SOUL AND R&B CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Soul and R&B Concerts in Manchester
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Thu 29 Jan - Fri 26 Jun 2026
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
The Bridgewater Hall
Fri 23 Jan - Sat 25 Apr 2026
What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tribute to Tina Turner
Lowry
Thu 30 Apr - Wed 27 May 2026
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Rob Lamberti - Perfectly George (George Michael Tribute)
Stockport Plaza
Fri 28 Nov 2025 - Sat 28 Feb 2026
JADE (Little Mix)

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Sunday 12 October 2025
Jade Thirlwall rose to prominence as a member of Little Mix after auditioning for The X Factor on three occasions. She has enjoyed solo success with the singles "Angel of My Dreams" and "FUFN (Fuck You for Now)" with her debut album That...Factory 251 Saturdays

FAC251, Manchester
Sunday 12 - Sunday 26 October 2025
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...My Generation ft. Soul4Soul

Matt And Phred's, Manchester
Sunday 12 October 2025
Manchester's coolest cabaret club night returns for a spectacularevening of classic soul...Sofia Camara

Gorilla, Manchester
Monday 13 October 2025
Portuguese-Canadian pop and R&B singer-songwriter Sofia Camara went viral as a teenager with her covers of songs by artists including Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber. She has since signed with Universal Music Canada and released the single ...d4vd

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 15 October 2025
Houston indie musician David Burke, better known as d4vd (pronounced "David"), is an artist that's unable to be boxed into a specific genre, with familiar hits including his UK Top 40 hits 'Romantic Homicide,' a grungy, guitar-driven breaku...BLACK POWER DESK

Lowry, Salford
Thursday 16 - Saturday 18 October 2025
Inspired by the historic Mangrove Nine Trial and brought to life by an original score performed by a live three-piece band, Black Power Desk is a musical soundtrack charting a fiercely emotive and politically charged era of often overlook...Cymande

Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 16 October 2025
The 1970's London Psychedelic funk legends return to form, bringing a fresh modern edge to their iconic sound, which remains foundational to early hip-hop and funk scenes in the United States and UK. A band that never fully got its due back...Randy Edelman

The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham
Thursday 16 October 2025
Celebrate The Uptown, Uptempo Composer Randy Edelman for "80 Minutes Around the World". In a shimmering kaleidoscope of familiar songs, film composer Randy Edelman celebrates a mosaic of his experiences and his illustrious journey that colo...MT JONES

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Thursday 16 October 2025
Gathering inspiration from 60s and 70s soul greats across the Atlantic to modern R&B and Jazz, Liverpool's MT Jones evokes a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. His crooning vocals transport you straight back to a smoke-filled s...Darren Alboni as Mick Hucknall - Simply Red Tribute

The Grand Bar, Warrington
Thursday 16 - Friday 17 October 2025
Quoted to be the No.1 Mick Hucknall impersonator by the Simply Red Fan Club, Darren Alboni has been performing as the legendary Manchester soul star since 1991 after appearing on, and winning, his heat in Granada Television's "Stars In Thei...Reuben James Presents Big People Music

Yes, Manchester
Thursday 16 October 2025
intuitive jazz indebted to classic funk and soul, contemporary pop and R&B...Man In The Mirror - A Tribute To Michael Jackson

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Friday 17 October 2025
Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the "Man in the Mirror" - The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world's greates...Stax of Soul & The Soul Review

Milnrow Cricket Club, Rochdale
Friday 17 - Saturday 18 October 2025
The original. A reputation that needs no introduction. Born in Manchester in 1983, 9-piece 100% live band Stax of Soul feature incredible musicians (including a powerful brass section), meticulously and energetically recreating the very...Live Hip Hop, Afrobeats and RnB + DJs

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Friday 17 October - Saturday 20 December 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. ...Celine - My Heart Will Go On

Blackburn Empire Theatre, Blackburn
Saturday 18 October 2025
Experience the ultimate Celine Dion tribute concert with Carlton Entertainments' My Heart Will Go On, a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time, the Queen of Power Ballads. Taking audiences o...Band on the Wall's 50th Birthday Bash - Children of Zeus + Secret Night Gang

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 18 October 2025
Band on the Wall celebrate 50 years since their reopening with a spectacular day of live music, and an archival exhibition showcasing our venue's rich history. This milestone event features special guests, beloved local talent, and an unfor...Juicy - 90s Hip Hop & RNB

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 18 October 2025
The Soul Nation crew launch a brand new classic 90s & 00s Hip Hop & RNB party for the real 90s & 00s RNB & Hip Hop fans that were there, aged 30+. Let's dress up, get together with the crew, and sing along to the greatest music ever made, 9...Factory 251 Fridays

FAC251, Manchester
Saturday 18 - Saturday 25 October 2025
3 floors of music, all your favs with 899 other party goers. DJs spinning dance & RnB, Indie & Cheese, and Tech, Bass & DnB. ...DO NOT DISTURB: New-School R&B & Live Show

Stage And Radio, Manchester
Saturday 18 October 2025
Experience an unforgettable new-school R&B show with DJs spinning all your favourite R&B anthems and live performances from rising R&B artists...The Ska Klub at The Brickhouse

