ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
ROCK CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Rock Concerts in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thu 20 Mar 2025 - Thu 29 Jan 2026
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Manchester Opera House
Sun 16 Feb - Wed 3 Sep 2025
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
Manchester Cathedral
Sat 8 Feb - Thu 6 Mar 2025
Fleetwood Bac - The Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
Manchester Academy
Sat 29 Mar - Sat 13 Sep 2025
The Luke Combs Experience - Luke Combs Tribute
Manchester Academy
Sat 31 May - Sat 6 Sep 2025
The Clone Roses + Definitely Mightbe + The James Experience + Happy Mondaze
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 17 May 2025
Following their hugely successful 25th Anniversary Tour in 2023 culminating in a 6000+ sellout headline show at Manchester's' Heaton Park, The Clone Roses return, performing all the Madchester anthems we all know and love. The band have pe...The Lancashire Hotpots
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 17 May 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...Cassia
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 17 May 2025
Combining a rich musicality with continent-spanning influences, Cassia have made their mark with their own brand of calypso-flavoured indie pop. The Macclesfield trio have built a cult following in the last few years, amassing millions of S...Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 17 May 2025
Combining global music, reggae, fusion and punk influences, Jah Wobble has entranced the world with his hypnotic bass riffs for over four decades and has become one of Britain's most influential and distinct bass players. Accompanied by h...The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 17 May 2025
With 1980's Top 10 hits like "Can't Get Used To Losing You", "Mirror In The Bathroom", "Tears Of A Clown", "Ranking Full Stop", "Too Nice To Talk To", "Hands Off, She's Mine", and "Twist & Crawl", the Birmingham ska legends fused Latin, s...Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree)
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 18 May 2025
Steven Wilson is an self taught composer, musician, singer, songwriter and record producer from Hemel Hempstead. Currently a successful solo artist with three UK Top 5 albums to his name, he was the founder, guitarist, lead vocalist and...Tony Visconti & Woody Woodmansey's Holy Holy - A Celebration of Bowie
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Sunday 18 May 2025
Capturing the magic and spirit of David Bowie, his former producer and bassist Tony Visconti, and drummer Woody Woodmansey are joined by Heaven 17's Glenn Gregory, plus all-star band Holy Holy to perform music from Bowie's extensive bac...
Kylie Minogue
AO Arena, Manchester
Monday 19 - Tuesday 20 May 2025
Kylie will bring her highly anticipated 'Tension Tour' to the UK. The tour which will see the global icon perform in cities across the globe and is set to be Kylie's biggest tour since 2011. Opening in Kylie's home country, Australia, the w...
Scissor Sisters
Co-op Live, Manchester
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Touring again for the first time in over 10 years, US indie pop superstars Jake Shears, Babydaddy and Del Marquis revisit their entire eponymous debut album on stage in honour of its 20th anniversary. The best-selling album of 2004 in the U...
Audioweb
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Thursday 22 May 2025
Audioweb crossed the acid-fueled, psychedelic sound of Madchester house with deep dub, dancehall and reggae influences, earning a sizable following in the UK during the late '90s. Unlike many of their peers, they weren't given strong suppor...Olly Murs
AO Arena, Manchester
Friday 23 May 2025
Fresh from his nationwide tour as special guest to Take That earlier this year, Olly Murs has announced a massive UK Arena tour for next Spring. Get ready to party with a set that features all the hits and more! Blue will be special guests ...Daryl Hall (Hall & Oates)
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 23 May 2025
Legendary Pennsylvanian singer, pop culture icon, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and one half of the most successful duo of all time, Hall & Oates singer Daryl Hall returns for the first time in over a decade with his new solo project...The Mersey Beatles
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 23 May 2025
Fans of The Beatles prepare to be wowed by the world's favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four. The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celeb...Mclusky
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 23 May 2025
If you're tired of punk rock bands scraping clean the stupid barrel to land the lowest common denominator belly-laugh, Cardiff's McLusky might be just the band you're looking for. An incendiary British rock trio that invites comparisons wit...Tate McRae
Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 24 May 2025
Tate McRae started out as a child dancer, but has since turned her sights towards pop stardom. Born in Calgary, her family moved to Oman during the first six years of her life. Her mother taught dance lessons, and when they returned to Cana...Pixies
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Saturday 24 May 2025
With elements of indie rock and surf rock, 1980's Boston alternative rockers The Pixies have been cited by avowed fan Kurt Cobain as a heavy influence on Nirvana with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" a conscious attempt to co-opt the Pixies' sty...That'll Be The Day
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 24 May 2025
Celebrate the golden age of Rock 'n' Roll and Pop from the '50s right the way through to the '80s from Trevor Payne and an exceptional cast of who combine hilarious comedy sketches and impersonations with brilliant vocals and superb musicia...From The Jam
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 24 May 2025
Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player and vocalist in legendary bands Stiff Little Fingers and, more famously, mod-revivalists The Jam, with Paul Wel...Don't Stop Believin’
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Saturday 24 May 2025
Jump aboard this midnight train for a crazy, crazy night as the boys and girls are back in town! So, walk this way and join us as we take you back to the edge of seventeen for the ultimate rock party show! It's the night out you have been ...Simply Dylan - A Tribute to Bob Dylan
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 24 May 2025
As straightforward as the title suggests: no frills, no gimmicks, no pretense; Simply Dylan is John O'Connell's personal exploration and celebration of the rich and diverse work of Bob Dylan.O'Connell, formerly of Groundpig, has had his nam...Definitely Oasis - Tribute to Oasis
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Saturday 24 May 2025
Definitely Oasis are regarded by many Oasis fans and promoters alike as the best Oasis tribute band there is. The band's top priority is delivering what their fans want to see and hear. They put in a lot of hard work to ensure their sound a...
Throwing Muses
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 24 May 2025
A very rare opportunity to witness one of the great cult American rock bands, Kristin Hersh brings the Throwing Muses live show to Europe in Spring 2025. Their first tour since 2011, the Muses will embark on a 2025 European tour as a three-...Magic Disco - 80's Tribute Festival
Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 24 May 2025
If you're a lover of the 80s era you simply cannot miss this exciting spectacular Summer 80s Festival with like minded 80s revellers dancing and singing under the sun. LINE UP TRIBUTE ACTS NOW ANNOUNCED! DURAN DURAN + MADNESS + BOY GEOR...The Nightingales
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 24 May 2025
Described by John Robb as "The misfits' misfits" and comprising an ever-fluctuating line up, based around lyricist/singer Robert Lloyd, Birmingham Post punk pioneers The Nightingales enjoyed cult status in the early 1980s as darlings of the...The Lumineers
AO Arena, Manchester
Sunday 25 May 2025
Denver-based band The Lumineers were founded by New Jersey natives Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites. Schultz grew up taking drawing classes with Fraites' older brother Joshua, who died of a drug overdose in 2002. Playing music together w...Radio GaGa - The Ultimate Tribute to Queen
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 25 May 2025
The Ultimate Celebration of Queen Have your finest hour, or two! As we bring you Radio GaGa. Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you've been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of the biggest band to have ever gra...Woman Like Me - The Little Mix Show
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Sunday 25 May 2025
A highly energetic tribute show that follows in the footsteps of the award-winning girl band, Little Mix. With live vocals, it is full of commercial pop video choreography, suitable for kids, tweens, teens and adults alike. Bringing the ful...Prima Queen
Yes, Manchester
Sunday 25 May 2025
Now Wave presents Prima Queen at YES Pink Room on 25th May 2025...Asian Dub Foundation
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Monday 26 May 2025
Asian Dub Foundation are a genre unto themselves. Their unique combination of tough jungle rhythms, dub bass lines and wild guitar overlaid by references to their South Asian roots and militant high-speed rap has established them as one of ...Tyler, the Creator
Co-op Live, Manchester
Tuesday 27 - Wednesday 28 May 2025
Influential Californian alternative hip hop star Tyler Okonma. ...half alive
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Californian indie pop act half-alive are best known for their single "Still Feel" and its perfectly choreographed music video. ...Something About Lennon - The John Lennon Story
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Imagine a show that tells the story of one of popular music's most iconic figures in a totally unique way. A tale of controversy, genius, politics and protest, Something About Lennon charts John's story from the breakup of The Beatles to h...Wunderhorse
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Arthouse indie-rock, but without the connotations, Wunderhorse is the alias of British musician Jacob Slater, who fronted The Dead Pretties, a London band who arrived in a haze of hedonism and hype, bowing out before the dust had time to se...G4
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Wednesday 28 May 2025
The ultimate celebration of Musical Theatre. Following on from their critically-acclaimed 20th Anniversary album and tour, The UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4, now unleash their unique trademark sound on t...Alexandra Kay
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Boasting what has been described as a "Taylor Swift-esque" fan base, Illinois-born and raised Alexandra Kay kindles a profound connection with listeners through her heartfelt melodies, evocative storytelling, and beautifully captivating voi...
Kate Bollinger
Yes, Manchester
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Kate Bollinger's folk-pop songs tend to linger well beyond their run times, filling the negative space of ordinary days with charming melodies and smart phrasings. With a background in jazz she writes them at home in Richmond, Virginia, let...Jorja Smith
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Thursday 29 - Friday 30 May 2025
The BRIT Award-winning Walsall R&B star is officially back. Her playfully infectious pop spirit intertwines with her youthful charisma, idiosyncratic storytelling, and informed opinions - attributes that have set her apart from her peers an...Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 29 May 2025
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and...Here Come The Girls
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thursday 29 May 2025
The ultimate celebration of some of the most iconic female artists of all time! This multi-diva show pays tribute to the likes of Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Shania Twain, Annie Lennox, Gloria Estefan, Blondie, Katy Perry, Adele, Abba and Ban...Elephant Sessions
