POP CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Pop Concerts in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Sun 1 Jun 2025 - Fri 26 Jun 2026
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
The Grand
Fri 25 Apr - Sat 13 Sep 2025
Here & Now - The Steps Musical
Manchester Opera House
Tue 2 - Sat 13 Sep 2025
Martin Kemp - Back To The 80s DJ Set
Uppermill Civic Hall
Fri 7 - Fri 14 Nov 2025
Black Country, New Road

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
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...Ruti

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Monday 7 April 2025
Winner of the seventh series of The Voice UK, Thurrock pop singer Ruti Olajugbagbe reached no.14 in the UK singles chart in 2018 with her winners song, "Dreams", a cover of The Cranberries song. ...Aimee Carty

Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester
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...Ryan McMullan

Band On The Wall, Manchester
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 ...Rosie Lowe

Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Over the last decade the Devon-born, London-based electronic soul artist has carved out a space as one of British music's most idiosyncratic musicians. Earning critical acclaim with features in the Guardian and British Vogue as well as sup...Siobhan Winifred

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 9 April - Tuesday 16 September 2025
Carving out a unique space of her own, Siobhan Winifred has cultivated a passionate following for her deftly pop-tinged, rousing indie-rock. Born & raised in Dorset, UK and of Irish lineage, Siobhan was influenced at a young age by the lyri...Mark Hoyle In Conversation with Tony Walsh

The Met, Bury
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Two Crows proudly present an evening with musician Mark Hoyle spotlighting his critically acclaimed book Swerve. Featuring a Q&A, signing and readings from the book - including his account of the infamous Joy Division gig in The Met's Derby...Tropiloco

FAC251, Manchester
Thursday 10 April - Thursday 3 July 2025
A UK wide club night with three floors of 80s, 90s, 00s, + RnB, HipHop and Rap + House, Tech and UK Garage ...Sugababes

Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 11 April 2025
British girl group responsible for many of the biggest pop hits of the 00s Following on from the phenomenal success of their UK reunion tour and festival performances, the era-defying, chart-topping British sensations continue their glor...Primal Scream

Aviva Studios, Manchester
Friday 11 April 2025
Formed in Glasgow in 1982 by Bobby Gillespie, a member of Manchester-based Glaswegian indie act The Wake, Primal Scream's career didn't really take off until the legendary frontman had left his temporary role as drummer of The Jesus and Mar...Candlelight - The Best of Britpop

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 11 April 2025
Discover the music of Britpop featuring the songs of Oasis, Blur and more performed by a string orchestra under the gentle glow of candlelight in this awe-inpsiring location. ...Gentleman's Dub Club

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 11 April 2025
8 piece London-based, Leeds-formed Gentleman's Dub Club have built a reputation for one of the most energetic live shows to emerge from the UK bass music scene with their electronic music-infused dub & reggae and their high energy shows ...Lemonade

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 11 April 2025
A club night of Pop, Alt Pop, Electro Pop and RnB. Expect to hear: Chappell Roan | Taylor Swift | Maisie Peters | Olivia Rodrigo | Years & Years | Billie Eilish | Jonas Brothers | Charli XCX | Blackpink | Post Malone | The Weeknd | Bad Bun...Factory 251 Fridays

FAC251, Manchester
Friday 11 April - Friday 30 May 2025
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 11 April - Saturday 31 May 2025
DJs and live musicians play old and new school hip hop, afrobeats and RnB goodness from Kendrick Lamar and J Hus to Wizkid and Lauryn Hill. ...Gabrielle

AO Arena, Manchester
Saturday 12 April 2025
One of the UK's most successful singer-songwriters, multi-Platinum selling London R&B star Gabrielle spent three weeks at no.1 with her debut single "Dreams" in 1993. Her distinctive vocal gift - one that flourishes with equal measures o...The 30+ Club

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 12 April 2025
Love to dance but can't hack late nights? The 30+ Club reclaim the dancefloor for the over 30s, with the pop music, the atmosphere and bedtime to suit those who've 'still got it'. ...Brooke Combe

