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Manchester events

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Manchester events

Events in Manchester: The biggest guide to gigs, clubs, festivals and more. With lineups, venue details and entry times. Buy tickets from a trusted primary outlet.

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Clubs

Jungle Mania Brighton | Summer All Dayer

Saturday 11th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Concorde 2, Brighton

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Jungle Mania Brighton | Summer All Dayer

The Concorde 2, Brighton

We take over the main arena + outdoor terrace, with the very best in Jungle + Reggae & Dub!

18+

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SOUTH w/ Luke Dean, George Smeddles, JWave + more

SOUTH w/ Luke Dean, George Smeddles, JWave + more

Quarters Brighton

SOUTH lands at Quarters with a carefully curated lineup of forward thinking electronic artists, led by Luke Dean, George Smeddles and JWave.

18+

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The Michael Jackson Day Party comes to Brighton

Saturday 21st November

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Pryzm Brighton

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The Michael Jackson Day Party comes to Brighton

Pryzm Brighton

Feel the energy. Relive the magic. Celebrate the unmatched legacy of the King of Pop in an unforgettable live experience filled with iconic music.

TeeDee makes his Brighton debut for part 7 of our 'Celebrating 15 Years' series.

18+

Finger Lickin' Summer Takeover

Saturday 15th August

5:00pm - 10:00pm

The Concorde 2, Brighton

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Finger Lickin' Summer Takeover

The Concorde 2, Brighton

After last year's takeover, we had to ask the Finger Lickin' crew back!

18+

Cabana Launch Party w/ Late Replies

Cabana Launch Party w/ Late Replies

Patterns Brighton

CABANA: The new home for groove based club music, rolling percussion and raw underground energy arrives in Brighton on Saturday 11th July...

18+

Groove Cartel Summer Series Finale @ Quarters

Groove Cartel Summer Series Finale @ Quarters

Quarters Brighton

Groove Cartel Summer Series Finale at Quarters. Job De Jong, Joe Rolét, Captain Wallop, Phil De Janeiro & Benji King. One final dance.

30+

Soul Daze - Brighton's 80's Soul, Jazz funk & Disco Day Party

Saturday 10th October

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Horizon, Brighton

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Soul Daze - Brighton's 80's Soul, Jazz funk & Disco Day Party

Horizon, Brighton

The vibe of the 80s soul weekenders is coming back to Brighton! An afternoon of the biggest Soul, Jazz funk & Disco, just like it was back then!

Gigs

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Chicane LIVE | Manchester

Saturday 28th November

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Albert Hall, Manchester

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Chicane LIVE | Manchester

Albert Hall, Manchester

Chicane heads to the Albert Hall on Saturday 28th November for a full live band performance!

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PALE WAVES headline

Friday 11th September

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Un.titled Studio, Salford

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PALE WAVES headline

Un.titled Studio, Salford

A special outdoor event headlined by Pale Waves. The line-up has been hand-picked by Pale Waves themselves, to bring you a full day of live music.

18+

Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | O2 Victoria Warehouse

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | O2 Victoria Warehouse

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

After a string of sold-out shows across the UK, The Road to Nashville is bringing its country magic to the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester!

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Dirty Rotten Imbeciles D.R.I

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Dirty Rotten Imbeciles D.R.I

Holy Diver, Stockport

D.R.I are coming back to the UK for a short run of shows, and we are one of them!

16+

RNB Winter Ball - Jagged Edge, B2K, Mario

Saturday 12th December

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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RNB Winter Ball - Jagged Edge, B2K, Mario

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Geestar Empire presents RNB Winter Ball - Jagged Edge, B2K, Mario at B.E.C Arena on 12th December 2026

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GirlyPop Live - Zara Larsson Takeover | Freight Island, MCR

Sunday 12th July

12:00pm - 4:30pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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GirlyPop Live - Zara Larsson Takeover | Freight Island, MCR

Freight Island, Manchester

GirlyPop Live is returning to Freight Island, Manchester with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

14+

Armanii - The Impact Tour - Manchester

Armanii - The Impact Tour - Manchester

Gorilla, Manchester

Dancehall sensation Armanii lands in the UK for a run of headline shows this summer. Presented by Caribbean Rocks

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BEN OTTEWELL (Gomez) | Carlton Club Whalley Range | Thu 3rd Sept

Thursday 3rd September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Carlton Club Manchester

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BEN OTTEWELL (Gomez) | Carlton Club Whalley Range | Thu 3rd Sept

The Carlton Club Manchester

Ben Ottewell, main vocalist of Mercury Music Prize winning band Gomez plays an intimate seated show at The Carlton Club in Whalley Range, Manchester!

