Concerts and clubbing in Manchester

If you’re scanning for concerts Manchester, clubbing Manchester or events Manchester over the coming months, a busy June already points the way. Highlights include R&B stylist JMSN at Gorilla with Samy Sharif, atmospheric pop voice ivri at The Deaf Institute, Macy Gray at New Century with soul, pop and jazz shades, and folk‑soul songwriter Valerie June at Band on the Wall. Also on the calendar are indie‑pop duo Lany at O2 Apollo with Weathers and Maisy Kay, London alt‑rap fakemink at O2 Ritz Manchester, art‑pop explorer Jenny Hval at The White Hotel, garage‑blues figure Jon Spencer at Gorilla, songwriter Dermot Henry at The Lodge, and alt‑rock band Blue October at Albert Hall, Manchester. These popular shows set the tone for the season, with many in June and more to follow across the year.