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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- 11 September 2026Friday 19:30Andre RieuManchesterCo-op Live
- 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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- 22 September 2026Tuesday 18:00I Prevail: The Violent Nature TourManchesterO2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
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- 2 October 2026Until 02/10/2026Just RadioheadManchesterManchester AcademyOn partner site
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- 5 October 2026Monday 19:30Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live OrchestraManchesterBridgewater Hall
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- 7 October 2026Wednesday 19:31The World of Hans Zimmer - Premium Ticket and Hotel ExperiencesManchesterCo-op LiveOn partner site
- 9 October 2026Friday 19:30Hue and Cry + RoachfordManchesterBridgewater Hall
- Presale happening now14 October 2026Wednesday 19:00Warren ZeidersManchesterManchester Academy
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- 16 October 2026Until 16/10/2026SportsManchesterYES (Pink Room)On partner site
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- 17 October 2026Saturday 19:00Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True StoryManchesterO2 Apollo Manchester
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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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- 19 October 2026Monday 19:00Cabaret Voltaire's Final UK TourManchesterAlbert Hall
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- 20 October 2026Tuesday 19:15Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo GemsManchesterBridgewater Hall
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- 20 October 2026Tuesday 19:30EZHELManchesterManchester Academy 2On partner site
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- 23 October 2026Friday 19:30Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World TourManchesterCo-op LiveLow Availability
- 24 October 2026Saturday 19:30Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World TourManchesterCo-op Live
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