Festivals

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Fri 28th August - Tue 1st September

12:00pm - 6:00am

Manchester Gay Village

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Village Pride 2026: Four days, three stages, one Village. Bank Holiday takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the heart of Manchester.

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Teletech Festival 2026

Saturday 1st August

1:00pm - 5:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Teletech Festival 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

We are incredibly excited to announce the lineup for Teletech Festival 2026. This will be an 18 hour extravaganza of all things Teletech.

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Damnation 2026

Sat 7th - Sun 8th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

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Damnation 2026

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester. Tickets on sale now!

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The Brit Fest 2027

Thu 15th - Sun 18th July 2027

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

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The Brit Fest 2027

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

The Brit Fest returns for its fourth edition in Cheshire, combining iconic live music, great food, boutique camping and unforgettable summer memories

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Hits On The Pitch 2026

Saturday 11th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Manchester Rugby Club, Cheadle Hulme

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Hits On The Pitch 2026

Manchester Rugby Club, Cheadle Hulme

The North West's ultimate 80s, 90s, and 00s music festival returns to Manchester Rugby Club on Saturday 11th July for another unmissable extravaganza!

Untitled Studio, Salford

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KOMPND Carnival

Untitled Studio, Salford

A full-spectrum carnival celebration of sound system culture, movement & energy. A multi-genre experience rooted in the essence of community and vibes

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Homobloc 2026

Saturday 26th September

5:00pm - 4:00am

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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Homobloc 2026

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Homobloc 2026 Saturday 26th September

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Offal Fest 2026

Fri 24th - Sun 26th July

A 3 day Brutal Death Metal, Grind & Slam festival Featuring massive international bands and underground UK talent By the scene, for the scene

Comedy

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The Secret Comedy Club Fridays

Friday 10th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

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The Secret Comedy Club Fridays

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

Brighton's best small comedy club and winner of the audience choice awards for best Fringe venue.

16+

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

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The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

Brighton's best small comedy club and winner of the audience choice awards for best Fringe venue.

16+

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays

Saturday 1st August

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

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The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

Brighton's best small comedy club and winner of the audience choice awards for best Fringe venue.

16+

The Secret Comedy Club Wednesdays

Wednesday 22nd July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

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The Secret Comedy Club Wednesdays

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

Experience the best of the UK comedy circuit with 6 acts divided into 3 sections, punctuated by lively breaks.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

18+

Brighton Burlesque Festival & Summer Ball: Full Access

Thu 27th - Sun 30th August

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Wagner Hall, Brighton

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Brighton Burlesque Festival & Summer Ball: Full Access

Wagner Hall, Brighton

Brighton's biggest Burlesque Event of the year! An incredible line-up from across the UK and beyond. Access to all 4 shows + the market and workshops.

18+

Brighton Burlesque Festival & Summer Ball: Jewels of the Sea

Thursday 27th August

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Wagner Hall, Brighton

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Brighton Burlesque Festival & Summer Ball: Jewels of the Sea

Wagner Hall, Brighton

Thursday 27 Aug: A celebration of Brighton Burlesque! We will be highlighting some of the best acts from Brighton and across the south coast!

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Brighton Burlesque Summer Ball

Sunday 30th August

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Wagner Hall, Brighton

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Brighton Burlesque Summer Ball

Wagner Hall, Brighton

It’s time to feel good & dress to express! Come celebrate an evening of high calibre burlesque featuring bonafide superstars from around the world!

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Brighton Burlesque Festival & Summer Ball: Seaside Crown

Saturday 29th August

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Wagner Hall, Brighton

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Brighton Burlesque Festival & Summer Ball: Seaside Crown

Wagner Hall, Brighton

Saturday 29 Aug: An incredible line-up of Burlesque performers from across the UK and beyond in an intense competition for the Seaside Crown!

