Punk Gigs in Manchester
There are 52 upcoming punk gigs listed in Manchester. The next is Arms & Hearts / Goodbye Viking / We Are The Weirdos / Elwood at Gulliver's on Thursday 13 August 2026. Punk shows in the city are currently listed at The Peer Hat, Big Hands, Manchester Gorilla, The Abbey, Rebellion Manchester, Manchester Club Academy.
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13 Aug
Arms & Hearts / Goodbye Viking / We Are The Weirdos / Elwood
Live, August 13th at Gulliver's in Manchester!
Gulliver'sThursday, August 13 — 7:00 PM -
15 Aug
Prayers Electric - EP Launch
Manchester fuzzy alt-rock two-piece Prayers Electric launch "Going Round Again" at Stage & Radio. support TBA New single/video 'Eyeballs' out …
Stage And RadioSaturday, August 15 — 7:00 PM -
21 Aug
THE FLATLINERS / A WILHELM SCREAM- The Bread Shed, Manchester
Moving North & Anarchistic Undertones present THE FLATLINERS & A WILHELM SCREAM Punk rock/ melodic hardcore/ skate punk
The Bread ShedFriday, August 21 — 7:00 PM -
21 Aug
Pistol Whipped with support from Somethin Brewin, Live at Empire
Fast loud punk energy with attitude turned up full as Pistol Whipped deliver raw riffs, shout-along choruses, and pure chaos …
Empire RochdaleFriday, August 21 — 8:00 PM -
21 Aug
The Cure Aftershow Manchester
30,000 Cure fans will pour out of Wythenshawe Park - BUY YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY DO!
Rebellion ManchesterFriday, August 21 — 11:00 PM -
22 Aug
Third Summer presents: Woke Nonsense, indefinite articles + more
A night of queer punk to see off the Grafton Arms' legendary 70s wallpaper before the imminent refurb; featuring some …
Grafton ArmsSaturday, August 22 — 7:00 PM -
29 Aug
Heart of Glass
Join us downstairs at The Peer Hat (just off Stevenson Square N.Q.) for another night of perfumed and reckless indulgence
The Peer HatSaturday, August 29 — 11:00 PM -
4 Sep
LIZZIE & THE BANSHEES
Stigmata Presents LIZZIE & THE BANSHEES Plus Support Siouxsie and the Banshees were among the longest-lived and most successful acts …
Rebellion ManchesterFriday, September 4 — 6:00 PM -
5 Sep
Manchester Psych Fest 2026 - O2 Ritz & O2 Apollo
O2 Ritz ManchesterSaturday, September 5 — 11:00 AM -
5 Sep
BEER (US) Live at Big Hands
Pour some Beer on it sugar
Big HandsSaturday, September 5 — 9:00 PM -
15 Sep
Shimmer Presents: No Service + Support at The Peer Hat
No Service will be headlining The Peer Hat on the 15th of September with support from Third Warning Party, Underclass …
The Peer HatTuesday, September 15 — 7:00 PM -
17 Sep
PALE BLUE EYES + special guests
Pale Blue Eyes . MOJO: Thrilling... A shimmering Kraut-rail trip to Asgard. Warm Parts : Post Rock, Alternative, Instrumental band …
Golden Lion HotelThursday, September 17 — 7:30 PM -
18 Sep
Dachshund EP Launch
Release party for the new Dachshund EP "Dog Eat Dog" with support from LEEROY SALMON
Cafe BlahFriday, September 18 — 7:30 AM -
18 Sep
Yobs // Q.U.A.L.M.S
A back to back week of scousers, as Yobs hit Big Hands again! Supported by QUALMS!
Big HandsFriday, September 18 — 9:00 PM -
19 Sep
VUKOVI
O2 Ritz ManchesterSaturday, September 19 — 6:00 PM -
26 Sep
Bikini Body
Bikini Body comes to The Abbey
The AbbeySaturday, September 26 — 7:00 PM -
26 Sep
Heart of Glass
Join us downstairs at The Peer Hat (just off Stevenson Square N.Q.) for another night of perfumed and reckless indulgence
The Peer HatSaturday, September 26 — 11:00 PM -
2 Oct
R.M.F.C // Gas Kunst Live at Yes Basement
Aussies premium rock music fan club return to manchester, supported by the legendary Gas Kunst
YES BasementFriday, October 2 — 7:00 PM -
2 Oct
SINKR with Little Wars & Haints
SINKR EP launch with guests Little Wars & Haints
AatmaFriday, October 2 — 7:00 PM -
3 Oct
Bridge City Sinners
Manchester Club AcademySaturday, October 3 — 6:30 PM -
3 Oct
PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at Manchester Academy 3
PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at Manchester Academy 3 on Saturday 3rd October 2026
Manchester Club AcademySaturday, October 3 — 7:30 PM -
7 Oct
Beyond The Music 2026
Manchester's global music conference and showcase festival. Building a fairer future for artists and delegates. Join the revolution.
Media City UKWednesday, October 7 — 9:00 AM -
9 Oct
The Leather Gallery (FR) // Cob
Post punk power from French band The Leather Gallery, supported by one of the most exciting local groups Cob!
Big HandsFriday, October 9 — 9:00 PM -
10 Oct
Creeper
Manchester AcademySaturday, October 10 — 6:00 PM -
10 Oct
Snug Live Sessions w/TV Smith + Avid Fan
TV Smith - the singer of legendary punk rock band, The Adverts, headlines at The Snug, Atherton.
