You can always count on the capital of the north to deliver the goods. Easter weekend in Manchester is bursting with events from the family-friendly, to the sophisticated, to straight-up madness.

Choose from dozens of exhilarating events that will hurt to miss including stand up by the hottest names in the circuit, live jazz bands, Jurassic live, the biggest gay club night in the UK, and, of course, Easter shutdown raves and student-friendly seshes. The Easter events in Manchester this year are as diverse as ever, meaning there’s something for everyone, leaving you in awe, ready to go back for round two.

If you’re thinking about checking out some Manchester Easter events, now’s the perfect time. With everyone ecstatic about the four-day weekend, you can bet everyone’s eager to get out and about, meaning tickets won’t last long.

Head below for Easter events in Manchester.

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