Events near Ashton-Under-Lyne, Oldham

INDIE BRASS CLUB brings indie anthems from bands including Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Pulp and Courteeners to life with a high-energy live brass band.

Three local alternative bands take to Manchester's Fuel Café Bar as part of Grub! Promotions' debut showcase.

Only 7 night a week comedy club in Manchester. 15+ shows a week! A New York-style intimate comedy club with a Mancunian twist.

Now Wave presents Gordi plus support Ruby Gill at The Abbey, Manchester on 15th October 2026

Dan Swift brings the Still Colouring Tour to The Castle Hotel, Manchester on Thursday 15th October. Blending UK garage, alternative hip-hop and UK rap

Harlem rapper known for gritty street storytelling

DO ONE returns to the Niamos on Fri March 6th from 8.30pm - late with DJs Irfan Rainy & Golden Lounge Sound System.

A rising voice in the Dutch scene, Hidde van Wee, lands at The Loft.

Elaine is famous. Elaine saw Bootsy Collins on a child's bike outside a Dominoes in Gateshead* *None of these are True. Elaine Robertson is Delulu

Soul-jazz duo from London

A secret war once raged beneath the towers of Manchester, while masterpieces and mayhem have brushed shoulders on rain-soaked streets.

The Salsa Sensation that is GIA FU touches down in Manchester for the 1st time for an extended set

Think you'd get through to Judges houses? Show off your musical talents with our live band every Thursday, £5 student cocktails

Expect quick fire rounds, party bangers, mini challenges and spot prizes, in Manchester's newest underground venue, The Vault!

Manchester hides its fiercest secrets in plain sight-behind grand Gothic spires, beneath carved stone arches, and along streets where revolt once

The UK's Wildest Boat & Bar Crawl. Manchester's ultimate boat & bar crawl for Hens, Stags, Birthdays, Team Socials and Big Group Days Out (3 Hours)

3 floors, 3 flavours. The UK's biggest midweek student party brand every Thursday at Factory. Powered by VK.

MANCHESTER'S BIGGEST POST-PUNK & INDIE PARTY Whip-Round returns for another massive year at The Deaf Institute!

Insidious Audio returns with a fat rave at Stage and Radio! 7 DJ's, 2 MC's and 5 hours of Drum and Bass. Get yourselves down and large up yourself.

Beneath the red brick arches of Manchester lies a city forged in fire, protest, and relentless innovation.