The Real Thing
Similar events
View all →About This Event
The Real Thing will bring their legendary soul sound to the Concert Hall at THE BLUES KITCHEN in Manchester on 6 December 2026. The event is described as one of Britain's most-loved soul groups performing. Tickets are priced from £22.48.
One of Britain’s most-loved soul groups, The Real Thing are bringing their legendary sound to the Concert Hall.
Formed in 1972, the group went on to become one of the biggest names in British soul, funk and disco, with timeless hits including ‘You To Me Are Everything’, ‘Can’t Get By Without You’ and ‘Can You Feel the Force’. Their 1977 classic ‘Children of the Ghetto’ cemented their place in British music history.
Original members - Chris Amoo and Dave Smith - continue to bring their unmistakable sound to the stage, backed by a live band and decades of experience. Expect huge vocals, soulful grooves and all the hits that have kept The Real Thing on the road for over 50 years.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Line-up
The Real Thing
View full profile →
Similar Events in Manchester
View all →
Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
Sat, 12 Sept 2026
The Blues Kitchen
Limbo Days - How To Get Up and Fly Tour (Manchester)
Thu, 1 Oct 2026
The Copper Bar (Band On The Wall)
£21.25Cinelli Brothers
Fri, 16 Oct 2026
The Deaf Institute
£31.50Manchester - Dutty Moonshine Big Band - Second Distillation Tour
Fri, 30 Oct 2026
New Century
R&B Brunch Manchester
Sat, 12 Sept 2026
BLVD Manchester
£10DAHLIA Stereo: Launch Party 'Soulbound': Rich Reason & Friends
Sat, 12 Sept 2026
Dahlia Stereo
More at The Blues Kitchen
View all →
Frequently asked questions
The Real Thing takes place on Sunday, 6 December 2026 at 19:00.
The Real Thing is held at The Blues Kitchen in Manchester (THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, M1 1AD).
Tickets for The Real Thing are priced at £22.48. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
The Real Thing is performing at The Real Thing.
Tickets for The Real Thing can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of The Blues Kitchen.
Ad · Booking.com affiliate link
🎤 Performer
About this event
The Real Thing will bring their legendary soul sound to the Concert Hall at THE BLUES KITCHEN in Manchester on 6 December 2026. The event is described as one of Britain's most-loved soul groups performing. Tickets are priced from £22.48.
Automatically generated from official event data.
Organiser’s full description
One of Britain’s most-loved soul groups, The Real Thing are bringing their legendary sound to the Concert Hall.
Formed in 1972, the group went on to become one of the biggest names in British soul, funk and disco, with timeless hits including ‘You To Me Are Everything’, ‘Can’t Get By Without You’ and ‘Can You Feel the Force’. Their 1977 classic ‘Children of the Ghetto’ cemented their place in British music history.
Original members - Chris Amoo and Dave Smith - continue to bring their unmistakable sound to the stage, backed by a live band and decades of experience. Expect huge vocals, soulful grooves and all the hits that have kept The Real Thing on the road for over 50 years.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
The Blues KitchenTHE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, M1 1AD
Deansgate, Manchester
Get Directions →❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Real Thing?
The Real Thing takes place on Sunday, 6 December 2026 at 19:00.
Where is The Real Thing taking place?
The Real Thing is held at The Blues Kitchen in Manchester (THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, M1 1AD).
How much are tickets for The Real Thing?
Tickets for The Real Thing are priced at £22.48. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Who is performing at The Real Thing?
The Real Thing is performing at The Real Thing.
How do I get tickets for The Real Thing?
Tickets for The Real Thing can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of The Blues Kitchen
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
Price
£22.48
Date
Until Sunday, 6 December 2026
Time
Performer
More in Manchester
EventsList curates 159,000+ events across the UK. Tickets purchased via the venue or authorised sellers only.
More Events at The Blues Kitchen
View all →
Manchester Music Scene Social
📍 The Blues Kitchen
Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
📍 The Blues Kitchen
RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late
📍 The Blues Kitchen
Loose Ends
📍 The Blues Kitchen
From £22.00
Glenn Jones Live in concert
📍 The Blues Kitchen
From £17.50
Similar Events in Manchester
View all →
Manchester Got Soul: Live Music and DJs Til Late
📍 The Blues Kitchen
Limbo Days - How To Get Up and Fly Tour (Manchester)
📍 The Copper Bar (Band On The Wall)
Cinelli Brothers
📍 The Deaf Institute
£21.25
Manchester - Dutty Moonshine Big Band - Second Distillation Tour
📍 New Century
£31.50
R&B Brunch Manchester
📍 BLVD Manchester
—
DAHLIA Stereo: Launch Party 'Soulbound': Rich Reason & Friends
📍 Dahlia Stereo
From £10.00
More things to do in Manchester
- You&Me - Friday· Friday, 2 October 2026
- KETTAMA· Friday, 6 November 2026
- D-Block Europe· Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Sub Focus presents Circular Sound at Co-op Live Manchester· Saturday, 27 March 2027
- Sonny Fodera· Friday, 26 March 2027
- Man In The Mirror - A Tribute to Michael Jackson· Tuesday, 15 September 2026
- Atif Aslam Live in Concert 🎶 Borderless Tour Manchester 🇬🇧· Friday, 11 September 2026
- Chris Stussy· Friday, 9 October 2026
- Royal Blood· Friday, 27 November 2026
- daydreamers· Sunday, 6 December 2026
- Elmiene· Sunday, 6 December 2026
- Nemzzz - Locked In Tour· Sunday, 6 December 2026
- Pa Sheehy· Sunday, 6 December 2026
- Nemzzz· Sunday, 6 December 2026