Concerts in Manchester in December 2026

Hard rock & metal

Dominum - The Night Is Calling Tour

O2 Ritz Manchester

Action! Presents: Dominum – The Night Is Calling Tour + Special Guests The Night Flight Orchestra

Pop, rock & indie

Westside Cowboy

Albert Hall

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

Electronic

Bloody Hawk

Gorilla

Bloody Hawk at Gorilla, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Soul, R&B, reggae

Sekou

Manchester Academy 2

Sekou at Manchester Academy 2, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Pop, rock & indie

Kevin Atwater

The Deaf Institute - Music Hall

Kevin Atwater at The Deaf Institute - Music Hall, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Pop, rock & indie

Half Me

Rebellion Manchester

Half Me at Rebellion, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Blues, country & folk

Gwenifer Raymond

The Strines Nightingale

Wales born, Brighton-based instrumentalist Gwenifer Raymond is a celebrated champion of the finger-picked guitar. She has drawn international acclaim for her repurposing of Mississippi blues and John Fahey’s intricate…

Pop, rock & indie

Andrew Cushin

Manchester Academy 2

Andrew Cushin at Manchester Academy 2, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Electronic

Fac51 the Haçienda

The Warehouse Project

David Morales live at The Warehouse Project, Manchester. House. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Pop, rock & indie

yourcodenameis:milo

The White Hotel

Yourcodenameis:milo play their first show in Manchester for over 21 years! The alternative rock/experimental/post-hardcore band from Washington, UK drew critical acclaim for their debut 2004 mini album All Roads To…

Pop, rock & indie

Hans Williams

Manchester The Deaf Institute.

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

Rap

Ledbyher

Manchester Academy 3

Concert at Manchester Academy 3 — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Electronic

Music To Die For 5th Birthday

The Golden Lion

Danny Howells live at The Golden Lion, Todmorden. Progressive House, Deep House. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Jazz

Joe-Armon Jones & Maxwell Owin

New Century Locker

Joe Armon-Jones & Maxwell Owin mark ten years of working together with a celebration of the record that started it all: Idiom. To mark the anniversary, they're taking Idiom back on the road.

Blues, country & folk

Amelia Coburn

YES

Amelia Coburn has a knack for making the unusual sound timeless. Her honest, occasionally hilarious and quintessentially north-eastern persona disarms and beguiles in equal measure. Drawing inspiration from gothic…

Electronic

DAHLIA STEREO with Dam Swindle

Dahlia Stereo

Dam Swindle live at Dahlia Stereo, Manchester. House, Disco. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Pop, rock & indie

The Bootleg Beatles

Bridgewater Hall

Concert at Bridgewater Hall — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Other

Manchester Music Outdoor Exploration Game

Johnny Roadhouse Music

A self-guided outdoor game through Manchester that follows the city's music scene of the 1980s and 1990s, combining local stories, trivia and puzzles at landmarks and hidden gems across the city.

Electronic

Neffa-T presents: Neffa-T, DJ Stingray & Tasha

Hidden

Neffa-T live at Hidden, Manchester. Techno, Bass. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Electronic

Metalheadz: Manchester

Joshua Brooks

Benny L live at Joshua Brooks, Manchester. Drum & Bass, Jungle. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Pop, rock & indie

Chameleons — Home Is Where the Heart Is 2026 — Electric

Manchester New Century Hall

CHAMELEONS - HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS 2026 - ELECTRIC at New Century Hall, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Electronic

Hidden

Hidden

DJ Godfather live at Hidden, Manchester. Electro, Ghetto Tech. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Pop, rock & indie

Chameleons — Home Is Where the Heart Is 2026 — Strings

Manchester New Century Hall

CHAMELEONS - HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS 2026 - STRINGS at New Century Hall, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Other

Christmas Musical Spectacular

AO Arena

Michael Ball live at AO Arena. Official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

Hollow Ship

The Old Abbey Taphouse

Hollow Ship electrifies Manchester with their psychedelic rock fusion. Get your tickets now and dive into a sonic adventure! Highlights 🎸 Four-piece band from Gothenburg with a unique psychedelic sound 🎤 Intricate…

Electronic

Day Time Disco: Dave 'Love' Lee - Joshua Brooks Manchester

Joshua Brooks

Dave Lee live at Joshua Brooks, Manchester. House, Disco. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Pop, rock & indie

Grey Lantern presents: Evanora Unlimited

The White Hotel

Evanora: Unlimited is a multi-medium project from Oakland, California artist Orion Ohana. Exploring writing, world building, music, film, illustration, and varying types of performance art; Evanora: Unlimited is not an…

Candlelight

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay

Hallé St Peter's

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Manchester.

