Concerts and clubbing in Manchester

The most popular upcoming events in Manchester

Among the best-known concerts in Manchester and wider events in Manchester over the coming months, the calendar brings a varied mix of heavy shows, pop and alternative live sets. At Soulfly, Nailbomb in Manchester Academy, two sides of Max Cavalera share the same stage, while Ellie Goulding “I Know Too Much” at New Century brings polished pop and familiar hooks. For anyone following clubbing in Manchester, the city also keeps a strong late-night energy, with line-ups that often blur the line between concert and club culture; Evanescence “2026 World Tour” at Co-op Live also features Poppy and K.Flay, adding extra range to the bill. Elsewhere, Dance Gavin Dance at Manchester Academy, Boyce Avenue at Gorilla, and other well-known names help define the most popular live events Manchester has lined up in the next months.