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A special outdoor event headlined by Pale Waves. The line-up has been hand-picked by Pale Waves themselves, to bring you a full day of live music.
Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture Manchester! Bringing K-Pop performers to life through live acts & high energy choreography.
USA based Slam titans Cerebral Incubation return to Manchester for the first time in 9 years to decimate Star & Garter
Pop Punk Legends Punk Rock Factory are heading for Holy Diver This July for a one off intimate underlay show! Expect mayhem!
"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat
Dancehall sensation Armanii lands in the UK for a run of headline shows this summer. Presented by Caribbean Rocks
The Bluetones Acoustic show is two members of Brit Pop legends The Bluetones, for special acoustic performances of the band’s classics.
"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat
GirlyPop Live is returning to Freight Island, Manchester with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!
Red Rodeo Club is Manchester's queer line dancing event, mixing classic boot-scootin tutorials with a party vibe!
Join us on the 29th May! We're bringing you LIVE MUSIC, DJs, Art exhibits, print and clothing stalls to a historical dance floor
The Bread Shed Presents ACID REIGN. Support from Enquire Within & The Devil's Henchmen
Steely Don - A Tribute to the Music of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen
Border Live Agency is proud to present the debut tour of Headwired, a fast-rising four-piece indie rock band from the Black Country.
Gutalax, Basement Torture Killings, Coprocephalic Mutation & Lymphoedema at Rebellion
"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat
Now Wave presents Way Dynamic plus Snowy at YES Pink Room on 26th August 2026
80s Sunset Strip Glam Rockers and metal heads Faster Pussycat are embarking on a special 40th Anniversary show at a handfull of intimate venues.
Live indie anthems from These Smiths, DJ sets from Clint Boon & DJ Paul Ezi Eden at Freight Island. Manchester, this one's special.
Now Wave presents Getdown Services at Manchester Academy 1 on 28th November 2026
Fell Out Boy & Black Charade come to Freight Island for the Ultimate Emo Night!
Punk Legends The Buzzcocks are heading to Holy Diver for Two very special homecoming shows this October. With Special supports TBA
Manchester gig guide, listings and tickets
After a long week of slaving away at the office, checking out some live music in Manchester is easily the best way to kick off the weekend.
There are no shortage of exciting live gigs in Manchester. Being a city that has one of the most legendary music history's in the world, having given birth to the likes of Oasis, Happy Mondays and New Order, prime importance continues to be placed on the championing of new up and coming bands as well as maintaining a ravenous hunger for discovering the finest in under the radar bands from across the world.
Typically, promoters like Now Wave regularly showcase some of the most exciting forward thinking line ups around, whilst venues like Gorilla, Manchester Academy and Night and Day Cafe all have jam packed line ups of up and comers and more established artists from around the globe. Or if you're into gaming check out Format Manchester.
As the music capital of the UK, crazy Manchester gigs are going down pretty much every day. The city lives and breathes music, so you know Manchester concerts are always top-notch with a solid crowd.
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