SKA & PUNK IN MANCHESTER
SKA & PUNK IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Ska & Punk in Manchester
Transmission - The Sound of Joy Division
Night & Day Cafe
Sat 26 Oct - Fri 22 Nov 2024
Peter Hook & the Light
King George's Hall
Thu 31 Oct 2024 - Sat 19 Apr 2025
LIZZIE The Musical
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Wednesday 23 October - Sunday 17 November 2024
LIZZIE is Rage! Sex! Betrayal! BLOODY MURDER! A True Crime Punk Rock Musical. Lizzie The Musical explores the life of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in the late summer of 1892 in Fall Riv...Soft Play (Formerly Slaves)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Better known as Slaves until 2023, when they changed their name due to their original name's unwanted connotations, Tunbridge Wells punk rock duo Isaac Holman and Laurie Vincent have scored three UK Top 10 albums since forming in 2012. ...Beartooth
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Thursday 24 - Friday 25 October 2024
A pure distillation of rage - weaponizing a deceptively radio-ready bombast to deliver stone cold truth missives, each packed like a bomb with noisy rock chaos - Ohio hardcore band Beartooth revel in the darker underbelly of traditional me...Transmission - The Sound of Joy Division
Night & Day Cafe, Manchester
Saturday 26 October - Friday 22 November 2024
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in Manchester during the late 1970s and d...Sum 41
Co-op Live, Manchester
Monday 28 October 2024
Aiming to go out on a high with their final UK & EU tour, Canadian skate punk rockers Sum 41 say their final goodbyes in 2024. Sum 41 never fit in. They didn't try to either. Instead, they came out of the gate swinging with a signature styl...Wednesday 13
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 30 - Thursday 31 October 2024
Theatrical horror punk alter-ego of Murderdolls frontman Joseph Poole Wednesday 13 is the stage name of Joseph Poole, frontman of Murderdolls, the theatrical metal outfit that also includes members of Static-X and Slipknot. Starting off in ...Peter Hook & the Light
King George's Hall, Blackburn
Thursday 31 October 2024
The legendary Joy Division and New Order bassist performs New Order's "Get Ready" live and in full, plus an additional set of Joy Division and New Order's greatest hits. The Mancunian bass player, musician, singer, DJ, nightclub owner,...Creeper
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 31 October 2024
The Southampton horror punk band's devoted fanbase were devastated when frontman Will Gould announced the end of the band during a sold-out Koko show in 2018. But now, the band are reborn. ...Baked a La Ska
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 31 October 2024
Baked A La Ska are the heavy heavy sound of Manchester ska; an 11piece band of assembled oddballs and pranksters fronted by an unholytrio of singers and featuring one of the tightest rhythm sections inManchester with the "chops to make you...Paul Weller
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Friday 1 November 2024
Few people have had as great an influence on the British music scene as Paul Weller. As frontman of The Jam, Weller spearheaded the Mod revival in the late '70s and early '80s, scoring a string of hits, including Going Underground and A ...Pidzama Porno
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 1 November 2024
Polish punk rock / reggae / ska band Pidzama Porno (Porno Pyjamas) are famed for their 1998 track "Antifa", which has become an anti-racist anthem amongst Polish youth, and the song "Twoja Generacja" ("Your Generation"). After origin...Bob Vylan
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 2 November 2024
Bob Vylan are a two-piece band that mix punk, rock, grime, and rap amongst other genres, to create a unique style of poetical political music that speaks openly on a wide range of topics. After releasing their critically acclaimed album 'We...A Tribute to Jilly's Rockworld
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 2 November 2024
A celebration of a Manchester institution, the legendary Oxford Road rock club opened in the 1970s - originally known as Fagan's before being renamed Jilly's in 1983 - attracting punks, rockers, goths, metalheads, skaters, moshers and ind...Adam Ant
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 3 November 2024
Pop icon Adam Ant returns with his UK Antics tour, with a set list that promises to get everyone on their feet. Performing his classic chart-topping singles and personal favourites, audiences will be thrilled with the return of live musi...Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
AO Arena, Manchester
Tuesday 5 November 2024
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds are an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne in 1983 by vocalist Nick Cave, multi-instrumentalist Mick Harvey and guitarist-vocalist Blixa Bargeld. They were formed after the break-up of the Birthday Party and...The Libertines
Albert Hall, Manchester
Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 November 2024
