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Manchester is known for its rich musical culture and still rivals most cities with its live scene. From iconic returns to the stage to rare performances in incredible venues, it’s all going on with Manchester gigs. We’ve truly got the low-down on the biggest gigs happening in Manchester in July, so allow us to get you all excited about what’s to come in live music this month.
Large/mid-scale gigs in Manchester
1. Avril Lavigne − Castlefield Bowl, Wednesday 3 July
Skater girl and pop-punk star Avril Lavigne is coming to the city this month, and we feel like it’s the early noughties all over again. The singer best known for songs Sk8er Boi, Complicated and Girlfriend will head to Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl on July 3 as part of the Sounds Of The City series.
Off the back of an iconic Glastonbury performance over the weekend, Avril will bring all her best hits, and some new ones, to the industrial heartland of Manchester, along with great support and a whole load of pop-punk, girl power − this one’s not to be missed.
🎟️ Find tickets here.
📍 Castlefield Bowl, Rice St, Manchester M3 4JR.
2. The National − Castlefield Bowl, Thursday 4 July
Formed in New York in 1999, The National‘s last five albums have all been in the Top 5 in the UK charts. 2023 was another landmark year for the band, with the release of two studio albums: First Two Pages of Frankenstein in April and a surprise companion album, Laugh Track, released in September. They celebrated these releases with a UK tour that included two sold-out nights at London’s Alexandra Palace, and now they follow what was an incredible Glastonbury performance with an outdoor show at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl.
🎟️ Get tickets here.
📍 Castlefield Bowl, Rice St, Manchester M3 4JR.
3. Brittany Howard − Manchester Albert Hall, Saturday 6 July
Acclaimed musician and key member of Alabama Shakes, Brittany Howard is performing at Manchester’s Albert Hall on July 6, following the release of her new album, What Now! The LGBTQ+ icon graces Manchester proudly, having won four Grammy Awards, and having stuck around in the UK appearing on programmes including Later… with Jools Holland. This is a particularly unique opportunity, so don’t miss out.
🎟️ Find tickets here.
📍 Albert Hall, 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR.
4. Stevie Nicks − Co-op Live, Tuesday 9 July
Legendary singer, songwriter and storyteller Stevie Nicks will perform on July 9 at Co-op Live Manchester. Stevie Nicks has played a pivotal role in shaping the global music scene and still holds incredible influence today. Best known for her iconic contributions to the rock band Fleetwood Mac, Nicks joined the group in 1975, introducing her distinctive voice, poetic songwriting, and captivating stage presence.
Undoubtedly an icon, Stevie Nicks is synonymous with some of the most well-known songs ever, with lead vocals on Fleetwood Mac tracks like Dreams, Landslide and Rhiannon, and of course incredible success in her solo career with universally recognisable tunes like Edge of Seventeen and Leather and Lace − and we’re hoping to hear some of these when she hits the Manchester stage this month.
🎟️ Find any remaining tickets here.
📍 Co-op Live, Etihad Campus, 1 Sportcity Way, Manchester M11 3DL.
5. Kings of Leon − Co-op Live, Wednesday 10 July
Global megastars, Kings of Leon, are returning to Manchester for a show at Co-op Live after announcing their new single Mustang. Kings Of Leon are one of the world’s biggest rock bands, with eight studio albums and billions of streams, and we can’t wait to welcome them back to Manchester for a mega show.
Famous for hits including Use Somebody, Supersoaker and Sex on Fire, Kings of Leon are set to fill every corner of Co-op Live with massive tunes old and new. Kings of Leon will be supported on tour by British rockers The Vaccines, so all in all, it’s set to be a hell of a night.
🎟️ Find tickets here.
📍 Co-op Live, Etihad Campus, 1 Sportcity Way, Manchester M11 3DL.
6. Jungle − Castlefield Bowl, Thursday 11 July
Ever-popular producers Jungle will be hitting Castlefield Bowl this month, off the back of their very own groovy Glastonbury performance. Jungle are set to fill the amphitheater with top tunes includingBack on 74, Candle Flame and Busy Earnin’, perfect for a summer evening with a pint in hand. What’s more, Jungle will be hosting their very own DJ set as an afterparty at New Century, so if you can’t make you, you could make the other… or both!
🎟️ Find any remaining tickets here.
📍 Castlefield Bowl, Rice St, Manchester M3 4JR.
7. Haçienda Classical: Castlefield Bowl Afterparty − Manchester Albert Hall, Saturday 13 July
Following their huge show at Castlefield Bowl on 13 July, Haçienda Classical are continuing the party over at the Albert Hall, with DJ sets from icons including David Morales, Graeme Park, Ultra Nate and DJ Paulette, until 3am! Carry on the party all night long, grooving to tunes reminiscent of the good old days − we’re talking New Order, Happy Mondays, and maybe a spot of acid house for good measure. Go and twist that melon, man.
🎟️ Find tickets here.
📍 Albert Hall, 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR.
