester Opera House
Tue 4 - Sat 8 Feb 2025
The Luke Combs Experience - Luke Combs Tribute
Manchester Academy
Sat 31 May - Sat 6 Sep 2025
Ben Ottewell (Gomez)
Blackbird Brewhouse & Kitchen, Stockport
Monday 9 December 2024
As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar solos. Rolling Stone declared, "Gomez's not-so-secret weapon is Ben Ottewell." And as GQ ...Kishi Bashi
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 10 December 2024
In a sonic departure from the symphonic folk of his critically lauded 2019 LP Omoiyari -a career-defining body of work born from his intensive meditation on the mass incarceration of Japanese-Americans during World War II - the Seattle-born...
Del Amitri
Albert Hall, Manchester
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Formed in 1982, Glaswegian semi-acoustic jangly rockers Del Amitri boast a back catalogue of pure pop gems that cover a gamut of rock styles and observations on life's ironies. With six million record sales worldwide, the Dels are best...The Houghton Weavers
The Met, Bury
Thursday 12 December 2024
THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS have been entertaining folk for 48 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation. In their time together, the group have performed thousands of concerts, recorded over 30 albums,...Dylan John Thomas
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 13 December 2024
The Glaswegian indie folk rocker has an incredible story, going from foster care and busking to, appearing on The Voice UK and supporting Gerry Cinnamon and Liam Gallagher. Named after Bob Dylan, his influences include Johnny Cash, Bob Dy...Lindisfarne
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Friday 13 December 2024
Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return with a classic five piece line-up of long-time members, fronted by founding member Rod Clements. Lindisfarne emerged from Tyneside in the 1970s and quickly carved out a unique place for ...
Honkytonkin Party Night with Dolly Parton Tribute
Brickhouse Tavern, St Helens
Friday 13 - Friday 20 December 2024
The amazing Claire Daye as Dolly Parton singing all the big hits of this iconic star. DJ Wild Horse will be playing the best bangers around til late....The Lancashire Hotpots Big Bash
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 14 December 2024
The fourth annual Big Bash from Bernard and the boys features Showaddywaddy + Black Lace + Chas & Dave tribute act, Rockney Rebels. Strap yourself in for an unbeatable night of music and laughs. The good times are back!...Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones
Spring Bank Arts Centre, New Mills
Saturday 14 December 2024
As established solo artists, Bryony & Alice are no strangers to the folk scene. Hailing from West Yorkshire, both are long-time purveyors of English folk music, united by a fascination with local folk song collections inspired by the Yorksh...The Unthanks
New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 15 December 2024
Using the traditional folk music of the North East of England as a starting point, the influence of Miles Davis, Steve Reich, Sufjan Stevens, Robert Wyatt, Antony & The Johnsons, King Crimson and Tom Waits, Mercury Music Prize-nominated Th...Paul Heaton
Co-op Live, Manchester
Monday 16 December 2024
Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriting genius Paul Heaton will be performing songs from throughout his career including classic tracks by The Beautiful South and The Housemartins, with the help of guest singer Rianne Downey. One of the ...Kameron Marlowe
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Monday 16 December 2024
North Carolina country music singer-songwriter Kameron Marlowe first shot to fame as a contestant on season 15 of NBC's The Voice. His 2021 single "Giving You Up" was certified Platinum in the USA. ...
Mark Morriss (The Bluetones)
The Strines Nightingale, Stockport
Thursday 19 December 2024
One of Britain's finest songwriters, the phenomenal frontman of UK chart-topping indie stalwarts The Bluetones performs an intimate solo show. Combining his impressive solo material with the bands hits - such as Top 10 singles Slight Retu...The Eras Drag Party - A Taylor Swift Inspired Drag Show
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 20 December 2024
Join Blaze, Sissy Scorpio and Rozie Cheeks for a journey through the eras of Taylor Swift. Inspired by her recent record-breaking world tour, but with a drag twist. Expect glamorous costumes, backing dancers, and all the Taylor songs you ...The Sharon Shannon Big Band - A Tribute to Shane MacGowan
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 22 December 2024
The Sharon Shannon Big Band are set to deliver a captivating tribute to the late Shane MacGowan, holding particular significance as Shane previously toured with the Big Band, leaving an indelible mark on their musical journey. The Sharon S...Danny Mahon
Blackbird Brewhouse & Kitchen, Stockport
Sunday 22 December 2024
Danny Mahon returns to the stage for a rare and intimate hometown show ...The Young'uns
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Monday 23 December 2024
With heart-on-the-sleeve storytelling, beautiful lyrics, warm harmonies and relentless repartee, Sean Cooney, Michael Hughes and David Eagle (the award-winning stand-up comedian) write and sing folk songs for today. Championing the folk ...Ben Ottewell (Gomez)
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Friday 27 December 2024
As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar solos. Rolling Stone declared, "Gomez's not-so-secret weapon is Ben Ottewell." And as GQ ...Honkytonkin New Year Party
Brickhouse Tavern, St Helens
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Come join us and bring in 2025 Western style, DJ Wild Horse will be playing banger after banger u til the wee small houses....Honkytonkin New Years Eve Party
Brickhouse Tavern, St Helens
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Come join us and bring in 2025 Western style, DJ Wild Horse will be playing banger after banger u til the wee small houses....Luke Combs UK + Morgan Wallen Tribute UK
New Century Hall, Manchester
Sunday 12 January 2025
A Night of Country featuring the world's leading tribute acts to country mega stars Luke Combs & Morgan Wallen. ...The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Thursday 16 January 2025
