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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
This May, we welcome UK rap crew Cult Of The Damned to The Blues Kitchen.
An evening of mind bending electronic psychedelia in Manchester's very own cosmic cathedral.
Join us this April as Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago perform an incredible headline gig inside the stunning Manchester Cathedral for Ibiza Anthems Live
The Legendary Channel One Sound System, Returns to NIAMOS- The Nia Centre. Playing their Outernational Dub, Roots and Culture Vinyl Selection...
BLACKGOLD Headline the 2026 N.U D.I.V.E Festival along with Dacara. More acts to be announced shortly.
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!
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!
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 Dry Cleaning at New Century, Manchester on 25th April 2026
Now Wave presents Kurt Vile & The Violators plus support Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band
Rapbox/ Myway entertainment in association with Good Friday Presents Snak The Ripper LIVE In Manchester plus a bunch of special guests.
Green Day & Sum 41 take to the Holy Diver Stage for a double header show!
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!
Join The Lower Angel Band at The Peer Hat on the first stop of their North West tour.
Scardust bring the Souls in the Flesh Tour to Holy Diver for 1 night only. With special support from Crimson Veil.
Now Wave presents Tinariwen at O2 Ritz, Manchester on 22nd May 2026
Up close & personal with legendary musician and de facto member of Level 42
Brutal Death Metal legend Putrid Pile returns to Manchester for an intimate show at Soup with the sickest lineup possible
Tygers of Pan Tang take to the Holy Diver Stage this November for a back to back set of classic Tygers heavy anthems!
This April, The Blues Kitchen Manchester welcomes Colin Stetson - the boundary-pushing saxophonist and composer.
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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