It's a huge week on the music scene with Glastonbury Festival this weekend, including an appearance from our very own Liam Gallagher.
But don't worry if you weren't lucky enough to bag one of 135,000 tickets, as there's plenty of exciting gigs and shows on sale this week in Manchester.
Tickets up for grabs include Skepta at The Warehouse Project and the return of The Libertines, as well as X-Factor 2017 winners Rak-su on their very first UK tour.
Plus, if you're an ABBA fan, tribute band Björn Again are set to perform in Manchester later this year.
Take a look at our full round up of gigs and shows going on sale this week.
Skepta, The Warehouse Project
November 23, 2019
Following the release of his fifth studio album, Ignorance Is Bliss, grime artist Skepta has announced he will be touring the UK later this year.
The tour will begin in Manchester, at The Warehouse Project's new home in The Depot on November 23, before Skepta makes his way to Birmingham, Glasgow, Dublin and finishes in his hometown of London.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, June 27 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
Björn Again, Manchester Academy 1
December 7, 2019
Relive the memorable ABBA days with world famous tribute band Björn Again, who are set to visit Manchester on their UK tour this December.
From classic anthems Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia to Fernando, the band will recreate the Swedish supergroup's greatest hits in one unforgettable show.
Tickets are on sale Friday, June 28 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
Metronomy, Manchester Academy 1
November 9, 2019
With their new album Metronomy Forever poised for release on September 13, the electronic music group will perform around the UK and Europe with their first shows since 2017.
Check out the video for their new dance anthem Salted Caramel Ice Cream, one of the newest tracks taken from their album, for a flavour of what to expect.
You can see the group at Manchester Academy 1 on November 9.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 28 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
The Libertines, O2 Victoria Warehouse
December 10, 2019
It's been a while since the release of Anthems for Doomed Youth in 2015, but fans will be pleased to hear The Libertines will return later this year with brand new music for their fourth studio album.
In the run up to Christmas, the band will perform at various venues across the UK and Europe, including Manchester's O2 Victoria Warehouse.
Tickets are on sale Friday, June 28 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
RAK-SU, Manchester Club Academy
October 15, 2019
After being crowned the first ever boyband to win the X-Factor, Rak-Su quickly rose to fame with worldwide fans who can't get enough of their original songs.
Following their X-Factor success, the R&B group have supported the likes of Olly Murs and Little Mix on tour across the country.
But now they're set to be the stars of the show after announcing their own UK tour, with a show at Manchester Club Academy on October 15.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 28 at 9am from: Gigs and Tours
IDLES, Manchester Academy 1
December 4, 2019
Punk rock band IDLES have announced details of their biggest UK tour to date this December – including a huge show at Manchester Academy 1.
The news of their tour follows the release of their first new track of the year, Mercedes Marxist, with confirmation that a brand new album is also on the way.
The closing date of the tour will see them play the biggest show of their career to 10,400 fans at Alexandra Palace in London.
Tickets are on sale Friday, June 28 at 9:30am from: Gigs and Tours
Michael Ray, Manchester Night & Day Café
October 25, 2019
American country singer Michael Ray is jetting off on an extensive 29-date world tour this year, to promote his latest album, Amos.
With five dates in the UK, The Nineteen Tour will see Michael bring his unique sound to the Night & Day Café in Manchester on October 25.
Tickets on sale Friday, June 28 at 10am from: Gigs and Tours
