Don’t miss all the great rock and pop at The Met.
Rock & Pop
- Fri 2 Aug 7:00 PM
The Heavy North
Bury's vinyl record store Wax and Beans are bringing The Heavy North to Bury in support of their new album, Fire in the Furnace. They're joined by special guests Holy Coves.
- Sun 1 Sep 7:30 PM
Peatbog Faeries
Scottish trailblazers the Peatbog Faeries create a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves, from jigs and reels through dance music, jazz, African, and more.
- Fri 13 Sep 7:30 PM
Poppycock + Vee VV
Poppycock's music straddles the gothic, bluesy, and ethereal; Vee VV purvey blistering, white hot, contemporary agit-noise.
- Fri 20 Sep 8:00 PM
Springsteen Acoustic Sessions
Springsteen Acoustic Sessions aims to capture a flavour of the Netflix phenomenon that is known as Springsteen On Broadway.
- Sat 21 Sep 8:00 PM
Edwina Hayes
Edwina Hayes brings together English folk, Americana and the rich northern singer-songwriter tradition to create a sound that’s truly her own. Supported by Tom Johnson.
- Fri 27 Sep 8:00 PM
The Smiths Ltd
With an authenticity and provenance that’s hard to beat The Smiths Ltd are the ultimate tribute. If you never saw The Smiths then this is your chance to experience the thrill of...
- Sat 28 Sep 8:00 PM
Pinked Floyd
An evening packed with favourites from the timeless albums Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, The Division Bell (30th anniversary), Wish You Were Here, Animals, and A Momentary Lapse of Reason.
- Fri 4 Oct 8:00 PM
Elvis: As It Was
The sensational Tommy Holland and The Rising Sun band perform an incredible night of Elvis’s music all faithfully recreated to bring an authentic feel, look and sound of the period of his...
- Sat 5 Oct 7:30 PM
Emerging Showcase: Sad Sells + Atlas + Celebratory Cake
October's Emerging Showcase features three exciting young bands from Greater Manchester.
- Sat 5 Oct 8:00 PM
Wishbone Ash
The legendary Wishbone Ash perform their biggest-selling album Live Dates 2, along with songs from many of their other, much-loved albums.
- Fri 11 Oct 7:30 PM
Judie Tzuke – Jude The Unsinkable
Judie Tzuke is one of the UK's finest singer-songwriters. This intimate evening will see her perform old favourites alongside songs from her new album, Jude The Unsinkable.
- Sat 12 Oct 7:30 PM
Gentlemen of Few
Gentlemen of Few make a sound that appeals to people that love the intricacies of folk but also enjoy the energy and passion of rock.
- Sat 12 Oct 8:00 PM
80’s Mania
Europe's premier 1980s tribute concert comes to The Met, featuring twenty-eight chart topping eighties icons recreated live on stage!
- Wed 16 Oct 8:00 PM
- Thu 17 Oct 8:00 PM + more times
New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division and Manchester
The story of four ordinary lads who, inspired by the punk revolution of 1970s Manchester, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time, Joy Division.
- Fri 18 Oct 8:00 PM
Sorrel Nation
Kent born songstress Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk rock, with powerful vocals and haunting melodies.
- Sat 26 Oct 7:30 PM
Joshua Burnell
Joshua Burnell makes baroque pop for the modern world. Expect hooky melodies drenched in warm, retro-synth textures, reverbing guitars, lush harmonies and words that make you think.
- Sat 26 Oct 8:00 PM
Hayseed Dixie
Twisted Hillbilly country rockers Hayseed Dixie bring their rootin' tootin' deliverances of rock classics to The Met.
- Sat 2 Nov 7:30 PM
Jon Palmer Acoustic Band
Jon Palmer Acoustic Band are a high energy six-piece folk-rock band based in West Yorkshire, where they have built a strong reputation as an exciting and energetic live act.
- Sat 2 Nov 8:00 PM
China Crisis – China Greatness Tour
China Crisis return to The Met in support of their latest album release, China Greatness. Supported by KNIGHT$.
- Wed 20 Nov 8:00 PM
Nell Bryden
American singer-songwriter Nell Bryden returns to The Met with "I Love You So Much I’m Blind", a new and deeply personal album which may be her most emotionally powerful to date.
- Fri 22 Nov 7:30 PM
Emerging Showcase: No Such Thing Records take-over
An evening curated by No Such Thing Records, featuring artists signed to the label including Bitez, IORA, Lavender Rodriguez, and Ruby Tingle.
- Fri 22 Nov 8:00 PM
ABBA Reunion
Re-live the addictive ABBA phenomena that swept the world in the 70s and 80s with this truly authentic, feel good, party style tribute concert. Featuring all of ABBA's greatest hits from Mamma...
- Sat 23 Nov 7:30 PM
Alberta Cross: ‘The Thief and The Heartbreaker’ Re-imagined Solo Tour
Alberta Cross are an Anglo-Swedish rock band led by singer-guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee, known for their anthemic Americana-tinged songs.
- Sat 23 Nov 8:00 PM
Bob Harris & Colin Hall: The Songs The Beatles Gave Away
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Ticket holders will be contacted and offered a full refund.
- Thu 28 Nov 7:30 PM
Eleanor McEvoy
Eleanor McEvoy is one of Irish music's biggest stars. Her song Only A Woman’s Heart was the title track of the best-selling Irish album in Irish history.
- Thu 28 Nov 8:00 PM
Herman’s Hermits
Formed in Manchester in 1964, Herman’s Hermits are, to this day, a hugely popular touring band, thrilling audiences worldwide with their unique sound and warm humour.
- Fri 29 Nov 8:00 PM
Mama – The All Era Genesis Tribute Band
An evening of Genesis music encompassing all eras of the band - from the early albums with Peter Gabriel up to the last with Phil Collins.
- Sat 11 Jan 2025 8:00 PM
The Blockheads
Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, legendary outfit The Blockheads have grown in stature from 1977, right up to the present day.
- Fri 17 Jan 2025 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.
- Sat 18 Jan 2025 8:00 PM
Jean Genie – The best of David Bowie
Jean Genie performs all of David Bowie's greatest hits.
- Thu 6 Feb 2025 7:45 PM
Jan Akkerman
Legendary guitarist Jan Akkerman comes to The Met to play music from his long career, including his favourite Focus tunes and more recent compositions.
- Sat 8 Feb 2025 8:00 PM
The Bon Jovi Experience
The world's first and unquestionably finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi
- Fri 14 Feb 2025 8:00 PM
- Sat 15 Feb 2025 8:00 PM + more times
IQ
One of the world’s leading progressive rock bands, IQ are known for their passionate music and dramatic live shows.
- Fri 7 Mar 2025 7:30 PM
Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders
Sweet soulful music from a remarkable band with a remarkable front man.
- Thu 13 Mar 2025 7:30 PM
Chris Difford
Chris Difford plays songs from the Squeeze catalogue and from his solo albums. A bit of stand up... with a bit of sit down.
- Fri 28 Mar 2025 8:00 PM
Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show
This hugely successful and unique tribute to AC/DC returns to The Met to play all the classics including Back in Black, Rosie, and Highway to Hell.
- Sat 29 Mar 2025 8:00 PM
Ultimate Coldplay
The world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. Expect all the biggest hits including Paradise, Fix You, Viva la Vida, My Universe and Yellow.
- Sat 3 May 2025 8:00 PM
BURN – a tribute to Deep Purple
Featuring over two hours of hi-octane Deep Purple classics from all eras.