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May Bank Holiday events eventsEvents in Bolton

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Manchester Forever

Saturday 2nd May

2:00pm - 12:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Manchester Forever

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The biggest celebration of the 90's Manchester Rave Scene! Hardcore // Jungle // Classic DNB // House // Acid // Trance // Old Skool // Techno

A gathering for electronic music culture. Past. Present. Future. // Orbital (live), Black Grape (live), Moodymann & Carl Craig, Octave One + many more

The legend returns. A new era for Sankeys begins. No phones. Limited Capacity.

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Airspace >> Manchester Tunnel Party

Saturday 2nd May

4:00pm - 10:00pm

New Bailey Tunnel, Manchester

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Airspace >> Manchester Tunnel Party

New Bailey Tunnel, Manchester

We're fully producing the a tunnel space near the city centre into a big AIRSPACE DAY PARTY. 4PM - 10PM Capacity is limited, be quick

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Higher Ground High on Hope

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 2:00am

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

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Higher Ground High on Hope

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

The latest instalment in the amazing HIGHONHOPE journey. The very best in oldskool music with some total legends of the dance scene.

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Glitterbabe 17th birthday masquerade daytime party

Glitterbabe 17th birthday masquerade daytime party

Club Den, Bury

Let's celebrate 17 years of Glitterbabe magic - let's party together daytime ,where we belong in masquerade stylee

The Carlton Club Manchester

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Elody

The Carlton Club Manchester

Hifi-party Elody takes to the Carlton Club for the very first time. Expect a hifi soundsystem install, and a beautiful dancefloor with music to match.

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THE REBEL SCUM TOUR- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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THE REBEL SCUM TOUR- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Scruff of the Neck presents THE REBEL SCUM TOUR Hyphen / Gen and the Degenerates / Mudrat / Native James

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Hillside Festival Pop-Up 2026

Saturday 2nd May

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Six Trees, Manchester

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Hillside Festival Pop-Up 2026

Six Trees, Manchester

Join us for a day long pop-up preview on the terrace at Six Trees, enjoy a taste of our August Hillside Festival, music, food, and fun all day long!

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Alexis Taylor

Fri 24th April - Wed 24th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

YES Pink Room, Manchester

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Alexis Taylor

YES Pink Room, Manchester

Now Wave presents Alexis Taylor on 24th April 2026 at YES Pink Room

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Jeremy Olander at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Saturday 2nd May

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Jeremy Olander at Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Jeremy Olander returns to the Joshua Brooks basement for an extended daytime session, bringing progressive house in its most refined form.

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Funked It Up presents: Funk That Disco

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 11:30pm

Defiance Spirits, Rochdale

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Funked It Up presents: Funk That Disco

Defiance Spirits, Rochdale

Funked It Up, 9 piece band are back playing a selection of Disco and Funk live for you fine Funkers

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Hyperactive World | TeeDee (All Day Long)

Hyperactive World | TeeDee (All Day Long)

IDRA, Manchester

You asked for it - TeeDee is coming to IDRA. Bank Holiday Sunday 3rd May, All Day Long. 8-Hour set... have you got the minerals?

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SlapFunk & Animal Crossing - An Inner City Festival

SlapFunk & Animal Crossing - An Inner City Festival

Progress, Manchester

Manchester. We're back in 2026. 3rd May Bank Holiday Sunday. Four stages. One family. All your favourite artists.

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Manchester Forever

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The biggest celebration of the 90's Manchester Rave Scene! Hardcore // Jungle // Classic DNB // House // Acid // Trance // Old Skool // Techno

A gathering for electronic music culture. Past. Present. Future. // Orbital (live), Black Grape (live), Moodymann & Carl Craig, Octave One + many more

18+

Airspace >> Manchester Tunnel Party

Saturday 2nd May

4:00pm - 10:00pm

New Bailey Tunnel, Manchester

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Airspace >> Manchester Tunnel Party

New Bailey Tunnel, Manchester

We're fully producing the a tunnel space near the city centre into a big AIRSPACE DAY PARTY. 4PM - 10PM Capacity is limited, be quick

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W&E & Lovebugs Manchester, Premium vibes. Iconic DJs.

W&E & Lovebugs Manchester, Premium vibes. Iconic DJs.

Barca, Manchester

W&E & Lovebugs launch in Manchester, 3rd May at Barca. 25+ only. UKG, Soulful House, R&B, Afro House, Dancehall and more.

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Timeless on The Terrace

Sunday 3rd May

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Brickhouse Social, Manchester

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Timeless on The Terrace

Brickhouse Social, Manchester

Old Skool Anthems & Piano Classics all day on the roof terrace!

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Higher Ground High on Hope

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 2:00am

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

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Higher Ground High on Hope

Horsehoe Hideaway PR5 0UA, Preston

The latest instalment in the amazing HIGHONHOPE journey. The very best in oldskool music with some total legends of the dance scene.

18+

Summer Outdoor Rum & Reggae Festival - Freight Island

Sunday 3rd May

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Summer Outdoor Rum & Reggae Festival - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

MANCHESTER! Get ready for the ultimate Spring Outdoor Rum & Reggae Experience coming MAY 2026 at the amazing Freight Island

The legend returns. A new era for Sankeys begins. No phones. Limited Capacity.

Sunday Service @ Victoria Warehouse, MCR

Sunday 3rd May

5:00pm - 10:45pm

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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Sunday Service @ Victoria Warehouse, MCR

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

The Biggest Sunday Service to Date!

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Amber's x Habitat: Keyrah

Amber's x Habitat: Keyrah

Amber's, Manchester

Habitat links up with Amber's for a long coming collaboration between two of Manchester clubbing institutions!

The May Bank Holiday weekend is always a lot of fun, with events taking place all over the country, and Bolton is no exception. This May Bank Holiday Weekend in Bolton will feature a mountain of events, guaranteed to cater for everyone's tastes.

The May Bank Holiday Weekend in Bolton isn't just about lazy days in sunny pub gardens and heavy nights out in industrial rave spaces, we've also got a range of Bolton hotels and restaurants to make your Bank Holiday Weekend in Bolton that extra bit special.