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The world's leading Nirvana tribute act is coming to Freight Island in Manchester this May!
Now Wave welcome italo disco duo Mind Enterprises plus support Rhumba Club + Toast Club to Projekts Skate Park!
Join us this April as Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago perform an incredible headline gig inside the stunning Manchester Cathedral for Ibiza Anthems Live
We're incredibly excited to welcome Gilles Peterson on Sunday 3rd May to celebrate five years of The Blues Kitchen Manchester.
Now Wave presents Fcukers at New Century on 21st May 2026
Launch show for Descension into Despair, Disgracing's debut EP Supported by Gorge from Italy and Hacked Up
Emerging from New York in the early 2000s, Lloyd Banks first gained global recognition as a founding member of G-Unit.
The Legendary Channel One Sound System, Returns to NIAMOS- The Nia Centre. Playing their Outernational Dub, Roots and Culture Vinyl Selection...
Mamma Mia Party Night: Featuring Planet ABBA, disco & Greek-inspired dining
Border Live Agency is proud to present the debut tour of Headwired, a fast-rising four-piece indie rock band from the Black Country.
Punk Legends The Buzzcocks are heading to Holy Diver for Two very special homecoming shows this October. With Special supports TBA
Discharge Take to the Holy Diver stage with support from Force Fed Lies.
GirlyPop Live is returning to Freight Island, Manchester with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!
80s Sunset Strip Glam Rockers and metal heads Faster Pussycat are embarking on a special 40th Anniversary show at a handfull of intimate venues.
Up close & personal with legendary musician and de facto member of Level 42
BLACKGOLD Headline the 2026 N.U D.I.V.E Festival along with Dacara. More acts to be announced shortly.
PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at Manchester Academy 3 on Saturday 3rd October 2026
UK Grime heavyweight Devlin takes over Gorilla, Manchester this September.
Wax Head finish their monster European tour with a special homecoming gig at Soup! Special guests: Chemtrails
Get ready for an all-night celebration of the timeless Motown era as we bring you the incredible tributes to Tina Turner, Diana Ross and more!
Death Metal Violence Tour hits Manchester at The Star & Garter Featuring Dysentery, .357 Homicide, Anhedonia & Capital Punishment
Now Wave presents Dry Cleaning at New Century, Manchester on 25th April 2026
After a long week of slaving away at the office, checking out some live music in Manchester is easily the best way to kick off the weekend.
There are no shortage of exciting live gigs in Manchester. Being a city that has one of the most legendary music history's in the world, having given birth to the likes of Oasis, Happy Mondays and New Order, prime importance continues to be placed on the championing of new up and coming bands as well as maintaining a ravenous hunger for discovering the finest in under the radar bands from across the world.
Typically, promoters like Now Wave regularly showcase some of the most exciting forward thinking line ups around, whilst venues like Gorilla, Manchester Academy and Night and Day Cafe all have jam packed line ups of up and comers and more established artists from around the globe. Or if you're into gaming check out Format Manchester.
As the music capital of the UK, crazy Manchester gigs are going down pretty much every day. The city lives and breathes music, so you know Manchester concerts are always top-notch with a solid crowd.
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