Erick the Architect / Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterErick the Architect is a passionate and ambitious artist, rapper, producer, songwriter, andmusician that hails from the Flatbush area of Brooklyn,
Rakim (reschedule) / Ritz
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomCelebrating his near four-decade hip hop career, the legendary rapper Rakim, aka William Griffin Jr, formed the blueprint for the
Blah Records presents: Lee Scott, Bill Shakes & Sumgii / Stage & Radio
stage and radio 43 Port Street, Manchester, United KingdomThere'll be exclusive unheard and never before seen ultra-rare vinyl, CD's, cassettes and much much more... Don't sleep, this is gonna
Nubiyan Twist / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomNine-piece powerhouse Nubiyan Twist have announced their vibrant fourth album 'Find Your Flame’, upcoming on Strut Records. Over 12 tracks,
KEEP IT UNREAL x Manchester Jazz Festival – Mr Scruff x NU GENEA DJ + KEYS + Me Gusta DJs + Lena C
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomJoin Mr. Scruff for a Manchester Jazz Festival 2 room special with Nu Genea (DJ + Keys) playing for 2
Courtney Pine
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomCourtney Pine marks his 60th birthday year with a special edition of his award winning project House of Legends that
Puerto Candelaria
Band On The WallPuerto Candelaria Latin Grammy winners 2019 (Best Cumbia Album) is an innovative and passionate Colombian band that for the last
The Beatnuts / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomThe legendary American hip-hop group are routinely acknowledged by Q-Tip as being members of Native Tongues. Duo members, JuJu and
Cancelled: R.A.P. Ferreira & AJ Suede … G’s US / Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterUnfortunately this gig has been cancelled: see Twitter. You can buy tickets for the Liverpool show which replaces it here.
Parklife 2024 – Doja Cat, J Hus, Children Of Zeus, Nia Archives, Jyoty, Four Tet
Heaton Park Sheepfoot Ln, ManchesterUsual high impact line up from the WHP crew. Amazing to see MCR names Sparkz, Chaise, T-Man, Fox up there
Chromeo / New Century
New Century Hall 34 Hanover St, ManchesterSelf-described "Funklordz" Chromeo brought their analog synth-funk to the bloghouse era of the noughties with their debut album She’s in
Vince Staples / Ritz
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomHieroglyphics Crew / VENUE CHANGE: GORILLA
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomGORILLA LINK HERE Great work from Threesixty, Spreadlove and More Bounce for this in Manchester... READ MORE HERE Artwork by
Eli ‘Paperboy’ Reed / Club Academy
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomMedulla headline show @ Matt & Phred’s
matt and phred's 64 Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester,, United KingdomJoin us for an unforgettable night of Live Soulful Hip-hop in celebration of Meduulla's birthday featuring exciting special guest and
Body Count / Ritz
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomWorld-acclaimed heavy metal band BODY COUNT, fronted by legendary Ice-T, are touring their eighth studio album Merciless, the follow up to
Janelle Monae + The KTNA
Aviva Studios The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, ManchesterThree nights at Factory International. The shapeshifting, multi-talented superstar returns to Manchester this summer for a three-night residency After an
Loyle Carner & Children Of Zeus / Castlefield Bowl
Castlefield Bowl Rice St,, ManchesterChildren Of Zeus on the warm up.
