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Bolton Rock Concerts

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Shef Leppard. Live at Empire Rochdale at Empire Rochdale

Shef Leppard. Live at Empire Rochdale

Saturday 11th July

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Shef Leppard. Live at Empire Rochdale

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Shef Leppard leans into the swagger and shine, stacking punchy hooks and melodic grit into a set that feels loud and polished.

Crocodiles at The Abbey

Sunday 12th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Abbey, Manchester

The Abbey, Manchester

Crocodiles plus support Gold Cup comes to The Abbey

Straight Arrows (AUS) // The Whalleys at Big Hands

Straight Arrows (AUS) // The Whalleys

Tuesday 14th July

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Big Hands, Manchester

Straight Arrows (AUS) // The Whalleys

Big Hands, Manchester

Aussies Straight Arrows take a break from touring with Oh Sees to return to Big Hands for a rowdy Tuesday! Supported by The Whalleys!

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | Darwen at Sunbird Records

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | Darwen

Friday 17th July

10:00pm - 2:00am

Sunbird Records, Darwen

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems | Darwen

Sunbird Records, Darwen

Emo Night Darwen! Black Parade is coming back to Sunbird Records Darwen on Friday 17th July for a huge emo summer party!

An Afternoon of Indie: MANCHESTER (over 30s) 18th July,3pm-7pm at O2 Ritz

An Afternoon of Indie: MANCHESTER (over 30s) 18th July,3pm-7pm

Sat 18th - Sun 19th July

3:00pm - 7:00pm

O2 Ritz, Manchester

An Afternoon of Indie: MANCHESTER (over 30s) 18th July,3pm-7pm

O2 Ritz, Manchester

The daytime indie party for over 30s returns to Manchester after three sell out events for this summer special *80% Sold Already*

MancUnion plus special guests at Elton Liberal Club at Elton Liberal Club

MancUnion plus special guests at Elton Liberal Club

Saturday 18th July

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Elton Liberal Club, Bury

MancUnion plus special guests at Elton Liberal Club

Elton Liberal Club, Bury

We are hosting a charity gig and giving 100% of ticket sales to Andys Man Club. 4pm until 10:45pm

Snug Live Sessions w/Heavy Salad + Chimaeras at The Snug Coffee House

Snug Live Sessions w/Heavy Salad + Chimaeras

Saturday 18th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

Snug Live Sessions w/Heavy Salad + Chimaeras

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

Heavy Salad bring their kaleidoscopic blend of indie, psych-pop and alternative rock to The Snug this July with support from Chimaeras.

The Nightswimmers - Manchester at Gullivers

The Nightswimmers - Manchester

Thursday 23rd July

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Gullivers, Manchester

The Nightswimmers - Manchester

Gullivers, Manchester

Increasingly talked-about band with huge buzz & momentum. For their final days at this size, they're a band you don't want to miss out on.

Havoc Presents: Fashion EGGSTRAVAGANZA at The Deaf Institute

Havoc Presents: Fashion EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Thursday 23rd July

7:00am - 11:00pm

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Havoc Presents: Fashion EGGSTRAVAGANZA

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

HAVOC's night of DIY fashion! Hosting some of the north's most exciting upcoming designers! Live music from The Red Stains and Woke Nonsense!!

Fell Out Boy & Black Charade | Freight Island, Manchester at Freight Island

Fell Out Boy & Black Charade | Freight Island, Manchester

Friday 24th July

7:00pm - 12:00am

Freight Island, Manchester

Fell Out Boy & Black Charade | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

Fell Out Boy & Black Charade come to Freight Island for the Ultimate Emo Night!

Girls Night Out: unofficial Charli xcx album launch party (Manch at Cruz 101

Girls Night Out: unofficial Charli xcx album launch party (Manch

Friday 24th July

10:45pm - 3:00am

Cruz 101, Manchester

Girls Night Out: unofficial Charli xcx album launch party (Manch

Cruz 101, Manchester

Join us at Cruz 101 on Friday 24th July to celebrate the release of Charli xcx's latest album Music, Fashion, Film!

GEE TEE (AUS) // Gold Cup Live at Yes Pink Room at YES Pink Room

GEE TEE (AUS) // Gold Cup Live at Yes Pink Room

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 10:00pm

YES Pink Room, Manchester

GEE TEE (AUS) // Gold Cup Live at Yes Pink Room

YES Pink Room, Manchester

Gee Tee bring their Egg Punk back to Manchester, supported by local legends Gold Cup!

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Damnation 2026 at BEC Arena

Sat 7th - Sun 8th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester. Tickets on sale now!

