Manchester - Rock
A hotbed for creativity and radical thinking, Manchester’s arts and cultural scene is as vibrant as you’ll find anywhere in the UK. Boasting an enviable list of music venues, sports stadiums, museums, theatre and stand-up comedy entertainment, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in Manchester, and then some.
All Rock Events in Manchester458 results
- 3 July 2026Friday 17:30Sounds of the City Present The K'sManchesterCastlefield BowlLimited Availability
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- 4 July 2026Saturday 17:30Sammy Hagar - Venue Premium TicketsManchesterAO Arena
- 4 July 2026Saturday 17:30THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS - UK TOUR 2026 - SAMMY HAGARManchesterAO Arena
- 4 July 2026Saturday 18:00Antarctic MonkeysManchesterO2 Ritz Manchester
- 4 July 2026Saturday 18:00The Dirty NilManchesterRebellion ManchesterOn partner site
- 6 July 2026Monday 19:30Def LeppardManchesterCo-op Live
- 8 July 2026Wednesday 17:00Sounds of the City Present Wet LegManchesterCastlefield Bowl
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- 9 July 2026Thursday 17:30Sounds of the City Present Johnny MarrManchesterCastlefield Bowl
- 21 August 2026Friday 16:00The Cure at Live from Wythenshawe ParkManchesterWythenshawe ParkLow Availability
- 22 August 2026Saturday 16:00Lewis CapaldiManchesterWythenshawe ParkLow Availability
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- 29 August 2026Saturday 14:00Courteeners At Live From Wythenshawe ParkManchesterWythenshawe ParkLow Availability
- 2 September 2026Wednesday 19:00WITCHZManchesterManchester Gorilla
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- 5 September 2026Saturday 12:00Manchester Psych Fest 2026ManchesterO2 Ritz Manchester
- 13 September 2026Sunday 19:00Thompson Twins' Tom BaileyManchesterBridgewater Hall
- 17 September 2026Thursday 19:00Colin Edwin and John Wesley's Voyage 35ManchesterO2 Ritz Manchester
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- 20 September 2026Sunday 19:00David EssexManchesterOpera House, Manchester
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- 21 September 2026Monday 19:00AnastaciaManchesterO2 Apollo ManchesterLow Availability
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- 2 October 2026Until 02/10/2026Just RadioheadManchesterManchester AcademyOn partner site
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- 18 October 2026Sunday 18:30Brandi Carlile - the Human TourManchesterCo-op Live
- 18 October 2026Sunday 18:30Brandi Carlile - VIP Soundcheck UpgradeManchesterCo-op Live
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