Volatile rock 'n' roll revivalists fronted by the mercurial Pete Doherty. A plethora of 'The' bands dominated the magazine covers and airwaves of the '00s. The Strokes flew the skinny tie flag for NYC, The White Stripes held the bluesy encl...Warmduscher
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 7 November - Saturday 7 December 2024
The salaciously groovy and expertly grimey Warmduscher have never taken to the term "supergroup", but it's safe to say that their unique, potent blend of raw musicianship, down 'n' dirty rock riffs and devil-may-care party attitude was birt...Millie Manders and The Shutup
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 8 November 2024
With live shows renowned for their power and contagious energy, London cross-genre punk rockers Millie Manders and The Shutup are increasingly hard to ignore. Fronted by Millie Manders, whose staggering vocal dexterity, backed by grinding g...Amyl and the Sniffers
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 9 November 2024
Punk animals Amyl and The Sniffers have risen up from the sticky carpets of Melbourne's underground music scene to storm the world stage. Renowned for their chaotic, ball-tearing live show, Dec Martens (guitar), Bryce Wilson (drums) and Gus...Yellowcard
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Florida pop punk rockers Yellowcard are recognised for having a distinct sound in its genre, primarily due to the prominent use of a violin in their songs, and are best known for their 2003 single "Ocean Avenue", which went double platinum ...Fat Dog
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Described by the NME as "2023's wildest live band", South London indie act Fat Dog's music has been described as containing elements of dance, punk and klezmer. ...Fat Dog
Yes, Manchester
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Described by the NME as "2023's wildest live band", South London indie act Fat Dog's music has been described as containing elements of dance, punk and klezmer. ...Jimmy Eat World
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Thursday 14 November 2024
Jimmy Eat World is an American rock band formed in 1993 in Mesa, Arizona. The band is composed of lead vocalist and lead guitarist Jim Adkins, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch, and drummer Zach Lind. They...BODEGA
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 14 November 2024
With widescreen multi-tracked guitars and a giant sounding rhythm section complementing sharp songwriting and yearning vocal melodies, the Brooklyn art-punk incendiaries attempt to interrogate the external factors that make them who they ar...Punk Rock Factory
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 17 November 2024
High energy, punk rock powerhouses Punk Rock Factory make easy work of their special brand of punk covers - including a UK no.48 album consisting entirely of Disney classics - gaining an online following of over a million fans across the m...Alien Ant Farm + CKY
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 21 November 2024
Almost a decade on from their last album and 25 years as a band, California's Alien Ant Farm announce a co-headline UK tour alongside fellow American rock band CKY. With over 5 million albums sold worldwide, Alien Ant Farm are perhaps best ...Electric Six
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Detroit's fun-loving alternative garage rock collective Electric Six celebrate 20 years of their UK Top 10 debut album "Fire" in 2003. The high-octane collection, mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-y...Skinny Lister
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 28 November 2024
Regularly cited as one of the best live bands in the biz, London indie punk folk band, "The Skinnies" have been described by The Independent, in a 5 star review, as "a visceral, deafening experience." Following the release of their rave-re...Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers)
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 29 November 2024
When future historians of music draw up a list of the movers and shakers who changed the modern musical landscape, there will be no doubt that North London-born Hugh Cornwell, the former leader and main songwriter of all The Stranglers' mos...The Battery Farm
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Friday 29 November 2024
Manc punk band The Battery Farm are a must see live band with a chaotic, fierce high energy live show. ...Fever 333
New Century Hall, Manchester
Saturday 30 November 2024
Los Angeles metal rapcore supergroup Fever 333 consist of former Letlive vocalist Jason Aalon Butler, former The Chariot guitarist Stephen Harrison and Night Verses drummer Aric Improta. ...Manchester Music Tours - Joy Division Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 30 November 2024
A four hour musical journey covering all things Joy Division and Factory Records! The chance to visit many of the important venues and locations around Manchester and surrounding areas that helped shape and influence the Joy Division sound....The Horrors
Yes, Manchester
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Moved from November 2021, original tickets will be valid for the rescheduled date and the promoters will be contacting all ticket holders with further information. Thanks for your understanding. As we do plan our upcoming shows, we felt th...The Damned
