Highlights
mjf @ The Met
A series of intimate gigs promoted in collaboration with Manchester Jazz Festival.
Coming soon
- Sat 20 Feb 8:00 PM
Dennis Rollins’ Velocity Trio
Featuring British trombone player Dennis Rollins, Velocity Trio marry refined contemporary jazz arrangements with simmering grooves. Part of mjf @ The Met.
- Sun 28 Feb 8:00 PM
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle
Top class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie. Rescheduled from 28 February 2020.
- Thu 11 Mar 8:00 PM
Martin Harley solo
Following the success of the Roll With The Punches band tour across the UK and Europe, Martin Harley takes to the road for a run of intimate solo acoustic shows.
- Fri 12 Mar 8:00 PM
Rob Heron and Tom Cronin
Western swing, blues, country, and rock'n'roll from two of the founding members of Rob Heron and The Tea Pad Orchestra.
- Fri 19 Mar 8:00 PM
Joshua Burnside
Deftly blends alt-folk and elements of the Irish folk song tradition with South American rhythms and Eastern European influences.
- Sat 20 Mar 8:00 PM
Rachael McShane and the Cartographers
Best known as a member of Bellowhead, singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player comes to The Met with her new band. Rescheduled from Thursday 26 March 2020.
- Fri 26 Mar 8:00 PM
John Helliwell’s Ever Open Door
An eclectic collection of ballads, songs, and folk tunes from an intimate sextet led by the enigmatic sax legend that is John Helliwell. Part of mjf @ The Met.
- Fri 26 Mar 8:30 PM
Limehouse Lizzy
Tribute band Limehouse Lizzy keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive and well. Rescheduled from Saturday 4 April 2020.
- Fri 2 Apr 8:00 PM
Kevin Montgomery
Nashville singer-songwriter Kevin Montgomery returns to The Met. Rescheduled from Wednesday 1 April 2020 and Friday 4 December 2020.
- Thu 8 Apr 8:00 PM
Daoirí Farrell
Daoirí Farrell is one of most important folk singers to come out of Ireland in recent years. Rescheduled from 19 March 2020.
- Sat 10 Apr 8:00 PM
Guns or Roses
The ultimate tribute to Guns N’ Roses, performing all their iconic hits. Rescheduled from Saturday 6 June 2020.
- Sat 10 Apr 8:30 PM
Strangefish
Six-piece Manchester progressive rock band Strangefish play songs from their new album The Spotlight Effect. Rescheduled from 4 April 2020 and 26 September 2020.
- Sat 17 Apr 7:30 PM
Harp and a Monkey
Award-winning modern folk trio Harp and a Monkey specialise in poignant, humorous and melodic songs and stories (traditional and original) about life, love and remembrance. Rescheduled from Friday 12 June 2020.
- Fri 23 Apr 7:00 PM
The Breath
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominees, featuring Ríoghnach Connolly and Stuart McCallum. Part of mjf @ The Met.
- Fri 30 Apr 8:00 PM
Grace Petrie and The Resistance Band
Grace Petrie returns with her uniquely warm and witty take on life, love and politics. Rescheduled from Friday 2 October 2020.
- Sat 1 May 8:00 PM
Daphne’s Flight
Daphne's Flight features five of the finest singer-songwriters of their generation. Rescheduled from Saturday 16 May 2020.
- Sun 9 May 8:00 PM
Hannah White and The Nordic Connections
British singer-songwriter Hannah White performs both as a solo artist and with Norwegian A-listers The Nordic Connections. With special guest Robbie Cavanagh.
- Wed 12 May 8:00 PM
Bernard Wrigley
Bernard Wrigley performs his unique blend of songs, stories, monologues, very silly one verse poems and guitar playing. Rescheduled from Thursday 2 April 2020 and Thursday 27 August 2020.
- Thu 13 May 8:00 PM
Judie Tzuke
Judie Tzuke performs some of her classic back catalogue with stunning new piano arrangements. Rescheduled from Thursday 24 September 2020.
- Fri 14 May 8:00 PM
Danni Nicholls
Acclaimed UK Americana singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls comes to The Met for her first headline show. rescheduled from Saturday 25 April 2020.
- Sat 15 May 8:00 PM
Pinked Floyd
This seven-piece tribute band return to the Met with an engaging and energetic performance celebrating the magical music of Pink Floyd.
- Fri 28 May 8:00 PM
Fairport Convention
The band that launched British folk-rock return with some musical surprises from albums old and new. Rescheduled from 27 May and 9 September.
- Sat 29 May 8:00 PM
John Smith
Essex-born John Smith has built a reputation as one of the UK’s finest guitarists and songwriters. Rescheduled from Wednesday 20 May.
- Fri 4 Jun 8:00 PM
Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita
This sublime, critically acclaimed and multi award-winning collaboration between two adventurous virtuoso musicians –...
