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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

Saturday 31st October

8:00pm - 4:00am

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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NeXup

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

NeXup - Saturday 31st October

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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Worried About Henry

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Worried About Henry - Friday 9th October

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Obi's House @ Progress (Manchester)

Obi's House @ Progress (Manchester)

Progress, Manchester

Obi's House returns to Manchester for an all-day-long open air party at Progress. Saturday 29th August.

18+

WHP + Teletech presents: Klangkuenstler

Saturday 14th November

9:30pm - 4:00am

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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WHP + Teletech presents: Klangkuenstler

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

WHP + Teletech presents: Klangkuenstler 14th November

25+

Escapism with Deep Dish, Smokin Jo & Pattn

Saturday 10th October

3:30pm - 11:00pm

Victoria Baths, Manchester

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Escapism with Deep Dish, Smokin Jo & Pattn

Victoria Baths, Manchester

ESCAPISM LAUNCHES IN MANCHESTER WITH DEEP DISH, SMOKIN JO & PATTN AT THE ICONIC VICTORIA BATHS

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WHP + Teletech presents DOOF - Hannah Laing + Guests

Friday 16th October

8:00pm - 4:00am

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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WHP + Teletech presents DOOF - Hannah Laing + Guests

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Hannah Laing heads to The Depot, Mayfield on Friday 16th October for WHP + Teletech presents DOOF. Ages 18+

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Rong Indoor Festival 2026

Saturday 3rd October

2:00pm - 2:00am

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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Rong Indoor Festival 2026

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

RONG Indoor Festival returns to O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester on Saturday 3rd October 2026.

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4 Fizzy Records X Sixtrees The Yard - Open Air Party - Part 2

Saturday 15th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Sixtrees Kitchen, Manchester

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4 Fizzy Records X Sixtrees The Yard - Open Air Party - Part 2

Sixtrees Kitchen, Manchester

We had to run the iconic party back Huge Line up TBA!

Gigs

18+

The Vintage Explosion

The Vintage Explosion

Ayr Town Hall .

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion.

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Bootleg Blondie

Saturday 10th October

The Official No. 1 Blondie Tribute visit the Ayr Pavilion with the classic tracks.

14+

The Skids + Theatre of Hate

Thursday 10th December

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ayr Pavilion

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The Skids + Theatre of Hate

The Ayr Pavilion

Scottish punk legends The Skids are set to return to the iconic Ayr Pavilion for the first time since December 1980 supported by Theatre of Hate.

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Livewire | The ACDC Show

Livewire | The ACDC Show

The Ayr Pavilion

The sounds of AC/DC with top UK tribute Livewire will rock the foundations of the Ayr Pavilion this autumn

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Moving Pictures | Rush Tribute

Friday 18th September

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ayr Pavilion

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Moving Pictures | Rush Tribute

The Ayr Pavilion

The sounds of Canadian prog rockers brought to life so authentically by Scottish trio Moving Pictures. Stunning live performers.

Bay City Rollers

Wednesday 25th November

Bay City Rollers visit Troon Concert Hall as part of five days of live music in the seaside town

Colonel Mustard & The Dijon Five do Brunch by the Beach (Again!)

Colonel Mustard & The Dijon Five do Brunch by the Beach (Again!)

Troon Concert Hall

A family friendly WinterStorm weekend Sunday afternoon hoolie with Colonel Mustard & The Dijon Five with DJ5 and others in support in Troon.

16+

An Evening With - Tom Meighan

An Evening With - Tom Meighan

The Venue Dumfries

Step into an unforgettable night with Tom Meighan, one of British rock's most electrifying performers and former Kasabian front man

Festivals

18+

Pavilion Festival 2027

Pavilion Festival 2027

Low Green Ayr

Pavilion Festival is back for 2027. For the fifth year, we return to the Low Green in Ayr to Embrace The Madness. Lineup information coming soon.....

18+

Madisons 90s Festival

Saturday 29th August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Rivendell, Workington

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Madisons 90s Festival

Rivendell, Workington

Madisons 90s Festival with Camping 29th August 2026

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Pavilion Festival 2027

Saturday 1st May 2027

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Low Green Ayr

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Pavilion Festival 2027

Low Green Ayr

Pavilion Festival is back for 2027. For the fifth year, we return to the Low Green in Ayr to Embrace The Madness. Lineup information coming soon.....

Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club

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ITG Festival

Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club

Join us as we takeover the Ortus Rec for a full day of dance anthems with the ITG Residents!

16+

Subset Festival

Fri 10th - Sun 12th July

the only Drum & Bass festival in Switzerland!

Comedy

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Karen Dunbar

Friday 18th September

6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Park Hotel Kilmarnock

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Karen Dunbar

The Park Hotel Kilmarnock

Come along and join Karen for her 2026 tour!!

Troon Town Hall And Walker Hall

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Jo Caulfield

Troon Town Hall And Walker Hall

Come along and join us for a night full of laughter!!

Come along and join us for a night full of laughter!!

The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock

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Jo Caulfield

The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock

Come along and join us for a night full of laughter!!

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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Obair Nua-Scríofa á Léiriú

Monday 27th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Áras Na NGael, Galway

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Obair Nua-Scríofa á Léiriú

Áras Na NGael, Galway

Misneach na mBanríonaí - Léamh - Le Caitríona Lane Caitlín Ní Uallacháin - Leis an mBantiarna Gregory & W.B. Yeats. Aistrithe ag Theresa Ní Argáin.

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The Shelf Love Book Club

Friday 17th July

6:30pm - 9:30pm

The Park Hotel Kilmarnock

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The Shelf Love Book Club

The Park Hotel Kilmarnock

A monthly Book Club event that's inclusive to everyone! With themed cocktails,lots of fun, socialising , quizzes, laughter and book discussions.

18+

Death Milkshake In Your Face

Thursday 23rd July

8:00pm - 9:30pm

Secret Location, Galway

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Death Milkshake In Your Face

Secret Location, Galway

You ready to be part of a show like no other? You won't be watching from afar.You'll be part of it. Expect music, choreography, costumes & punk energy

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ATHRAITHEOIR | The Madness of Sweeney

Wednesday 29th July

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Áras Na NGael, Galway

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ATHRAITHEOIR | The Madness of Sweeney

Áras Na NGael, Galway

An exciting new interdisciplinary theatre piece, based on the story of the of Mad Sweeney and the ancient text of Buile Suibhne.

Experiences & Attractions

Downriver

Monday 27th July + 4 other dates

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Áras Na NGael, Galway

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Downriver

Áras Na NGael, Galway

Downriver is an emotive installation art exhibition by multidisciplinary artist, Robin Quinn.

Family Days Out

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.

Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Monday 31st August

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Victoria Warehouse, Stretford

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Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Victoria Warehouse, Stretford

Get ready for a wild time at the Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse in August 2026 - it's gonna be a blast!

Join us for The Bay Summer Fair - Family Fun Day, a fantastic community event packed with entertainment, activities, and fun for all ages!

PQA Salford Summer School

Mon 3rd - Fri 7th August

10:00am - 4:00pm

The Empty Space, Salford

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PQA Salford Summer School

The Empty Space, Salford

Performing Arts Summer School in Salford! Musical Theatre of Filmmaking, which side will you choose?

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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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