Concerts in Manchester in December 2026

Pop, rock & indie

The Deadlians

YES

The Deadlians at YES (The Pink Room), Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Other

The Rolling People

The Deaf Institute - Music Hall

THE ROLLING PEOPLE at The Deaf Institute - Music Hall, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Hard rock & metal

Towards The Sinister

Manchester Academy 3

Towards the Sinister brings together key architects of My Dying Bride's classic era to celebrate and resurrect the dark, mournful atmosphere that helped define the death-doom genre.

Other

Vicky Clayton sings the songs of Sandy Denny

The Strines Nightingale

Vicky Clayton sings the songs of Sandy Denny at The Strines Nightingale, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Other

Jamie T

Co-op Live

Concert at Co-op Live — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Other

The Clause

O2 Ritz Manchester

Concert at O2 Ritz Manchester — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

Merry Skamas

Rebellion Manchester

MERRY SKAMAS Faintest Idea Captain Accident & The Disasters Nutty Skunk The Crash Mats DK vs. The Kingdom Fri 18 Dec Rebellion, Manchester £13 advance Presented by Anarchistic Undertones & Rebellion Manchester

Classical

Ministry of Sound Classical

O2 Apollo Manchester

Concert at O2 Apollo Manchester — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Electronic

Spite House

Manchester The Deaf Institute.

Spite House at The Deaf Institute - The Lodge, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Other

The Bottom Line

Manchester The Deaf Institute.

South coast pop punk legends, The Bottom Line, are back on the road this December! Bringing their classic pop punk energy, make sure to join us for the party!

Pop, rock & indie

Kinder Mountain Rescue - Winter Fundraiser

The Strines Nightingale

WITH: LIVE MUSIC FROM THE STRINES and OUTDOOR BAR and 8 Cask Ales! Mobilised under police control, we provide search and mountain rescue services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and also respond to requests from the…

Other

The Luke Combs Experience

Manchester Club Academy

The Luke Combs Experience at Club Academy, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Other

Whp

Depot Mayfield

Silva Bumpa live at Depot Mayfield, Manchester. House. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Electronic

All My Friends Day Disco

Gorilla

All My Friends (aka Dancing With Dave) is celebrating its 10th birthday, so to commemorate a decade of dancing, we're heading out on tour, bringing the bangers to the bars and basements of the UK!As…

Other

The Road To Nashville

O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester

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

Other

A Twilight Dial Christmas (matinée show

Copper Bar, Band on the Wall

From Miami, comes Twilight Dial, a jazz crooner ensemble whose Christmas programme has become a highlight of South Florida's holiday season, with performances at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach…

Other

Trevor Horn and his Band

O2 Ritz Manchester

Concert at O2 Ritz Manchester — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

Lesbian Bed Death + Support

Rebellion Manchester

Lesbian Bed Death plus support TBA. Each ticket sold includes a 50p venue levy.

Pop, rock & indie

Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special

Manchester Academy 3

Described as a decade defining show - Sanctum Sanctorium faithfully recreate many of the dark eighties biggest alternative anthems from The Sisters of Mercy and The Cult, Killing Joke and The Cure…

Pop, rock & indie

John Ellis On Steinway

Copper Bar, Band on the Wall

John Ellis is a musician/composer/producer from Manchester who has been performing and recording around the city and the world for 40 years with his own projects and other arists like, Corinne…

Other

Dave Hill's Slade

O2 Ritz Manchester

Concert at O2 Ritz Manchester — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Electronic

Sa Roc

Band On The Wall

Sa-Roc is an acclaimed American rapper and poet known for her powerful lyricism, conscious storytelling, and socially charged themes. Hailing from Washington, D.C., she rose to prominence through her work with…

Rap

RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

An evening of RnB, hip hop and Afrobeats at The Blues Kitchen in Manchester, with music in the rap genre and styles that grew up in the United States and West Africa.

Soul, R&B, reggae

AM // Lord Tusk

The White Hotel

Lord Tusk live at The White Hotel, Manchester. Dub, Experimental. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Pop, rock & indie

Hannah Brine

The Strines Nightingale

JJoin award-winning singer-songwriter Hannah Brine for an intimate evening of original music and seasonal favourites in the beautiful surroundings of the Strines Nightingale.

Soul, R&B, reggae

Manchester Got Soul: Live Music + DJs ‘Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

Manchester Got Soul pairs live music and DJ sets at The Blues Kitchen in Manchester, covering R&B, soul, funk, gospel and reggae, with Tim Green among the performers.

Pop, rock & indie

Mark Radcliffe & Co.

