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Manchester events

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Manchester events

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

Hard Trance Europe Weekender 2026

Fri 12th - Sun 14th June

5:00pm - 11:45pm

The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

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Hard Trance Europe Weekender 2026

The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

We're Back in Weston Super Mare on the iconic Grand Pier for 2026 for our biggest ever edition!

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Mr Traumatik tour 2026

Mr Traumatik tour 2026

Vaults Cardiff

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

Rejuvenate ft Mark eg

Saturday 18th April

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Green Gables Inn Exeter

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Rejuvenate ft Mark eg

Green Gables Inn Exeter

Rejuvenate ft Mark eg

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Shangri-La Presents: Luke Dean & Locky

Shangri-La Presents: Luke Dean & Locky

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

Summer is officially on the way! Kicking off our 2026 Open Air series at Tiger Yard is none other than Luke Dean!

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Ferry Corsten [3hr Set] | Move Exeter 17.04.26

Fri 17th - Sat 18th April

9:00pm - 3:00pm

Move Exeter

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Ferry Corsten [3hr Set] | Move Exeter 17.04.26

Move Exeter

The return of FERRY CORSTEN to Exeter in 2026!

Lo Lounge Cardiff Bay

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This Is My House

Lo Lounge Cardiff Bay

This Is My House the first edition celebrating the 39th birthday of Leighton Rees Milan, with a special line up of Dj's playing Disco, Soul & House.

CrashThe90s Sunset Boat Cruise + Afterparty.

CrashThe90s Sunset Boat Cruise + Afterparty.

Below Decks, Torquay

CrashThe90s are back on the English Riviera with a full day of 90s House Classics and Oldskool. Sign up for Torbay's first boat party of the summer!

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Fergie - Vinyl Sessions (Open to Close)

Saturday 23rd May

7:00pm - 12:00am

Tramshed Cardiff, Cardiff

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Fergie - Vinyl Sessions (Open to Close)

Tramshed Cardiff, Cardiff

Fergie comes to Cardiff for a very special 5 hour long, vinyl only DJ set.

Gigs

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Wu Tiao Ren - "Some Scenery" Earth Tour - Manchester

Friday 8th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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Wu Tiao Ren - "Some Scenery" Earth Tour - Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Flowing Water presents WU TIAO REN- an influential folk-rock indie duo from China

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Nirvana | Freight Island, Manchester

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Nirvana | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

The world's leading Nirvana tribute act is coming to Freight Island in Manchester this May!

New Century, Manchester

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Fcukers

New Century, Manchester

Now Wave presents Fcukers at New Century on 21st May 2026

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Ibiza Anthems Live At Manchester Cathedral

Ibiza Anthems Live At Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Join us this April as Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago perform an incredible headline gig inside the stunning Manchester Cathedral for Ibiza Anthems Live

Projekts Skate Park, Manchester

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Mind Enterprises

Projekts Skate Park, Manchester

Now Wave welcome italo disco duo Mind Enterprises plus support Rhumba Club + Toast Club to Projekts Skate Park!

GirlyPop Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Sunday 10th May

12:00pm - 4:30pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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GirlyPop Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

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

Kurt Vile & The Violators

Friday 11th September

7:00pm - 11:00pm

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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Kurt Vile & The Violators

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Now Wave presents Kurt Vile & The Violators plus support Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band

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Channel One Sound System

Friday 8th May

8:00pm - 2:00am

The Nia Centre NIAMOS, Manchester

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Channel One Sound System

The Nia Centre NIAMOS, Manchester

The Legendary Channel One Sound System, Returns to NIAMOS- The Nia Centre. Playing their Outernational Dub, Roots and Culture Vinyl Selection...

Festivals

Summer Fest at the Beach

Sat 6th - Sun 7th June

11:00am - 10:30pm

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston Super-Mare

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Summer Fest at the Beach

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston Super-Mare

Summer Fest at the Beach lands in Weston-Super-Mare 6th/7th June 2026 with huge acts good vibes golden sands and unforgettable beachfront weekend fun.

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Clubland Live On The Beach

Saturday 5th September

2:30pm - 10:30pm

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston-super-Mare

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Clubland Live On The Beach

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston-super-Mare

Clubland Live On The Beach returns to Weston Super Mare!

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Country Club - Outdoor Country Music Festival - Cardiff

Country Club - Outdoor Country Music Festival - Cardiff

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

Saddle up cowboys and girls. Country Club OUTDOOR OPEN AIR day party is returning to CARDIFF for the ultimate hoedown in August 2026!

