Highlights
- Thu 12 Mar 8:00 PM
The Manfreds
Fifty-five years on from their 1960s heyday, The Manfreds return to perform their hits.
This month
- Tomorrow 7:00 PM
Murder and Music on the Menu
Engage2Stage and RNIB Connect North West invite you to an evening of murder, mystery and music.
- Thu 8:00 PM
St Agnes Fountain
St Agnes Fountain come together for one month of the year to perform “rhythmed-up” carols and Christmas music, interspersed with laughter and spoken word.
Music classes and workshops
Don’t just watch – take part! Learn to sing or play an instrument at one of The Met’s music workshops.
Coming soon
- Thu 16 Jan 8:00 PM
Paul Jones and Dave Kelly
Founder members of The Blues Band, what Paul Jones and Dave Kelly don't know about the blues can be written on a pinhead.
- Fri 17 Jan 8:00 PM
Edwina Hayes
Edwina Hayes’ beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-Americana.
- Sat 18 Jan 7:30 PM
Ga Ga – A Tribute to Queen
No wigs, no make-up and definitely no false moustaches - just a host of massive Queen songs played like they were meant to be.
- Fri 24 Jan 8:00 PM
Martyn Joseph
Intelligent and enlightened songs from a mesmerizing live performer who has been compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews.
- Fri 31 Jan 7:30 PM
The Seven Brave Tractor Drivers
Local Bury band The Seven Brave Tractor Drivers play a concert in aid of the Bury Cancer Support Centre
- Fri 31 Jan 8:00 PM
Turin Brakes Acoustic
The estimable London four-piece Turin Brakes comes to The Met as part of their UK Acoustic Tour.
- Sat 1 Feb 8:00 PM
- Sun 2 Feb 8:00 PM + more times
Richard Hawley
Sheffield superstar Richard Hawley returns as part of Independent Venue Week 2020.
- Fri 7 Feb 8:00 PM
An Evening with Sam Baker
Sam Baker returns to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the release of his classic album Mercy. A Mr Kite Benefit.
- Fri 7 Feb 8:00 PM
Mat Walklate and Alex Haynes
Mat Walklate and Alex Haynes come together to create fresh and relevant songs which expand British blues into new territory.
- Wed 12 Feb 7:30 PM
Ye Vagabonds
Harmony rich folk music, influenced by Irish traditional music, Appalachian singing, and the 1960's folk revival.
- Thu 13 Feb 7:30 PM
- Fri 14 Feb 7:30 PM + more times
The Jerseys – Oh What A Nite!
Join Oh What A Nite! as we celebrate the timeless music of the one-hundred-million album selling Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
- Fri 14 Feb 8:00 PM
Flats and Sharps
Flats and Sharps are a four-piece bluegrass outfit from Penzance, Cornwall.
- Sat 15 Feb 8:00 PM
Steve Knightley
Best known for his role in Show of Hands with Phil Beer, Steve Knightley returns to The Met to reveal his skills in song writing.
- Fri 21 Feb 8:00 PM
Bootleg Blondie
Bootleg Blondie is the official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band and the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGBs in New York City before its demise in 2006.
- Fri 28 Feb 8:00 PM
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle return with their own special blend of top class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie.
- Sat 29 Feb 8:00 PM
Kirsty Almeida
World folk singer/songwriter and composer Kirsty Almeida returns with songs from her new studio album Moonbird.
- Fri 6 Mar 7:30 PM
A Spoonful of Julie: a tribute to Julie Andrews
Soprano Nicola Mills sings the songs of the practically perfect Dame Julie Andrews in this memorable tribute.
- Sat 7 Mar 8:00 PM
Blazin’ Fiddles
Scottish four-piece Blazin’ Fiddles are one of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups.
- Fri 13 Mar 8:00 PM
Yorkston Thorne Khan
Folk meets jazz and Indian classical music in this remarkable collaboration between James Yorkston, Jon Thorne and Suhail Yusuf Khan.
- Sat 14 Mar 7:30 PM
The Lancashire Hotpots: Beerhemian Rhapsody Tour
The kings of musical comedy are back to bring you another night of madcap music and laughs!