The Snug Coffee HouseSaturday, October 10 — 7:00 PM -
16 Oct
Makeshift Art Bar
Makeshift Art Bar comes to The Abbey
The AbbeyFriday, October 16 — 7:00 PM -
16 Oct
Fomies (CH) // Mister Strange
Swiss Garage-Psych group Fomies head to Big Hands, supported by local powerhouse Mister Strange.
Big HandsFriday, October 16 — 9:00 PM -
17 Oct
Neighbourhood Festival 2026
Various Manchester VenuesSaturday, October 17 — 11:00 AM -
17 Oct
BIG TROUSERS: Manchester Headline Show, Eagle Inn Salford
Postmodern power-duo BIG TROUSERS bring their explosive mix of spoken-word post-punk, progressive rock and internet-age absurdity to Manchester.
Eagle InnSaturday, October 17 — 7:30 PM -
17 Oct
Dead Finks (DE) // Gold Cup
New Zealand music via Berlin! Dead Finks are joined by Gold Cup on Oct 17th!
Big HandsSaturday, October 17 — 9:00 PM -
18 Oct
Guilt Trip
Manchester New Century HallSunday, October 18 — 6:00 PM -
18 Oct
Mid-Life Dirtbags
Sun 18 Oct - 7:30 pm Mid-Life Dirtbags + Guests £10 adv
Night and DaySunday, October 18 — 7:30 PM -
24 Oct
Death Valley Girls // Sister Wives Live at The Abbey
Death Valley Girls and Sister Wives hit brand new venue The Abbey!
The AbbeySaturday, October 24 — 7:00 PM -
26 Oct
KatzPascale
Hallé St Michael'sMonday, October 26 — 7:30 PM -
31 Oct
Heart of Glass *HALLOWE'EN SPECIAL*
Heart of Glass is back downstairs at The Peer Hat (just off Stevenson Square N.Q.) for another night of perfumed …
The Peer HatSaturday, October 31 — 11:00 PM -
3 Nov
Delivery (AUS) // Hungry Live at Yes Basement
Australian post punk group Delivery, hit Yes Basement this November! Supported by peckish post punks Hungry!
YES BasementTuesday, November 3 — 7:00 PM -
7 Nov
FKME HOEDOWN | Powered By The Cavalcade
FKME x The Cavalcade are riding back into town! This time we're heading to the wild west for a night …
Cargo ManchesterSaturday, November 7 — 10:00 PM -
14 Nov
Fat Dog
Now Wave presents Fat Dog at O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester on Saturday 14th November 2026
O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterSaturday, November 14 — 7:00 PM -
20 Nov
The Speed Of Honey // Ishango Bone
A night of local winter delicacies. Two Manchester bands bringing the noise on a Friday night!
Big HandsFriday, November 20 — 9:00 PM -
21 Nov
Edging (US) // Big Break Live at Big Hands
Chicago Post Punks Edging hit Big Hands on November 21st! Supported by Sheffields Big Break!
Big HandsSaturday, November 21 — 9:00 PM -
28 Nov
Fat Lip, A Tribute to Pop Punk. Live at Empire Rochdale
Fat Lip brings the pop punk spirit back to life with fast hooks, shouted choruses and big energy
Empire RochdaleSaturday, November 28 — 8:00 PM -
28 Nov
Vondré (MX) // dull.
Mexican post rock group Vondré hit Big Hands, alongside Lancaster babes dull.
Big HandsSaturday, November 28 — 9:00 PM -
28 Nov
Heart of Glass
Join us downstairs at The Peer Hat (just off Stevenson Square N.Q.) for another night of perfumed and reckless indulgence
The Peer HatSaturday, November 28 — 11:00 PM -
5 Dec
Kuntford and Sons
Kuntford and Sons hit the road for the first time this December for 8 special seasonal gigs, presenting a set …
Satans HollowSaturday, December 5 — 6:00 PM -
7 Dec
Boston Manor
Manchester GorillaMonday, December 7 — 7:00 PM -
8 Dec
Boston Manor
Manchester GorillaTuesday, December 8 — 7:00 PM -
9 Dec
Boston Manor
Manchester GorillaWednesday, December 9 — 7:00 PM -
20 Dec
Maunder's Christmas Gig at AATMA
Maunder's school of popular music Christmas Gig at AATMA
AatmaSunday, December 20 — 7:00 PM -
31 Dec
Heart of Glass *NEW YEAR'S EVE*
Join us for a mammoth NYE party in the Peer Hat basement 10pm - 4:30am
The Peer HatThursday, December 31 — 10:00 PM -
30 Jan
Heart of Glass
Join us downstairs at The Peer Hat (just off Stevenson Square N.Q.) for another night of perfumed and reckless indulgence
The Peer HatSaturday, January 30 — 11:00 PM -
27 Feb
Heart of Glass
Join us downstairs at The Peer Hat (just off Stevenson Square N.Q.) for another night of perfumed and reckless indulgence
The Peer HatSaturday, February 27 — 11:00 PM -
26 Mar
Manchester Punk Festival
The MPF is a grassroots effort spearheaded by three local, DIY promoters.
Multiple Venues, Northern QuarterFriday, March 26 — 11:00 AM