Check out all the events happening in and around Greater Manchester
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Jun 02
kanekoayano
Ayano Kaneko, known as Kanekoayano, is a Japanese singer-songwriter and model, regarded as one of the most popular figures in Japanese indie music. She began her career as a solo artist, making her debut with the 2012 album Inzei Seikatsu, and currently works with her indie-rock band kanekoayano.
Tuesday, June 02, 2026
7:00pm
The Deaf Institute, 135 Grosvenor St, Manchester M1 7HE
Oct 10
The Hu
A musical sensation formed in 2016 in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar, the quartet are the pioneers of the genre Hunnu Rock, with almost 900 million global streams to their name – and counting.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
7:00 PM
O2 Apollo, Stockport Road, Manchester, M12 6AP
May 31
Xdinary Heroes
Xdinary Heroes are bringing their powerful sound and unique energy to the stage for their "Special Live in Europe & UK" tour. This series of performances, titled "The New Xcene," represents a bold new chapter for the band. Centered around the inspiring slogan "WE ARE ALL HEROES," the event promises an immersive experience that highlights the group's musical growth and dynamic stage presence.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
7:00 PM
O2 Ritz Manchester, Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5NQ
Nov 29
LEENALCHI
Leenalchi’s music doesn’t ask to be understood, it asks to be felt. Drawing from the ancient Korean storytelling tradition of pansori, the band transforms centuries-old vocal forms into something urgent, rhythmic, and unmistakably modern. Their latest EP, Here Comes That Crow, pulses with hypnotic basslines, layered vocals, and playful sonic textures that blur the line between language and sound. Even for Korean speakers, the lyrics can feel elusive, but that’s the point. Meaning emerges through repetition, tone, and emotion, inviting listeners into a shared, almost instinctive experience.
Sunday, November 29, 2026
7:00 PM
Band On The Wall, 25 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ
Aug 25
An Evening with Mieko Kawakami
Mieko Kawakami is the acclaimed author of the internationally best-selling novel Breasts and Eggs, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year and one of Time’s Best 10 Books of 2020. Her other novels, translated by Sam Bett and David Boyd, include Heaven, shortlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize, and All the Lovers in the Night. In 2024, Sisters in Yellow won the Yomiuri Prize for Literature in Japan. Her books, translated into over forty languages, are known for their insights into the female body, and philosophical questions surrounding gender, class, and ethics in modern society. Born in Osaka, Mieko lives in Tokyo, Japan.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
7:00 PM
Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD
Jun 13
Chaidura: LIMINAL BEGINNING Tour
Known for a sound that blends the theatricality of Japanese Visual Kei with the raw energy of Emo and Alternative Metal, Chaidura creates a "cinematic chaos" on stage that explores the beauty of the in-between. Featuring the hit single “HEAVEN,” this show is an intense, emotional journey through heavy riffs, tribal choirs, and vulnerable storytelling.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
7:00 PM
AATMA, 1st Floor, 14-16 Faraday St, Manchester M1 1BE
Jan 14
aespa
GLOBAL K-POP FORCE AESPA UNVEILS DETAILS OF UPCOMING WORLD TOUR, 2026-27 AESPA LIVE TOUR - SYNK : COMPLÆXITY INCLUDING UK DATES IN MANCHESTER. The upcoming tour reflects the next chapter of aespa’s universe following their second full-length album. Marking a bold creative reset, the show will present an entirely reimagined concert experience with distinctly new performances, stage design, and visual storytelling—setting it apart from the group’s previous SYNK : æXIS LINE tour.
Thursday, January 14, 2027
6:30 PM
AO Arena, Victoria Station, Hunts Bank Manchester, M3 1AR
Jun 05
Hollow Suns
HOLLOW SUNS will embark on their first-ever Europe and UK tour from May to June 2026. The tour will include appearances at festivals such as Rock for People, Berlin Breakout, and Nasty Cut Fest. From June 4 to June 14, the band will also be on a co-headlining run with Excide.
Friday, June 05, 2026
6:00pm
The Deaf Institute, 135 Grosvenor St, Manchester M1 7HE
Jan 23
SiM
SiM are a Japanese alternative metal band from the Kanagawa Prefecture formed in 2004. The band currently consists of MAH, SHOW-HATE, SiN, and GODRi. Their musical style mixes heavy metal, alternative, hip hop, ska, reggae, dub and punk with rebellious lyrics and songs with attitude.
Saturday, January 23, 2027
7:30PM
Academy 3, Manchester University Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR