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Manchester Rock Concerts

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The Square Wild Seasonal Spectacular

Friday 19th December

7:00pm - 11:30pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

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The Square Wild Seasonal Spectacular

Star And Garter, Manchester

Manchester genre hoppers Square Wild and friends are throwing a Xmas party!

Black Grape - It's Great When You're Straight... Yeah! @ 30

Saturday 20th December

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Manchester Academy

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Black Grape - It's Great When You're Straight... Yeah! @ 30

Manchester Academy

Crosstown Concerts Presents... Black Grape with support from Dodgy coming to Manchester Academy in 2025.

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Gothmas With Cassyette DJ Set

Saturday 20th December

5:00pm - 2:00am

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Gothmas With Cassyette DJ Set

Holy Diver, Stockport

Cassyette Takes to the Holy Diver stage to bring you Gothmas!

The Hillocks : Irlam Steel Club

Saturday 27th December

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Irlam Steel Recreation And Social Club, Manchester

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The Hillocks : Irlam Steel Club

Irlam Steel Recreation And Social Club, Manchester

This is the tickets for The Hillocks at the Irlam Steel Club on the 27th of December

UKs top tribute to Robbie Williams

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Oklahoma Joe @ Gullivers

Sunday 28th December

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Gullivers, Manchester

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Oklahoma Joe @ Gullivers

Gullivers, Manchester

New age punk band Oklahoma Joe headline Gullivers in Manchester, a very special show to end a very special year for the band.

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AC/DShe NYE

Wednesday 31st December

7:00pm - 3:00am

Holy Diver, Stockport

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AC/DShe NYE

Holy Diver, Stockport

AC/DShe are back this NYE

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NEW YEARS DAY An Afternoon of Indie: MANCHESTER (over 30s)

Thursday 1st January 2026

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Gorilla, Manchester

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NEW YEARS DAY An Afternoon of Indie: MANCHESTER (over 30s)

Gorilla, Manchester

The daytime indie party for over 30s returns to Manchester for this spacial New Year's Day editoin

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HOT TAKE: Tigers & Flies, Sweet Gene + Grrace

Fri 9th - Sat 17th January 2026

7:00pm - 11:00pm

YES Basement, Manchester

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HOT TAKE: Tigers & Flies, Sweet Gene + Grrace

YES Basement, Manchester

Now Wave presents HOT TAKE: Tigers & Flies, Sweet Gene + Grrace

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COWBOY HUNTERS- Alt Arcade- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Saturday 10th January 2026

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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COWBOY HUNTERS- Alt Arcade- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Venture Entertainment presents Alt Arcade Featuring Cowboy Hunters & support

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Very Santana

Saturday 10th January 2026

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Band On The Wall, Manchester

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Very Santana

Band On The Wall, Manchester

Skilful Carlos Santana tribute

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Sam Esse: It's Gonna Be Alright

Wednesday 14th January 2026

7:30pm - 10:00pm

The Copper Bar (Band On The Wall), Manchester

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Sam Esse: It's Gonna Be Alright

The Copper Bar (Band On The Wall), Manchester

Join Sam Esse for a night of groove and catharsis, to celebrate the release of his new single, 'It's Gonna Be Alright'.

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David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Thursday 2nd July 2026

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

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David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

David Gray brings his Past & Present Tour to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Thursday 2nd July!

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Damnation 2026

Sat 7th - Sun 8th November 2026

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

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Damnation 2026

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester. Tickets on sale now!

Tim Burgess - Live and In Conversation with Chris Hawkins

Sunday 8th February 2026

6:00pm - 11:00pm

AO Arena, Manchester

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Tim Burgess - Live and In Conversation with Chris Hawkins

AO Arena, Manchester

Neil Young

Friday 19th June 2026

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Heaton Park, Manchester

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Neil Young

Heaton Park, Manchester

Manchester is set to welcome one of music's most enduring and influential artists as Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts.

The Ultimate Eagles

Saturday 7th February 2026

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Uppermill Civic Hall, Oldham

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The Ultimate Eagles

Uppermill Civic Hall, Oldham

The Ultimate Eagles are universally recognised as the most authentic tribute to The Eagles.

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Cowgirl Country - Manchester - Country Music Dayparty!

Saturday 7th February 2026

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Cowgirl Country - Manchester - Country Music Dayparty!

Freight Island, Manchester

This is your rodeo. The heels are higher, the hats are bolder, and the attitude? Untouchable. Cowgirl Country Rides into Manchester at Freight Island

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Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026

Fri 17th - Sat 18th July 2026

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Tameside Stadium, Ashton-under-Lyne

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Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026

Tameside Stadium, Ashton-under-Lyne

Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026 is a two-day music festival taking place in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester.

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Spangled - Manchester

Saturday 28th February 2026

6:00pm - 10:00pm

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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Spangled - Manchester

O2 Ritz, Manchester

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

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The Boojums Live at The Castle

Saturday 4th April 2026

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Castle Hotel, Greater Manchester

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The Boojums Live at The Castle

The Castle Hotel, Greater Manchester

From garage punk to grunge rock, the Nova Scotian trio never miss the spot. - Backseat Mafia

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Juice Pops: 'Living Books' Album Launch

Saturday 24th January 2026

7:00pm - 10:00pm

YES Basement, Manchester

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Juice Pops: 'Living Books' Album Launch

YES Basement, Manchester

Join Manchester's Juice Pops at YES Basement as they launch their debut album, 'Living Books', with support from Sheffield hitmakers Precious Metals

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Gothmas With Cassyette DJ Set

Saturday 20th December

5:00pm - 2:00am

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Gothmas With Cassyette DJ Set

Holy Diver, Stockport

Cassyette Takes to the Holy Diver stage to bring you Gothmas!

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The Square Wild Seasonal Spectacular

Friday 19th December

7:00pm - 11:30pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

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The Square Wild Seasonal Spectacular

Star And Garter, Manchester

Manchester genre hoppers Square Wild and friends are throwing a Xmas party!

Manchester’s got a serious history with rock - and you can still feel it every time the amps fire up. From the attitude of The Stone Roses to the anthems of Oasis, this city made noise that stuck. Manchester rock events ring from the walls of its clubs and venues, and the sound is now a central part of the fabric of the city. Check out the best live rock concerts in Manchester below.

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