Manchester - Music
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.
Popular Concerts in Manchester
- Friday, 19 June 2026 at 17:00
TAKE THAT - THE CIRCUS LIVE - Summer 2026
Etihad Stadium - Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 17:00
The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour
Etihad Stadium - Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 19:30
Westlife 25 - the Anniversary World Tour
Co-op Live - Monday, 4 May 2026 at 19:30
Alex Warren Presents: Little Orphan Alex Live
Co-op Live - Friday, 20 March 2026 at 18:30
Gorillaz
Co-op Live - Monday, 6 July 2026 at 19:30
Def Leppard
Co-op Live - Friday, 17 April 2026 at 19:30
Rick Astley The Reflection Tour 2026
Co-op Live - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 at 18:30
D-Block Europe: PTSD2 Tour
Co-op Live - Friday, 24 April 2026 at 18:30
Louis Tomlinson
Co-op Live
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- 25 June 2026Thursday 19:00Acid BathManchesterManchester AcademyLow Availability
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- 26 June 2026Friday 19:00Beverley Knight - Born To Perform TourManchesterO2 Apollo Manchester
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- 1 July 2026Wednesday 17:00TAKE THAT - THE CIRCUS LIVE - Summer 2026ManchesterEtihad Stadium
- 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
- 14 July 2026Tuesday 19:00Bat SabbathManchesterRebellion Manchester
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- 31 July 2026Until 02/08/2026Radar Festival 2026 - WeekendManchesterO2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
- 21 August 2026Friday 16:00The Cure at Live from Wythenshawe ParkManchesterWythenshawe ParkLow Availability
- 21 August 2026Until 22/08/2026The Cure Aftershow - ManchesterManchesterRebellion ManchesterOn partner site
- 22 August 2026Saturday 16:00Lewis CapaldiManchesterWythenshawe ParkLow Availability
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- 29 August 2026Saturday 14:00Courteeners At Live From Wythenshawe ParkManchesterWythenshawe ParkLow Availability
- 30 August 2026Sunday 15:00The Prodigy at Live from Wythenshawe ParkManchesterWythenshawe Park
- 2 September 2026Wednesday 19:00WITCHZManchesterManchester Gorilla
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- 5 September 2026Saturday 12:00Manchester Psych Fest 2026ManchesterO2 Ritz Manchester
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