Manchester gigs
Gigs and live music in Manchester: Manchester Gigs, Manchester gig guide, Club Nights, Theatre and more. Buy your tickets from an official outlet.
297 matching events
Sort by:
![Gilles Peterson [Bank Holiday Special] at Blues Kitchen Manchester](https://skiddle.imgix.net/e/2/7/2240595_9173cd47_gilles-peterson_1024.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&width=190&height=190&fit=crop&crop=faces%2Centropy)
The world's leading Nirvana tribute act is coming to Freight Island in Manchester this May!
Brutal Death Metal legend Putrid Pile returns to Manchester for an intimate show at Soup with the sickest lineup possible
Now Wave presents Fcukers at New Century on 21st May 2026
Discharge Take to the Holy Diver stage with support from Force Fed Lies.
Flowing Water presents WU TIAO REN- an influential folk-rock indie duo from China
The Legendary Channel One Sound System, Returns to NIAMOS- The Nia Centre. Playing their Outernational Dub, Roots and Culture Vinyl Selection...
Red Rodeo Club is Manchester's queer line dancing event, mixing classic boot-scootin tutorials with a party vibe!
Gutalax, Basement Torture Killings & Coprocephalic Mutation at The Bread Shed
Now Wave welcome italo disco duo Mind Enterprises plus support Rhumba Club + Toast Club to Projekts Skate Park!
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!
Pink Dot Live presents 808 STATE - LIVE + Special Guests
Get ready for an all-night celebration of the timeless Motown era as we bring you the incredible tributes to Tina Turner, Diana Ross and more!
We're incredibly excited to welcome Gilles Peterson on Sunday 3rd May to celebrate five years of The Blues Kitchen Manchester.
A Tribute to the British Mod Sounds of the 1960s - Mod, Soul, Beat, Northern Soul. Live at The Bowdon Rooms on Friday 12th June 2026
Authentic live Cuban music in the heart of Manchester. Converted MOT station Ramona meets Salsa de Cuba for a night of dance, community and joy!
A heavyweight sound system, a powerhouse production outfit, and a crew of legendary selectors - Mungo's Hi Fi need little introduction.
"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 Holy Fuck at The White Hotel on 22nd September 2026
An evening of mind bending electronic psychedelia in Manchester's very own cosmic cathedral.
Daft Punkz - the first and only full live band tribute to the masters of electronic music are back for their biggest tour yet: Epilogue '26.
80s Sunset Strip Glam Rockers and metal heads Faster Pussycat are embarking on a special 40th Anniversary show at a handfull of intimate venues.
Now Wave presents Aldous Harding at Albert Hall, Manchester on 8th June 2026
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.
More Categories
Gigs ● Clubs ● Festivals ● Things to do
“On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a fairer and smarter way to discover events they love.”
why use Skiddle?
© 2001 - 2026 Skiddle Ltd | Skiddle is a registered trademark | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED