Looking for a spontaneous night of music or theatre in Manchester? We’ve got you covered with our round-up of the best live gigs and productions around the city tonight.

Gig | Rastak: Tales of Earth and Sun | The Stoller Hall | Mon 9 Jun | From £28

Journey through the heart of Middle Eastern and Afghan folk music with The Rastak Ensemble, acclaimed for their fresh revival of ancient traditions, in their show “Tales of Earth and Sun”.

Hunts Bank, Manchester, Manchester, M3 1DA
Gig | Waxahatchee | Albert Hall | Mon 9 Jun | £27.50

Critically acclaimed Americana artist Katie Crutchfield brings Waxahatchee’s celebrated sound, featured on the recent LP *Tigers Blood*, to the historic Albert Hall with support from Merce Lemon.

City Centre, 27 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5QR
Comedy | WAP || WIT & POETRY | Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club | Mon 9 Jun

Hosted by the energetic poet-comic Kat Ronson, experience WAP: Wit and Poetry, Manchester’s wildly creative comedy night mashing up poetry and stand-up for chaotic brilliance.

42-44 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE
Words:
Finn Howard
Published on:
Mon 9 Jun 2025