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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

Natte Visstick Glasgow

Natte Visstick Glasgow

O2 Academy, Glasgow

Nightvision x Disfunction bring Natte Visstick to Glasgow!

21+

Hedkandi Present Disco Heaven @ Radisson Red : Glasgow

Hedkandi Present Disco Heaven @ Radisson Red : Glasgow

Red Sky Bar, Glasgow

Hedkandi Return To Glasgow For One More Trip To Disco Heaven @ The Red Sky Bar. Join Hedkandi Creator Mark Doyle & Some Very Special Guests.

18+

RETROSPECT Presents: NATTE VISSTICK

Friday 4th September

9:00pm - 2:30am

Metro Reloaded, Saltcoats

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RETROSPECT Presents: NATTE VISSTICK

Metro Reloaded, Saltcoats

RETROSPECT brings NATTE VISSTICK to the Metro Reloaded on September 4th - 150 Tickets Remaining.

18+

One More Tune!

Saturday 31st October

One More Tune is back again after 4 massive SELL OUT'S. We return to a new venue for the next One More Tune with 5 international headliners.

Radisson Red, Glasgow

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Hedkandi

Radisson Red, Glasgow

After A Little Bit Of A Wait And Before Glasgow Goes Commonwealth Crazy Hedkandi Return To The Red Sky Bar Glasgow on Friday 10th July

18+

An Evening With Chicane - Glasgow

Saturday 14th November

4:00pm - 10:00pm

O2 Academy, Glasgow

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An Evening With Chicane - Glasgow

O2 Academy, Glasgow

The legendary CHICANE headlines Glasgow for an evening of Balearic sounds. This one will be special.

18+

Ayr Beach Northern Soul & 70' Soul All-Dayer

Saturday 17th October

3:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ayr Pavilion

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Ayr Beach Northern Soul & 70' Soul All-Dayer

The Ayr Pavilion

Our second Northern & 70's Soul Event at the newly renovated Ayr Pavilion after a SOLD OUT June show.

18+

Scott Brown b2b Davie Forbes (Vinyl Only) at Club 69

Scott Brown b2b Davie Forbes (Vinyl Only) at Club 69

Club 69, Paisley

Scott Brown and Davie Forbes go b2b for the first time for an exclusive vinyl only set at Club 69

Gigs

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A Tribute To David Bowie by Spiders On Mars

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 11:45pm

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

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A Tribute To David Bowie by Spiders On Mars

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

The brilliant Spiders On Mars return to The Bungalow with a full band show

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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The Chain - Live at The Bungalow

Saturday 17th October

7:00pm - 11:30pm

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

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The Chain - Live at The Bungalow

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

The Chain - Scotland Tribute to Fleetwood Mac headline The Bungalow on Sat 17th October 2026

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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

18+

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.

18+

The Jexit. The Jam tribute band

Sunday 16th August

1:30pm - 5:00pm

Kilwinning Sports Club

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The Jexit. The Jam tribute band

Kilwinning Sports Club

Team Golfathon presents The Jexit. A unique Jam tribute band from Japan.

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ABBA by An ABBA Dream

Saturday 21st November

7:00pm - 11:45pm

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

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ABBA by An ABBA Dream

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

A fantastic ABAA Tribute night coming this November at The Bungalow with 4 piece AN ABBA DREAM

Festivals

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FAC51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall - Nottingham

Saturday 22nd August

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

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FAC51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall - Nottingham

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

FAC51 The Haçienda returns to Nottingham for a huge open air show with one of the biggest line ups to ever hit the city

Beacon Park, Lichfield

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Soul Disco Society

Beacon Park, Lichfield

Soul Disco Society unites lovers of Soul, Disco & House with those who live for feel-good music and good company. Beacon Park | Lichfield, UK.

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Derby Music Festival 2026 - A Great Family Day Out!

Saturday 11th July

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

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Derby Music Festival 2026 - A Great Family Day Out!

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Derby Music Festival 2026 - Get ready for a full day of family fun, live music & unforgettable summer vibes!

