After Hours Til Dawn Tour extended to summer 2026.
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The UK’s biggest pop icons are back and hitting the road in 2026. With special guests The Script and Belinda Carlisle
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Rockstar Energy presents Parklife returns for 2026.
The Cure return in 2026 with a series of high-profile headline performances across the UK.
He’s back! Following a September tour, Lewis Capaldi has announced a string of huge outdoor shows for summer 2026.
Pulp announced as headliner for Live From Wythenshawe Park in 2026
Courteeners have announced a massive one-off show at Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park next summer.
The Prodigy have announced three huge outdoor summer shows for 2026.
Indie band The K’s are playing The Piece Hall, Halifax next August
Manchester’s favourite event Hacienda Classical, is set to celebrate 10 years of iconic performances at the historic Castlefield Bowl on Saturday, 4th July 2026.
The Mike Skinner-fronted project known for blending genres that include garage, hip hop, indie and ska
Wet Leg confirm three huge headline shows next summer in Leeds, Manchester and London with special guests English Teacher.
Puressence celebrate 30 years since the release of their seminal debut album ‘PURESSENCE’
Frank Carter joins Paul Cook, Steve Jones and Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols for a run of historic shows
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Cult rockers Alkaline Trio are heading out on tour around the UK this July
Bloc Party + Interpol announce co-headline tour
Bowling for Soup have announced their A Hangover You Don’t Deserve 20th Anniversary Tour, with special guests Wheatus & Magnolia Park.
Chris Stussy has firmly established himself as a tastemaker, selector, producer and label boss at the forefront of the scene, with his own sound pushing house music forward.
Celebrating over 30 years of dance heritage, the show features Cream’s most defining tracks re-imagined.
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Glam metal rockers, Def Leppard are heading out on tour in Summer 2026
Elevation Rhythm are heading on tour this Summer, with stops in Glasgow, Manchester, and London
Hot off the heels of announcing a run of shows as special guests to Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton have announced they will bring their hugely successful Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello tour to the UK in summer 2026.
Gorillaz have announced The Mountain Tour for Spring 2026 in celebration of their ninth studio album.
James Arthur has announced a UK tour for Feb 2026 as part of ‘The Pisces World Tour’.
Modern electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk have announced they’ll be bringing ‘The Multimedia Tour’ to the UK in 2026
Lily Allen huge UK tour in summer 2026
GRAMMY® & BRIT award-winning British artist Lola Young has announced a UK tour, set for this June.
Brit Award and GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum global pop phenomenon – and star of smash UK television show The Piano – MIKA will launch his biggest headline tour yet across Europe in 2026, in support of his forthcoming new album.
Morgan Seatree is a fast-rising DJ and producer making waves with high-impact club cuts and viral momentum. His remix of Say My Name racked up over 3.6 million streams in a week, marking a major breakthrough and cementing his place as one to watch. Backed by leading labels and building serious buzz, he hits Parklife and Creamfields this summer.
Pet Shop Boys are bringing their greatest hits to TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2026!
Celebrating 40 years since their genesis in 1986, Pixies have announced details of a headline worldwide tour for 2026 titled Pixies 40, kicking off in the UK in May 2026 – plus, outdoor shows at Eden Project & On The Mount at Wasing.
Puressence celebrate 30 years since the release of their seminal debut album ‘PURESSENCE’
Boasting over 2 million streams, don’t miss American group Rainbow Kitten Surprise when they return to the UK with their ‘bones Tour’
Ray LaMontagne is hitting the road for the Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour in May 2026. Celebrating two decades since the release of his seminal debut album, the very special tour will see him perform it in its entirety each night.
Generational pop icon Robyn(Opens in new tab) has announced a 2026 arena tour: The Sexistential Tour.
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Rockstar Energy presents Parklife returns for 2026.
Aussie indie-rockers Royel Otis are heading on tour around the UK this November
Sammy Hagar brings his Best of All Worlds Tour to the UK for July 2026! The Red Rocker will be joined by his supergroup featuring Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony & Kenny Aronoff, plus special guests Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and JAYLER.
