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Pollinate at Niamos at Niamos

Pollinate at Niamos

Thursday 16th April

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Niamos, Manchester

Pollinate at Niamos

Niamos, Manchester

Join us for an evening of grassroots culture, feasting with Gaskell Garden Project, poetry, art, stalls, live music and DJs

The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Friends at The Olde Queen Anne

The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Friends

Saturday 18th April

12:00pm - 7:45pm

The Olde Queen Anne, Heywood

The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Friends

The Olde Queen Anne, Heywood

The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience comes to Heywood bringing with him some incredible support acts to get the party started with his outdoor festival show

Full Folk Shebang at Fuel Café Bar

Full Folk Shebang

Friday 24th April

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

Full Folk Shebang

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

Full Folk Shebang is a showcase of contemporary folk artists from the Manchester music scene, curated and hosted by Aviary Promotions.

Tom & Tanya at Roof Space, Wallop Didsbury Loft at Wallop Didsbury

Tom & Tanya at Roof Space, Wallop Didsbury Loft

Friday 24th April

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Wallop Didsbury, Manchester

Tom & Tanya at Roof Space, Wallop Didsbury Loft

Wallop Didsbury, Manchester

Lo-Tide are proud to bring you the latest edition of Roof Space: a monthly display of the region's finest acoustic music

Wu Tiao Ren - "Some Scenery" Earth Tour - Manchester at The Bread Shed

Wu Tiao Ren - "Some Scenery" Earth Tour - Manchester

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Wu Tiao Ren - "Some Scenery" Earth Tour - Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Flowing Water presents WU TIAO REN- an influential folk-rock indie duo from China

Cam Davey at The Peer Hat

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Peer Hat, Manchester

The Peer Hat, Manchester

With Supports from Tom Bell & Problem In The Attic

WATW & Billie Skreamz-Manchester at The Eagle Inn Salford

WATW & Billie Skreamz-Manchester

Monday 11th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Eagle Inn Salford

WATW & Billie Skreamz-Manchester

The Eagle Inn Salford

We Are The Weirdos & Billie Skreamz co-headline show.

Chorlton Green Gathering at St Clements Parish Church

Chorlton Green Gathering

Saturday 16th May

3:00pm - 10:00pm

St Clements Parish Church, Chorlton

Chorlton Green Gathering

St Clements Parish Church, Chorlton

A celebration of climate justice and action in the Chorlton community.

Pollinate at Niamos at Niamos

Pollinate at Niamos

Thursday 21st May

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Niamos, Manchester

Pollinate at Niamos

Niamos, Manchester

Join us for an evening of grassroots culture, feasting with Gaskell Garden Project, poetry, art, stalls, live music and DJs

Valerie June at Band On The Wall

Tuesday 2nd June

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Band On The Wall, Manchester

Band On The Wall, Manchester

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter

Billy Bibby (Catfish and the Bottlemen) at Band On The Wall

Billy Bibby (Catfish and the Bottlemen)

Wednesday 3rd June

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Band On The Wall, Manchester

Billy Bibby (Catfish and the Bottlemen)

Band On The Wall, Manchester

Catfish and the Bottlemen lead guitarist

True Country Presents - Wallen & Combs - Country Party at Gorilla

True Country Presents - Wallen & Combs - Country Party

Saturday 13th June

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Gorilla, Manchester

True Country Presents - Wallen & Combs - Country Party

Gorilla, Manchester

Let's Get Some Candles Burnin' and Some Records Turnin' for somethin' stronger than you're used to - dedicated to two of the biggest name in country!

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Craic by the Creek 2026 at Whitebottom Farm

Craic by the Creek 2026

Fri 17th - Sun 19th July

12:00pm - 11:45pm

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

Craic by the Creek 2026

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

2026 brings the sixth instalment of Craic by the Creek. The Greatest Festival of Irish and Country Music.

Wu Tiao Ren - "Some Scenery" Earth Tour - Manchester at The Bread Shed

Wu Tiao Ren - "Some Scenery" Earth Tour - Manchester

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Wu Tiao Ren - "Some Scenery" Earth Tour - Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Flowing Water presents WU TIAO REN- an influential folk-rock indie duo from China

The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Friends at The Olde Queen Anne

The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Friends

Saturday 18th April

12:00pm - 7:45pm

The Olde Queen Anne, Heywood

The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience + Friends

The Olde Queen Anne, Heywood

The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience comes to Heywood bringing with him some incredible support acts to get the party started with his outdoor festival show

Pollinate at Niamos at Niamos

Pollinate at Niamos

Thursday 16th April

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Niamos, Manchester

Pollinate at Niamos

Niamos, Manchester

Join us for an evening of grassroots culture, feasting with Gaskell Garden Project, poetry, art, stalls, live music and DJs

The Tumbling Paddies at O2 Ritz Manchester

The Tumbling Paddies

Saturday 14th November

7:00pm - 11:00pm

O2 Ritz Manchester

The Tumbling Paddies

O2 Ritz Manchester

Irelands hottest band, The Tumbling Paddies are coming back to the UK. Songs include Pretty Girl, Night On The Town and The Way I am.

True Country Presents - Wallen & Combs - Country Party at Gorilla

True Country Presents - Wallen & Combs - Country Party

Saturday 13th June

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Gorilla, Manchester

True Country Presents - Wallen & Combs - Country Party

Gorilla, Manchester

Let's Get Some Candles Burnin' and Some Records Turnin' for somethin' stronger than you're used to - dedicated to two of the biggest name in country!

Billy Bibby (Catfish and the Bottlemen) at Band On The Wall

Billy Bibby (Catfish and the Bottlemen)

Wednesday 3rd June

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Band On The Wall, Manchester

Billy Bibby (Catfish and the Bottlemen)

Band On The Wall, Manchester

Catfish and the Bottlemen lead guitarist

Cam Davey at The Peer Hat

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Peer Hat, Manchester

The Peer Hat, Manchester

With Supports from Tom Bell & Problem In The Attic

Dark Matter presents Seamus Fogarty + Sophie Cooper at Golden Lion Todmorden

Dark Matter presents Seamus Fogarty + Sophie Cooper

Thursday 23rd July

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Golden Lion Todmorden

Dark Matter presents Seamus Fogarty + Sophie Cooper

Golden Lion Todmorden

London-based Alt-folk alchemist Seamus Fogarty touring his new album Ships on Scottish label Lost Map Records.

Tom & Tanya at Roof Space, Wallop Didsbury Loft at Wallop Didsbury

Tom & Tanya at Roof Space, Wallop Didsbury Loft

Friday 24th April

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Wallop Didsbury, Manchester

Tom & Tanya at Roof Space, Wallop Didsbury Loft

Wallop Didsbury, Manchester

Lo-Tide are proud to bring you the latest edition of Roof Space: a monthly display of the region's finest acoustic music

Wuthering Nights: a Kate Bush & Friends Discotheque at Aatma

Wuthering Nights: a Kate Bush & Friends Discotheque

Saturday 25th July

11:00pm - 2:30am

Aatma, Manchester

Wuthering Nights: a Kate Bush & Friends Discotheque

Aatma, Manchester

Join us in the Yes Basement in Manchester to celebrate all things Kate Bush at Wuthering Nights on Saturday 11th April!

John Bramwell of I am Kloot live at Golden Lion Hotel

John Bramwell of I am Kloot live

Thursday 22nd October

8:00pm - 10:30pm

Golden Lion Hotel, Todmorden

John Bramwell of I am Kloot live

Golden Lion Hotel, Todmorden

As the singer in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014, John Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination. Now Solo: The UK's finest export' - New York Times

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