- Sat 14 Mar 8:00 PM
Elles Bailey
Bristol based blues singer-songwriter Elles Bailey returns to The Met.
- Sun 15 Mar 8:00 PM
Mostly Autumn
Mostly Autumn take inspiration from the classic sounds of seventies rock, whilst also taking the music forward into the future.
- Thu 19 Mar 8:00 PM
Daoirí Farrell
Daoirí Farrell is one of most important folk singers to come out of Ireland in recent years.
- Fri 20 Mar 8:00 PM
The Blockheads
Starting as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are the band that brought you Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, plus many others.
- Sat 21 Mar 7:30 PM
G2 Definitive Genesis
G2 perform classic 1970's Genesis from the 'Seconds Out' era and earlier Gabriel years.
- Sat 21 Mar 8:00 PM
Guy Tortora Band
California-born blues, roots and americana singer-songwriter Guy Tortora comes to The Met.
- Wed 25 Mar 7:30 PM
- Thu 26 Mar 7:30 PM + more times
Jesus Christ Superstar
The award winning PADOS Youth Theatre are thrilled to be celebrating their thirtieth anniversary with this production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
- Wed 25 Mar 8:00 PM
Jeffrey Martin and Anna Tivel
An evening with two acclaimed singer-songwriters from Portland, Oregon. This event has been rescheduled from 27 March.
- Thu 26 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 Rachael McShane and the Cartographers.
- Thu 2 Apr 8:00 PM
Bernard Wrigley
Bernard Wrigley (known as The Bolton Bullfrog) comes to The Met to perform his unique blend of songs, stories, monologues, very silly one verse poems and guitar playing.
- Sat 4 Apr 8:30 PM
Limehouse Lizzy
Tribute band Limehouse Lizzy keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide.
- Sat 4 Apr 8:30 PM
Strangefish
Six-piece Manchester progressive rock band Strangefish come to The Met with songs from their new album The Spotlight Effect.
- Sat 18 Apr 7:30 PM
The Springsteen Sessions
Seven top quality players, covering over four decades of Springsteen.
- Sun 19 Apr 7:30 PM
Twelfth Day
Genre-blending Scottish band that are as edgy as they are inventive.
- Fri 24 Apr 7:30 PM
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
One of the most intriguing, uninhibited and popular duos on the British folk scene.
- Sat 25 Apr 8:00 PM
Danni Nicholls
Acclaimed UK Americana singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls comes to The Met for her first headline show.
- Sat 2 May 7:30 PM
Desperado (Eagles Tribute)
A two hour journey through your favourite Eagles songs from their first beginnings to their final album.
- Fri 8 May 8:00 PM
Hue and Cry
Hue and Cry return to The Met following their sell-out show in June 2019.
- Sat 16 May 8:00 PM
Daphne’s Flight
Combining five of the finest singer-songwriters of their generation, Daphne’s Flight captivate with complex harmony arrangements, unbridled energy and the infectious joy of performing together.
- Sat 23 May 8:00 PM
That Joe Payne
Award-winning singer-songwriter That Joe Payne returns to The Met, showcasing his debut solo album with an audio-visual extravaganza, accompanied by his full band.
- Thu 28 May 7:30 PM
Clare Teal Trio
A celebration of one hundred years of pop music with award-winning jazz vocalist Clare Teal and her trio.
- Sun 7 Jun 8:00 PM
Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita with special guests Vishtèn
In September 2019, Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita travelled to Prince Edward Island on...
- Thu 11 Jun 8:00 PM
The Secret Sisters
Grammy-nominated duo The Secret Sisters arrive with their fourth album Saturn Return which grapples with love and loss.
- Fri 26 Jun 8:00 PM
Livewire: The AC/DC Show
The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to AC/DC returns to The Met.
- Fri 18 Sep 7:30 PM
Eddi Reader
Eddi Reader is perhaps Scotland's greatest living female voice. In 2020, she celebrates her 40th year on stage.
- Fri 2 Oct 8:00 PM
Grace Petrie and The Resistance Band
Grace Petrie returns with her uniquely warm and witty take on life, love and politics.