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 12 April 2025
Liverpool-based viral-sensation, Edinburgh soul singer-songwriter Brooke Combe shot to fame online with her bedroom cover versions, watched by millions. Working with The Coral and Blossoms and supporting the likes of Courteeners and Miles K...Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 12 April 2025
Fully endorsed by members of Shaky's own family, the award-winning tribute to the UK's biggest selling singles artist of the 1980's - Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Roc...Bed By 10pm

Area, Manchester
Saturday 12 April 2025
Fancy going out for a dance but not keen on sacrificing the next day? Bed by 10 have got you covered! A chance for ravers over 30 to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s & early 2000s clubbing scene! Expect crazy visuals, confetti showers, Co2...Chasing Mumford - Tribute to Mumford & Sons

Manchester Academy, Manchester
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...A Band Called Malice - Tribute to The Jam

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 12 April 2025
The Definitive Tribute to The Jam.A Band Called Malice has quickly taken the tribute world by storm in their quest to become the number one choice tribute-act to The Jam. The talented trio are the real deal and guarantee to take you back to...Kylie Goes Berghain

Yes, Manchester
Saturday 12 April 2025
DJs pay tribute to the princess of pop. Expect a headline set of shiny new Kylie edits never heard anywhere before, made using a cappellas over trance and electro slammers, alongside a few of your favourites too... Spinning house, breaks, ...Funk Street!

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 12 April - Saturday 7 June 2025
Get your groove on at Funk Street, a free night of live funk, soul and disco brought to you by resident bands. Traversing the finest in funk, soul, disco, house and more. Expect soul-heavy beats, infectious rhythm, and free-flowing danceflo...Eban Brown (The Stylistics)

John Street Social, Manchester
Saturday 12 April 2025
Direct from the USA on his Stylistics Songbook Tour, Eban Brown performs hits such as: You Make Me Feel Brand New; Can't Give You Anything (But My Love); You Are Everything; Betcha By Golly Wow; Stone In Love With You; Break Up To Make Up;...Factory 251 Saturdays

FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 12 April - Saturday 31 May 2025
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...Andy and the Oddsocks

Lowry, Salford
Sunday 13 April 2025
What a rollercoaster ride it's been for Andy and the Odd Socks. It seems like only yesterday that the idea for the band came to CBeebies superstar Andy Day in a dream, but in the short time since, they've played Glastonbury and gone ...Father John Misty

O2 Apollo, Manchester
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...Wolfgang Flür (Kraftwerk)

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 13 April 2025
Member of the classic Kraftwerk line up 1973-1987, author of "I Was A Robot" and Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Inductee - Wolfgang Flur returns!A member of Kraftwerk during the group's golden era, Wolfgang Flur was the band's electronic pe...Imelda May

Lowry, Salford
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...Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Lowry, Salford
Monday 14 April 2025
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups. Originating from the North West of England, the group channel the spiri...Sound Of The Crowd - A Night Of Retro Electro

The Peer Hat, Manchester
Friday 18 - Saturday 19 April 2025
If you like New Wave, Synthpop, Italo, Hi-NRG and all things Retro Electro from 1980 until now, then Manchester-based Welsh DJ Dinsdale Godfrey and Liam Moody will take you through the night playing anything from ABC to ZYX. Expect to hear...Central Cee

Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 19 April 2025
London rap sensation Central Cee (aka Oakley Neil Caesar-Su) rose to prominence in 2020 with the release of his singles "Day in the Life" and "Loading". His first mixtape, Wild West (2021), debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart, whil...All My Friends Day Do - James Acaster + Sophie Willan + John Robins (DJ Sets)

Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 19 April 2025
The best indie disco around, straddling the two best cities in the world - Manchester and London - returns for a huge day of indie pop bangers, with special guest DJs James Acaster, Sophie Willan and John Robins! An all-out party where Indi...Deptford Northern Soul Club

Yes, Manchester
Saturday 19 April - Saturday 17 May 2025
Deptford Northern Soul Club are childhood friends, Will Foot and Lewis Henderson, whose early love of soul developed after discovering Lewis' Dad's record collection. After finally bringing their musical heritage to the forefront with their...Erasured - The Ultimate Erasure Tribute

