Concerts and clubbing in Manchester

With June shows leading the way, Manchester lines up the next months with a mix of arena pop and cult guitar nights, a clear snapshot of concerts Manchester and wider events Manchester: classic rock returns with Foreigner at AO Arena, while Lily Allen at AO Arena brings sharp pop to the same stage; left‑of‑centre picks include This Will Destroy You at Gorilla and Skullcrusher in the Yes Pink Room at YES; global grooves arrive as Tamikrest at Band on the Wall blends desert blues and rock; and for a cross‑genre live band set, Ruth Brown & Caxxianne at Gullivers span soul, hip‑hop and spoken word – a balanced calendar for clubbing Manchester fans and regular gig‑goers alike.