- Sat 5 Jun 7:30 PM
Desperado (Eagles Tribute)
A two hour journey through your favourite Eagles songs from their first beginnings to their final album. Rescheduled from 2 May 2020 and 22 August 2020.
- Fri 11 Jun 8:00 PM
Chuck Prophet and The Mission Express
Chuck Prophet returns with his band The Mission Express. Rescheduled from Friday 29 May 2020 and Thursday 21 January 2021.
- Sun 13 Jun 8:00 PM
The Secret Sisters
Grammy-nominated duo The Secret Sisters arrive with their fourth album Saturn Return. This event has been rescheduled from Thursday 11 June 2020 and Sunday 24 January 2021.
- Fri 18 Jun 7:30 PM
- Sat 19 Jun 7:30 PM + more times
A Night at the Musicals
Your favourite songs from the musicals, including Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman, Cats, Phantom of the Opera, and Miss Saigon. Rescheduled from 12 & 13 June 2020.
- Fri 25 Jun 8:00 PM
The Wedding Present
Idiosyncratic post-punk legends. Rescheduled from Saturday 27 June and Thursday 17 September.
- Wed 30 Jun 7:30 PM
- Thu 1 Jul 7:30 PM + more times
My Fair Lady
All Saint's (Elton) AOS present Lerner and Loewe’s much loved musical My Fair Lady. Rescheduled from July 2020.
- Sat 17 Jul 8:00 PM
Whole Lotta Led
Whole Lotta Led are five musicians dedicated to performing the music of Led Zeppelin with skill, passion and respect. Rescheduled from 26 September 2020.
- Fri 30 Jul 8:00 PM
George! The ultimate tribute to George Harrison
Nick Bold's George! is as close to an actual George Harrison concert as you could ever imagine. Rescheduled from Saturday 21 November 2020 and Saturday 6 March 2021.
- Sat 4 Sep 8:00 PM
Pink Floydian in concert
One of the finest and most authentic Pink Floyd tributes in the UK. Rescheduled from Saturday 10 October 2020.
- Sat 11 Sep 7:30 PM
A Foreigners Journey
A five-piece live tribute to Foreigner and Journey. Rescheduled from Saturday 30 May 2020.
- Thu 23 Sep 7:30 PM
Eddi Reader
Eddi Reader is perhaps Scotland's greatest living female voice. Rescheduled from Friday 18 September 2020.
- Fri 24 Sep 7:30 PM
Some Kinda Wonderful: The Music of Stevie Wonder
A celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder, featuring Noel McCalla and Derek Nash. Rescheduled from 17 October 2020.
- Thu 30 Sep 8:00 PM
John McCusker
John McCusker comes to The Met this September to play a very special concert in celebration of his thirtieth anniversary as a professional musician.
- Sat 2 Oct 8:00 PM
Mad Dog Mcrea
Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. Rescheduled from Saturday 3 October 2020.
- Wed 6 Oct 8:00 PM
Thea Gilmore
Thea Gilmore comes to The Met as part of her first ever tour performing completely solo. Rescheduled from Wednesday 7 October 2020.
- Thu 7 Oct 8:00 PM
Hope & Social
Anthemic songs, infectious melodies and a formidable live experience. Rescheduled from Friday 1 May 2020 and Sunday 4 October 2020.
- Sat 9 Oct 8:00 PM
That Joe Payne
Joe Payne showcases his debut solo album with an audio-visual extravaganza, accompanied by his full band. Rescheduled from Saturday 23 May 2020 and Friday 28 August 2020.
- Mon 11 Oct 8:00 PM
Karine Polwart
Seven-times winner at The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Karine Polwart is a songwriter, musician, theatre maker, and author.
- Wed 20 Oct 8:00 PM
Old Sea Legs
Old Sea Legs is the new solo project of folk troubadour and pop pioneer Ian Bermingham, best known as the frontman of Dublin quintet The Eskies.
- Fri 22 Oct 8:00 PM
Hue and Cry
Hue and Cry return to The Met. Rescheduled from 8 May 2020, 21 November 2020 and 4 March 2021.
- Sat 23 Oct 8:00 PM
The Stumble
A blistering mix of blues, soul and old school r&b. Rescheduled from Saturday 31 October 2020.
- Fri 29 Oct 8:00 PM
Wishbone Ash
Discover for yourself why Wishbone Ash are one of the most enduring and popular bands in British rock. Rescheduled from 24 October 2020.
- Sat 30 Oct 7:00 PM
Lanterns on the Lake
Mercury Music Prize-nominated band Lanterns On The Lake's sound remains vast, but this set of songs now feel urgent and intimate. Rescheduled from Saturday 27 February 2021.
- Sat 30 Oct 7:30 PM
G2 Definitive Genesis
G2 Definitive Genesis pay tribute to Genesis’ four-man “Seconds Out” era, whilst also dipping back into the earlier Gabriel years. Rescheduled from Saturday 21 March 2020 and Saturday 29 August 2020.