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Tue 15 Dec · 19:30
Band On The Wall. · Manchester
Gigs & concerts in Manchester
There's something on in Manchester almost all year round: currently 650 upcoming events across 63 venues, with dates through August 2027.
The most active venues right now:
- AO Arena — 72 dates
- Opera House, Manchester — 68 dates
- SEA LIFE Manchester — 60 dates
- O2 Ritz Manchester — 44 dates
- Co-op Live — 41 dates
From big arenas to small clubs, the programme spans 63 venues in and around Manchester — concerts, comedy, theatre and family shows.
Below you'll find the full schedule for Manchester. Filter by date, compare the listings and book each event directly with the official ticket seller — the final price including fees is shown on the seller's site.
423 events
Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic
16 Dec – 20 Dec
Manchester
Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band
Wed 16 Dec · 19:30
Band On The Wall. · Manchester
Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Thu 17 Dec · 18:30
O2 Apollo Manchester · Manchester
Live at Christmas: Fern Brady & Tom Rosenthal
Thu 17 Dec · 18:30
Albert Hall · Manchester
Jamie T
Fri 18 Dec · 18:00
Co-op Live · Manchester
The Clause
Fri 18 Dec · 18:30
O2 Ritz Manchester · Manchester
MERRY SKAMAS
Fri 18 Dec · 18:45
Rebellion Manchester · Manchester
The Bottom Line
Fri 18 Dec · 19:00
Manchester The Deaf Institute. · Manchester
Ministry of Sound Classical
Fri 18 Dec · 19:00
O2 Apollo Manchester · Manchester
Green Lung
Fri 18 Dec · 19:00
Manchester Academy · Manchester
ORCHESTRA MAMBO INTERNATIONAL - "Apuntalo!" album launch party + DJ Lubi
Fri 18 Dec · 19:00
Band On The Wall. · Manchester
Trevor Horn and his Band
Sat 19 Dec · 19:00
O2 Ritz Manchester · Manchester
Kasabian: Nothing Better Than This Tour 2026
Sat 19 Dec · 19:30
Co-op Live · Manchester
Dave Hill's Slade
Sun 20 Dec · 19:00
O2 Ritz Manchester · Manchester
Brad Williams
Sun 20 Dec · 19:30
Manchester New Century Hall · Manchester
CITY OF THE SUN
Mon 21 Dec · 19:00
YES (Pink Room) · Manchester
2 upcoming dates
AO Arena - Premium Packages
22 Dec – 23 Dec
Manchester
New Year's Eve: Simply the Best
Thu 31 Dec · 19:30
Bridgewater Hall · Manchester
Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight - 3 Jan, Manchester
Sun 3 Jan · 15:00
Victoria St · Manchester
Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight - 3 Jan, Manchester
Sun 3 Jan · 18:00
Victoria St · Manchester
Celebrating The Life of David Bowie
Fri 8 Jan · 19:00
Band On The Wall. · Manchester
The Chris Stapleton Experience + Morgan Wallen Tribute UK
Sat 9 Jan · 19:00
O2 Ritz Manchester · Manchester
Jack Whitehall: Bad Influence
Sat 9 Jan · 20:00
Co-op Live · Manchester
Frequently asked questions
How many events are on in Manchester?
There are currently 650 upcoming events across 63 venues, with dates through August 2027.
Where do the events take place?
Across the city — the most active are AO Arena, Opera House, Manchester, SEA LIFE Manchester.
What kinds of events are there?
A broad programme: concerts and live music, comedy, theatre, family shows and special one-off dates.
How do I buy tickets?
Pick an event, open its page and book directly with the official ticket seller. The final price including all fees is shown there — OnStage adds nothing on top.