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Manchester events

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Events in Manchester: The biggest guide to gigs, clubs, festivals and more. With lineups, venue details and entry times. Buy tickets from a trusted primary outlet.

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Clubs

We Love the 90's live

Saturday 26th September

4:00pm - 11:00pm

The Asylum, Hull

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We Love the 90's live

The Asylum, Hull

Hull's biggest 90s dance party returns, the past 2 events were sold out! Expect a full day of 90's dance anthems, huge singalongs & club classics.

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Locked Into The Bassline WAKEFIELD ft Tom Zanetti Club Nocturno

Sat 19th - Sun 20th September

10:00pm - 6:00am

Club Nocturno, Wakefield

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Locked Into The Bassline WAKEFIELD ft Tom Zanetti Club Nocturno

Club Nocturno, Wakefield

Locked into the Bassline returns to Nocturno Wakefield for another massive bassline rave with Tom Zanetti & More TBA 750+ RAVERS UPGRADED PRODUCTION

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Andy Whitby Live at the Lodge

Saturday 1st August

9:00pm - 4:00am

The Lodge Bridlington

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Andy Whitby Live at the Lodge

The Lodge Bridlington

Hes back!!! bounce legend Andy Whitby

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CUE - Lincoln, Halloween w. TeeDee, Ryan Resso, Chopper & more

Saturday 31st October

8:00pm - 2:00am

The Engine Shed, Lincoln

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CUE - Lincoln, Halloween w. TeeDee, Ryan Resso, Chopper & more

The Engine Shed, Lincoln

We take on Lincoln's iconic ENGINE SHED for a monster Halloween event. Sign up for early access to tickets.

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We Need Some Love - Altern 8 DJ Set @ The Waterfront, Hull

We Need Some Love - Altern 8 DJ Set @ The Waterfront, Hull

Waterfront Hull

We Need Some Love Hull@The Waterfront - Saturday 29th August 3pm-10pm Altern 8 DJ Set / Rob Tissera / Allan "Funky Zone" Ostler / Dayle James / XZMPT

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IBIZA CLASSICS Charity Garden Party

Saturday 8th August

1:00pm - 11:00pm

The Lord Gascoigne, Garforth

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IBIZA CLASSICS Charity Garden Party

The Lord Gascoigne, Garforth

Ibiza classics charity garden party in aid of McMillan cancer. Huge line up of djs to get you all dancing in the sun whilst raising money for charity

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The Ravers Choice - Mayhem At The Madhouse

Saturday 14th November

8:00pm - 4:00am

The Doncaster Warehouse

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The Ravers Choice - Mayhem At The Madhouse

The Doncaster Warehouse

The Ravers Choice returns to The Madhouse! Two rooms of multi-genre line-up inc Hardcore, Hard Dance, Bounce & Makina...

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The Brayford Boat party

The Brayford Boat party

The Barge, Lincoln

another outdoor summer party set to make waves across Lincoln!

Gigs

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GirlyPop Live - Zara Larsson Takeover | Asylum, Hull

Sunday 11th October

12:00pm - 4:30pm

Asylum Hull University

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GirlyPop Live - Zara Larsson Takeover | Asylum, Hull

Asylum Hull University

GirlyPop Live is returning to Asylum, Hull with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

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$NOTNORTH on Tour - Pontefract at The Drunken Fungus$

NOTNORTH on Tour - Pontefract

Friday 4th September

7:00pm - 11:30pm

The Drunken Fungus, Pontefract

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NOTNORTH on Tour - Pontefract

The Drunken Fungus, Pontefract

NOTNORTH rocks the stage at the Drunken Fungus alongside Sia Raw and Conflare. Let's go, Pontefract!

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PorkPie Live at The Crescent, York

Friday 9th October

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Crescent Club, York

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PorkPie Live at The Crescent, York

The Crescent Club, York

PorkPie Live at The Crescent, York on Friday 9th October 2026

Sounds of Springsteen

Friday 23rd October

7:00pm - 11:45pm

HORNSEA FLORAL HALL, Hornsea

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Sounds of Springsteen

HORNSEA FLORAL HALL, Hornsea

Experience the pure rock 'n' roll euphoria of Bruce Springsteen as this outstanding show brings his iconic sound to life.

Highway to Hull & Statis Quo

Saturday 29th August

7:00pm - 11:45pm

HORNSEA FLORAL HALL, Hornsea

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Highway to Hull & Statis Quo

HORNSEA FLORAL HALL, Hornsea

Capturing the power and excitement of AC/DC with a two-hour show, Highway to Hull bring an entertaining and authentic tribute.

Calder And Hops, Wakefield

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Kelly Marie as Cher

Calder And Hops, Wakefield

Friday 24th July 2026 Kelly Marie as Cher will be live on stage from 9pm. Ticketed Event.. Doors open 8pm till 1am Hosted by St sordid Secret

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STOP STOP + Death Warmed Up live at Service Station Bar, Hull

STOP STOP + Death Warmed Up live at Service Station Bar, Hull

Service Station Hull

STOP STOP return to Service Station Bar on Saturday 25th July 2026 - now with added warm-up act Death Warmed Up from Nottingham.

