Now that the days are beginning to get shorter, you may as well enjoy the last of the hot weather for the next few months as much as you can, and with some wonderful gigs in Manchester this month, this is the perfect excuse to get out and live it up! Here is what is happening in Manchester this month.

  • July 1 (Tue)
  • Olivia Rodrigo — Co-op Live – Following a spectacular headline set at Glastonbury, Olivia Rodrigo brings her long awaited rescheduled show to Manchester’s Co-op Live, Fans can expect a night of unforgettable memories backed by Rodrigo’s raw and exciting energy and stunning production, and possibly a surprise guest (if this gig follows the trend of recent)
    • Yeule — Academy 2
  • July 2 (Wed)
    • Lucy Dacus — Academy
    • Sarah Blasko — Deaf Institute
    • Elbow – Castlefield Bowl – For the first gig of 2025’s Sounds of the City, elbow are playing a homecoming show in the heart of town. Forming over 30 years ago, the band have become one of Manchester’s most beloved. Fans can expect a powerful and moving gig that will surely have tears running down your face. Doors for Elbow are at 5:30!
  • July 3 (Thu)
    • Charlotte OC — Soup Kitchen
    • The Charlatans – Castlefield Bowl
  • July 4 (Fri)
    • Shed Seven — Castlefield Bowl
  • July 5 (Sat)
    • Hacienda Classical – Castlefield Bowl
    • Later Youth – Lower Four Studios
  • July 6 (Sun)
    • Elliot James Reay — Gorilla –
  • July 8 (Tue)
    • Civic — Gullivers
  • July 9 (Wed)
    • Press Club — Yes Pink Room – Following their latest album ‘To All The Ones That I Love’ released at the start of May, Press Club are taking their show to Manchester’s Yes Pink Room. Known for their intense live shows, with frontwoman Natalie Foster often seen down the barrier headbanging with fans, the only question is, can you handle it? Doors are at 7pm
  • July 10 (Thu)
    • Gustaf — Yes Pink Room
    • Bloc Party – Castlefield Bowl
  • July 11 (Fri)
    • Oasis – Heaton Park – For the first of five dates in Manchester, Oasis are taking to the stage at Heaton Park, following 16 years of fan speculation and hopefulness, all their hopes and dreams will come true as the Gallagher brothers join together for a monumental gig.

 

  • July 12 (Sat)
    • Basement Jaxx – Castlefield Bowl
  • July 14 (Mon)
    • Billie Marten — HMV
  • July 15 (Tue)
    • Lynard Skynard – AO Arena – over 50 years since their seminal album, Lynard Skynyrd are coming to Manchester for a gig full of powerful rock and souldful ballads. It’s been six years since they were last in Manchester, and it may be one of the last chances to see these southern rock legends live, don’t miss out!
  • July 16 (Wed)
    • Will Stratton — Gullivers
    • Lyric — Deaf Institute
  • July 17 (Thu)
    • Jessica Pratt — New Century Hall –
  • July 18 (Fri)
    • Geordie Greep — Ritz – Following last year’s, The New Sound, Geordie Greep has only evolved as an artist, he has carved out his legacy after the hiatus of Black Midi, his live shows are praised for the energy he brings onto the stage, and there’s no doubt that this one will be just as manic! Doors are at 7pm
  • July 19 (Sat)
    • Billie Eilish — Co-op Live
  • July 20 (Sun)
    • Billie Eilish — Co-op Live
  • July 22 (Tue)
    • Billie Eilish — Co-op Live
    • Des Demonas — Gullivers – Formed in 2017, Des Demonas have been a talk of the town, with their fusion of punk and indie with hints of afrobeat, and critical acclaim from the likes of Iggy Pop and many others, Des Demonas’ headline show at Gullivers is going to be a night of the eccentric and captivating sound that fans have come to love over the past 8 years, don’t miss out!
  • July 23 (Wed)
    • Billie Eilish — Co-op Live
    • Bodega — Yes Pink Room
  • July 24 (Thu)
    • Lil Tecca — Victoria Warehouse
  • July 25 (Fri)
    • Lightheaded & Jeanines — Gullivers
    • Drake — Co-op Live
  • July 26 (Sat)
    • Drake — Co-op Live
  • July 27 (Sun)
    • Deerhoof — Yes Pink Room
  • July 28 (Mon)
    • Drake — Co-op Live
  • July 31 (Thu)
    • Pomona – AATMA