Arrested Development
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterGrammy Award winning hip hop legends Arrested Development will be bringing their unmistakable sound to Manchester on 1 September 2021.
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Soup presents: Cervo, Contours, Foot Therapy
Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United KingdomRegulars of the long-established Banana Hill parties will likely be familiar with the “anything goes” policy of Cervo, Contours and
The Flyest @ The Klondyke
The Klondyke 1 Burnage Range, Levenshulme
£8
NQ Jazz Film Night: ‘Paris Qui Dort’ + ‘Le Voyage dans la Lune’ w/ John Ellis & Matt Owens
John Ellis & Matt Owens treat us to a French fantasy double feature for NQ Jazz’s series of ‘seminal sci-fi’
Me Gusta: Habibi Funk
Night and Day Cafe 26 Oldham Street, ManchesterAfter a long break, we are making our long-awaited comeback. This time around we have Habibi Funk gracing the Night&Day
£5 – £13
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Pan Amsterdam @ YES
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterThe esteemed trumpeter/rapper/Iggy Pop bandleader and songwriter takes to the road in support of second full length album, Ha Chu,
£10
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Club Orchestra & Jamie Groovement: East V West Coast
I'll be delving into the history of east and west coast hip hop as Club Orchestra go for live renditions.
Free
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Arlo Parks
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterArlo Parks has announced a 27 date headline UK and European tour to support the release of debut album ‘Collapsed
Brand New Heavies @ O2 Ritz
02 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomfUnKin the UK tour!
£27.50
Manchester Reggae Festival
Bowlers ManchesterUB40 ft Ali Campbell & Astro Maxi Priest Caroll Thompson Janet Kay Yvonne Curtis
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Nubiyan Twist
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, Manchester9 piece musical collective Nubiyan Twist bring their unique blend of jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, latin, soul, reggae and dance music to the
Ghosts Of Garage
Hidden DownTex Mill 16-18 Mary Street, Cheetham Hill, Manchester
Mammal Hands
The Stoller Hall
seed.
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterFormerly known as SEED Ensemble, seed. is a Mercury Award nominated ten-piece band led by alto saxophonist and composer Cassie
Oscar Jerome
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, Manchester++ Rescheduled show, original tickets valid for this new date ++ Oscar Jerome has been honing his craft as a
Shakka
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterPlatinum-selling artist Shakka has announced a Manchester date at Gorilla to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated debut album
IAMDDB
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Children Of Zeus @ O2 Ritz
02 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomMassive hometown gig for Konny Kon and Tyler Daley.
£19.30
DRS + EVABEE @ Gorton Monastery
Gorton Monastery Gorton Lane, Manchester, United KingdomSupport: EVA BEE
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Marlowe (Solemn Brigham & L’Orange) @ YES
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterSolemn Brigham and L'Orange celebrate their second album together as Marlowe with a UK tour. Marlowe 2 by Marlowe (L'Orange
£10
Submotion Orchestra
Club Academy
Cory Wong (Vulfpeck) + MF Robots
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomMusic motivates at the most primal level. You instinctually hum a tune in order to get pumped up in the
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Nubya Garcia @ Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterNOW WAVE PRESENTSNUBYA GARCIA+ guests Live at Gorilla, Manchester Rescheduled date: November 3rd 2021 – all tickets remain valid. Nubya Garcia is an award-winning saxophonist
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Matthew Halsall @ Stoller Hall
The Stoller Hall
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Mr Jukes and Barney Artist
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterThe Locket by Barney Artist & Mr Jukes
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Alfa Mist @ 02 Ritz
02 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomTickets on sale 10am, 16th April. Band On The Wall and Now Wave join forces to bring Alfa Mist back
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Manchester: Hip Hop Chip Shop NYE – Mustard Tree Fundraiser
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomBIG COAT NEW YEARS EVE FUNDRAISER PARTY 7pm-2am (Sponsored by Rockstar Spirits & Bags Of Flavor) Gonna throw a party
£20
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Scratchclart & Finn / SOUP
Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
£5
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Roy Ayers / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomYou need a description?
£29.70
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Jay Electronica / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United Kingdom'Nuff said.
£21 – £30
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Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United Kingdom
£9 – £13
Mic Righteous / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United Kingdom
£14.50
Tertia May / SOUP
Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
£10
Tribute to Lee Scratch Perry: Mad Professor, Omar Perry & Earl 16
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomMad Professor plays tribute to his friend touring the UK to celebrate his life in his own unique dub style.
£11.55 – £16.50
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Oddisee / Blues Kitchen CANCELLED
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThe Mello Music Group stalwart makes a welcome return to Manchester. Check his back catalogue on Bandcamp.
£10.50 – £15.00
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Abstract Orchestra does Dilla / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomIt's Dilla month once again, and Abstract Orchestra (who have recently toured and recorded with Slum Village) take to the
£15
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GZA – Liquid Swords Anniversary / O2 Ritz
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United Kingdom
£26.50 – £28.75
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Metalheadz: Goldie, Nookie, Diverge, Medic MC / Joshua Brooks
Joshua Brooks 106 Princess St, Manchester, United Kingdom
£12.50
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Emma-Jean Thackray / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomYellow by Emma-Jean Thackray
£10 – £12
Maverick Sabre / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United Kingdom
£19.50
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HUEY MORGAN + DON LETTS: NYC VS LDN + Agent J (Groovement)
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomTwo International music heavyweights collide at Band on the Wall for a one-off night of deep cuts and and big,
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Celebrating Manchester’s Black Artists @ Night and Day
Night and Day Cafe 26 Oldham Street, ManchesterShowcasing some of Manchesters freshest Hip Hop and R&B artists + special guest LAYFULLSTOP
£10
MF Robots / BOTW
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United Kingdom
£15.50
Shabazz Palaces @ Yes
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterA triumphant return for Ishmael Butler, now solo as Shabazz Palaces. His latest is Don Of Diamond Dreams, listen below.