8. Megan Thee Stallion − Co-op Live, Sunday 14 July
As part of the Hot Girl Summer world tour, pop icon Megan Thee Stallion is set to fill Co-op Live to the rafters with fun-loving fans this month. Having broken into the mainstream in 2019, she has teamed up with the likes of Future, Renée Rapp, Beyoncé, and with Cardi B on global megahit WAP, and having topped the US charts with Hiss this year, Megan is now ready to come to Manchester.
🎟️ Find remaining tickets here.
📍 Co-op Live, Etihad Campus, 1 Sportcity Way, Manchester M11 3DL.
9. Garbage − O2 Apollo Manchester, Friday 19 July
Alternative rock band Garbage − Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Marker and drummer Butch Vig – are one of the most influential bands of their generation. Together for more than 25 years, they are famed for their unique sound, songwriting and electric live performances, and now they’re bringing all of that to Manchester’s Apollo.
Expect a whole load of 90s nostalgia, incredible outfits and some good old fashioned rage, as Garbage no doubt give air to some of their best hits like Stupid Girl and Only Happy When It Rains. Don your eyeliner, streak your hair and get your angst on this July.
🎟️ Book here.
📍 O2 Apollo, Stockport Rd, Manchester M12 6AP.
10. RADAR Festival − Victoria Warehouse, Friday 26 − Sunday 28 July
Voted the ‘Best New Festival’ at the UK Festival Awards, RADAR Festival brings the best in progressive rock to Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse this month. With incredible performances, a music market and specialist masterclasses, there’s truly something for every prog rock fan. With well-known names in prog taking over the bigger room with immense sound, and lesser-known, up and coming musicians performing in the smaller room, there’s plenty to see at RADAR.
This year’s line-up includes: The Midnight, Plini, Vola, Ichika Nito Caskets, Tesseract, Dirty Loops, Car Bomb, Leprous, Holding Absence, Sungazer and so many more. See the full line-up here.
🎟️ Get tickets here.
📍 Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1AB.
Small/intimate gigs in Manchester
11. Skatalites − Band on the Wall, Friday 5 July
More than a band, the Skatalites are an institution, an aggregation of top-notch musicians who didn’t merely define the sound of Jamaica, but were the sound of Jamaica in the 1950s and 60s. Frequently credited as the originators of ska — the musical mash-up of calypso, Caribbean mento, R&B, and rock & roll that pre-dated both reggae and rocksteady — the Skatalites’ various members came up through the nation’s hotel bar scene of the late 50s. Now they’re set to rock Band on the Wall for their 60th anniversary, and it’s going to be a heck of a show.
🎟️ Get tickets here.
📍 Band on the Wall, 25 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ.
12. Uplift Your Soul − YES Roof Terrace, Friday 5 July
Uplift Your Soul promises to do just that with a debut event featuring Japanese DJ and production duo Dazzle Drums. Expect jazz, house, funk and more in a gorgeous rooftop setting, overlooking this diverse part of Manchester, particularly lovely on a summer’s evening. Both the artists, and the event will be having their Manchester debut at YES on July 5, so go along, grab a drink and show your support with a good old boogie.
🎟️ Free entry, but you can book a spot here.
📍 YES, 38 Charles St, Manchester M1 7DB.
13. Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift− Hallé St Peter’s, Friday 19 July
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Manchester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Halle St Peter’s under the gentle glow of candlelight.
The tribute to Taylor Swift includes the likes of Love Story, Cardigan, Wildest Dreams and Cruel Summer, all in the formant of a beautiful string quartet rendition, bringing the joy of Taylor to Manchester, since she didn’t fancy bringing us the Eras Tour.
🎟️ Get tickets here.
📍Hallé St Peter’s, 40 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6BF.
14. Waxahatchee − New Century Hall, Saturday 27 July
Waxahatchee is the solo project of Alabama singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield. Combining acoustic Southern folk with Americana and indie rock, she pairs her guitar-led instrumentals with confessional songwriting, from the highs and lows of overcoming a toxic relationship on 2017’s Out in the Storm to her sobriety journey on Saint Cloud (2020). She’s set to fill New Century Hall with her wonderful music this month, so don’t miss out.
🎟️ Book here.
📍 New Century Hall, 34 Hanover St, Manchester M4 4AH.
15. Green Island Festival − Hulme Garden Centre, Saturday 27 July
Celebrating all thing music and arts, Green Island Festival is small but mighty, presenting a three-part series of day festivals and afterparties in Manchester. The festival will span across summer and early autumn, with part two kicking off on Saturday 27 July, and the final chapter on Saturday 7 September.
The now doubled 1,000-capacity festival will see Hulme Community Garden Centre‘s floral paradise transformed into an arts mecca, housing several stages. The festival also announces an exciting expansion as they add cultural institution NIAMOS to the festival’s fabric.
🎟️ Book tickets here.
📍 Hulme Community Garden Centre, 28 Old Birley St, Hulme, Manchester M15 5RG.