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Tales from the Dancefloor gives readers an all-access pass to the people, music and chaos behind the scenes. From being shot at in a drive-by shooting and dealing with gangs and the criminal underworld, to the excess and demands of some of music’s biggest names, launching the country’s largest urban festival, Parklife, and much more, Sacha reveals all the highs and lows for the very first time.
It’s not too late to bag a last minute ticket for one of this months top events!
NYC rapper who went from Soundcloud to the top of the US charts is heading to the UK this May!
Akon returns to Europe for the first time in 10 years with 4 headline shows across the UK
Heading on a UK tour in May 2024
The Iron Maiden titan returns to the solo spotlight
Country superstar Darius Rucker has announced his Starting Fires tour for 2024
Dave Matthews Band announces spring 2024 UK headline tour
elbow return in May 2024 with a UK tour to accompany the release of 10th studio album.
Synth rock pioneer Gary Numan has confirmed details The Pleasure Principle/Replicas 45th Anniversary tour, coming to a city near you!
On this his sixth UK tour, Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour.
Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves has announced her return to the stage with her 2024 “Deeper Well World Tour”
Keane | Celebrating 20 Years of Hopes And Fears. With very special guests, The Lathums!
Kula Shaker are heading out on tour this spring!
American rapper, singer and producer known for his versatile sound
Catch Luke Hemmings across the UK this May!
Nickelback are bringing their Get Rollin’ Tour to the UK next May
The one and only Queen of Hip-Hop Nicki Minaj has officially announced the dates and venues on her worldwide outing in 2024, Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
Olivia Rodrigo announces her highly anticipated GUTS world tour in support of her second studio album, GUTS.
Don’t miss Porij’s minimalist grooves and heady bass sounds this spring.
Massachusetts-based sultry synth-pop band PVRIS announce May UK dates, stopping in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London.
Don’t miss the soulful vocals of singer-songwriter Teddy Swims on his 2024 UK tour
The Spicy Meatball Tour
Rock’n’roll heroes The Black Crowes announce the Happiness Bastards Tour
The Japanese House have confirmed details of their spring 2024 tour!
The K’s are going on tour next spring, with stops in Cardiff, Brighton and more.
It’ll be all about those black butterflies and déjà vus when The Maine celebrate 16 years with UK shows next April
Record-breaking Scottish artist, Tom Walker will hit the road next spring.
Grammy award-winning band, Train, have announced UK dates for 2024.
Hot off the release of their critically acclaimed third studio album, “Aces Are High”, award-winning rock duo When Rivers Meet announce their Aces Are High Spring 2024 UK Tour.
An ode to Manchester’s born and bred returning to the city where it all started…
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The incredibly funny tongue-in-cheek comedian from Crawley brings a brand new show on tour
The indie-pop trio known for their joyful anthems have announced details of “The Place We Used To Meet Tour – Part 2” tour for Oct – Nov 2024.
The band announce a September 2024 UK tour
Get ready to welcome back four-time Netball Super League champions, Manchester Thunder as they clash once more with London Pulse on Sunday 2 June 2024.
New Years Day are returning to the UK this September!
NYC rapper who went from Soundcloud to the top of the US charts is heading to the UK this May!
Akon returns to Europe for the first time in 10 years with 4 headline shows across the UK
Catch one of the world’s greatest classical singers Alfie Boe on tour in 2024
Alice Cooper has announced his “Too Close For Comfort” arena tour, with special guests Primal Scream.
Chicago punks Alkaline Trio take their new record on the road
Alvvays embark on a UK tour in 2024, stopping at Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow and London.
Anne-Marie headlines outdoor shows across the UK this summer
Anthrax & Kreator announce a co-headline tour for 2024
Aston Merrygold announces UK headline tour to perform music old and new.
The Canadian pop-punk rebel famous for her hits Sk8er Boi and Complicated
Bat for Lashes has announced her first UK headline tour in 5 years.
Becky Hill will be embarking on her biggest headline tour to date in October 2024.
Big Time Rush return to the UK this summer!
Blossoms return to Manchester on August bank holiday weekend 2024 for the biggest headline show of their career. The all-day outdoor concert will take place at Wythenshawe Park with a huge support bill including Inhaler, Shed Seven, The K’s, Seb Lowe and more
The band announce a September 2024 UK tour
Heading on a UK tour in May 2024
A host of 90’s legends will join forces for three unique UK shows next summer featuring hits & iconic songs from the era with a full live orchestra!
The Iron Maiden titan returns to the solo spotlight
One of the biggest British metal bands of the 21st century
Essex trio who scored numerous hits with their trademark energetic pop punk announce outdoor shows for summer 2024!
Caravan Palace have confirmed details of a stellar UK tour.
The feather-ruffling, genre-clashing rock star hits the road this April!
