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The Best Manchester Gigs This Week

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(Now updated daily).

Our Top 30 What's on in Manchester Gigs This Week

Central Cee

Chart-topping London rap sensation who boasts the two most streamed UK rap tracks of all time, "Sprinter" (with Dave) and "Doja".

Ghost

The Swedish masked soft metal titans led by the demonic anti-pope Papa Emeritus return.

Sean Paul + Ashanti

The Jamaican Dancehall superstar is joined by special guest Ashanti in Manchester.

Peter Hook & the Light (Joy Division / New Order)

The legendary Joy Division and New Order bassist returns for his annual Easter celebration of the Manchester band's greatest hits, and also performs the 'Get Ready’ album in full.

Imelda May

The chart topping globally revered Irish superstar singer who explores blues, soul, gospel, folk, rock, acoustic, cinematic drama and explosive balladry.

Finneas

The multiple GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning artist, songwriter, producer and brother of Billie Eilish brings his solo alt pop work to Manchester.

Francis Rossi (Status Quo)

Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his guitar to reprise fan favourites from a remarkable 50+year career.

Parr Hall, Warrington
Sat 19 Apr 2025 + more dates.
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Mark Chadwick (Levellers)

A solo tour from one of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick has co-written fourteen Top 40 chart singles and twelve Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of The Levellers, the band he has fronted for over 25 years.

St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Fri 18 Apr 2025 + more dates.
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All My Friends Day Do!

Comedians James Acaster, Sophie Willan and John Robins take to the DJ decks for a huge daytime disco of indie pop bangers.

Caity Baser

Described by NME as "a display of pop brilliance by a force of charisma", the Southampton singer is best known for her UK Top 30 hit "Pretty Boys"..

The Murder Capital

The Irish post-punk band have been described by The Guardian as "reaching back to Joy Division’s drum tattoos, interlocking with surging, wave-break bass" and compared to Pixies, PJ Harvey and Fontaines DC with whom they have toured.

Eek-A-Mouse

Among the most unique talents to emerge from the Jamaican reggae scene of the 1980s, he enjoyed a hit with "Ganja Smuggling" in 2018.

Charlie Sloth X YB Island

The biggest Hip Hop DJ in Europe is joined by his orchestra for a brand-new experience.

Oscar Jerome

Jazz guitarist Oscar Jerome fuses Jazz, Hip-Hop, Soul and Funk.

Eastenderz

Dubbed out tech house from London's East End Dubs.

J.I the Prince of N.Y

The Brooklyn rapper weaves together pop sensibilities with relatable lyrics and gleefully nostalgic production.

Cloonee

Tech House DJ Cloonee comes to Manchester.

The ShowHawk Duo

Classically trained acoustic guitarists Mikhail Asanovic and Jake Wright have dazzled audiences worldwide with their spectacular approach to playing their renditions of electronic dance music.

Band on The Wall, Manchester
Sun 20 Apr 2025.

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Blick Bassy

Popular in France, the very talented Cameroonian afro-soul singer-songwriter comes to the UK.

Band on The Wall, Manchester
Mon 14 Apr 2025.

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Girls Night In: The Round - Jade Helliwell, Demi Marriner & Jess Thristan

A night of Country music from three Yorkshire lasses.

The Gigspanner Big Band

Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight's award-winning folk act.

Lydia Prettyman

An artist to keep your eye on, Manchester-based pop-soul artist Lydia Prettyman displays jazz, soul, folk and indie pop influences.

Yes, Manchester
Mon 14 Apr 2025.
Read our Exclusive Interview with Lydia Prettyman.
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Songs of Resistance

A not-for-profit concert raising money for international human rights organisation Restless Beings, hosted by Jenna G and starring Yemi Bolatiwa, Sam Buttery, Samrai, Meme Gold, Rootz, Roukaya B, Meduulla, Yeguachita with poetry from Shirley May, Nasima Bee & Nikki Mailer + The Untold Orchestra.