Club Class Luxury Pass at Y Not Festival

Thu 30th July - Sun 2nd August

8:00am - 11:00pm

Y Not Festival, Pikehall Matlock

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Club Class Luxury Pass at Y Not Festival

Y Not Festival, Pikehall Matlock

Hot showers, flushing toilets + pamper lounge! Helping you feel amazing all weekend.

18+

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ARTFUL DODGER, K-KLASS & MORE | Love the 90s Fest | Binks Yard

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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ARTFUL DODGER, K-KLASS & MORE | Love the 90s Fest | Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is taking over Binks Yard for a night of pure 90s nostalgia!

18+

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Girls Like R&B x Binks Yard Nottingham

Saturday 18th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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Girls Like R&B x Binks Yard Nottingham

Binks Yard, Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM GIRLS, IT'S YOUR TIME The UK's FIRST all-female R&B summer festival is finally here Outdoor at Binks Yard

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Off Grid Festival: Chapter One

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

The Royal Town Of Sutton Coldfield

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Off Grid Festival: Chapter One

The Royal Town Of Sutton Coldfield

From the creators of LAB11 and the family within. A brand new festival site that the Midlands deserves. No Signal Required. Its time to go off grid.

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Trancecoda & Groovebox pres. Shine Open Air with Paul van Dyk

Saturday 19th September

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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Trancecoda & Groovebox pres. Shine Open Air with Paul van Dyk

Binks Yard, Nottingham

OPEN AIR with Paul Van Dyk Trancecoda x Groovebox x Shine is back! After the success of our previous Trance events at Binks Yard & The Palais

Comedy

Kingshurst Labour Club , Birmingham

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Balls Out Bingo

Kingshurst Labour Club , Birmingham

Filthy, Funny & Bonkers

18+

CLOSEUP COMEDY at Top of the World in Stafford

Saturday 26th September

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Top Of The World, Stafford

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CLOSEUP COMEDY at Top of the World in Stafford

Top Of The World, Stafford

The Midland's biggest pop up comedy brand comes to Stafford for a very special Saturday night. After a sell out first two shows!

18+

The Matthew Sisters & Marty Wade

Friday 9th October

7:00pm - 11:30pm

Kingshurst Labour Club , Birmingham

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The Matthew Sisters & Marty Wade

Kingshurst Labour Club , Birmingham

The brilliant Matthew Sisters return for a night a laughter with great vocalist Marty Wade.

18+

Carl Hutchinson: Fine Whine

Saturday 3rd April 2027

5:15pm - 7:00pm

Metronome , Nottingham

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Carl Hutchinson: Fine Whine

Metronome , Nottingham

Fine Whine is Hutchinson's biggest and best tour yet! The show centres around Carl's demands of being a modern-day dad & finding his place in society

Theatre, Arts & Culture

DIRTY DANCING - OPEN AIR FILM NIGHT - Jubilee Square

Thursday 16th July

6:00pm - 10:00pm

City Centre In Jubilee Square, Leicester

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DIRTY DANCING - OPEN AIR FILM NIGHT - Jubilee Square

City Centre In Jubilee Square, Leicester

Ticket includes Film, 125ml Prosecco & small Popcorn. Under 12's must be accompanied by a paying adult. Non alcoholic alternative avail.

18+

Honkytonk Highway Line Dance Class J9 Foodbarn

Wednesday 12th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

J9 Foodbarn, TAMWORTH

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Honkytonk Highway Line Dance Class J9 Foodbarn

J9 Foodbarn, TAMWORTH

Bringing our Honkytonk Highway beginner Line dance class to Tamworth

16+

Oliver Samuels, the Caribbean’s King of Comedy, in his new show

Sunday 18th October

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Albert Hall Conference Centre, Nottingham,

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Oliver Samuels, the Caribbean’s King of Comedy, in his new show

Albert Hall Conference Centre, Nottingham,

With his funniest play to date WHERE DERE'S A WILL, DERE'S A CRIMINAL. Oliver leads a star cast of Tesfa Edwards, Karen Harriot and Angela Jarrett

18+

Dirty Deeds Productions Vol 1.

Saturday 19th September

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Vat And Fiddle, Nottingham

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Dirty Deeds Productions Vol 1.

The Vat And Fiddle, Nottingham

Nottingham's newest burlesque & cabaret riot! Where the glamour gets loud, the burlesque has a bite and the attitude is turned all the way up to 11!

