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Mr Traumatik tour 2026

Friday 1st May

11:00pm - 3:00am

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Mr Traumatik tour 2026

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

LC BASS EVENTS presents the official Mr Traumatik UK tour 2026 live with DJ Frenzee. Manchester Gang this one's you!! High energy high vibrations

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Snatch: Riva Starr & Gina Breeze

Snatch: Riva Starr & Gina Breeze

Hidden, Manchester

Snatch presents Riva Starr & Gina Breeze bringing you some of the best of tech house and deep house from start to finish!

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Full Circle: Disciples

Friday 1st May

11:00pm - 4:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Full Circle: Disciples

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Full Circle brings Disciples to the Joshua Brooks basement for a focused club session like it used to be, under the bricked arches.

Rattling breaks from EKTA boss Yung Singh returns to Amber's this May.

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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

Band On The Wall, Manchester

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EXTC 'This is Pop'

Band On The Wall, Manchester

XTC's legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).

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SINPIT Resurrection - Jock Edition

SINPIT Resurrection - Jock Edition

Area Manchester

A New religion of nightlife. Manchester.

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Full Cover 01/05/2026

Friday 1st May

8:00pm - 1:00am

Company Bar, Manchester

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Full Cover 01/05/2026

Company Bar, Manchester

The only night in Manchester for men into Full Coverage and Heavy Rubber. The more gear the better in our opinion. Skin is over rated.

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Reggae Bingo - Manchester - Fri 1st May

Friday 1st May

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Reggae Bingo - Manchester - Fri 1st May

Freight Island, Manchester

Reggae Bingo - Manchester - Fri 1st May 6-9pm Freight Island

YES Pink Room, Manchester

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Pictish Trail

YES Pink Room, Manchester

Now Wave presents Pictish Trail at YES Pink Room on 1st May 2026

SONICFLUX Presents: ASCENSION

Fri 1st - Sat 2nd May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

The Bag Factory, Salford

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SONICFLUX Presents: ASCENSION

The Bag Factory, Salford

“ASCENSION” is a new series in which we will support new artists in building confidence through the experience of playing their first set live to a cr

Northlink is a brand new movement where we link up the northern underground UK scene sharing ideas, music, art and most of all good people!

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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

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Airspace >> Manchester Tunnel Party ft. KILIMANJARO, SHEE & more

Saturday 2nd May

4:00pm - 10:00pm

New Bailey Tunnel, Manchester

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Airspace >> Manchester Tunnel Party ft. KILIMANJARO, SHEE & more

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

Six Trees, Manchester

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Timeless on The Terrace

Six Trees, Manchester

Old Skool Anthems & Piano Classics all day at Six Trees, Trafford Park!

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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

Sunday Service @ Victoria Warehouse, MCR

Sunday 3rd May

4:00pm - 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!

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

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Gilles Peterson [Bank Holiday Special]

Sunday 3rd May

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Blues Kitchen Manchester

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Gilles Peterson [Bank Holiday Special]

Blues Kitchen Manchester

We're incredibly excited to welcome Gilles Peterson on Sunday 3rd May to celebrate five years of The Blues Kitchen Manchester.

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Discharge

Holy Diver, Stockport

Discharge Take to the Holy Diver stage with support from Force Fed Lies.

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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!

Manchester is a huge destination for folks looking to cash in May Bank Holiday, with its sprawling mass of bars, venues and rave emporiums saving their best events for the extended pre-summer weekend.

Take a look below to fill your mind with some more ideas for the long weekend.

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Manchester food hall Campfield to expand with artisan street market

Campfield Market will expand on Saturday 18th April with a smattering of independent street vendors.

Freight Island expands nationwide with major new venues in Brixton, Leeds and Newcastle

Freight Island expands beyond Manchester with new venues in Brixton, Newcastle, and Leeds, with the former two opening in spring/summer 2026!

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