Experiences & Attractions

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Sunday 11th October + 99 other dates

12:00am - 12:00am

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

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Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

Explore an amazing underwater world with over 2,000 creatures, plus rockpool encounters and a Turtle Beach show.

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Vai Brasa - GOODBYE to the World Cup

Friday 24th July

11:00pm - 3:00am

Off The Square Manchester

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Vai Brasa - GOODBYE to the World Cup

Off The Square Manchester

The World Cup may be over for Brasil, but the journey isn't. It's time to say goodbye to the World Cup the way we know best - together, on the dancef

The Circus House Community Show

The Circus House Community Show

Niamos, Manchester

Join us for this wholesome family event where children and adults who attend our circus classes will perform a fantastic Summer show.

Watch the football on the big screen with great atmosphere!

Food & Drink

Live From The Grill 2026: Manchester's Biggest Rooftop Cookout

Sat 29th - Sun 30th August

11:30am - 10:00pm

Rooftop Of Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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Live From The Grill 2026: Manchester's Biggest Rooftop Cookout

Rooftop Of Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Live From The Grill takes over Depot Mayfield's rooftop this summer for a huge BBQ festival with Texas pitmasters, Michelin chefs and £5 burgers.

R&B Brunch Manchester

Saturday 11th July + 11 other dates

12:00pm - 5:00pm

BLVD Manchester

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R&B Brunch Manchester

BLVD Manchester

Welcome to the official R&B Brunch Don your furs, dust off your cane and let's get the crystal on ice at the UK's biggest R&B Brunch

Wins Cookout is MCRs homegrown day fest, DJs, games and pure vibes. Manchesters summer link-up.

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The Dirty Dancing Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 11th July

11:30am - 4:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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The Dirty Dancing Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettable moments! Expect, LIVE performances, Sing along moments & More!

Sport

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Victory at the Baths: World Cup Quarter Final England v Norway

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 1:00am

Victoria Baths, Manchester

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Victory at the Baths: World Cup Quarter Final England v Norway

Victoria Baths, Manchester

England's World Cup journey continues at Victoria Baths. Watch England in the quarter final on the big screen with street food, bars and DJs

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The Girl Games - September 2026

Sunday 13th September

9:00am - 6:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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The Girl Games - September 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The Girl Games is a female only fitness competition designed by women, for women! Compete in pairs in strength, endurance and metcon workouts.

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ITSCOMINGHOMEZONE: England Vs Norway (Manchester)

ITSCOMINGHOMEZONE: England Vs Norway (Manchester)

Amber's, Manchester

England. Norway. The Quarter-Final. Huge screens, house music, cheerleaders and a stadium atmosphere in the heart of Manchester.

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Len Johnson Charity Match

Sunday 12th July

3:00pm - 5:30pm

FC United Of Manchester Stadium

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Len Johnson Charity Match

FC United Of Manchester Stadium

Len Johnson Fundraising Match Returns for The Trilogy! The Len Johnson celebrity football match is back for its third instalment this summer!

Family Days Out

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We Are Family Festival (Sussex)

Sunday 16th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Borde Hill Parkland, West Sussex

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We Are Family Festival (Sussex)

Borde Hill Parkland, West Sussex

The UK's first all inclusive festival for families will take place at Borde Hill Parkland this August

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Brighton

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Brighton

Brighton I360

K-Pop superstars live on stage plus tribute performances - Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo!

Raver Tots at Brighton i360

Raver Tots at Brighton i360

Brighton I360

Raver Tots is coming to Brighton i360 for the ultimate family day party!

Nick Cope's Family Show

Saturday 19th September

11:00am - 12:00am

The Old Market, Hove

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Nick Cope's Family Show

The Old Market, Hove

Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful, fun-filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.

Seasonal

Ironworks Studios, Brighton And Hove

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PURR: Divine Felines

Ironworks Studios, Brighton And Hove

Brighton's alternative p0le showcase is back with it's biggest show yet.

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what's on in manchester

In the city that spawned The Hacienda, The Stone Roses, The Smiths, Joy Division and Homobloc, it's fair to say that there is no shortage of musical heritage in Manchester, a trait which has continued through to today, with an enormous number of music events taking place in the city.

Our What's on in Manchester this weekend guide covers all Manchester clubs, as well as a Manchester gig guide, comedy nights and tickets.

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