After Hours Til Dawn Tour extended to summer 2026.
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Summer 2026
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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.
The Mike Skinner-fronted project known for blending genres that include garage, hip hop, indie and ska
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Hip-hop star A$AP Rocky is heading on tour across the UK this Summer
Baby Keem brings his sharp, experimental hip hop to the UK in September 2026 with The “Ca$ino” Tour.
Dynamic duo, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso bring their new album to the UK with the FREE SPIRITS WORLD TOUR.
Callum Beattie rekindles the blue-collar, working-class pop torch lit by Scottish strummers of yesteryear, yet gives it a contemporary sheen.
Courteeners have announced a massive one-off show at Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park next summer.
Craig David is celebrating his debut album ‘Born To Do It’ for it’s 25th anniversary.
Dance Gavin Dance return to the UK this year with special guests As December Falls.
Catch Daniel Caesar on the Son Of Spergy Tour this September.
Deftones announce UK tour dates for February 2026, plus a headline slot at All Points East presents Outbreak.
What is summertime without DJ Jazzy Jeff? Close out the summer listening to the classic sounds of the West Philadelphia native in Manchester this August.
Evanescence are back for 2026 with shows in Manchester, Cardiff, Leeds, Birmingham and London. Joined by special guest Poppy, this show promises a night of dark brilliance, huge vocals, and pure rock spectacle.
Hilary Duff is heading back to the stage with The Lucky Me Tour, hitting arenas across the UK this September — this is quite literally What Dreams Are Made Of.
National treasure and singing sensation Jane McDonald is officially Living The Dream as she announces a brand-new UK tour and album for 2026.
The Japanese-Australian rapper and producer will headline shows in London and Manchester on his SOLARIS tour – don’t miss the chance to see his unique blend of trip hop, R&B and lo-fi beats live.
Kaiser Chiefs have extended their Employment celebrations with a new run of 2026 dates due to phenomenal demand.
Kasabian are hitting the road for the Nothing Better Than This Tour 2026, with special guests The Vaccines joining them.
KATSEYE hit the UK this September with THE WILDWORLD TOUR.
He’s back! Following a September tour, Lewis Capaldi has announced a string of huge outdoor shows for summer 2026.
2026 is set to mark a big return for Melanie Martinez, as she tours this November. She has also announced her fourth album Hades with singles ‘POSSESSION’ and ‘DISNEY PRINCESS’.
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.
Performing ‘XTRMNTR’ in its entirety, Primal Scream return in Sep 2026 with a UK tour.
Pulp announced as headliner for Live From Wythenshawe Park in 2026
The Big Moon are heading on tour around the UK this November.
The Kooks have announced a run out 2026 outdoor summer shows set for June.
The Prodigy have announced three huge outdoor summer shows for 2026.
After Hours Til Dawn Tour extended to summer 2026.
The ‘Pass Out’ rapper will perform a headline tour across the UK – catch Tinie Tempah on his “The Night’s Not Dead” Tour this winter.
See the ‘Million Dollar Baby’ hitmaker live as his supports JOJI on his SOLARIS tour – catch Tommy Richman in London and Manchester this August.
Tyler Ballgame, Rough Trade Records’ astonishingly gifted, infectious crooner to tour the UK twice in 2026.
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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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