Courtney Barnett brings her UK tour to The Hall, Aviva Studios, celebrating her album 'Creature of Habit', with support from Body Type.
House music mega-star Eric Prydz headlines a night of electronic dance music at The Warehouse Project, with support from Franky Wah and James Organ.
The Hallé Orchestra perform iconic classical arrangements including Shostakovich, Barber and Prokofiev, conducted by Stephen Bell.
Live show by Essex rock band Pet Needs, with support from Keep Flying and So Good, at Band on the Wall.
Gareth Malone leads a singalong show celebrating the songs that have made movie moments magical, with his live band, singers and local choirs.
Indie rock, folk and blues singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy performs live at Halle St Peter's.
Manchester band People Person play The Neighbourhood Festival 2026 in the city centre.
Glam rock queen Bobbie Dazzle performs her album 'Star Power' with support from SANTù at The Deaf Institute.
Concert by the Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, performing her introspective folk-rock sound on The Human Tour.
Starsailor celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album Love is Here with a live performance featuring a string ensemble.
One of the UK's top gospel choirs returns to Aviva Studios for Black History Month, bringing its rich and joyful sound to The Social.
Final Manchester tour by electronic music pioneers Cabaret Voltaire, with Gazelle Twin as special guest.
Steve Hackett performs a tour pairing Genesis classics with his solo catalogue, featuring his long-time band members.
Melanie C, from her Sporty Spice days, plays live at the O2 Ritz with her album 'Sweat'.
The Hallé Orchestra performs Rachmaninov's Symphony No.3, alongside Szymanowski's Violin Concerto No.2 and Ravel's 'Three Songs Without Words', conducted by Nicholas Collon.
The Shamrocks bring their debut UK tour of traditional Irish music to The Bridgewater Hall, pairing classics with original compositions.
Aardman's 50th anniversary concert with the Picture House Orchestra, pairing classic film moments with live music and a special appearance by Shaun the Sheep.
The BBC Philharmonic perform Mahler's Symphony No. 4 with John Storgårds conducting, alongside Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto with Alina Ibragimova.
Cody Johnson on his first ever UK headline tour, with special guest Parker McCollum.
An enchanting live concert of dark fantasy film music from Tim Burton's films, performed by an 18-piece chamber orchestra.
D-Block Europe live at the AO Arena, with special guest French Montana on the Worldwide Wave tour.
The Strokes bring their Reality Awaits tour to Co-op Live, with special guests Fat White Family and Alex Cameron.
Mancunian keyboard duo Jonathan and Tom Scott perform a programme of classical and popular arrangements at The Bridgewater Hall.
A concert by Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr., featuring selections from the American Songbook, reimagined pop favourites and musical theatre classics, including songs from Hamilton.
Live string music performance of Bridgerton themes surrounded by candlelight at Hallé St Peter's.
Concert by Freya Skye, the Junior Eurovision 2022 winner, on her Stars Align UK tour with special guest Alex Sampson.
Baked A La Ska bring their spooky ska to live performances with a Halloween special, fancy dress encouraged.
The Reytons live show at Co-op Live with special guests Cruz Beckham & The Breakers and Alex Spencer.
The Amy Winehouse Band celebrate the 20th anniversary of Back to Black on their 2026 UK tour, performing the album in full plus other classics.
Co-headline concert by Manic Street Preachers and Suede at Co-op Live.
Korn's Euro Tour 2026, marking their first UK and Ireland tour in over a decade, with guests Architects and Youth Code.
Manchester Baroque season opener featuring Baroque concertos by Vivaldi, Handel and Bach, plus vocal items with countertenor Francis Bamford.
A concert by the legendary Persian singer Ebi, known as the Voice of a Nation, performing at The Bridgewater Hall.
The Hallé Orchestra perform Chopin's Piano Concerto No.1 with Tianyao Lyu and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.5, conducted by Kahchun Wong.
An evening of melodic rap and R&B performances from Tyreezy, Joash, Gvani, Fate and Lavelle, showcasing the North West's music scene.
A live concert tribute show built around the Motown classics of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and more, with glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and live musicianship.
Cat Power performs her album The Greatest live at Albert Hall for its 20th anniversary, accompanied by a special all-star band.
The Hallé Orchestra performs Steve Reich's 'Proverb' and Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Scheherazade', conducted by Tess Jackson.
Papa Roach live at Co-op Live on their Rise of the Roach Tour, with special guests LANDMVRKS and Sleep Theory.
Legendary singer Leo Sayer returns to the UK for his final full tour, bringing a high-energy evening of hits to The Bridgewater Hall.
A chamber music concert featuring Priaulx Rainier's Quanta for oboe and strings, alongside a world premiere of Richard Causton's new work for solo cor anglais.
Concert by Noah Kahan with support from Bella Kay at the AO Arena.
Grammy Award-winning rock band Muse bring The Wow! Signal Europa Tour to Co-op Live, with special guests Dead Poet Society.
