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Manchester Rock Concerts

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Big Condo Records Presents Happy Tomorrow live at Fuel Cafe Bar

Sunday 10th May

5:00pm - 8:30pm

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

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Big Condo Records Presents Happy Tomorrow live at Fuel Cafe Bar

Fuel Café Bar, Withington

Big Condo Records Presents Happy Tomorrow live at Fuel Cafe Bar with Fish Night, Ivy Veins, Parisella and special guest Emzz...

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WATW & Billie Skreamz-Manchester

Monday 11th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Eagle Inn Salford

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WATW & Billie Skreamz-Manchester

The Eagle Inn Salford

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

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FRENZEE (GR) // Hungry

Wednesday 13th May

9:00pm - 2:00am

Big Hands, Manchester

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FRENZEE (GR) // Hungry

Big Hands, Manchester

Greek punk rockers Frenzee stop by Big Hands. Supported by local legends Hungry!

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Parachute (FR) // The Newborn Spiders

Friday 15th May

9:00pm - 2:00am

Big Hands, Manchester

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Parachute (FR) // The Newborn Spiders

Big Hands, Manchester

Fresh from the MÖSTA collective in France we bring Parachute to Big Hands! Supported by local creepy crawlers The Newborn Spiders

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Indie Discoteque (Manchester)

Friday 15th May

11:00pm - 3:00am

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Indie Discoteque (Manchester)

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Join us as we celebrate the latest and greatest Indie music from Brit Pop to modern classics & festival anthems at the Deaf Institute Manchester!

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Snug Live Sessions w/YAANG + Mondo Kain

Saturday 16th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

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Snug Live Sessions w/YAANG + Mondo Kain

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

Manchester-based punk trio, YAANG, headline The Snug this May as part of The Snug Live series.

Glam 70s Revival | Live at Arley Open Air Concerts

Sunday 17th May

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Arley Hall And Gardens, Northwich

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Glam 70s Revival | Live at Arley Open Air Concerts

Arley Hall And Gardens, Northwich

The biggest teen idols of the 70s; BAY CITY ROLLERS ft. Woody, joined by MUD & Total Rex for the Ultimate 70s Concert Celebration!

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GLOIN (CA) Live at The Castle

Wednesday 20th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Castle Hotel, Manchester

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GLOIN (CA) Live at The Castle

The Castle Hotel, Manchester

Canadian post punk noise group GLOIN hit The Castle on May 20th! Supported by a new local group called COB

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Nirvana | Freight Island, Manchester

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Nirvana | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

The world's leading Nirvana tribute act is coming to Freight Island in Manchester this May!

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Zookraught (US) Live at Big Hands

Friday 22nd May

9:00pm - 2:00am

Big Hands, Manchester

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Zookraught (US) Live at Big Hands

Big Hands, Manchester

Seattle based dance punks Zookraught return to Big Hands!

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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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..

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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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Snug Live Sessions w/The Rolling People + Special Guests

Friday 5th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

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Snug Live Sessions w/The Rolling People + Special Guests

The Snug Coffee House, Manchester

Intimate Snug headline show from The Rolling People - Manchester's next big thing. Catch them up close before they outgrow rooms like this.

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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Nirvana | Freight Island, Manchester

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Nirvana | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

The world's leading Nirvana tribute act is coming to Freight Island in Manchester this May!

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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.

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Graham Bonnet Band

Thursday 26th November

7:00pm - 11:00pm

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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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.

Glam 70s Revival | Live at Arley Open Air Concerts

Sunday 17th May

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Arley Hall And Gardens, Northwich

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Glam 70s Revival | Live at Arley Open Air Concerts

Arley Hall And Gardens, Northwich

The biggest teen idols of the 70s; BAY CITY ROLLERS ft. Woody, joined by MUD & Total Rex for the Ultimate 70s Concert Celebration!

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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.

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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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True Country Presents - Wallen & Combs - Country Party

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!

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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English National Opera will bring ‘Angel’s Bone’ to Aviva Studios in Manchester next week, featuring a live orchestral performance from The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and Kantos Chamber Choir.

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Manchester’s Victoria Baths to host World Cup screenings this summer

The historic venue will show World Cup 2026 fixtures on the floor of its main pool, with food traders, bars and open spaces creating a festival-style fan experience in the heart of Manchester.

We Invented The Weekend to bring hundreds of activities to Salford

The free festival returns this summer.

Manchester Storm to play home games at AO Arena

Manchester Storm return to the venue where they made history.

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