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The world's leading Nirvana tribute act is coming to Freight Island in Manchester this May!
Now Wave presents Fcukers at New Century on 21st May 2026
Punk Legends The Buzzcocks are heading to Holy Diver for Two very special homecoming shows this October. With Special supports TBA
Join us this April as Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago perform an incredible headline gig inside the stunning Manchester Cathedral for Ibiza Anthems Live
Now Wave welcome italo disco duo Mind Enterprises plus support Rhumba Club + Toast Club to Projekts Skate Park!
BLACKGOLD Headline the 2026 N.U D.I.V.E Festival along with Dacara. More acts to be announced shortly.
Discharge Take to the Holy Diver stage with support from Force Fed Lies.
80s Sunset Strip Glam Rockers and metal heads Faster Pussycat are embarking on a special 40th Anniversary show at a handfull of intimate venues.
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!
Now Wave presents Kurt Vile & The Violators plus support Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band
Launch show for Descension into Despair, Disgracing's debut EP Supported by Gorge from Italy and Hacked Up
The Legendary Channel One Sound System, Returns to NIAMOS- The Nia Centre. Playing their Outernational Dub, Roots and Culture Vinyl Selection...
Scardust bring the Souls in the Flesh Tour to Holy Diver for 1 night only. With special support from Crimson Veil.
An evening of mind bending electronic psychedelia in Manchester's very own cosmic cathedral.
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!
UK Grime heavyweight Devlin takes over Gorilla, Manchester this September.
Fell Out Boy & Black Charade come to Freight Island for the Ultimate Emo Night!
PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at Manchester Academy 3 on Saturday 3rd October 2026
Up close & personal with legendary musician and de facto member of Level 42
he Singles Tour a celebration of their biggest tunes, fan favourites, and timeless grooves that have defined their career.
Steely Don - A Tribute to the Music of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen
Live bands, electronic artists and DJs following the Ashton Under Lyne Steet Life Event. Taking place at the new home of Juggernaut brew co'
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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