Concerts in Manchester in December 2026

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

The Kehlani World Tour — Eu & Uk

Co-op Live

American neo soul, contemporary R&B and pop singer Kehlani brings their world tour to Manchester for a performance at Co-op Live.

Pop, rock & indie

Kasabian: Nothing Better Than This Tour 2026

Co-op Live

Kasabian bring their Nothing Better Than This Tour 2026 to Manchester, joined by The Vaccines at Co-op Live.

Pop, rock & indie

Kodaline - Farewell Tour

Albert Hall

Irish pop, rock and indie outfit Kodaline bring their guitar-driven ballads to the Albert Hall in Manchester.

Pop, rock & indie

Tori Kelly

Albert Hall

American soul singer and songwriter Tori Kelly performs live at Albert Hall in Manchester, bringing her distinctive vocals to the city.

Pop, rock & indie

ELUVEITIE – ÀNV RISING – EUROPE Pt. III

O2 Ritz Manchester

Swiss folk metal act Eluveitie perform at O2 Ritz Manchester alongside Pain and Wolfheart on their European tour.

Pop, rock & indie

Culture Club - Venue Premium Tickets

AO Arena

Culture Club brings their new wave and pop sound to Manchester, joined by Haircut 100 and Abc on stage.

Pop, rock & indie

Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour 2026

Co-op Live

British singer-songwriter Jessie Ware brings rhythm and blues to Manchester on The Superbloom Tour 2026.

Pop, rock & indie

The Very Best of the Pogues

O2 Apollo Manchester

The Very Best of the Pogues brings classic folk rock and Celtic punk to Manchester, celebrating the legacy of a legendary British band.

Pop, rock & indie

Portugal. The Man

Manchester Academy 2

American rock band Portugal. The Man brings its blend of pop and indie rock to Manchester Academy 2 on this visit to Manchester.

Other

WHP presents: 20 Years of The Warehouse Project Pt 2

Depot Mayfield

Carl Cox live at Depot Mayfield, Manchester. House. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Pop, rock & indie

Razorlight - 'America' 20th Anniversary Tour

O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester

Razorlight and The Molotovs perform at O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester to mark two decades of the breakthrough single America.

Pop, rock & indie

Sevendust

Manchester Academy 2

Concert at Manchester Academy 2 — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Soul, R&B, reggae

Rnb winter Ball- Jagged Edge, B2k ft. Omarion

Bec Arena

Concert at Bec Arena — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Other

The Haçienda, Manchester

Depot Mayfield

The Warehouse Project live at Depot Mayfield. Official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Rap

Nemzzz - Locked In Tour

O2 Ritz Manchester

British rapper Nemzzz brings the Locked In Tour to Manchester, performing material from the debut album Do Not Disturb.

World music

Polyphia - BE NOT AFRAID World Tour

Manchester Academy

Concert at Manchester Academy — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

Blossoms

Co-op Live

Stockport pop band Blossoms perform a hometown concert at Co-op Live, joined by support act The Royston Club.

Pop, rock & indie

Artemas - Getting Up to No Good

O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester

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

Pop, rock & indie

Hermanos Gutiérrez

Albert Hall

Hermanos Gutiérrez and Gaby Moreno perform at Albert Hall in Manchester, bringing their distinct instrumental Latin music to the stage.

Electronic

Boy Harsher - The Heartbreak Tour

O2 Ritz Manchester

American electronic group Boy Harsher bring their synth-pop sound to Manchester on The Heartbreak Tour.

Pop, rock & indie

Bleachers

O2 Apollo Manchester

Concert at O2 Apollo Manchester — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

Evergrey

Rebellion Manchester

Swedish progressive metal band Evergrey performs live in Manchester at Rebellion Manchester.

Rap

Kneecap, Manchester

Depot Mayfield

Concert at Depot Mayfield — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

Barenaked Ladies

Albert Hall

Concert at Albert Hall — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

Dayseeker

Manchester Academy

Concert at Manchester Academy — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

The Fell / Billy Sheehan

Band On The Wall

The Fell is a modern rock powerhouse fronted by dynamic vocalist Toby Rand, featuring legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, acclaimed producer/guitarist Mike Krompass and explosive drummer Nick Chiarore. Fusing soaring…

Pop, rock & indie

Ash

Albert Hall

Alternative rock band Ash perform in Manchester at Albert Hall, bringing their signature guitar-driven sound to the stage.

Pop, rock & indie

Gang of Youths

Albert Hall

Australian indie rock band Gang of Youths perform in Manchester alongside support act Walt Disco.

Pop, rock & indie

Thrown

Manchester Academy

Concert at Manchester Academy — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

The Veils

YES

The Veils and Anthonie Tonnon perform at YES in Manchester, bringing their respective indie rock and songwriting styles to the stage.

Pop, rock & indie

Big Narstie x Scorcher

New Century Locker

Gotobeat is proud to present Big Narstie x Scorcher for The Merger Tour in celebration of the two's upcoming EP release. The Merger Tour stops off at Locker Studio, Manchester on Wednesday 9th December.

Pop, rock & indie

Ankor & Self Deception

Manchester Club Academy

Concert at Manchester Club Academy — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

The Snuts

O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester

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

Pop, rock & indie

Mental Cruelty

Manchester Academy 3

Mental Cruelty at Manchester Academy 3, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Pop, rock & indie

Boston Manor

Gorilla

Concert at Manchester Gorilla — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Soul, R&B, reggae

Elmiene

Albert Hall

British-Sudanese singer-songwriter Elmiene brings a distinctive blend of R&B, soul, funk, gospel and reggae to the Albert Hall stage in Manchester.

Pop, rock & indie

Slift

Gorilla

Concert at Manchester Gorilla — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Other

UB40 Feat Ali Campbell: The Big Love Tour

Co-op Live

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell live at Co-op Live. Official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

Genesis Owusu

Gorilla

Parallel Lines presents Genesis Owusu. Over the past five years, Ghanaian-Australian artist Genesis Owusu has emerged as one of the most exciting artists of the moment. Back-to-back albums Smiling with No Teeth (2021)…

Blues, country & folk

The Real Thing

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

One of Britain’s most-loved soul groups, The Real Thing are bringing their legendary sound to the Concert Hall. Formed in 1972, the group went on to become one of the biggest names in British soul, funk and disco, with…

Electronic

Sankeys Saturdays - Tribal Sessions

Sankeys

Sankeys Saturdays live at Sankeys, Manchester. House. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Pop, rock & indie

The Haunted Youth

YES

Now Wave Presents: The Haunted Youth

Pop, rock & indie

City Of The Sun

YES

City of the Sun perform live in Manchester, bringing their instrumental pop rock and indie sound to the Pink Room at YES.

Pop, rock & indie

Novulent

Manchester The Deaf Institute.

Concert at Manchester The Deaf Institute. — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

Blondshell

O2 Ritz Manchester

Metropolis Music, Parallel Lines Promotions & Live Nation Presents Blondshell TTSSFU This is an 8+ event (under 14s to be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult)

Pop, rock & indie

Colosseum

Band On The Wall

Prog rock pioneers, Colosseum, return to Band on the Wall this December. One of the most influential of the early British progressive rock bands, Colosseum fuse an adventurous approach to rock with strong jazz and blues…

Pop, rock & indie

Tiffany Day

Manchester New Century Hall

REMAINING TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM VENUE AT https://newcentury.seetickets.com/event/tiffany-day/new-century-hall/3669323

Pop, rock & indie

Green Lung

Manchester Academy

Concert at Manchester Academy — official tickets on Ticketmaster.