Cat Burns announces headline UK tour
Chris Stapleton will take his “All-American Road Show” across the pond next fall for a series of headline arena shows in the U.K
Crosses announce UK dates
Country superstar Darius Rucker has announced his Starting Fires tour for 2024
Dave Matthews Band announces spring 2024 UK headline tour
Rock duo Death From Above 1979 have confirmed UK shows for this summer.
Rock royalty Deep Purple have announced their upcoming “Deep Purple = 1 More Time” tour, with special guests Reef, coming to UK arenas in November.
Becky Hill, Sting, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Bryan Adams
Outdoor concert series in Cheshire, part of Forest Live.
Eagles announce UK residency at Co-op Live
elbow return in May 2024 with a UK tour to accompany the release of 10th studio album.
Fontaines D.C. have announced their upcoming ROMANCE tour, coming to the UK this winter.
Don’t miss Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls this summer across the UK!
Alternative rock band Garbage consists of vocalist Shirley Manson, guitarists Duke Erikson and Steve Marker and drummer Butch Vig set to tour across the UK
Synth rock pioneer Gary Numan has confirmed details The Pleasure Principle/Replicas 45th Anniversary tour, coming to a city near you!
Gavin DeGraw is heading out on tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album Chariot
Girl In Red has announced that she will be returning to the UK later this year with her ‘DOING IT AGAIN’ tour.
Green Day are bringing The Saviors Tour to the UK next summer!
Prog rockers Haken have announced that they will bring their “An Evening With Haken” live show to the UK this September
Heart announce their highly-anticipated return to the UK for the first time in eight years with an arena tour, joined by special guests Squeeze.
Hiatus Kaiyote have announced their upcoming “Love Heart Cheat Code” tour, stopping in Manchester, Bristol and London this October.
Hits Radio Live is back for 2024
iDKHOW return to the UK this summer with the GLOOMDAY tour!
IDLES have confirmed more dates for their 2024 stellar world tour.
International singing sensations, return to the UK this October!
The X-Factor winner and chart-topping artist
Star of stage and screen Jane McDonald is back with a new tour for 2024, “With All My Love”, performing at 20 theatres and arenas across the UK.
Jonas Brothers have announced details of the UK tour for next summer!
Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have announced the run of dates for their 2024 Autumn/Winter tour, with special guests Marc Almond and Toby Lee
Be sure to catch Jungle this summer!
Justin Timberlake is bringing The Forget Tomorrow World Tour to a city near you!
Justin Timberlake is bringing The Forget Tomorrow World Tour to a city near you!
LA-based singer-songwriter jxdn has announced WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS TOUR in support of his upcoming album of the same name.
Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves has announced her return to the stage with her 2024 “Deeper Well World Tour”
Tenor saxophonist and member of West Coast Get Down jazz collective Kamasi Washington has announced October UK dates as part of his “Fearless Movement” Europe Tour 2024.
Keane | Celebrating 20 Years of Hopes And Fears. With very special guests, The Lathums!
Khruangbin have announced their “A LA SALA” tour – stopping in Glasgow, Manchester, and including two dates in London.
Kings of Leon have announced their 2024 Can We Please Have Fun World Tour, including a headline show at American Express presents BST Hyde Park.
Kula Shaker are heading out on tour this spring!
Italian gothic metal band Lacuna Coil announces UK tour
American rapper, singer and producer known for his versatile sound
Lizzy McAlpine brings her ‘The Older Tour’ to the UK.
Catch Luke Hemmings across the UK this May!
GRAMMY Award-nominated artist, performer, and songwriter Marcus King is bringing ‘Mood Swings The World Tour’ to the UK in November.
McFly announce summer shows for 2024, including The Piece Hall & Isle of Wight Festival
Megan Moroney has announced her return to the UK, with the Georgia Girl headline Tour this September!
Megan Thee Stallion has confirmed details of the Hot Girl Summer Tour, which will see Megan perform across the UK this July.
Melanie Martinez announces the UK leg of The Trilogy Tour
Experience Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells Live in Concert later this year.
Pennsylvania metalcore band Motionless in White set to return to the UK February 2025.
Nas has announced his 30 Year Anniversary Tour, including 4 UK dates in Manchester, Edinburgh, Wolverhampton & London.
Champagne & Roses tour with special guest Mario
New Years Day are returning to the UK this September!
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds are bringing The Wild God Tour to UK arenas in November
Nickelback are bringing their Get Rollin’ Tour to the UK next May
The one and only Queen of Hip-Hop Nicki Minaj has officially announced the dates and venues on her worldwide outing in 2024, Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
The hugely popular Noah Kahan has announced arena dates for summer 2024 ☀️
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced 2024 outdoor summer shows
Olivia Rodrigo announces her highly anticipated GUTS world tour in support of her second studio album, GUTS.
