Johnny James

Celebrating the release of their ecstatic second album, Pleasure Beast, Australia’s alternative-dance powerhouse Haiku Hands are performing at YES.

Celebrating 20 years since the release of their seminal self-titled first album, bossa nova project Nouvelle Vague are performing at Band on the Wall.

Following two sold out festivals, Fair Play is back to take over the Northern Quarter with a day of live music in all its ‘alternative’ forms.

One of Australia’s most characterful musical exports, Donny Benét is back on the road, bringing his trunk of funk to Band on the Wall.

Step into the seething heat of 14th-century Verona as The Hallé and Tom Redmond guide families through Prokofiev’s thrilling Romeo and Juliet Suite.

Fans of minimalist music rejoice – in February, The Hallé will present a three-day celebration of Steve Reich at The Bridgewater Hall and Hallé St Peter’s.

Days after the release of their anticipated new record Mountainhead, Everything Everything perform a hometown show at New Century.

Banish the January blues as disco icons Heatwave bring the fire and the funk to The Blues Kitchen.

Taking the power of love on the road, IDLES bring their latest album TANGK, their most ambitious and striking record yet, to Manchester.

Bringing just what Bank Holidays call for, Wythenshawe Park hosts a huge, celebratory weekend of music from Greater Manchester and beyond.

A delightful new show, full of sparkle and song, plays at Z-arts on the first weekend of December, suitable for everyone aged 4 and up.