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Antony Szmierek will tour across the UK later this year in support of his brand new album.
D-Block Europe have announced their upcoming World Wave tour, coming to UK arenas in October 2026 with special guest French Montana.
Deaf Havana are heading out on tour this autumn, joined by special guests The Dangerous Summer.
Grime icon Dizzee Rascal hits the road this October & November, bringing a career-spanning set packed with UK anthems and high-energy live performances.
Celebrating 45 years of their debut album ‘Penthouse and Pavement’, Heaven 17 have announced a UK tour set for this October.
J. Cole returns with The Fall-Off, his long‑awaited final album, and launches J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour – his first headlining world tour since 2017. Fans can look forward to a powerful live show celebrating one of hip‑hop’s most influential artists.
K-Trap announces a UK tour starting this October.
Following an extraordinary year of momentum, London four-piece Keo embark on a UK tour, with extra dates now added due to demand.
Who does pop and R&B crossovers quite like Khalid? See the Texan singer-songwriter on the UK leg of his “It’s Always Summer Somewhere” Tour, and experience his R&B-pop sensibilities live.
The Harrow MC brings his sharp and mercurial bars to cities across the UK for his headline tour.
Set to play across Oct/Nov, Korn have announced their monumental return to the UK, plus very special guests Architects and Youth Code.
Two of the UK’s most iconic and influential bands, Manic Street Preachers and Suede, have announced a huge co-headline UK arena tour for autumn 2026. Kicking off at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 28 October, the tour will hit major cities including Leeds, Manchester’s Co-op Live, Cardiff Utilita Arena (two nights), London’s The O2, Birmingham, Nottingham and Bournemouth. Expect a landmark run packed with era-defining hits and unforgettable l (…)
Catch the TrapHouseJazz pioneer on the UK leg of his “Fix Your Face” tour, alongside special guests.
The Beastie Boy heads on a solo UK tour this October – catch the “MIKE D:THANK YOU” tour in a city near you.
British-Ghanaian artist Nectar Woode is on Ticketmaster’s FRESH List 2026, recognised for her soulful, heartfelt songwriting and emotive voice, marking her as one of ten exciting rising artists set to light up stages across the UK and beyond this year.
Paul Heaton announces 2027 Leeds AMT Headingley Stadium show, and confirmed to headline Neighbourhood Weekender!
South Yorkshire’s self-made juggernauts, The Reytons, are set to conquer the country with the announcement of their biggest UK dates yet, including a headline set at London’s Alexandra Palace in October 2026.
International Irish vocal sensation The Shamrocks announce debut UK tour for 2026
With over two decades of era defining indie rock, The Strokes return with new Reality Awaits tour.
The Warehouse Project gear up for a huge return to Depot Mayfield.
The Witcher: In Concert returns to Europe in 2026!
The singer-songwriter from Kent is bringing her introspective bedroom pop-inspired R&B to London and Manchester this October on her UK/EU tour. Get tickets to Tia Gordon’s UK shows now.
Tyla is taking THE A*POP WORLD TOUR across the UK this October. bringing her chart-topping blend of Amapiano, pop and R&B to stages nationwide.
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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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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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