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Manchester Rock Concerts

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A Party Celebrating Fleetwood Mac - Performed Live

Thursday 17th April

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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A Party Celebrating Fleetwood Mac - Performed Live

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

This April, we're throwing a party in celebration of one of the most influential bands in the world, Fleetwood Mac.

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April Sweetface Showcase

Thursday 17th April

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Rat And Pigeon, Manchester

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April Sweetface Showcase

The Rat And Pigeon, Manchester

Live from the Rat and Pigeon presenting Cruckle, Threads, Kibbo Kift and Soft Skills

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Across The Universe 66-70 (The Beatles Tribute)

Friday 18th April

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Stoller Hall , Manchester

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Across The Universe 66-70 (The Beatles Tribute)

Stoller Hall , Manchester

Across The Universe is a celebration of The Beatles studio years 1966-1970. This unique show featuring live band and orchestra is a must-see

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Big Fun (USA) Live at Big Hands

Friday 18th April

9:00pm - 2:00am

Big Hands, Manchester

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Big Fun (USA) Live at Big Hands

Big Hands, Manchester

Electronic, alternative punk trio from the Greater Los Angeles area. Big Fun bring the party down to Big Hands, playing Manchester for the first time!

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New Identity - Live at The Empire

Friday 18th April

9:30pm - 11:30pm

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

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New Identity - Live at The Empire

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

New Identity brings the best of indie and Britpop to life with a dynamic tribute performance that captures the essence of the genre.

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Live Forever // Good Friday Special!

Friday 18th April

10:30pm - 4:00am

The Venue Nightclub, Manchester

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Live Forever // Good Friday Special!

The Venue Nightclub, Manchester

Indie Fridays @ The Venue!

Band On The Wall, Manchester

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Rewired - Manchester

Band On The Wall, 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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This Feeling - Manchester

Saturday 19th April

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Off The Square, Manchester

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This Feeling - Manchester

Off The Square, 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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Attitude Era Club Night (Manchester)

Saturday 19th April

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Rebellion, Manchester

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Attitude Era Club Night (Manchester)

Rebellion, Manchester

We're coming to Manchester for a pre-mania party full of wrasslin' themes and nu metal bangers from wrestlings most iconic period!

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Longheads // Fire Blanket

Saturday 19th April

9:00pm - 2:00am

Big Hands, Manchester

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Longheads // Fire Blanket

Big Hands, Manchester

British heavy psych rock group Longheads, stop by Big Hands to deliver some lysergic rhythms.

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JON BON JOVI TRIBUTE LIVE @ Bees Knees Oldham

JON BON JOVI TRIBUTE LIVE @ Bees Knees Oldham

Bees Knees Oldham

Join us for THE ONE AND ONLY JON BON JOVI! Well sort of.... Come and see one of the UK's BEST Jon Bon Jovi Tributes!

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Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late

Saturday 19th April

8:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

Live music and DJs across both floors from 8pm to 3am.

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Damnation 2025

Sat 8th - Sun 9th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

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Damnation 2025

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation's 20th anniversary, taking place on the 8th and 9th of November 2025 at the BEC Arena, Manchester.

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Fields Of Gold Festival 2025

Fri 5th - Sat 6th September

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Ashton Cricket Club, Manchester

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Fields Of Gold Festival 2025

Ashton Cricket Club, Manchester

Fields Of Gold Festival 2025 is a two-day music festival taking place in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester.

Meltchester Vol #4

Saturday 17th May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Projekts Skatepark, Manchester

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Meltchester Vol #4

Projekts Skatepark, Manchester

A Punk // Psych // Garage Rock // Post Punk All Day Festival Live at Projekts Skatepark on May 17th

Foivos Delivorias Trio

Foivos Delivorias Trio

Manchester Academy 3

Renowned singer-songwriter Foivos Delivorias brings his paired-down musical trio to Manchester for a career retrospective show.

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Montello - Manchester

Friday 2nd May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Off The Square, Manchester

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Montello - Manchester

Off The Square, 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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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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This Feeling - Manchester

Saturday 19th April

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Off The Square, Manchester

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This Feeling - Manchester

Off The Square, Manchester

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

Oh What A Night!

Saturday 21st June

6:30pm - 10:00pm

George Lawton Hall, Mossley

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Oh What A Night!

George Lawton Hall, Mossley

OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Band On The Wall, Manchester

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Rewired - Manchester

Band On The Wall, Manchester

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

BFEST returns to Bolton for 2025! An outdoor music festival where you can dance through the decades with some of the best tribute bands around.

FROM THE JAM 'Setting Sons' 45th Anniversary Tour + special guests: RUTS DC

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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Latest news from around Manchester

Whether it's the latest tour hitting the city or a brand new club opening, our comprehensive news section has a plethora of up to date information on everything going down in your local haunt.

Meltchester reveals full lineup for skatepark fest

The festival, at Manchester’s Projekts Skatepark, sees 9 bands across garage, rock, punk, indie, and psych performing in May.

Manchester’s Co-op Live reveals plans for canalside cafe

The UK’s biggest indoor arena is submitting a planning application for a canalside leisure and retail complex.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard to play Manchester in October

King Gizzard are coming back to Manchester, but not as you've seen them before.

Skiddle and Piccadilly Records team up for Record Store Day livestream

Skiddle will be down livestreaming all the DJs and happening on the Piccadilly Records shop floor this RSD. Come down and say hi, or tune in from home - more information and DJ set times below!

New On Skiddle: Rong, Solo X Do Not Sleep, NERO, Rage Cage, and more

The best new events, including NERO in MK, Darkside’s Rage Cage, Solo X Do Not Sleep in Marbella, Rong Festival, Liverpool Disco Festival, and more.

In For The Quiz presented by Chris Hawkins returns this April

After the debut last month, which sold out in record time, In For The Quiz returns for another night filled with questions, jokes, and non-stop entertainment presented by Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music). Grab your tickets now!

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