Beyond The Music 2026 at Media City UK

Beyond The Music 2026

Wed 7th - Fri 9th October

9:00am - 11:45pm

Media City UK, Salford

Beyond The Music 2026

Media City UK, Salford

Manchester's global music conference and showcase festival. Building a fairer future for artists and delegates. Join the revolution.

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Rob Jones & The Restless Dream - The Homecoming Show at The Barlow

Rob Jones & The Restless Dream - The Homecoming Show

Sunday 2nd August

6:00pm - 9:30pm

The Barlow, Bolton

Rob Jones & The Restless Dream - The Homecoming Show

The Barlow, Bolton

Rob Jones brings his seven-piece band home to Bolton for a one-off concert, bringing his critically acclaimed album STARS to life.

BEN OTTEWELL (Gomez) | Carlton Club Whalley Range | Thu 3rd Sept at The Carlton Club Manchester

BEN OTTEWELL (Gomez) | Carlton Club Whalley Range | Thu 3rd Sept

Thursday 3rd September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Carlton Club Manchester

BEN OTTEWELL (Gomez) | Carlton Club Whalley Range | Thu 3rd Sept

The Carlton Club Manchester

Ben Ottewell, main vocalist of Mercury Music Prize winning band Gomez plays an intimate seated show at The Carlton Club in Whalley Range, Manchester!

Cillirion 5th Anniversary Tour @ Warrington Irish Club at The Irish Club

Cillirion 5th Anniversary Tour @ Warrington Irish Club

Sunday 13th September

1:00pm - 6:00pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

Cillirion 5th Anniversary Tour @ Warrington Irish Club

The Irish Club, Warrington

Cillirion return to The Irish Club celebrating their fifth anniversary with a connoisseur's selection of Fish-Era classics.

Fell Out Boy & Black Charade | Freight Island, Manchester at Freight Island

Fell Out Boy & Black Charade | Freight Island, Manchester

Friday 24th July

7:00pm - 12:00am

Freight Island, Manchester

Fell Out Boy & Black Charade | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

Fell Out Boy & Black Charade come to Freight Island for the Ultimate Emo Night!

BLOCO DO CAOS - The Bread Shed, Manchester at The Bread Shed

BLOCO DO CAOS - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 31st July

7:30pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

BLOCO DO CAOS - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The São Paulo-based band presents a vibrant live show that blends reggae, rock, rap and tropical rhythms into a true celebration of Brazilian music

TWISTED FIRESTARTER - The Official Infest Warm Up Party at Rebellion Manchester.

TWISTED FIRESTARTER - The Official Infest Warm Up Party

Thursday 20th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Rebellion Manchester.

TWISTED FIRESTARTER - The Official Infest Warm Up Party

Rebellion Manchester.

Stigmata Presents The Official Infest Warm Up Party on Thursday, 20th August 2026 at Rebellion Manchester.

Liam Cromby + The Morning Star at The Castle Hotel Oldham Street Manchester UK

Liam Cromby + The Morning Star

Thursday 1st October

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Castle Hotel Oldham Street Manchester UK

Liam Cromby + The Morning Star

The Castle Hotel Oldham Street Manchester UK

For the first time, playing We Are The Ocean and Solo Material side by side

A SKYLIT DRIVE- The Bread Shed, Manchester at The Bread Shed

A SKYLIT DRIVE- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 11th September

6:00pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

A SKYLIT DRIVE- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions present A SKYLIT DRIVE. Support from Vampires Everywhere! and Cabin Boy Jump Ship.

THE SURFRAJETTES - The Bread Shed, Manchester at The Bread Shed

THE SURFRAJETTES - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 18th September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

THE SURFRAJETTES - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The "Party Across the Pond" Tour. Psychedelic surf rock from Canada

ALIVE & KICKING UK Warrington Irish Club - Simple Minds Tribute at The Irish Club

ALIVE & KICKING UK Warrington Irish Club - Simple Minds Tribute

Saturday 26th September

7:30pm - 11:30pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

ALIVE & KICKING UK Warrington Irish Club - Simple Minds Tribute

The Irish Club, Warrington

Alive & Kicking UK, the brilliant tribute to Scottish legends SIMPLE MINDS play Warrington Irish Club!!

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The Snug Coffee House

The Snug Coffee House

BEC Arena

Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Bowlers Exhibition Centre

ROE GREEN CRICKET CLUB

ROE GREEN CRICKET CLUB

Clifton Cricket Club

Clifton Cricket Club

Walkden Legion Club

Walkden Legion Club

Elm Bank Banqueting And Conference Centre

Elm Bank Banqueting And Conference Centre

Heaton Park

Cuckoo Prestwich

Cuckoo Prestwich

Concept Haus

Cuckoo (Prestwich)

Cuckoo (Prestwich)

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