The Zawose Queens / Ramona Live
Ramona 40 Swan Street, ManchesterThere is spirit and fire in the music of The Zawose Queens. There's the vibrations of the ancestors, coming through
Music At Mubi Fest – Tarzsa, Chandé, High Hoops and more
Aviva Studios The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, ManchesterTwo nights of DJs to soundtrack the MUBI FEST at Aviva Studios. Setting the festival soundtrack, expect incredible music from
Jon B / Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterYes, THE Jon B, with new material. His is a richly textured body of music, a testament to one man’s
New Animals Collective ft Batfunk, Pique Roscoe and more / Niamos
Niamos Warwick St, Hulme, Manchester, Hulme, Manchestrer, United KingdomNew Animals Collective are back at The Nia Centre, Hulme, following their explosive debut. Expect Art, Live music, exciting local
Lila Iké (acoustic set) / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomJamaican reggae-soul star Lila Ike heads to Band on the Wall for an intimate acoustic performance! Fusing contemporary reggae with
An evening with Yrsa Daley-Ward featuring The Josh Craig
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomA journey of poetry, beats and story with acclaimed writer and poet Yrsa Daley-Ward featuring NYC-based sound artist The Josh
A Night of Underground Hip-Hop Vol.3
The Peer Hat 14-16 Faraday Street, ManchesterA DREAMERS PRODUCTION PRESENTS In a time where the industry is based on numbers here at dreamers lane we want
Theo Croker
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomThe Jacksons & Kenny Thomas / Barton Aerodrome
Barton Aerodrome Liverpool Rd, Eccles, ManchesterDiscounted tickets now on Skiddle... Line up – The Jacksons, Kenny Thomas & Soul Boutique Under 18's must be accompanied
Funkademia Summer Block Party / Aviva Studios
Aviva Studios The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, ManchesterACR Sound System Private Joy (Rhythm Section) David Dunne (Funkademia) Les Croasdaile (Funkademia) Take Me To Church DJs (Just Jane,
Dialled In All Day Festival Manchester / NIAMOS
Niamos Warwick St, Hulme, Manchester, Hulme, Manchestrer, United KingdomMore info here. We’re bringing the full Dialled In experience to Manchester for our first day festival outside of London
Caribbean Rocks Festival – Skillibeng + More
Bowlers Longbridge Rd,, Trafford Park, Stretford,, United KingdomGet Tickets www.caribbeanrocks.com - Saturday 20th July 2024, BEC Complex Manchester - Outdoor Summer Festival - Caribbean & Street Food
Swishas & Vimto Launch Party w/ Batfunk, Pique Roscoe & more / Stage & Radio
stage and radio 43 Port Street, Manchester, United KingdomMe Gusta Collective presents BADSISTA
Soup 31-33 Spear Street, Manchester, United KingdomJoin us for a night of eclectic beats as Me Gusta Collective proudly presents Badsista all the way from São
Workinonit / The Hip Hop Chip Shop
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomSunday JULY 21st... Feels like it's been a long gap between events, but we're back this month with an extra
RAMONA RADIO RAVE with JOEY T
Ramona 40 Swan Street, ManchesterBlack Uhuru + Ayodi
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomLeading ambassadors of reggae, Black Uhuru return to the stage with a new lineup, featuring founder and leader Derrick ‘Duckie’
Jamie Finlay album launch + Kemani Anderson / Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterJamie Finlay returns with his debut LP, “Sun Dogs,” recorded between 2021 and 2023, featuring collaborations with various talented musicians.
Adidas Skateboarding – Opening Skate Jam / Aviva Studios
Aviva Studios The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, ManchesterJoin adidas and their Skate Team to celebrate the opening of Build Manchester Build Manchester kicks off with free skate demos,
Tank and The Bangas
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomTank and The Bangas are one of the most thrilling, unpredictable and sonically diverse bands on the planet; a unit
Phat Kat & Blacksmith & Air Adam & Workinonit
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomPhat Kat is a Detroit hip-hop pioneer, in the mid 90s he formed the group 1st Down with the late,
Onyx / Mint Lounge
Mint Lounge 46-50 Oldham Street, ManchesterGet ready for an electrifying night as ONYX takes the stage in Manchester! Join us on Thu Aug 15 2024 at 19:00 for a
Marcos Valle / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomAn early listen to material from his new album Túnel Acustico, read more here.
