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 20 Mar 2025 - Thu 29 Jan 2026
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Palace Theatre
Tue 25 Nov 2025 - Sat 3 Jan 2026
Northern Live - Do I Love You
Stockport Plaza
Sat 10 May - Fri 21 Nov 2025
The Manfreds

The Met, Bury
Thursday 3 April 2025
The '60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their numerous hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz - a very unusual but winning combination of playing sty...Kamasi Washington

Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 4 April 2025
Famed jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles and a founding member of the jazz collective West Coast Get Down. His bodies of work are among the most acclaimed ja...Walk Like A Man - Music From Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

The Albert Halls, Bolton
Friday 4 April 2025
The only winner of the National Tribute Awards two years running, the Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and Jersey Boys tribute take you back to 1962 - to four guys barely scraping a living, singing doowop beneath the streetlamps of the to...Homeboy Sandman (NYC) - Manchester

The Rat And Pigeon, Manchester
Friday 4 April 2025
known for his inventive flows, sharp wit, literary lyrics & solidified as one of the most original and prolific underground rappers of our age...The George Michael Singers

Lowry, Salford
Saturday 5 April 2025
The ultimate celebration of George Michael's music, brought to you by the singers who performed and recorded with him for over 30 years. Join Shirley Lewis, Jo Garland, and Jay Henry-alongside some of George's original band members with ...Candlelight - A Tribute to Celine Dion

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Saturday 5 April 2025
Discover the music of Celine Dion at Manchester Cathedral performed by a string quartet under the gentle glow of candlelight at this awe-inspiring location. ...Rude Boyz - Live at The Empire

Empire Rochdale, Rochdale
Saturday 5 April 2025
Get ready to get your Skank on at The Empire with The bad boys of ska (The Rude boyz)...Lila Ike

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Fusing contemporary reggae with elements of soul, hip-hop and dancehall, the fast-rising songbird from Manchester, Jamaica, gained attention at home and abroad with her distinctive delivery, old-school sensibilities and modern-day swagge...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, Sugababes have announced a huge arena show at London's The O2 for Septem...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...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...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...Late Summer Soul presents The Drizabone Soul Family

Jaydee's Function Suite, St Helens
Saturday 12 April 2025
LSS presents a 'Spring Soul Special' featuring The Drizabone Soul Family (with full band) 'LIVE' on stage plus full DJ support....The Rude Boyz Ska & 2-Tone Night

The Brickhouse, St Helens
Saturday 12 April 2025
The Rude Boyz make their debut at the Mighty Brickhouse...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...Songs of Resistance

Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 15 April 2025
A not-for-profit concert raising money for international human rights organisation Restless Beings, starring Cookie Love - J. Chambers - Mali Hayes - Renee Stormz - Saf S2E - Third Kulture - Twisted Tubes - Yemi Bolatiwa. Hosted by Jenn...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 ...Tommy Blaize - The Voice of Strictly Come Dancing

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Toxteth, Liverpool, vocalist Tommy Blaize has one of the most recognisable voices in the UK. As the lead singer on Strictly Come Dancing for 20 glorious years, he's sung live each week to up to 12 million people. And in a remarkable caree...Lemar

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Friday 25 April 2025
North London R&B vocalist Lemar first came to the world's attention on the BBC competition/reality show Fame Academy in 2002. Singer Beverley Knight saw his potential and invited him to perform a duet with her during a concert that was atte...Jah Wobble & The Invaders Of The Heart

Todmorden Unitarian Church, Oldham
Friday 25 April 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...Yellow - Dave Haslam & Jason Boardman

Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Friday 25 April 2025
'Yellow' DJs playing a joyous mix of rare groove, deep funk, disco, and soul. In the 1990s at the Boardwalk - where 'Yellow' reigned supreme for an incredible seven years - it was described as "pure pleasure", and, in 'Mixmag' as "one of th...The Drifters

Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Saturday 26 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...Girls Of The Internet