Classical

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight at St Ann's Church

St Ann’s Church

🎵 This experience is brought to you by CityMusic Promotions Ltd. Tickets for Vivaldi's Four Seasons at St Ann's Church 🎫 Band AA ticket for 1 (Front section) 🎫 Band A ticket for 1 🎫 Band B ticket for 1 🎫 Band C…

Classical

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight at St Ann's Church

St Ann’s Church

This candlelit concert is organised by CityMusic Promotions Ltd. Tickets for Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight in Manchester 🎫 Band AA (Front section) ticket for 1 person 🎫 Band A ticket for 1 person 🎫 Band B…

Candlelight

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Hallé St Peter's

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Manchester.

Other

The Last Sunday Club - Norris 'Da Boss' Windross, Big Ang, Neil Rushton, Finn, Esqueezy & BFTT

The White Hotel

Norris Da Boss Windross live at The White Hotel, Manchester. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Pop, rock & indie

Brown Wimpenny's Annual Christmas Do

New Century Locker

A collective who mine the transcendental collective power of traditional folk music, Brown Wimpenny, split between Manchester, London and Liverpool, are bringing communities together to celebrate that rich catalog of…

Candlelight

Candlelight: Tribute to Oasis

Hallé St Peter's

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Manchester.

Soul, R&B, reggae

The Jazz Room: Marvin Gaye in a Night of Soul

Band On The Wall

The Jazz Room presents a rich and heartfelt tribute to Marvin Gaye, one of the most iconic voices in soul music.

Other

We Love Wednesdays

O2 Ritz Manchester

A concert by We Love Wednesdays at the O2 Ritz Manchester, a city venue that hosts concerts and shows. The evening is a live performance by the act at this Manchester venue.

Other

life is beautiful presents: live at The White Hotel, Manchester

The White Hotel

Lolina live at The White Hotel, Manchester. Experimental. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Candlelight

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Hallé St Peter's

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Manchester.

Candlelight

Candlelight Christmas: Love Actually, Home Alone & More

Hallé St Peter's

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Manchester.

Pop, rock & indie

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems

O2 Ritz Manchester

A night of 2000s emo anthems performed by Black Parade, a pop, rock and indie act, at O2 Ritz Manchester. The concert focuses on the songs of that decade's emo scene.

Classical

Moonlight Sonata at Christmas by Candlelight at Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Enjoy " Moonlight Sonata at Christmas by Candlelight " in Manchester! Highlights 🎹 Experience an exceptional piano recital by renowned British concert pianist Warren Mailley-Smith 📍 Location: Manchester Cathedral,…

Classical

A Night at The Opera at Christmas (Feat. Nessun Dorma) by Candlelight at Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Celebrate the festive season with an unforgettable evening of opera and passion in the stunning candlelit Manchester Cathedral Highlights 🎼 Experience iconic opera arias by Verdi, Mozart, Puccini…

Pop, rock & indie

The Smiths Tour

Vinyl Revival

The Smiths Approx. 3 hours 30 mins Smith fans from across the globe will have the opportunity to experience once again how this iconic band made their mark on Manchester and around the world. Iconic places featured on…

Pop, rock & indie

Day Fever

Manchester New Century Hall

Day Fever at New Century Hall, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Classical

New Year's Eve Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight at Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Ring in the New Year with an inspiring afternoon recital at the majestic Manchester Cathedral, bathed in the warm glow of candlelight Highlights 🎹 Experience virtuosic piano works by Chopin, Liszt…

Classical

New Year's Eve Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight at Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Ring in the New Year with an elegant evening of inspirational classical music in the stunning candlelit Manchester Cathedral Highlights 📍 Location: Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street…

Rap

Hiphopologist

New Century Locker

Soroush Valizadeh, professionally known as “Hiphopologist”, is a Persian rapper and lyricist hailing from Babolsar, Mazandaran, Iran.

Pop, rock & indie

Leap

Gorilla

LEAP at Gorilla, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Other

McGrath

The Castle Hotel

Concert at Castle Hotel — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Other

Harry Baker and Hollie McNish

Manchester New Century Hall

Harry Baker and Hollie McNish at New Century Hall, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.