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Manchester Rock Concerts

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Big Condo Records Presents The Panel

Sunday 24th May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

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Big Condo Records Presents The Panel

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

Big Condo Records Presents The Panel Live in Manchester with Morro, P.A.L, Grey Lies and Special Guest Emilie Culshaw..

Big Hands, Manchester

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Grogg // Meatbags

Big Hands, Manchester

Glaswegian punks Grogg hit Big Hands, supported by local offcuts Meatbags

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Scardust - with Crimson Veil

Monday 25th May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Scardust - with Crimson Veil

Holy Diver, Stockport

Scardust bring the Souls in the Flesh Tour to Holy Diver for 1 night only. With special support from Crimson Veil.

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Snug Live Sessions w/MLEKO + Bone Wars

Thursday 28th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

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Snug Live Sessions w/MLEKO + Bone Wars

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

MLEKO head to The Snug, Atherton as part of their latest tour this May with support from Bone Wars

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Dead Stilettos Live at The White Hotel

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The White Hotel, Salford

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Dead Stilettos Live at The White Hotel

The White Hotel, Salford

Showcasing their debut album, Dead Stilettos hit White Hotel to cap off their European tour.

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Big Condo Records Presents The Velvet Tears

Friday 29th May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

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Big Condo Records Presents The Velvet Tears

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

Big Condo Records Presents The Velvet Tears with support from Sorry Cheryl, Real Job, Neon Bulldozer and special Guest Gorsse...

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Fauna @ Lions Den Manchester (with Vacant Weekend)

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

LIONS DEN MANCHESTER, Manchester

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Fauna @ Lions Den Manchester (with Vacant Weekend)

LIONS DEN MANCHESTER, Manchester

Join Fauna, and guest Vacant Weekend, at Lions Den Manchester for a night of soulful, groovy indie goodness.

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Screensaver (AUS) // Ishango Bone

Friday 29th May

9:00pm - 2:00am

Big Hands, Manchester

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Screensaver (AUS) // Ishango Bone

Big Hands, Manchester

Aussie post punks Screensaver hit Big Hands, supported by up and comers Ishango Bone!

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Just Tina. Live tribute to Tina Turner at Empire Rochdale

Friday 29th May

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

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Just Tina. Live tribute to Tina Turner at Empire Rochdale

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Tina Turner tribute: powerhouse vocals, unstoppable energy, and allfire, soul, the iconic hits delivered with pure stage presence.

Gullivers, Manchester

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Frame Works 2026

Gullivers, Manchester

We are back for the third year running, presenting the cream of the UK scene in one single day.

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Snug Live Sessions w/Handsome Rat + The Modalities

Saturday 30th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

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Snug Live Sessions w/Handsome Rat + The Modalities

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

Handsome Rat make their return to The Snug, Atherton. Better than ever, with a headline set you definitely don't want to miss.

Big Hands, Manchester

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Y // Dog Sport

Big Hands, Manchester

London group Y, hit Big Hands Bar in Manchester on May 30th, supported by Liverpudlians Dog Sport!

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Damnation 2026

Sat 7th - Sun 8th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

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Damnation 2026

BEC Arena, Manchester

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

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David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Thursday 2nd July

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

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David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

David Gray brings his Past & Present Tour to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Thursday 2nd July!

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Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026

Fri 17th - Sat 18th July

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Tameside Stadium, Ashton-under-Lyne

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Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026

Tameside Stadium, Ashton-under-Lyne

Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026 is a two-day music festival taking place in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester.

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Fields Of Gold Festival 2026

Fri 4th - Sat 5th September

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Tameside Stadium, Ashton-under-Lyne

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Fields Of Gold Festival 2026

Tameside Stadium, Ashton-under-Lyne

Fields Of Gold Festival 2026 is a two-day music festival taking place in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester.

Get ready to dive into the vibrant festival vibes of donkey fest. Join the donkey for a day full of fun, music and communitity spirit.

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KHEMMIS- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Wednesday 14th October

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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KHEMMIS- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions present KHEMMIS. Support from Celestial Sanctuary

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Faster Pussycat 40th Anniversary Tour

Friday 4th September

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Faster Pussycat 40th Anniversary Tour

Holy Diver, Stockport

80s Sunset Strip Glam Rockers and metal heads Faster Pussycat are embarking on a special 40th Anniversary show at a handfull of intimate venues.

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Beyond The Music 2026

Wed 7th - Fri 9th October

9:00am - 11:45pm

Media City UK, Salford

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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.

Gullivers, Manchester

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Frame Works 2026

Gullivers, Manchester

We are back for the third year running, presenting the cream of the UK scene in one single day.

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Graham Bonnet Band

Holy Diver, Stockport

Graham Bonnet, legendary voice of Rainbow, Alcatraz, Anthem and many more takes to the Holy Diver stage for 2 select UK only Dates!

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Scardust - with Crimson Veil

Monday 25th May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Scardust - with Crimson Veil

Holy Diver, Stockport

Scardust bring the Souls in the Flesh Tour to Holy Diver for 1 night only. With special support from Crimson Veil.

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Doom Gong (US) // Farfisa Live at The Peer Hat

Saturday 4th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Peer Hat, Manchester

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Doom Gong (US) // Farfisa Live at The Peer Hat

The Peer Hat, Manchester

Kentucky based psych wizards Doom Gong hit The Peer Hat, supported by the legendary Farfisa!

Manchester’s got a serious history with rock - and you can still feel it every time the amps fire up. From the attitude of The Stone Roses to the anthems of Oasis, this city made noise that stuck. Manchester rock events ring from the walls of its clubs and venues, and the sound is now a central part of the fabric of the city. Check out the best live rock concerts in Manchester below.

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Latest news from around Manchester

Whether it's the latest tour hitting the city or a brand new club opening, our comprehensive news section has a plethora of up to date information on everything going down in your local haunt.

Minute silences to be held in Manchester for ninth anniversary of terror attack

Set to be held today at t noon and again at 10:31 pm, the exact time the bomb was detonated.

The Star & Garter undergoes Manchester City makeover this weekend

Now known as The Stones & Silva for this bank holiday weekend only, the pop-up pays tribute to the two players who will depart Manchester City this summer.

20 years of The Warehouse Project celebrated in upcoming short film

Directed by Leigh Powis, ‘Twenty Years in Manchester’ captures the two decades of WHP’s existence, from Boddingtons to Mayfield.

Now Wave-resurrected venue The Abbey announce opening gigs

Willie J Healey, 1000 Rabbits, Spanish Horses, and Ora Cogan are among the opening slew of acts playing at the resurrected Mancunian haunt, beginning in June.

Manchester Village Pride adds Cascada, DJ Sammy and more to 2026 lineup

The event has expanded its 2026 lineup with a list of new performers joining a bank holiday weekend packed with pop, drag and LGBTQ+ entertainment in the heart of Manchester.

Manchester unites at the AO next month for huge '12-round' tribute night for Ricky Hatton

Evening 4 Ricky lands at Manchester’s AO Arena on the 7th June with 12 rounds of tributes to Hatton, including live music, boxing legends, comedy and more

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