January in Manchester is a very quiet month, with the chaos of Christmas and New Years out of the way, there is still some amazing gigs to look forward to. Here is what is going on across Manchester this January.
January 8
The Molotovs — Gorilla
January 9
Tigers & Flies — YES Basement
January 16
Midnight Til Morning + aleksiah — Academy 3
January 17
Justin Hawkins — RNCM – Best known for being the frontman for rock band The Darkness formed in 2000, Justin Hawkins also has a well-known show on YouTube, called Justin Hawkins Rides Again. And this January he will be taking it out on the road with insights and information on the music industry by a man who has seen it and lived it first hand. This show will be an intimate look into the music industry and certainly wont be forgotten. Doors are 7, and the show begins at 7:45.
Ibibio Sound Machine — Band on the Wall
Biffy Clyro — Co-op Live
January 23
The Hara — Deaf Institute – Formed in Manchester in 2017, The Hara are an alternative/metal trio, receiving critical acclaim and being hailed as ‘The next big UK band’ their success has seen them play huge festivals such as Reading/Leeds and Download, and this January are playing a headline show at Deaf Institute in Manchester. If you’re quick there are still some tickets available but don’t hang about!
All Time Low — Co-op Live
January 24
Naima Bock — Halle St Michael’s
St Paul & The Broken Bones — New Century Hall – Every Month New Century Hall hosts some incredible bands, and this month is no exception. Following the success of their latest album released in October, American Soul eight piece St. Paul & The Broken Bones will play a selection of their best hits from their whopping six albums since their formation in 2014. It is definitely going to be one incredible night so don’t miss out! Doors are at 6pm. Support comes from Tyler Ballgame.
January 27
Anna von Hausswolff — Band on the Wall
White Lies — Albert Hall
January 28
The Damned — Albert Hall – Formed 50 years ago, the Damned captured the voice of the Punk generation, being the first UK punk band to release a single and being credited for influencing and shaping the hardcore punk genre as a whole. It’s safe to say they are one of the most important British Bands of the 70’s and 80’s. and this month they will be performing a special show at Albert Hall, as a tribute to their late founding guitarist Brian James.
The Unthanks with the Royal Northern Sinfonia — Bridgewater Hall
January 29
White Lies — Albert Hall
Halsey — Aviva Studios
Jinjer — Ritz –
Westside Cowboy — Gorilla – Westside Cowboy have been causing a stir in the UK Indie scene since their formation in 2024. With winning awards such as the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition, and having their debut EP and singles produced by Lewis Whiting, member of Mercury Prize winner, English Teacher, who were also supported by Westside Cowboy on their 2024 tour. There is a buzz ruminating around Westside Cowboy, and if you want the chance to be one of the early investors in this next big indie band, get down to Gorilla at 7pm.
Dream Wife — YES Pink Room
January 30
Spotlights — Deaf Institute
ExWHYZ — King’s Arms, Salford
Mary in the Junkyard + Formal Speedwear — YES Pink Room
Romeo Stodart & Ren Harvieu — Halle St Michael’s
January 31
Only The Poets — Club Academy
Day Fever — New Century Hall
Sydney Minsky Sargeant — YES Basement
Miles Kane — Albert Hall – Miles Kane is a name familiar to most music fans in the UK, whether that is from his incredible solo work that sees him blend superb songwriting with classic rock swagger and attitude, or his work as co-frontman of The Last Shadow Puppets, alongside Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner, releasing two albums together. More recently, Kane has released his latest Solo album, Sunlight in the Shadows, to positive reviews from fans and critics alike. And at the end of the month a spectacular show at Albert Hall awaits fans. Doors are at 7pm.