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Fleetwood Mac - "Landslide" with support tbc'd

Fleetwood Mac - "Landslide" with support tbc'd

Fulford Arms, York

Arguably one of the very best tributes to Fleetwood Mac in the UK returns to York after their last 2 sellout events in 2024 ,2025. Book early!

Festivals

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Doncaster Balloon Festival

Fri 24th - Sat 25th July

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Town Field Doncaster

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Doncaster Balloon Festival

Town Field Doncaster

Hot Air Balloon Tethering, Balloon Launches, Balloon Night Glow. Arena entertainment, Stunt show, multiple period enactments

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Ministry Of Sound Classical At Castle Howard

Ministry Of Sound Classical At Castle Howard

Castle Howard York

The spectacular Ministry of Sound Classical takes over the breathtaking Castle Howard in August.

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Equinox Festival 2026

Thu 17th - Mon 21st September

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Scholey Park, Lincoln

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Equinox Festival 2026

Scholey Park, Lincoln

6 stages feat. as many genres as possible,arts, crafts, kids area, healers, workshops walkabouts,, fireshows, The best party in the universe(?) :)

Tileyard North Courtyard, Wakefield

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Our House Fest 2026

Tileyard North Courtyard, Wakefield

Join us at the incredible Tileyard North in Wakefield for an epic daytime festival over 2 stages boasting a Courtyard, Waterside Terrace & Warehouse!

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RNB MANIA | Wakefield's Outdoor R&B Festival

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Tileyard North, Wakefield

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RNB MANIA | Wakefield's Outdoor R&B Festival

Tileyard North, Wakefield

Wakefield, are you ready to experience the very best of R&B music? R&B MANIA comes to Tileyard North on Saturday, 25th July!

The Country Park, Hull

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Déjà vu Garden Party

The Country Park, Hull

The legendary Garden Party returns with two stages and a stacked line up of DJ's and live acts. Sign up now to receive line up and venue details.

The city's most fabulous celebration of love, diversity, and community is back. Join us at our annual Pride , packed with something for everyone!

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Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | Tileyard, Wakefield

Saturday 8th August

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Tileyard North, Wakefield

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Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | Tileyard, Wakefield

Tileyard North, Wakefield

Following a run of hugely successful, sell-out shows, The Road to Nashville is heading to Wakefield!

Comedy

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Laugh Out Loud Comedy Clubs York

Saturday 1st August

8:00pm - 10:30pm

The Basement At Cityscreen Picturehouse York

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Laugh Out Loud Comedy Clubs York

The Basement At Cityscreen Picturehouse York

- Longest running and best comedy club in York - Three top professional comedians make you laugh - Plus a friendly and brilliant host MC

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Baga Chipz - Bagz to Riches

Friday 25th September

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough

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Baga Chipz - Bagz to Riches

Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough

Ru Paul's Drag Race star Baga Chipz returns with her latest tour - Bagz to Riches

Tommy Cooper - Have I Got Time For More?

Sunday 10th October 2027

2:30pm - 4:30pm

The Lyric Theatre Dinnington, DINNINGTON

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Tommy Cooper - Have I Got Time For More?

The Lyric Theatre Dinnington, DINNINGTON

A wonderfully funny tribute to one of the UK's iconic comedians!

Tommy Cooper - Have I Got Time For More?

Sunday 7th February 2027

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Grimsby Auditorium

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Tommy Cooper - Have I Got Time For More?

Grimsby Auditorium

A wonderfully funny tribute to one of the UK's iconic comedians!

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin' Up

Thursday 20th August

7:30pm - 10:45pm

New Century Hall Manchester

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NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin' Up

New Century Hall Manchester

Join Fat Mike for the UK Premiere of an uncensored look at your favourite punk band’s favourite punk band: NOFX.

New Century Hall Manchester

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Tip Toe

New Century Hall Manchester

Watch Russell T Davies' Tip Toe on the big screen, followed by a panel with Davies and executive producer Nicola Shindler.

Kiss & Tell... The I Kissed A Boy/Girl Story

Saturday 22nd August

5:30pm - 7:00pm

New Century Hall Manchester

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Kiss & Tell... The I Kissed A Boy/Girl Story

New Century Hall Manchester

Join moderator Charley Marlowe for a special conversation with contestants from the shows.

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Heartstopper Forever. In Conversation with Alice

Sunday 23rd August

2:00pm - 3:15pm

New Century Hall Manchester

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Heartstopper Forever. In Conversation with Alice

New Century Hall Manchester

Alice Oseman reflects on the legacy of Heartstopper and discusses the recently released Heartstopper Forever.

Experiences & Attractions

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Wednesday 22nd July + 99 other dates

12:00am - 12:00am

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

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Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

Explore an underwater world with over 2,000 creatures, including Black Tip Reef Sharks, clownfish, turtles and a rockpool you can touch.

For the Love of Wrestling

Sat 6th - Sun 7th February 2027

9:00am - 6:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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For the Love of Wrestling

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

FOR THE LOVE OF WRESTLING is Europe's largest dedicated wrestling fan convention, featuring the biggest global stars from WWE, AEW, TNA, ROH, WCW, NJP

Indie wrestling themed exhibition, showcasing artists and wrestlers from all over the UK. Expect entertainment, music and interactive artwork!