Paul Heaton performs live at Co-op Live Arena with special guests Lightning Seeds and Rianne Downey.
Enter Shikari live at Co-op Live, with support from Holding Absence and The Callous Daoboys, as part of their Lose Your Self Tour.
Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown bring their Dance, Kid, Dance Act II tour to the AO Arena, with special guests Coheed & Cambria and Those Damn Crows.
Manchester synth-pop band W.H. Lung play their only headline gig of the year at Albert Hall, marking a decade since their first single.
Good Charlotte bring their Motel Du Cap tour to Europe, with Yellowcard as support, at Co-op Live.
Fontaines D.C. live in concert with support from Chalk at the AO Arena, part of their UK arena tour.
Deep Purple, global rock icons, perform live at the AO Arena with special guests Mammoth and Jayler.
Don Toliver performs live in Manchester as part of his Nitrous - Octane World Tour, with proceeds donated to LIVE Trust.
Jon Hopkins brings his instrumental live show to Manchester, centred on a longform piano performance with cello, guitar and electronics.
A candlelight concert bringing the music of Fleetwood Mac to Hallé St Peter's, performed by a string quartet.
Indie-rock band Ocean Colour Scene celebrate the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals, with The Enemy as special guests.
Bryson Tiller performs live at Co-op Live on his The Neo Trapsoul Tour, supported by Majid Jordan.
Alternative rock outfit Portugal. The Man perform live at Academy 2 as part of the Communion Presents tour.
Free live music from The Untold Quartet, a Manchester group reimagining orchestral music, within the Festive Voices programme.
Free live music from the award-winning Akiko Saxophone Quartet within the Festive Live programme at Aviva Studios.
A genre-blending live music showcase with seven artists from across the North West inspired by David Bowie's album 'You're Not Alone'.
Free live jazz performance by the RNCM Jazz Quartet within the Festive Live programme at Aviva Studios.
Free live soul and R&B choir performance by NIA Choir, part of the Festive Voices programme at Aviva Studios.
Anniversary concert with Howard Shore's original scores performed live to the film, celebrating the 25th anniversary.
Free live music from the Fractal Saxophone Quartet within the Festive Live programme at Aviva Studios.
Free live a cappella festive music from Cottontown, a male a cappella group, at Aviva Studios.
The Muppet Christmas Carol film is screened live as its musical score is performed on stage by an orchestra.
Intimate orchestral reinterpretation of the David Bowie catalogue by Manchester Camerata, part of the 'Bowie in the City' series.
Free festive live music from the Innsæi String Quartet at Aviva Studios, part of the Festive Live series.
Kasabian perform live at Co-op Live with The Vaccines as very special guests.
Free live festive music from Manchester choirs, including Sing Out Music Gospel Choir, at Aviva Studios.
Free live music from the Manchester Proud Chorus, one of the UK's largest LGBTQ+ choirs, at Aviva Studios.
A free live jazz tribute to the music of David Bowie by the Northern Lights Quartet, part of the Festive Live programme at Aviva Studios.
Free live music from The Untold Orchestra within the Festive Live programme at Aviva Studios, a charity orchestra using music to bring people together.
Free live festive music from the Rosamund Brass Quartet within the Festive Live programme at Aviva Studios.
Free live music from The Sunday Boys, a low-voiced LGBTQ+ choir, within the Festive Voices programme at Aviva Studios.
A multi-million dollar sound and light show celebrating classic rock anthems from The Beatles, Queen, Led Zeppelin and more.
Electronic music pioneer Bonobo brings his new album Distance in Static to live performance in a show designed by Pierre Claude.
Recital by German pianist Julius Asal within the Manchester Midday Music series, part of The Bridgewater Hall's Beethoven 200 series.
Concert by the rock band Nothing But Thieves as part of their The Stray Dogs Tour 2027 at Co-op Live.
Charli XCX brings her high-energy live show to the Co-op Live arena, with support from Audrey Hobert.
A soul and blues concert by The Vintage Explosion, the stage name of Will Hitchell and his band, known for viral covers and chart-topping blues albums.
The London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Paavo Järvi with Benjamin Grosvenor at the piano, performs Beethoven, Shostakovich and Veljo Tormis.
Manchester Baroque concert with special guest Luke Challinor on the baryton, performing early Classical chamber works on period instruments.
The Ukrainian National Philharmonic Orchestra makes its International Concert Series debut, with Mark Bebbington on piano, performing works by Brahms, Mozart, Manu Martin and Ivan Nebesnyy.
The Hallé Orchestra performs Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, alongside Rautavaara's 'Cantus Arcticus' and the UK premiere of Joan Tower's 'A New Day', conducted by Kristiina Poska with Alban Gerhardt on cello.
Jazz titans Ezra Collective bring their Here Because of Hope tour to The Warehouse, celebrating their new album with support from Pa Salieu.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Rush bring their Fifty Something Tour to Co-op Live, celebrating their catalogue and honouring late drummer Neil Peart.
