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29th December 2025

10 of the biggest and best gigs coming to Manchester | 2026

The music capital of the North reigns once more (This article contains affiliate links)....

31st October 2025

Bloc Party and Interpol announce exclusive co-headline tour and a pair of Manchester gigs

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31st October 2025

Richard Ashcroft and Blossoms to headline Neighbourhood Weekender 2026 lineup

Is this one of their best lineups to date? (this article contains affiliate links)...

27th October 2025

Wet Leg announce huge outdoor gig in Manchester as part of landmark live dates

Ok, Sounds of the City is STACKED for 2026. (this article contains affiliate links)...

6th October 2025

Electronic icons Kraftwerk announce first Manchester gig since 2017

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30th September 2025

Five Manchester artists we’ve been listening to this month | September 2025

'We e̶a̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ listening* goooood'...

18th September 2025

Influential indie veterans The Wedding Present to embark on 40th anniversary tour

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12th September 2025

Gorillaz have added an extra Manchester arena gig on their upcoming UK and Ireland tour

Gorillaz are well and truly back...

11th September 2025

The adopted Manc indie pop star that we’re backing to win the Mercury Prize this year

You've gotta get behind the hometown hero, after all....