The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 18 October 2025
After an amazing debut & instant re-booking the Ska Klub return to the Mighty Brickhouse...Wet Wet Wet + Heather Small (M People)

Lowry, Salford
Sunday 19 October 2025
Iconic Clydebank pop act Wet Wet Wet have sold more than 15 million singles and albums to date and have featured in the UK Singles Chart and Album Chart for an incredible time period of over 500 weeks. Formed in 1982, their albums have been...Jalen Ngonda

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Sunday 19 October 2025
With shades of Marvin Gaye, Liverpool-based US singer Jalen Ngonda is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm. Despite still being in his twe...Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Sunday 19 October 2025
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio specialise in the lost art of "feel good music." The ingredients of this intoxicating cocktail include a big helping of the 1960s organ jazz stylings of Jimmy Smith and Baby Face Willette; a pinch of the snappy ...Rumer

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Rumer, one of the UK's most beloved and soulful voices, celebrates the 15th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album Seasons of My Soul, which featured a collection of unforgettable hits, including the chart-topping single Slow, on...Spotlight: Harry Lines (singer-songwriter)

RNCM, Manchester
Tuesday 21 October 2025
PerformersHarry Lines vocals and guitarAboutHarry Lines sets the mood with songs from his latest EP Landslide, blending folk and modern soul with effortless style.?TicketsFree admission, no ticket requiredPromoted by RNCM. This event will e...ADMT

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 22 October 2025
Rising Doncaster singer-songwriter Adam Taylor, aka ADMT, mixes R&B beats with massive pop hooks as heard on his 2023 UK Top 30 hit "Best Friend". ...Keyon Harrold

The Congos

Chris Connor - The World Famous Elvis Show

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Saturday 25 October 2025
Chris Connor is voted as The Greatest Elvis Tribute in the World by the first ever worldwide Elvis Presley fan poll and accepted the accolade in Memphis. Joe Esposito, Elvis' best friend and tour manager, says, "Wow! That boy is good - he...Bingo Jamz

Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 25 October - Sunday 21 December 2025
Step back in time for an epic 90s and 00s RnB-themed bingo night at Bingo Jamz! Enjoy soulful hits from Mariah Carey, Usher, Destiny's Child, and Alicia Keys, while playing bingo with a musical twist. Each player receives a bingo sheet fill...Erykah Badu

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Sunday 26 October 2025
Influenced by R&B, soul, and hip hop, Texan singer Erykah Badu rose to prominence in 1996 with her debut hit single "On & On", which placed her at the forefront of the neo soul movement, earning her the nickname "Queen of Neo Soul" by mus...MALAKA single launch show

Lock 91, Manchester
Sunday 26 October 2025
An intimate night celebrating MALAKA's new single 'kismat'. With support from the incredible Bea Jacob's, Luke Hart and Tudor...Durand Bernarr

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Monday 27 October 2025
Erykah Badu. Kaytranada. Anderson . Paak. The Internet. Teedra Moses. They all have one thing in common-they've been blessed by the vocal brilliance and singular artistry of Durand Bernarr. The GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and creat...Saving All My Love For You - A Celebration Of Whitney Houston

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Experience the magic of Whitney Houston like never before with Saving All My Love For You - a breathtaking celebration of the voice that defined generations. This spectacular tribute brings Whitney's greatest hits to life, from heart-mel...Sananda Maitreya (Terence Trent D'Arby)

O2 Ritz, Manchester
Tuesday 28 October 2025
New York pop soul singer Sananda Maitreya (born Terence Trent Howard), started his career with the stage name Terence Trent D'Arby (adapting his stepfather's surname of Darby). He found fame in 1987 with the 5 x Platinum chart-topping albu...Too Many Zooz

Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 28 October 2025
New York Brass house trio Too Many Zooz, consisting of Leo Pellegrino (baritone saxophone), Matt "Doe" Muirhead (trumpet) and David "King of Sludge" Parks (drums) shot to viral fame in 2014 when a video of one of their subway performances...Lost In Music

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Thursday 30 October 2025
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70's and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge...Elephunk in the Room

Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 30 October - Thursday 18 December 2025
Showcasing some of the finest local bands, melding disco, funk and jazz together and ending the night with disco classics. Come dance with the Elephunk in the Room, a Rebel Riot Record event. ...Manchester Halloween Bar Crawl // Monster Mash

Sidewinder Oldskool Halloween Festival

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 November 2025
THE UK'S BIGGEST & BADDEST OLDSKOOL UK GARAGE, BASSLINE, R&B, DANCEHALL & HOUSE FESTIVAL... This year they are not holding back... OVER 50 HEADLINING ARTISTS4 HUGE HAUNTED OUTDOOR & INDOOR ARENA'SALL DAY OUTDOOR & ALL NIGHT INDOOR RAVEFR...Boney M featuring Maizie Williams

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 1 November 2025
Relive the magic of the disco era with legendary 1970's German-Caribbean pop group Boney M live, as they and other guests bring their iconic hits to life for an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia. With more than 100 million records...Ravyn Lenae
