Manchester Events: Concerts & Football

Manchester's listings lean firmly toward music and sport — 142 concerts and 82 sporting fixtures make up the bulk of the calendar, backed by some of the biggest venues in the UK.

Co-Op Live, one of the newest and largest arenas in Europe, tops our venue list, with the long-established AO Arena and O2 Apollo Manchester covering the rest of the city's major touring concerts. On the sport side, Etihad Stadium and Old Trafford — home to Manchester City and Manchester United — bring two of the world's best-known football clubs onto the calendar.

Few cities anywhere can match Manchester for the sheer scale of its arenas and stadiums — it's built for big nights, whether that's a stadium tour or a derby match.

Every listing links directly to a trusted ticketing partner for live pricing and availability. Browse the calendar below and filter by category or date to plan your visit.