Festival season is well and truly underway and it's always an exciting time for artists and music fans alike. While chaotic, the pull of live music is like no other - especially in the British sunshine - and people travel for miles glowing in the anticipation of weekends filled with top-class performances, friends and festival grub.
Whether you've been touring the UK to catch your dream line-ups, or if you've been following all the action on TV, it's no doubt been an unforgettable summer for music enthusiasts. It’s also a busy time for Manchester’s very own live scene, with a whole host of shows billed for venues across the city.
So, here’s a bumper round-up of the best gigs going on in Manchester in September 2022, selected by the MEN's What's On team. There's a mix of home-grown Manchester talent, as well as musicians from across the UK and overseas - from as far as Japan and Australia.