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Friday 6 December 2024
The greatest surviving British punk band THE DAMNED formed in 1976, releasing the first ever UK punk single 'New Rose' over forty years ago. Considered one of the greatest songs from this period, THE DAMNED's 'New Rose' brought focus on the...Emofest
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 7 December 2024
Put on your eyeliner, lace up your high-tops and get ready to rock to all your favourite nostalgic emo anthems as the Emo Festival is the greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase... Teenage Nostalgia featuring all ...Academy in the UK
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 7 December 2024
'Academy In The UK' is the ultimate punk and alternative tribute night. Transport yourself back to the Seventies with The Pistols, Totally Blondie, A Band Called Malice (The Jam tribute) and The Ramonas the UK's best tribute to The Ramones....IDLES (DJ SET)
Yes, Manchester
Saturday 7 December 2024
A DJ set from the UK chart-topping Bristol punk rockers. ...The Chats
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Sunday 8 December 2024
Notorious for their loud and chaotic live shows and their zero fucks attitude, The Chats are a pub-punk shed-rock band from Queensland, Australia. They've toured with Australian punk legends Cosmic Psychos, US rock heavyweights Queens of th...Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
New Century Hall, Manchester
Tuesday 10 December 2024
MFGG are a punk rock supergroup covers band that formed in San Francisco in 1995. The band's lineup consists of Spike Slawson (Me First), CJ Ramone (The Ramones), Joey Cape (Lagwagon), Pinch (The Damned) and John Reis (Rocket from the Crypt...The Style Councillors - Tribute to The Style Council
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Friday 13 December 2024
The Style Councillors are the world's one and only tribute to The Style Council. Formed in 2013 by Darren Fletcher (Paul Weller) and Steve Hayes (Mick Talbot), The Style Councillors have quickly built a loyal fanbase for the group w...The Prodigy
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 December 2024
"This one's for Flinty!" Dedicating the shows to their former frontman Keith Flint, following his tragic death in 2019, the legendary Essex group return. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, The Prodigy are the undisputed superstars...Dub Pistols
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Saturday 14 December 2024
Barry Ashworth's merry gang of outlaw reprobates are simply unstoppable. The former Ibiza original, Madchester club promoter and his London collective have added a much-needed swagger to the UK dance scene in recent years and they remain...Bad Manners
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Thursday 19 December 2024
Buster Bloodvessel, one of the biggest characters in Ska, has stayed loyal to the music and has become as influential as he is entertaining with his band Bad Manners, who are best known for their biggest hits, "Lip Up Fatty" (UK No.15 in 19...Bad Manners
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Thursday 19 December 2024
Buster Bloodvessel, one of the biggest characters in Ska, has stayed loyal to the music and has become as influential as he is entertaining with his band Bad Manners, who are best known for their biggest hits, "Lip Up Fatty" (UK No.15 in 19...The Black Charade + Fell Out Boy
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 10 January 2025
A night of My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy tribute bands who both sound like the real thing. ...The Blockheads
The Met, Bury
Saturday 11 January 2025
Performing a large selection of their classic songs spanning over 5 decades. Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Dury's album New Boots and Panties on the first Stiff Records tour of the UK. The Blockheads are now fronted by one of Ian's best fri...Better Lovers
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 19 January 2025
A Buffalo, New York, hardcore punk supergroup of tried-and-true musicians got together and found the sort of camaraderie and kinship you typically only find once in a lifetime. Formed in 2023, the group consists of Fit For An Autopsy vocal...Say Anything
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Friday 24 January 2025
Max Bemis's Los Angeles emo pop-punk band Say Anything return. Famed for their sardonic, literary sense of humour balanced out with a sense of intense catharsis, they scored five Top 40 albums in the USA between 2007 and 2016. ...Neck Deep
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 25 January 2025
The "biggest band you've never heard of" has stepped onto the world stage, but it won't be long before that adage is a distant memory. The Wrexham underground heroes turned breakout stars with three UK Top 10 albums continue carving out the...Destroy Boys
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Saturday 25 January 2025
Californian punk rockers Destroy Boys embrace everything from garage punk to 90's college indie rock. ...Bullet For My Valentine + Trivium