Copper Bar, Band on the Wall

Mark Radcliffe & Co. at Copper Bar, Band on the Wall, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Other

Baked A La Ska 'Ska of Wonder' Christmas Party

Band On The Wall

After a sell out show last December, Baked A La Ska return to Band on the Wall for their annual Christmas special! Baked a la Ska had everyone dancing on the tables last time so we thought we'd bring Santa's favourite…

Pop, rock & indie

Visions OF Floyd

Band On The Wall

VISIONS OF FLOYD - The Pink Floyd Cinematic Experience Sunday 27th December 2026 | Band on the Wall, Manchester Experience the legendary music of Pink Floyd like never before.

Classical

Music from the Movies by Candlelight at Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Music from the Movies by Candlelight at Manchester Cathedral gathers John Williams’ biggest screen themes under candlelit arches.

Other

WHP presents: Morgan Seatree [Concourse Only]

Depot Mayfield

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

Punk & rock

Death Or Glory Tribute To the Clash

The Spinning Top

JOIN DEATH OR GLORY TRIBUTE TO THE CLASH FOR AN EXTRA SPECIAL ONE OFF CHRISTMAS SHOW AT THE SPINNING TOP, STOCKPORT!

Other

New Year's Eve: Simply the Best

Bridgewater Hall

Concert at Bridgewater Hall — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Other

WHP26 /// New Year's Eve: Defected + Glitterbox

Depot Mayfield

Eats Everything live at Depot Mayfield, Manchester. House. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Other

Me Gusta Collective + New Year's Eve Special

Band On The Wall

Me Gusta Collective returns to Band on the Wall this New Year’s Eve for another night of global sounds and high-energy rhythms. Following their unforgettable sold-out celebration earlier this year, Me Gusta Collective…

Other

The Rabbitts Album Release Tour

The Yard Manchester

The Rabbitts craft music that blurs the lines between folk, alternative, and atmospheric pop. Known for their delicate harmonies, immersive arrangements, and a sound described as “ethereal and understated” (BBC Radio…

Blues, country & folk

Celebrating Joy Division: 50th Anniversary

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

This December, we celebrate 50 years of the legendary MCR band, Joy Division. From the stark, hypnotic sound of Unknown Pleasures to the anthems that defined a generation, Joy Division created something darker, stranger…

Electronic

Thursday’s the new Saturday

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

As a December treat, our Thursdays become a Saturday. The legendary Blues Kitchen house band take to our stage, performing three live sets of soulful bangers in our concert hall, with DJs continuing the party in…

Other

ATFK + Dirty Freud

The Peer Hat

SPECIAL ONE-OFF NIGHT FEATURING TWO FEARLESS ARTISTS EXPERIMENTING IN ELECTRONIC, JAZZ AND PROGRESSIVE MUSIC. ⭐️ ATFK: This ‘envelope-pushing’accordion/drums duo defy the preconceptions of what their instruments can do,…

Other

Nature TV

The Grafton Arms

Scruff of the Neck presents Nature TV Listen: https://spoti.fi/4847g48 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naturetvmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturetvband Thursday 03 December 2026 | Grafton Arms,…

Electronic

Swingers: Oldboy b2b DJ Cosworth (All Night Long)

The Loft

Oldboy live at The Loft, Manchester. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Electronic

Socalled — Hstn & Friends

Stage and Radio

HSTN live at Stage and Radio, Manchester. Techno, House. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Electronic

renae labs: Neffa-T Masterclass

renae

Neffa-T live at renae, Manchester. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Rap

The Latest Edition: Launch Party - Bassline, Grime & More

Stage and Radio

The Latest Edition: Bassline, Grime & More live at Stage and Radio, Manchester. Bass, Grime. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Electronic

Oscar Farrell

YES

Now Wave presents: Oscar Farrell One of the most exciting emerging names in UK electronic music lands in the YES Basement. Moving between house, breaks and beautifully warped electronics, Oscar Farrell brings a fresh,…

Electronic

Y U Qt

New Century Locker

Y U QT live at New Century Locker, Manchester. Garage, Jungle. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Other

EXO: Nkisi / Mark Fell / Quiet Husband/ Tamus / Raphaèl Hadjílàskaris / Conor Thomas

The White Hotel

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

Other

WYLD pres. Ryan Resso b2b Chopper (All Day Long)

The Loft

Ryan Resso live at The Loft, Manchester. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Other

Lowfield visits Onsite Records

Onsite Records

Ana K Miller live at Onsite Records, Manchester. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Other

National Playboys w/ Wehmut + 1000 Legs

The Rat & Pigeon

Venue Favourite NATIONAL PLAYBOYS return to The Rat & Pigeon for their 2nd headliner in the sweatbox as part of their Winter 26 UK tour. Wehmut and 1000 Legs support Tickets now on sale