Direct from a week long run in London's West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold out Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!Using huge projection photos and original film footage, th...Martyn Joseph
The Met, Bury
Friday 17 January 2025
A unique talent driven by passion, social awareness and love for his trade, the jaw dropping guitar player has developed a unique percussive style with a powerful show stopping voice, which has seen him dubbed "The Welsh Springsteen". Take ...Paganfest - Alestorm + Ensiferum + Týr + Heidevolk + Elvenking
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 18 January 2025
Paganfest returns after 10 years with the strongest pagan & folk metal line-ups yet: Alestorm, Ensiferum, Tyr, Heidevolk & Elvenking. ...A Tribute To The Carpenters
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 18 January 2025
It's time to get over that rainbow and make the smallest of dreams come true as the Entertainers present A Tribute to the Carpenters, featuring Gordy Marshall's The British Carpenters and starring the fantastic Sally Creedon as Karen Carpen...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...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...Ron Pope
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Monday 20 January 2025
Critically-acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Ron Pope has drawn comparisons to Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, while also refusing to put him squarely into one category. Uncompromising and relentless, Pope has evolved into one ...Ron Pope
The Night And Day Caf?, Manchester
Monday 20 January 2025
Critically-acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Ron Pope has drawn comparisons to Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, while also refusing to put him squarely into one category. Uncompromising and relentless, Pope has evolved into one ...Brothers Osborne
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 25 January 2025
Described by Rolling Stone as performing "party-friendly tunes that are equal parts outlaw attitude, disco groove and ZZ Top-style boogie", the Grammy nominated Maryland brothers serve up raw, honest and uniquely homemade Country rock. Thei...Nearly Dan - The Spirit & Sound Of Steely Dan
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 25 January 2025
Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, thou...Josh Rouse
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 25 January 2025
Known for his introspective folk-pop and worldly perspective, Josh Rouse has built a reputation as a critically acclaimed and perennially reliable singer/songwriter. Born in Nebraska, moved to various cities throughout his childhood and ...John Craigie
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Sunday 26 January 2025
John Craigie has mastered the art of creating live shows that feel more like intimate conversations than performances. Infusing humour, wit, and poignant storytelling, his shows are a space where audience members feel like old friends. Whet...Soul Asylum
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Tuesday 28 January 2025
One of the most successful American Alternative Rock bands of the 1990s, Minneapolis's Soul Asylum's folk-influenced grunge beared the roots of the Country-Rock revival with their triple-Platinum certified Grave Dancers Union album, whi...Julian Taylor
Gullivers, Manchester
Thursday 30 January 2025
After 25 years in music, building an unimpeachable reputation as a truly independent artist and entrepreneur, Julian Taylor now owns his legacy. It's rare in this era to see an artist build slowly and reach a new level of widespread acclaim...Keith James - The Songs of Nick Drake
The Met, Bury
Thursday 30 January 2025
Keith James performs a haunting and immaculately crafted concert of the songs of Nick Drake, one of the most revered and loved of all this country's Singer/Songwriters. Two decades have now passed since singer/guitarist Keith James became t...Joshua Radin
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Thursday 30 January 2025
Joshua Radin emerged in 2004 as an empathetic, engaging, and often enthralling troubadour. Over the years, he's tallied north of 1 billion streams, moved 1 million-plus albums worldwide, and scored a gold certification for the single "I'd R...
The Johnny Cash Roadshow
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 1 February 2025
The only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, the Johnny Cash Roadshow is simply the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today. Award winning front man, Clive John, dedicates this year to a 50th anniversary tour of t...B O D I E S
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Saturday 1 February 2025
Berlin-based vocal ensemble B O D I E S is the creation of Australian folk pop singer, songwriter and producer Kat Frankie. On stage with seven brilliant singers and no instruments, Frankie presents an a cappella performance about what it m...
Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 February 2025
For the first time ever, all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy. Packed with the iconic songs Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come...Steve 'n' Seagulls
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 5 February 2025
It could've been a cold winter day or warm summer night in Finland - but it was around the year 2010. Someone came up with an idea to combine bluegrass, Finnish folk and rock/metal music. The outcome was and has since been Steve'n'Seagulls....Dropkick Murphys
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 6 February 2025
Ken Casey's American Celtic punk band formed in Massachusetts in 1996 and continue to deliver music that punches you square in the face, scoring numerous Top 10 albums in the USA, as well as the Platinum-selling single "I'm Shipping Up...James Bay
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 7 February 2025
Big dreams are often born in small towns, and James Bay is one such dreamer who dared to make his come true. The three-time GRAMMY Award-nominated and BRIT Award-winning multi-platinum Hitchin-born folk pop troubadour is on course to captiv...Corey Kent