Pearl Jam is bringing their Dark Matter World Tour 2024 to a city near you in support of their brand new album Dark Matter (out 19 April).
Don’t miss synth pop dream team Pet Shop Boys on their 2024 “Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live” tour.
The revered DJ, broadcaster and dance pioneer brings timeless Balearic hits to life.
Don’t miss Porij’s minimalist grooves and heady bass sounds this spring.
Public Service Broadcasting are taking their incredible live show across the UK this October.
Massachusetts-based sultry synth-pop band PVRIS announce May UK dates, stopping in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London.
Nominated for 7 x Brit Awards (the most by any artist in one year, her long-awaited independent debut album, My 21st Century Blues), see RAYE this year across the UK.
19/06 – 18/08/2024
Various Locations
REWIND Festival is bringing back the 80s once again!
Chicago punks Rise Against have announced two UK dates for 2024 at the O2 Ritz, Manchester and O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London.
Level up and enjoy a first-class experience for Rockstar Energy presents Parklife.
Headlining Margate Summer Series
Sepultura announce farewell tour in Nov 2024
Iconic soul and pop band Simply Red today will be heading out across the UK for their 40th anniversary in September & October 2025.
Following his announcement that he will be supporting SZA on her SOS tour, GRAMMY-nominated R&B artist SiR has announced a gig in Manchester this July.
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Celebrating their 25th anniversary
Catch unmissable producer duo Jungle at Sounds of the City in July 2024
04/10 – 11/11/2024
With special guest Badly Drawn Boy
Immersion: The Final Chapter heads to the UK this Oct
Living legend Stevie Nicks will be playing shows in London, Manchester and Glasgow this July.
Take That announce The Life On Tour
Don’t miss the soulful vocals of singer-songwriter Teddy Swims on his 2024 UK tour
The Spicy Meatball Tour
The band announces a UK arena tour for 2024 where they will play a set of classic hits from their recently released The Very Best Of 1989 – 2023.
Rock’n’roll heroes The Black Crowes announce the Happiness Bastards Tour
The Corrs have announced the eight-date Talk On Corners UK & Ireland tour for November 2024.
The Cult have announced The 8424 Tour, commemorating 40 years as a band, heading across the UK this Oct & Nov
Generation 2024 tour
The Japanese House have confirmed details of their spring 2024 tour!
The K’s are going on tour next spring, with stops in Cardiff, Brighton and more.
The Killers return to the UK next summer!
Brixton’s buzzy Baroque indie-rockers
The Libertines are back and heading out on the UK road this Oct & Nov on the All Quiet On The Esplanade Tour!
It’ll be all about those black butterflies and déjà vus when The Maine celebrate 16 years with UK shows next April
Contemporary Irish folk music group head out on tour this winter!
The National announce outdoor summer shows for 2024
The Snuts announce UK tour this winter
The punk-adjacent UK outfit behind the hits ‘Golden Brown’ and ‘Peaches’ announce June 2024 50th anniversary show at Caldicot Castle
The Teskey Brothers announce shows in London, Birmingham & Manchester this September
The Wailers have confirmed a HUGE UK tour
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Odell has announced details of his forthcoming UK tour which will kick off in March 2024 + summer shows in London and Halifax.
Record-breaking Scottish artist, Tom Walker will hit the road next spring.
TOOL have confirmed their highly anticipated return to the UK for next spring.
Grammy award-winning band, Train, have announced UK dates for 2024.
Trippie Redd returns to the UK this summer.
In past lives, Troye Sivan has been a child actor and a Youtube vlogger, but it’s clear he was born to be a pop star.
Chart-topping, genre-hopping duo, Twenty One Pilots have confirmed The Clancy World Tour – touring the UK next May!
Scotland’s finest alt-rockers Twin Atlantic are back with new album Meltdown and confirmed a November UK Headline Tour in support.
Electronic innovators, Underworld return next year for some more unforgettable shows!
Tickets are on sale now for multi-hyphenate Vince Staples’ Black in Europa tour.
The exciting live show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is getting back on the road with a huge tour across the UK.
Hot off the release of their critically acclaimed third studio album, “Aces Are High”, award-winning rock duo When Rivers Meet announce their Aces Are High Spring 2024 UK Tour.
Yellowcard return to the UK this November, celebrating 20 Years of Ocean Avenue, with support from Story of the Year and This Wild Life.
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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.
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. Check out this month’s featured events here.
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 2021 include:
For more concerts across the wider UK, check out our Concerts & Tours Guide.
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:
For more theatre shows and musicals, along with West End productions, check out our West End Theatre Guide.
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.
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.
Manchester is home to a number of festivals, including Neighbourhood Festival in October and Homobloc in November, along with Manchester Pride festival in August. Stay tuned for more info on these festivals in 2021 & 2022.
Discover more festivals across the UK and abroad using our Festival Finder.
