Concerts in Manchester in 2026

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J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour

Co-op Live

American rapper and record producer J. Cole brings their tour to Manchester with an evening of East Coast rap and hip-hop.

Pop, rock & indie

Muse

Co-op Live

British rock band Muse performs in Manchester, bringing their blend of alternative metal and hard rock to the city.

Soul, R&B, reggae

Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key of Life Performances

Co-op Live

Stevie Wonder brings classic R&B, soul, funk, gospel and reggae to Manchester for special performances.

Pop, rock & indie

Papa Roach - Rise of the Roach

Co-op Live

American alternative rock band Papa Roach perform in Manchester, joined by special guests Landmvrks and Sleep Theory.

Pop, rock & indie

Tove Lo - ESTRUS

O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester

Concert at O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Electronic

James Blake - Trying Times Tour

Manchester New Century Hall

British singer-songwriter James Blake brings their distinct blend of pop and electronica to Manchester New Century Hall.

Electronic

ALOK: Eat Pray Leave

Manchester New Century Hall

Internationally condemned stand-up comedian ALOK returns with their most intimate show yet: a comedy about love, heartbreak, and the end times.

Pop, rock & indie

Deep Purple

AO Arena

British rock pioneers Deep Purple perform live in Manchester, bringing their legendary catalogue to the AO Arena stage.

Pop, rock & indie

Arlo Parks — Desire Tour

Albert Hall

Arlo Parks brings the Desire Tour to Manchester, performing indie pop and rock tracks from their catalogue alongside Baird.

World music

Overmono presents Pure Devotion - World Tour, Manchester

Depot Mayfield

Overmono presents Pure Devotion at Depot Mayfield, featuring James Blake, Joy Orbison, Andy C, and Moodymann.

Pop, rock & indie

Good Charlotte - Motel Du Cap EU/UK Tour

Co-op Live

Good Charlotte bring their alternative rock and pop-punk sound to Manchester on their Motel Du Cap EU/UK Tour, performing alongside Yellowcard and Grave Secrets at Co-op Live.

Pop, rock & indie

Korn

AO Arena

Concert at AO Arena — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

The Fray

Manchester Academy

American piano rock and alternative rock band The Fray perform live in Manchester, bringing their established repertoire to the stage.

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Dizzee Rascal

Manchester Academy

British rapper Dizzee Rascal performs a live rap set in Manchester, drawing on an extensive catalogue from the pioneer of grime.

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Tinie Tempah

O2 Ritz Manchester

British-Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Tinie Tempah brings hip-hop, dubstep and drum and bass to O2 Ritz Manchester.

Pop, rock & indie

Jack Savoretti

O2 Apollo Manchester

British-Italian singer-songwriter and acoustic musician Jack Savoretti performs in Manchester, bringing his folk rock repertoire to the city.

Pop, rock & indie

Placebo - 30th Anniversary Tour

Co-op Live

British alternative rock band Placebo mark their thirtieth anniversary with a concert in Manchester on this tour.

Rap

Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour

Co-op Live

Bryson Tiller brings The Neo Trapsoul Tour to Manchester's Co-op Live alongside Majid Jordan for an evening of hip-hop and contemporary RnB.

World music

Don Toliver

Co-op Live

American rapper and singer Don Toliver brings contemporary R&B, hip-hop and trap to Manchester for a live performance.

Pop, rock & indie

Cat Power - The Greatest - 20th Anniversary

Albert Hall

Cat Power marks two decades of the landmark album The Greatest with a live performance in Manchester.

Pop, rock & indie

Kamelot

O2 Ritz Manchester

Kamelot bring their power metal repertoire to Manchester, joined by special guests Exit Eden and Temperance.

Pop, rock & indie

Bloc Party & Interpol Co-Headline Tour

Aviva Studios - Warehouse

Bloc Party and Interpol join forces for a joint tour, stopping at Aviva Studios - Warehouse in Manchester.

Electronic

Caravan Palace

O2 Ritz Manchester

Concert at O2 Ritz Manchester — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

Interpol & Bloc Party Co-Headline Tour

Aviva Studios - Warehouse

Interpol and Bloc Party bring their co-headline tour to the Aviva Studios - Warehouse for a night of alternative rock and post-punk revival.