Concerts in Manchester in October 2026

Rap

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.

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.

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

Korn

AO Arena

Concert at AO Arena — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

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

Archspire

Manchester Academy 2

Canadian technical death metal band Archspire perform in Manchester, bringing their intricate compositions to the stage.

Pop, rock & indie

Leslie Odom, Jr.

Bridgewater Hall

Leslie Odom, Jr. performs at Bridgewater Hall on this visit to Manchester, bringing a repertoire spanning pop, rock and indie.

Pop, rock & indie

The Browning

Manchester Academy 3

The American electronicore band The Browning perform live at Manchester Academy 3, bringing their fusion of post-hardcore, deathcore and electronic elements.

Pop, rock & indie

Blood Red Shoes

Gorilla

Blood Red Shoes and Alice Costelloe perform live in Manchester at Gorilla for an evening of alternative and indie rock.

Pop, rock & indie

LA Guns

Manchester Club Academy

LA Guns at Club Academy, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Electronic

Nathan Fake

The White Hotel

Nathan Fake is a British electronic music composer born in Norfolk in 1983. Starting the career in 2003, the music bridges electronic music and progressive house. The debut album, Drowning in a Sea of Love, came out in…

Pop, rock & indie

Panchiko

Manchester New Century Hall

Panchiko at New Century Hall, Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Pop, rock & indie

Citizen

Manchester Academy 2

Citizen perform at Manchester Academy 2 alongside Modern Color and thistle in a pop, rock and indie event.

Pop, rock & indie

Freya Skye

Aviva Studios - Warehouse

British pop singer and actress Freya Skye performs live at Aviva Studios - Warehouse in Manchester.

Pop, rock & indie

Alabama 3 Acoustic

New Century Locker

Alabama 3 Acoustic brings their distinct blend of electronica and rock to Manchester on this visit.

Pop, rock & indie

Deradoorian

Gullivers

Fusing elements of indie rock, avant-garde electronic music, dub, and dance rhythms, Deradoorian is the name Angel Deradoorian works under as a solo artist. She launched said solo career after making a name for herself…

Pop, rock & indie

The Reytons

Co-op Live

The British indie rock band The Reytons bring their guitar-driven sound to Manchester for a live concert performance.

Pop, rock & indie

Nick Hakim

YES

American musician Nick Hakim performs in Manchester, bringing a distinctive pop, rock and indie sound shaped by a decade of recording.

Pop, rock & indie

Penelope Isles

YES

Hailing from the Isle of Man via the uncomfortable shingles of Brighton beach, Penelope Isles resurface – shimming in sunlight and shadow. Three years since their last show, life has quietly reshaped everything. Two…

Pop, rock & indie

Rikas

Manchester The Deaf Institute.

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

Pop, rock & indie

Static Dress

Manchester Academy 2

Outbreak Presents: Static Dress + Support

Electronic

Stvw

Rebellion Manchester

Concert at Rebellion Manchester — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

Pop, rock & indie

CQ Wrestling

YES

Liift presents: CQ Wrestling

Pop, rock & indie

Max Fry

YES

Now wave presents: Max Fry

Electronic

Mietze Conte

Gorilla

Crosstown Concerts Presents... Mietze Conte Mietze Conte is an artist hailing from Vienna, Austria. Since exploding onto the scene in 2022 with debut track ‘bunnybunnybunny’and debut EP “Nervous”, they’ve pioneered an…

Pop, rock & indie

Brown Horse

Manchester The Deaf Institute.

Brown Horse at The Deaf Institute

Electronic

I Love Acid

The Golden Lion

Slam live at The Golden Lion, Todmorden. Techno, Acid. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Pop, rock & indie

Adult DVD

Gorilla

Now Wave Presents Adult DVD + lttl mort

Electronic

Natanya - THE ATTITUDE TOUR

YES (Pink Room)

Natanya - THE ATTITUDE TOUR at YES (The Pink Room), Manchester. Tickets on See Tickets.

Electronic

Sankeys Saturdays - Tribal Sessions

Sankeys

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

Electronic

Hit & Run x Critical Sound x GASH MCR: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

Hidden

Sully live at Hidden, Manchester. Drum & Bass, Dubstep. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Pop, rock & indie

Modern Woman

The Abbey Manchester

NOW WAVE PRESENTS... MODERN WOMAN

Electronic

Hidden Halloween Thurs w/ DJ Q & Flowdan

Hidden

DJ Q live at Hidden, Manchester. Bass, Garage. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Blues, country & folk

Any Young Mechanic

Manchester The Deaf Institute.

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

Pop, rock & indie

Adult Leisure

Manchester The Deaf Institute.

Support: BIG FEAR

Pop, rock & indie

Mood Swings: Holybones, Kelly No Brakes + More

YES

Now Wave presents Mood Swings Holybones Kelly No Brakes Dan English

Electronic

Demi Riquísimo & Grace Sands at Amber's

Amber's

Demi Riquisimo live at Amber's, Manchester. House, Disco. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Electronic

Mannyfest Amplify Gray Benny L Limited T>I

Six Trees Bar And Kitchen Manchester

Mannyfest Halloween Special in association with Mukes & Riddim Culture. Fully immersive fancy dress event, bringing you the very best in DNB and Bass music Line Up across 3 stages Special Guests: Manchester Exclusive…

Electronic

Felabration ft. Dele Sosimi Rhythm of Africa Vol 2

Band On The Wall

HUSH Events in partnership with Band on the Wall presents a landmark night: the first ever Felabration in Manchester, a licensed celebration of the life, music and legacy of Fela Kuti, the pioneer of Afrobeat. Part of…

Electronic

Katy B presents: Little Red Rave: Arthi, Bok Bok, Andre Zimmer

Hidden

Katy B live at Hidden, Manchester. Garage, Tech House. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Electronic

Decius

New Century Locker

Decius live at New Century Locker, Manchester. Techno, Acid. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Electronic

DAHLIA STEREO HALLOWEEN with COCO MARÍA

Dahlia Stereo

Coco Maria live at Dahlia Stereo, Manchester. House, Latin Bass. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Electronic

Cfn

Piccadilly Central

Alex Moore live at Piccadilly Central, Manchester. House, Disco. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Candlelight

Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings

Hallé St Peter's

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Candlelight

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

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: Tribute to Adele

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.

Electronic

The Loft: Isaac Carter

The Loft

Isaac Carter live at The Loft, Manchester. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Electronic

Ghosts of Garage: HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR - Secret Warehouse Rave

Secret Warehouse

JAEL live at Secret Warehouse, Manchester. Bass, Garage. Tickets on Resident Advisor.

Pop, rock & indie

The Strokes - Reality Awaits

Co-op Live

American rock band The Strokes perform in Manchester at Co-op Live, bringing their distinct post-punk and garage rock sound to the stage.