Catch Songer at TRNSMT 2026
Manchester’s favourite event Hacienda Classical, is set to celebrate 10 years of iconic performances at the historic Castlefield Bowl on Saturday, 4th July 2026.
The UK’s biggest pop icons are back and hitting the road in 2026. With special guests The Script and Belinda Carlisle
The Cure return in 2026 with a series of high-profile headline performances across the UK.
The Kooks have announced a run out 2026 outdoor summer shows set for June.
After Hours Til Dawn Tour extended to summer 2026.
The warehouse project manchester
The Warehouse Project is one of the UK’s most popular electronic music event series, bringing major DJ line-ups to Manchester each season. Known for its warehouse setting and genre-spanning nights, it’s a must for fans of house, techno and bass music.
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Manchester Guide
Our Manchester Events Guide is your ultimate guide to discovering events and gigs near you. If you’re looking for things to do in Manchester, our guide has you covered, from music to theatre, sports to comedy, and everywhere in between.
The city is home to the legendary Old Trafford Stadium along with stadium tours for the ultimate football fan’s day out. The city hosts many sporting events to keep sports fans entertained and is renowned for having a rich cultural history. Catch a gig in one of Manchester’s many venues, from a small singer-songwriter gig to a sell-out stadium tour in the AO Arena, Manchester. Manchester’s Event City is also a cultural hub of music, theatre, arts, culture and attractions to explore in the Northern city. From festivals to comedy, or theatre shows and musical productions in Manchester Theatres, the guide will ensure you have all the information you need to enjoy your time in the North West England city.
Visit Manchester and explore this cultural hub, where you can admire multiple architectural styles from the Beetham tower to the Manchester Town Hall in central Albert Square. Visit art galleries and museums or explore the trendy Northern Quarter. Our Manchester guide ensures you can find the best live events happening in the city, whether you are a native Mancunian or visiting tourist. Your full entertainment guide contains all the information you need to enjoy the best tickets and events in both the city-centre and Greater Manchester. Manchester is renowned for its worker bee symbol – Mancunians work hard, and our guide has all the events you need to play hard too.
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Along with our list of events in this Manchester Guide, every month we curate a guide of the hottest events to attend in the city. Whether you’re a native Mancunian or visiting tourist to this vibrant Northern city, we cover some of the best things to do in Manchester this month including music gigs, sports, comedy, theatre and much more.
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Our guide includes selected Manchester concerts & gigs to look forward to across the city, whether you’re looking for live music tonight, this week, this month or this year.
Popular Manchester Venues with upcoming music concerts and gigs in 2025 include:
- AO Arena, Manchester – Victoria Station
- O2 Apollo Manchester– Stockport Road
- O2 Ritz Manchester– Whitworth Street
- O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester– Trafford Wharf Road
- Manchester Academy– Oxford Road
For more concerts across the wider UK, check out our Concerts & Tours Guide.
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The guide contains a dedicated theatre section, so you can find upcoming productions and musicals near you.
Popular Manchester Theatre venues with upcoming live theatre shows and musicals include:
- Hope Mill Theatre– 113 Pollard Street
- Opera House Manchester– Quay Street
- Palace Theatre Manchester– Oxford Street
- The Lowry– Greater Manchester
For more theatre shows and musicals, along with West End productions, check out our West End Theatre Guide.
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Our guide contains a dedicated sports section, so you can find all of the sporting events happening in Manchester, including tickets to Manchester United games. Home to the famous Old Trafford Stadium, the city also has the HSBC UK National Cycling Centre for cycling enthusiasts along with AJ Bell Stadium.
For more sports events across the UK, check out our Sports Guide.
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Our guide contains all of the Manchester comedians on tour in the city, performing live in venues such as the Apollo and O2 Victoria Warehouse and many more. You can search comedy here A-Z and also by date. If you’re interested in the best in stand up, then check out Manchester Comedy Store tickets for Friday & Saturday nights.
Discover even more comedians on tour across the UK in our Comedy Guide.
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Manchester is home to a number of festivals, including Parklife, Neighbourhood Festival, along with Manchester Pride festival in August. Stay tuned for more info on these festivals in 2025 & 2026.
Discover more festivals across the UK and abroad using our Festival Finder.
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