£14
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De La Soul with full band / O2 Apollo
O2 Apollo Stockport Rd, Manchester, United Kingdom
£31
Asian Dub Foundation + Pandit G
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomFrom BOTW: Asian Dub Foundation are a genre unto themselves. Their unique combination of tough jungle rhythms, dub bass lines
£18 – £21
Kenny Thomas + Acantha Lang + Soul Central DJs
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomThe multi-platinum selling, twice BRIT Award-nominated soul singer takes to the road to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut
£23
Jehst
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomOne of the UK's most iconic hip hop artists, Jehst has been at the forefront the UK's hip hop scene
£15
Nikitch & Kuna Maze + Mango Thomas
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomBand on the Wall presents a series of free entry gigs and DJ sets on our second stage, located to
Free
Werkha album launch
Wilson's Den 42_44 Oldham Street,, Manchester,One of the city's most prolific musicians readies the launch of his latest LP on First Word.
£10
Allysha Joy
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterAllysha's new album, Torn:Tonic, is out now on First Word Records.
£8.50
Matthew Halsall & Band
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterTimings: 19:30 - Doors20:00 - Set 120:45 - Interval21:15 - Set 222:00 - Finish Line up: Matthew Halsall - TrumpetMatt
£15
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Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThe bad boys of jazz, sons of Phillip Conran, return to Manchester. It's always a huge show, and it's their
£14.14
George Clinton + Ibibio Sound Machine, DJ Woody, more
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterStill the 'farewell' tour for George... presented by the Moovin' Festival crew.
£37.50
So Flute 8th Anniversary
Niamos Warwick St, Hulme, Manchester, Hulme, Manchestrer, United Kingdom
£12 – £15
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Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club ft The Allergies (live) & Andy Cooper
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomI'll be supporting at this one too.
£22.50
Me Gusta presents Analog Africa
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterAfter Habibi Funk and Coco Maria, we thought we'd stay on the vinyl vibe and invite another label that inspired
£10 – £13
BETTER DAYS/SIT & BUN: THE KTNA / JULY 7 / CHIMPO
Escape To Freight Island Manchester
Free
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Sno + MC Kwasi
The Old Abbey Taphouse Guildhall Cl, ManchesterWe’re excited to bring SNO to the Taphouse’s beer garden for a 10 hour, all vinyl, all day long set
£5 – £10
Automatic
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterPost-punk, Stones Throw-signed three piece Automatic headline a trio of new bands.
£5
Action Bronson, The Alchemist, Earl Sweatshirt and Lord Apex
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom
£32.50
Shalamar + Odyssey
The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley St, ManchesterThis event has been rescheduled from Friday 5 June 2020. Original tickets remain valid. Ticket holders are being informed. As
£37
Mamas Gun
The Bread Shed 126 Grosvenor St, ManchesterIn support of new album Cure The Jones, out now.
£15
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J.Chambers
33 Oldham Street 33 Oldham St, Manchester
£8
Ghost- Note + DJ Jamie Groovement
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomI'll be warming up for this Snarky Puppy-led outfit tonight at Band On The Wall.
£17.50 – £19.50
Run The Jewels
O2 Victoria Warehouse Trafford Park, Stretford,, Manchester, United Kingdom
£34.50 – £42.30
Anchorsong + re:tract
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterPlus support from re:tract Originally from Tokyo, and now based in London, Anchorsong AKA Masaaki Yoshida is a highly-fêted producer,
£10
Macy Gray
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, Manchester
£35
Sweet Vibrations Radio 2nd Birthday
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomHIP HOP // NEOSOUL // ALT RNB // CLASSICS come celebrate 2 years of Sweet vibes broadcasting!! £6 TICKETS
£6
TLC
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, Manchester
£45
Newen Afrobeat
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomWe present a night of irresistible rhythms with the very first afrobeat band to come out of Chile’s thriving music
£10
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Huey Morgan vs T-Bone: Radio Clash
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomFollowing his monster night with Don Letts, Huey Morgan takes over Band on the Wall’s heavy sound system once more
£13.50 – £15.50
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WorkinOnIt – Beat Makers’ Social
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomWORKINONIT Beat Maker Social is a monthly free event for producers to showcase their music and connect with the community.
Free
Matthew Halsall & Band
YES 38 Charles Street, Manchester
£15
Kamaal Williams and Yazz Ahmed (Salaam Festival presents)
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomPart of the Salaam Festival. An exclusive double-bill with two of the most exciting contemporary jazz artists. Yazz Ahmed and
£25
Surprise Chef @ YES 25 AUG 2022
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterNewly signed to Big Crown Records, the Melbourne outfit hit Manchester on their Euro tour.
£13.50
Oddisee & Good Compny
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomBrooklyn based, Washington DC born rapper Oddisee comes to Manchester backed by his 5-piece band The Good Compny.Oddisee's music draws
£13.83