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Manchester Rap & Hip Hop Events

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 17th July

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

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Jerk Junction X Brainiac: Yard Party

Sat 18th - Sun 19th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Band On The Wall, Manchester

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Jerk Junction X Brainiac: Yard Party

Band On The Wall, Manchester

JERK JUNCTION x BRAINIAC We're teaming up for an all-day party at Manchester's newest grassroots boozer, The Rose & Monkey.

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RNB DAY PARTY - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Party

RNB DAY PARTY - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Party

BLVD Manchester

Get ready for MANCHESTERS official RnB Day Party experience this July

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 24th July

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

Ellen Beth Abdi / Charlie Boy Manson / Emziii | [Stage & Radio]

Saturday 25th July

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Stage And Radio, Manchester

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Ellen Beth Abdi / Charlie Boy Manson / Emziii | [Stage & Radio]

Stage And Radio, Manchester

Saturday 25th July 2026 6pm - 10pm Stage & Radio [43 Port Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 2EQ]

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RNBLAND - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Day Festival

Sunday 26th July

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Six Trees, Manchester

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RNBLAND - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Day Festival

Six Trees, Manchester

RNBLAND - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Day Festival (1000 RNB LOVERS) OUR BIGGEST EVENT IN MANCHESTER EVER! OVER 1000 RNB LOVER IN MANNY.

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BLOCO DO CAOS - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 31st July

7:30pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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BLOCO DO CAOS - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The São Paulo-based band presents a vibrant live show that blends reggae, rock, rap and tropical rhythms into a true celebration of Brazilian music

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Fresh Fridays: Neon Party Special with ESS The Rapper

Fri 31st July - Sat 1st August

10:00pm - 7:00am

THE MCR LOUNGE, Manchester

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Fresh Fridays: Neon Party Special with ESS The Rapper

THE MCR LOUNGE, Manchester

Catch ESS THE RAPPER performing on the night, with music from DJ G.Askin & DJ Devine keeping the vibes going with the best in Hip Hop, RnB & Bashment

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 31st July

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

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Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long

Saturday 1st August

9:00pm - 3:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long at Joshua Brooks, Manchester on August 1st 2026.

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 7th August

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

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R&B Lovers - Summer Weekender - Freight Island Manchester

Sat 8th - Sun 9th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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R&B Lovers - Summer Weekender - Freight Island Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

R&B Lovers to Manchester this August for a HUGE Summer Weekender at the amazing Freight Island! This event will sell out in advance!

Bestselling Manchester Rap & Hip Hop Events

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Untitled Studio, Salford

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KOMPND Carnival

Untitled Studio, Salford

A full-spectrum carnival celebration of sound system culture, movement & energy. A multi-genre experience rooted in the essence of community and vibes

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Beyond The Music 2026

Wed 7th - Fri 9th October

9:00am - 11:45pm

Media City UK, Salford

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Beyond The Music 2026

Media City UK, Salford

Manchester's global music conference and showcase festival. Building a fairer future for artists and delegates. Join the revolution.

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R&B Lovers - Summer Weekender - Freight Island Manchester

Sat 8th - Sun 9th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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R&B Lovers - Summer Weekender - Freight Island Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

R&B Lovers to Manchester this August for a HUGE Summer Weekender at the amazing Freight Island! This event will sell out in advance!

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Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long

Saturday 1st August

9:00pm - 3:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long at Joshua Brooks, Manchester on August 1st 2026.

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GRANDMASTER FLASH- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 23rd October

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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GRANDMASTER FLASH- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions present GRANDMASTER FLASH- THE FOUR ELEMENTS TOUR. Support TBC

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The Streets

Thursday 5th November

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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The Streets

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

The Streets - Thursday 5th November

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RNBLAND - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Day Festival

Sunday 26th July

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Six Trees, Manchester

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RNBLAND - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Day Festival

Six Trees, Manchester

RNBLAND - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Day Festival (1000 RNB LOVERS) OUR BIGGEST EVENT IN MANCHESTER EVER! OVER 1000 RNB LOVER IN MANNY.

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BLOCO DO CAOS - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 31st July

7:30pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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BLOCO DO CAOS - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The São Paulo-based band presents a vibrant live show that blends reggae, rock, rap and tropical rhythms into a true celebration of Brazilian music

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TREVOR NELSON Soul Nation MANCHESTER Outdoor SUMMER Party Aug 26

Sunday 23rd August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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TREVOR NELSON Soul Nation MANCHESTER Outdoor SUMMER Party Aug 26

Freight Island, Manchester

Trevor Nelson takes his old school RNB & soul day party OUTDOORS at the amazing Freight Island Manchester

Band On The Wall, Manchester

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Arrested Development

Band On The Wall, Manchester

Atlanta hip-hop trailblazers

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Devlin - Manchester

Saturday 12th September

UK Grime heavyweight Devlin takes over Gorilla, Manchester this September.

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The Allergies

Saturday 7th November

Liift presents... The Allergies Amber's, Manchester 07/11/26

Manchester stays loud with rap and hip hop running the show across its hardest-hitting venues. Searching for rap & hip hop events in Manchester? Skiddle’s listings bring you straight to nights at spots like The Blues Kitchen and underground joints with serious bass and bars. Manchester rap & hip hop events go off with raw energy, live sets, and cypher vibes. Hit the listings now and lock in your next session.

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Whether it's the latest tour hitting the city or a brand new club opening, our comprehensive news section has a plethora of up to date information on everything going down in your local haunt.

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Reports suggest the Britpop legends could be gearing up for another huge run of shows, with rumours of a Knebworth return and an extended Manchester homecoming residency already exciting fans.

The Warehouse Project 2026: everything you need to know

All WHP 2026 events so far: ALISHA, Rampa and &ME, NeXup, Worried About Henry, Klangkuenstler, The Streets, You&Me, Solomun, Overmono, Tiesto, Hannah Laing, KI/KI, Interplanetary Criminal, and more.

The Warehouse Project celebrates 20 years with free outdoor exhibition

The Warehouse Project marks its 20th anniversary with a free outdoor exhibition in Manchester celebrating two decades of club culture, photography and visual art that have defined it.

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