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Vai Brasa - GOODBYE to the World Cup

Friday 24th July

9:00pm - 3:00am

Off The Square Manchester

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Vai Brasa - GOODBYE to the World Cup

Off The Square Manchester

The World Cup may be over for Brasil, but the journey isn't. It's time to say goodbye to the World Cup the way we know best - together, on the dancef

Food & Drink

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R&B Club Classics Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 17th October

11:30am - 4:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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R&B Club Classics Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

We're turning up the heat at Freight Island with a special edition R&B Club Classic Brunch, packed with pure nostalgia, endless drinks + party anthems

Live From The Grill 2026: Manchester's Biggest Rooftop Cookout

Sat 29th - Sun 30th August

11:30am - 10:00pm

Rooftop Of Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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Live From The Grill 2026: Manchester's Biggest Rooftop Cookout

Rooftop Of Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Live From The Grill takes over Depot Mayfield's rooftop this summer for a huge BBQ festival with Texas pitmasters, Michelin chefs and £5 burgers.

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Taylor Swift Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 22nd August

11:30am - 4:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Taylor Swift Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

We're turning up the heat at Freight Island with a special edition Taylor Swift Brunch, packed with all things Taylor Swift!

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Gin & Rum Festival - Manchester - 2026

Saturday 12th September

12:15pm - 10:00pm

Manchester Cathedral

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Gin & Rum Festival - Manchester - 2026

Manchester Cathedral

The UKs Biggest Touring Gin and Rum Festival Returns to Manchester for ONE Weekend Only

Sport

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The Girl Games - September 2026

Sunday 13th September

9:00am - 6:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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The Girl Games - September 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The Girl Games is a female only fitness competition designed by women, for women! Compete in pairs in strength, endurance and metcon workouts.

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Friday night fight night

Friday 24th July

5:30pm - 10:00pm

Royal Nawaab Pyramid, Stockport

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Friday night fight night

Royal Nawaab Pyramid, Stockport

Ginges team v Tays team

FutureShock Wrestling: Manchester Double Header 3pm & 7pm

Saturday 15th August

2:30pm - 9:30pm

The Union (Manchester Metropolitan Student Union)

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FutureShock Wrestling: Manchester Double Header 3pm & 7pm

The Union (Manchester Metropolitan Student Union)

Live action-packed pro wrestling for fans of all ages. If you've got WWE fans in your family they'll love this. 2 Huge Events! - 3pm and 7pm

CATCH:Pro-Wrestling returns to Gorilla

Family Days Out

Northern Green Gathering 2026

Thu 13th - Sun 16th August

2:00pm - 11:45pm

Newland Park, Normanton, Wakefield. West Yorkshire

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Northern Green Gathering 2026

Newland Park, Normanton, Wakefield. West Yorkshire

A celebration of nature and off-grid living. Four days of camping, music and discovery, along with exciting workshops and all powered by the sun.

Blisters Rola Dsco at Beverley Leisure Centre

Saturday 25th July

2:45pm - 7:15pm

Beverley Leisure Centre

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Blisters Rola Dsco at Beverley Leisure Centre

Beverley Leisure Centre

Blisters Rola Dsco at The Beverley Leisure Centre 3 sessions per Event DJ-Music, Disco Lighting & Party Games Free Skate hire & Safety gear included.

Kids Zone Funfair - Town Fields

Friday 31st July + 4 other dates

11:30am - 6:30pm

Town Field Doncaster

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Kids Zone Funfair - Town Fields

Town Field Doncaster

A fun, affordable family event with 2 - hour UNLIMITED Ride Wristbands, Mini Golf & Exciting Extras, designed especially for children aged 3-11

Blisters Rola Dsco East Riding Leisure Withernsea

Sunday 26th July

12:45pm - 3:30pm

East Riding Leisure Centre Withernsea

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Blisters Rola Dsco East Riding Leisure Withernsea

East Riding Leisure Centre Withernsea

Blisters Rola Dsco at Withernsea Leisure Centre 2 sessions per Event DJ-Music, Disco Lighting & Party Games Free Skate hire & Safety gear included.

Seasonal

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 3rd October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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TranceCode EuphoricSounds

TranceCode EuphoricSounds

Area, Manchester

Decode a night of trance with Trancecode with EuphoricSounds and RaveCipher PLUR vibes. Creating everlasting memories from one rave at a time.

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 31st October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 10th October

6:30pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

what's on in manchester

In the city that spawned The Hacienda, The Stone Roses, The Smiths, Joy Division and Homobloc, it's fair to say that there is no shortage of musical heritage in Manchester, a trait which has continued through to today, with an enormous number of music events taking place in the city.

Our What's on in Manchester this weekend guide covers all Manchester clubs, as well as a Manchester gig guide, comedy nights and tickets.

We've also got comprehensive Manchester events, listings, line ups, venue details and ticket information, or you're into gaming check out Format Manchester. Everything required to make the most of your weekend.

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