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Live music in Manchester

Gigs, concerts and live music nights in Manchester this week, from back rooms to arenas.

7 picks · updated 15 October

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The Mountain GoatsFri 16 October, 7pm · Albert Hall · From £35Hallé: Classical ExtravaganzaSat 17 October, 7:30pm · The Bridgewater Hall · From £22Starsailor performing Love is Here (in full)Sun 18 October, 7pm · The Bridgewater Hall · From £32Phil Wang: UH OHSun 18 October · Opera House ManchesterCabaret VoltaireMon 19 October, 7pm · Albert Hall · From £35Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis and Solo GemsTue 20 October, 7:45pm · The Bridgewater Hall · From £54Hallé: Rachmaninov's Symphony No.3Thu 22 October, 7:30pm · The Bridgewater Hall · From £18.5
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Live music in Manchester, answered

What are the best live music picks in Manchester?

Right now: The Mountain Goats, Hallé: Classical Extravaganza, Starsailor performing Love is Here (in full) and Phil Wang: UH OH. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Manchester and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Manchester, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.