TRADITIONAL FOLK & ACOUSTIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
TRADITIONAL FOLK & ACOUSTIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Traditional Folk & Acoustic Concerts in Manchester
Sat 24 May - Sun 19 Oct 2025
Tue 30 Jun - Sun 5 Jul 2026
Badly Drawn Boy
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 April 2025
Dunstable-born, Bolton-raised, Manchester-living Mercury-prize winning folk rocker Damon Gough has always been one to wear his heart on his sleeve, and his truly personal and heartfelt catalogue of glorious, colourful warming, honest pop so...
The Lancashire Hotpots
Saturday 5 April 2025
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern "knees up" with banging comedy folk anthems such as "Chippy Te...
The George Harrison Project
Saturday 5 April 2025
Enjoy the UK's leading live music tribute to George Harrison, performing his best-loved hits from The Beatles, his solo career, and The Traveling Wilburys. After the Liverpudlian four-piece called time on Beatlemania, George Harrison enjoye...
FARA
Saturday 5 April 2025
FARA brings together four leading musicians at the forefront of today's Scottish folk scene. Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie and Catriona Price's three fiddles combine with Rory Matheson's piano to produce a fiery sound rooted strongly in ...
Dan Sealey (Ocean Colour Scene & Merrymouth)
Saturday 5 April 2025
Dan started his career with folk rock band Ocean Colour Scene and toured the world, played headline slots at major festivals for over a decade and co-founded the band Merrymouth with Simon Fowler.  Merrymouth featured award-winning musici...
Nathan Carter
Sunday 6 April 2025
Quickly becoming one of the UK's most prolific touring artists, wowing crowds with his sensational live show, Liverpudlian Irish country pop star Nathan Carter returns. One of the UK's most exciting live performers, his energetic showmanshi...
Briana Corrigan (The Beautiful South)
Sunday 6 April 2025
 With a voice that "could melt icebergs at 50 paces" (VOX), Briana Corrigan was a member of The Beautiful South from 1988 to 1992 and is best known for delivering their most successful single - the chart-topping, Brit Award-winning 'A Li...
Eddi Reader
Sunday 6 April 2025
The supremely talented, unique and charismatic triple BRIT award-winning Scottish folk pop singer delivers the most consistently beautiful, often deeply personal and intimate songs, including the charming acoustic pop of 1988 chart-topper P...
Heidi Talbot
Sunday 6 April 2025
She slips effortlessly between musical worlds but retains a personal modesty rooted in traditional folk. Born in a small village in Co. Kildare, Ireland, Heidi Talbot became a folk star in the USA as a member of the Irish American band Cher...
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...
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...
Country Roads - One Night of Country Classics
Thursday 10 April 2025
Celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music and enjoy the biggest and best songs of the genre, including 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Rhinestone Cowboy, Ring of Fire, Walkin' After Midnight and more at this tribute show from the ...
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...
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
Celebrating 20 years of their classic album "The Same Old Blues", Manchester band Proud Mary are very pleased to announce a series of special anniversary gigs, including an unmissable homecoming set on 24th September. The five-piece will be...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
The Legends of American Country Show
Sunday 27 April 2025
Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe's No.1 multi-award winning tribute show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping Country Music classics. The show features four fantastic singers who are ...
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...
Jeffrey Martin
Thursday 1 May 2025
As a babe Jeffrey Martin sought out solitude as often as he could find it. He?s always been that way, and he has never understood the whole phenomenon of smiling in pictures, although he is a very happy guy. One night in middle school he st...