Experiences & Attractions

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Cults & Classics Presents MAMMA MIA

Friday 10th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Cults & Classics Presents MAMMA MIA

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Get ready to experience the irresistible energy and infectious melodies of this beloved musical film

18+

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Cults & Classics Presents THE GODFATHER

Thursday 9th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Cults & Classics Presents THE GODFATHER

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Experience the magic of open-air cinema this summer with Cults & Classics at Queen's Park Arena.

Radisson Red, Glasgow

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Tilbury at the Top

Radisson Red, Glasgow

Sip, snack & glow - Arrival drink, canapés, 45-min Charlotte Tilbury masterclass, pop-up & luxe goody bag

18+

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Cults & Classics Presents STOP MAKING SENSE

Sunday 12th July

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Cults & Classics Presents STOP MAKING SENSE

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Stop Making Sense - The greatest concert film of all time, live outdoors. Experience the magic of open-air cinema this summer with Cults & Classics.

Food & Drink

Lichfield Dining Club

Saturday 1st August

12:00pm - 7:00pm

Beacon Park Lichfield

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Lichfield Dining Club

Beacon Park Lichfield

Street food, bars and music take over Beacon Park for a full-day food festival.

Ws9 9jd 14 Salters Road, Walsall

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The Secret Garden

Ws9 9jd 14 Salters Road, Walsall

THE SECRET GARDEN Tribal Circle invites you to step into a hidden world of music, energy, and connection. HOUSE FUNKY BASHMENT

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R&B Brunch Nottingham

Saturday 14th November + 5 other dates

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Vault Cocktail Bar, Nottingham

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R&B Brunch Nottingham

Vault Cocktail Bar, Nottingham

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

Barton Marina Dining Club

Saturday 22nd August

12:00pm - 7:00pm

The Waterfront, Barton Marina, Burton-on-Trent

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Barton Marina Dining Club

The Waterfront, Barton Marina, Burton-on-Trent

A full day of street food lands at Barton Marina.

Sport

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LIVE AT THE ROYAL: England vs Norway (World Cup Quarter-Final)

Saturday 11th July

5:00pm - 2:30am

The Royal Sutton Coldfield

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LIVE AT THE ROYAL: England vs Norway (World Cup Quarter-Final)

The Royal Sutton Coldfield

Watch England vs Norway live on the big screen at The Royal. World Cup quarter-final action, great atmosphere and limited tickets available!

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World Cup Final | Fan Zone | Lichfield

Sunday 19th July

6:00pm - 11:45pm

Beacon Park, Lichfield

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World Cup Final | Fan Zone | Lichfield

Beacon Park, Lichfield

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of football, atmosphere, and entertainment as Beacon Park transforms into the ultimate World Cup Final FanZone

Electric Daisy, Derby

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grl bRUNch 2.0

Electric Daisy, Derby

Girl bRUNch: 5km run with guided warm-up & cool-down led by Sammie - GRL PWR Collective, followed by pastries, drinks & social at Electric Daisy!

The Check-In Charity Match

Sunday 19th July

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Windmill Sports And Social Club, Nuneaton

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The Check-In Charity Match

Windmill Sports And Social Club, Nuneaton

Fundraiser Charity Match in memory of Paddy Flannigan, supporting Mens Mental Health and Paddys Family.

Family Days Out

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Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO

Wednesday 8th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover “Big Fun” at Queen's Park Arena this summer with inclusive MOVE! DANCE! GO! sessions for children led by Giggle N Grow.

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Tuesday 14th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Big Fun Presents BookBug

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover the world of "Big Fun" this summer at Queen's Park Arena. Join Inhouse CIC and Giggle N Grow at Book Bug sessions this summer.

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Friday 10th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Big Fun Presents BookBug

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover the world of "Big Fun" this summer at Queen's Park Arena. Join Inhouse CIC and Giggle N Grow at Book Bug sessions this summer.

Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO

Thursday 9th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover “Big Fun” at Queen's Park Arena this summer with inclusive MOVE! DANCE! GO! sessions for children led by Giggle N Grow.

Seasonal

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 3rd October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 17th October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 10th October

6:30pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 24th October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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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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