The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Saturday 26 April 2025
Genre-blending house music that calls back to how it was made at its inception, but with the knowledge and experience of the last 50 years of the dance genre. With the ability to perform as a soulful live band or with founder Tom Kerridge i...Yellow - Dave Haslam & Jason Boardman

The Night And Day Caf?, Manchester
Saturday 26 April 2025
'Yellow' DJs playing a joyous mix of rare groove, deep funk, disco, and soul. In the 1990s at the Boardwalk - where 'Yellow' reigned supreme for an incredible seven years - it was described as "pure pleasure", and, in 'Mixmag' as "one of th...Anastacia

O2 Apollo, Manchester
Wednesday 30 April 2025
The mega voice behind massive hits including multi-platinum 'I'm Outta Love' and 'Left Outside Alone', Anastacia is one of the most recognisable voices of our time. The tour is Anastacia's first since 2018 in support of her seventh studio a...A Night of Sade (Tribute)

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Wednesday 30 April 2025
A tribute night celebrating 40 years of Sade's seminal debut album, 'Diamond Life', as the house band breathes fresh life into all of the classics, including 'Sweetest Taboo', 'Smooth Operator', 'Kiss of Life' and more. ...Chase Atlantic

Co-op Live, Manchester
Friday 2 May 2025
Representing the missing link between anesthetized woozy trap, nocturnal R&B, and psychedelically spun alternative, Chase Atlantic blur boundaries between genres through fearless experimentation and innate melodic inclinations. The Austra...Trey Songz + Jeremih

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Friday 2 May 2025
The "Prince of Virginia", R'n'B artist Trey Songz scored UK hits with "Na Na", "Simply Amazing", and "Slow Motion", as well as the Nicki Minaj collabs "Bottoms Up" and "Touchin, Lovin". Chicago R&B star Jeremih has scored Platinum-sel...Greentea Peng

Albert Hall, Manchester
Saturday 3 May 2025
Greentea Peng, psychedelic soul songstress, was born in Bermondsey South East London and spent her early teenage years in Hastings. Influenced by all the places and experiences she holds most dear. Both dark and light, half soul-searcher...Mario

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 3 May 2025
Baltimore R&B singer Mario is best known for his hits "Let Me Love You", "How Do I Breathe", and "Here I Go Again". ...The Christians

The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Saturday 3 May 2025
Renowned for an endless string of soulful yet socially aware hits such as Forgotten Town, Ideal World, Born Again, Harvest for the World, What's in a Word, Hooverville, Words, Father, The Bottle and many more, Liverpool pop soul band The Ch...The Australian Bee Gees Show

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Monday 5 May 2025
It's Saturday Night Fever every night with The Australian Bee Gees Show - a tribute to the Bee Gees. One of the most successful and adored acts in musical history is recreated in a 120-minute multi-media concert event. You'll hear hits like...Gregory Porter

Co-op Live, Manchester
Saturday 10 May 2025
Gregory Porter, international best selling artist and two time Grammy Award-winning jazz/soul singing sensation, is honoured to announce a thirteen date UK tour. With his irresitable warm baritone vocals, Porter continues to perform to ...Northern Live - Do I Love You

St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Saturday 10 May 2025
Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect ...The Whitney Bottomless Brunch

Freight Island, Manchester
Saturday 10 May - Saturday 8 November 2025
Get the gang together and get those group chats ready, because Brunch Baby are hosting a massive 'Whitney' themed Bottomless Brunch and you're all invited! Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettabl...Young Gun Silver Fox

Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 15 May 2025
London-based soft rock duo formed Young Gun Silver Fox are British singer-songwriter Andy Platts - the frontman of soul pop act Mamas Gun - and American multi-instrumentalist Shawn Lee, whose music as been described as a "modern re-imagini...Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Friday 16 May 2025
New York City's pop-jazz sensation, Postmodern Jukebox, are returning to the UK. Bringing their innovative twist on classic sounds, performing 'today's hits yesterday', on an unforgettable tour. Famed "Pop music in a Time Machine" concert a...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...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...Northern Live - Do I Love You