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 19 April 2025
In 1995 Mark Rodway appeared on ITV's "Stars In Their Eyes" (and again for the 1995 Christmas Special) as Erasure's Andy Bell, to universal acclaim. He met Pete Faint in 1996 and the pair began writing original material together and at th...Absolutely Britney Bottomless Brunch

Area, Manchester
Saturday 19 April - Saturday 20 December 2025
Drag queens, brunch, bottomless cocktails, and all the Britney hits you can handle? Look no further for a pop-tastic brunch party that was born to make you happy! This Britney special features the UK's number 1 Britney impersonator, sound-a...Sean Paul + Ashanti

AO Arena, Manchester
Sunday 20 April 2025
Jamaican superstar Sean Paul is joined by special guest Ashanti for his latest European tour. The Dancehall legend, Grammy Award winner and much loved international hit maker is undeniably one of the most instantly recognisable and popular ...Charlie Sloth X YB Island

Albert Hall, Manchester
Sunday 20 April 2025
The biggest Hip Hop DJ in Europe and the hottest events brand in the UK come together to create a brand-new experience. Charlie Sloth, alongside YB Island, presents a groundbreaking show featuring his full Orchestra, joined by some of the U...The Contemporary Chorus

Lowry, Salford
Sunday 20 April 2025
The Contemporary Chorus brings its annual performance to the Lowry. Performing well-loved pop songs from the last 60 years, the choirs members, from across Greater Manchester, will be sure to make this a show to remember! With a live band p...Burna Boy

Co-op Live, Manchester
Monday 21 April 2025
One of West Africa's biggest stars, Nigeria's Burna Boy is the stage name of Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu. Heavily inspired by his grandfather - who managed Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti - he started mixing his own beats at a young age. He has c...Matt Goss (Bros)

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Wednesday 23 April 2025
The legendary Bros frontman, Matt Goss, performs an unmissable night of his biggest hits. With his twin brother Luke, Bros achieved chart success and a large teenage fanbase in 1988 with Top 10 singles such as "When Will I Be Famous", "Dro...KAYTRANADA

Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Haitian-Canadian music producer, rapper, singer and DJ Louis Celestin (aka Kaytradamus) has won two Grammy Awards including Best Dance/Electronic Album. He is best known for the singles "Girl" (with The Internet), "Intimidated" (featurin...Bye Bye Baby - Celebrating Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Bye Bye Baby is a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon 'Jersey Boys' and the timeless, iconic music of 'Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons'. Enjoy a night to remember with incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto and en...Elliot Minor

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 23 April 2025
York symphonic rockers Elliot Minor had a string of Top 40 singles in the UK chart, including "Jessica", "The White One Is Evil", "Still Figuring Out" and their biggest hit "Parallel Worlds". Classically trained musicians, they play a wide...KOFI STONE

New Century Hall, Manchester
Thursday 24 April 2025
Inspired by his Grandad's poetry, Birmingham rapper Kofi has had an advanced taste from as early as he can remember, freestyling and writing whenever he had the chance. A musical diet of Lupe Fiasco, Common, Kano and Sway further sparked hi...The Drifters

The Edge, Wigan
Friday 25 April 2025
Continuing the legacy of George and Faye Treadwell, the latest line-up of The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show, performing all the classic hits of the soul legends from the last six decades, such as 'Saturday Night...Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show

The Met, Bury
Friday 25 April 2025
Fleetwood Bac are the world's first and best Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only Mac tribute to authentically replicate the classic 'Rumours' line-up. The show focuses on the 'Rumours' era of the band ...The Redroom

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 25 April 2025
Formed in 2019, Manchester band The Redroom saw early success with their debut single Nostalgia and have since amassed over 150,000 Spotify streams, attracting interest from the likes of BBC 6 Music, Radio X, ThisFeeling, and Crack Magazine...Rhiannon - Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Fatbird, Wigan
Friday 25 April 2025
Dedicated to celebrating the timeless music of Fleetwood Mac, Rhiannon bring their iconic hits to life with authentic sound and energy. From Stevie Nicks' enchanting vocals to Lindsey Buckingham's unforgettable guitar riffs, the tribute ban...The Drifters