RUFF TRADE / Manchester Academy
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomRUFF TRADE are an explosion of Roots, Rock, Reggae born in 2016 on the streets of Manchester, UK. Fronted by Mancunian
Mega Ran / Castle Hotel
Castle Hotel 66 Oldham Street, ManchesterSongs Of Resistance / Band On The Wall
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomSongs of Resistance is a not-for-profit event raising money for Restless Beings and featuring an array of Manchester based musicians
Roni Size + Chimpo / The Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomKiller Mike / Academy
Club AcademySmif-N-Wessun / Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomGoldie Lookin Chain / Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterThe Alchemist + Konny Kon
Upgraded from Band On The Wall to Manchester Academy to accommodate a bigger crowd. DJ support will come from Konny
Amie Blu / Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterAmie Blu is a hotly-tipped 20 year-old singer, songwriter and musician of French heritage based in South East London whoblends R&B, Soul
Earl Sweatshirt
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomIAMDDB / Manchester Academy
Manchester Academy University Of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomMungo’s Hi Fi & Friends / Ritz
O2 Ritz Whitworth St West, Manchester, United KingdomMungo's Hifi & Friends are back, better than ever and with an exceptional line up of vocalists, including Aziza Jaye,
Jaubi & Tara Lily
Aviva Studios The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Water Street, ManchesterRead about new single Forgive Me here. Step into a world of transcendental musical fusion with Jaubi and Tara Lily
WHP: Loyle Carner, Yasiin Bey, Children of Zeus, Benji B
Depot Mayfield 11 Baring St, Manchester, United KingdomI'm overjoyed to be joining this huge Manchester line up on October 4th. My set is due to finish just
Boiler Room Manchester
Depot Mayfield 11 Baring St, Manchester, United KingdomDepot:Peggy Goub2b Job JobseDJ HEARTSTRINGDJ Gigolasim0neSam Girling Concourse:Jeff MillsChlärIMOGENKerrieYant Archive:Call SuperPeachSpraySugar FreeAletha
Kessoncoda / YES
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterWest London’s Kessoncoda are the duo of drummer Tom Sunney and keyboardist Filip Sowa. Standing firm between acoustic tradition and electronica, they are founded on a
Machinedrum / Yes
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterIn support of his new album, 3FOR82. Stream and save here.
Kamasi Washington / Albert Hall
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterMulti-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles, Kamasi Washington is taking to our stage on the 15th of October,
UNKLE / Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterLavelle: “With the Rōnin Tour, the UNKLE live experience is reimagined within the context of a club environment rather than
Fliptrix + Jazz T / Stage & Radio
In support of new album DRAGONFLY. Read more here.
Ishmael Ensemble / Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterBLK ODYSSY / Deaf Institute
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterBLK ODYSSY project is pushed by liberation. On his first album under this new moniker, titled BLK VINTAGE, BLK ODYSSY―born
Black Coffee ft Skepta, Kerri Chandler, Tsha, Jayda G & more
Depot Mayfield 11 Baring St, Manchester, United KingdomJ Chambers – Homecoming listening session
DBS Institute Hanover St, ManchesterGot a small allocation of tickets for those who want to come and hold a vibe with me and those
Angry Blackmen & Kop-Z & Agent J
YES 38 Charles Street, ManchesterAngry Blackmen — the Chicago hip-hop outfit of Quentin Branch and Brian Warren — announce their new album, The Legend
Talib Kweli / The Blues Kitchen
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomGreenfinguz album launch @ The Hip Hop Chip Shop
The Hip Hop Chip Shop 44 Blossom St, Manchester, United KingdomBUY TICKETS Greenfinguz – The Art Of Mess album launch Music created in anguish with a side-eye to revolution. Greenfinguz
Lowkey
The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay St, Manchester, United KingdomLowkey returns to Manchester's Blues Kitchen, in support of Soundtrack To The Struggle 3.
The Herbaliser Band
Band On The Wall 27 Swan St, Manchester, United KingdomWay back In January 1995, Ollie Teeba and Jake Wherry AKA The Herbaliser, a sample- based beatmaking duo from Twickenham,
Kneecap
New Century Hall 34 Hanover St, ManchesterSay She She / Albert Hall
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterKofi Stone / Gorilla
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterInspired by his Grandad’s poetry, Kofi has had an advanced taste from as early as he can remember, freestyling and
Akemi Fox
The Deaf Institute 135 Grosvenor St, ManchesterAkemi Fox is one of the north’s most soothing alternative R&B artists. Standing out for all the right reasons, her
KOKOROKO / New Century
New Century Hall 34 Hanover St, ManchesterKokoroko channel the greats of West Africa through a jazz-rooted approach, building on the foundations laid by Fela Kuti, Tony
Shabaka / Albert Hall
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, ManchesterOn the 27th of November, musician, composer + bandleader (formerly of Sons of Kemet and The Comet Is Coming), SHABAKA aka Shabaka
Earthgang
Gorilla 54-56 Whitworth St W, ManchesterJPEGMAFIA
Albert Hall 27 Peter St, Manchester14+ Multi-talented experimental rapper, producer, performer, and leader of the underground rap scene, JPEGMAFIA (Barrington DeVaughn Hendricks, “Peggy”) is coming to Manchester