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The Enchanted Garden Ball

Saturday 30th May

5:30pm - 2:30am

Shobrooke Park, Crediton

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The Enchanted Garden Ball

Shobrooke Park, Crediton

On May 30th, the gates open to a garden transformed. Experience the magic of the EGB, Exeter's most unique and immersive experience.

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R&B Lovers - Saturday 18th April - DEPOT Cardiff

R&B Lovers - Saturday 18th April - DEPOT Cardiff

Depot, Cardiff

After back to back SELLOUT events in 2025 we are back by huge demand for 2026! Cardiff get ready for a massive 90s & 00s R&B Festival at DEPOT

Symphonic Ibiza - At The Beach

Friday 5th June

3:00pm - 10:30pm

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston Super-Mare

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Symphonic Ibiza - At The Beach

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston Super-Mare

50-piece orchestra + vocalists with special performances from Angie Brown, Livin' Joy & Rozalla PLUS VERY special guest Nathan Dawe!

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Burn It Down Festival 2026

Thu 3rd - Sat 5th September

3:00pm - 11:00pm

The Foundry Torquay

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Burn It Down Festival 2026

The Foundry Torquay

Burn It Down Festival is an alternative, emo, hardcore festival held in Torquay, UK, across multiple grassroots venues.

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Road to Nashville Festival | Depot, Cardiff

Road to Nashville Festival | Depot, Cardiff

Depot, Cardiff

Following a run of hugely successful, sell-out shows, The Road to Nashville is coming to Cardiff in June 2026!

Comedy

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Comedy at the Castle: Sunday Night with Al Murray and more!

Sunday 19th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Powderham Castle, Exeter

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Comedy at the Castle: Sunday Night with Al Murray and more!

Powderham Castle, Exeter

Comedy at the Castle returns to Powderham Castle with the legendary Al Murray closing out the final night of the weekend!

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Comedy at the Castle: Friday Night with Joanne McNally and more!

Friday 17th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Powderham Castle, Exeter

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Comedy at the Castle: Friday Night with Joanne McNally and more!

Powderham Castle, Exeter

Comedy at the Castle returns to Powderham Castle with Joanne McNally, Hal Cruttenden and more on the opening night!

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Comedy at the Castle: Saturday Night with Paul Smith and more!

Saturday 18th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Powderham Castle, Exeter

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Comedy at the Castle: Saturday Night with Paul Smith and more!

Powderham Castle, Exeter

Comedy at the Castle returns to Powderham Castle with Paul Smith headlining Saturday nights show!

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Mike Osmans JETHRO "Whatever Happened to Denzil Penberthy"

Friday 18th September

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay

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Mike Osmans JETHRO "Whatever Happened to Denzil Penberthy"

Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay

Mike Osmans JETHRO "Whatever Happened to Denzil Penberthy"

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Weston Super Mare 22/05/26

Friday 22nd May

6:45pm - 11:00pm

Buzz Bingo Weston Super Mare

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Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Weston Super Mare 22/05/26

Buzz Bingo Weston Super Mare

Do you think you can Beat the Beast? Join us for bingo follwed by a quiz hosted by the legendary Mark Labbett!

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Soulora Charity Showcase

Saturday 30th May

6:15pm - 9:30pm

The Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare

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Soulora Charity Showcase

The Blakehay Theatre, Weston-super-Mare

A Soulora showcase of dance and music, dedicated to raising money and awareness to the Second Step Mental Health Charity for the amazing work they do.

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Cabaret Extreme Wookey Hole

Wednesday 27th January 2027

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Wookey Hole Theatre , Wells, Somerset

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Cabaret Extreme Wookey Hole

Wookey Hole Theatre , Wells, Somerset

From the creative visionaries behind the world's most iconic circuses comes CABARET EXTREME-a beautifully bizarre blend of burlesque, daring drag, ex

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Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Torquay 23/05/26

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Torquay 23/05/26

Buzz Bingo Torquay

Do you think you can Beat the Beast? Join us for bingo follwed by a quiz hosted by the legendary Mark Labbett!

Experiences & Attractions

Teach Rex LIVE @ CARDIFF - The Depot - Sunday 19th April

Teach Rex LIVE @ CARDIFF - The Depot - Sunday 19th April

Depot, Cardiff

Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures.

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Bingo Lingo - 10th Birthday Special

Bingo Lingo - 10th Birthday Special

Depot, Cardiff

Renowned as the cities biggest night...prepare yourself for BINGO LINGO! A wild ride at Cardiff's most popular venue the DEPOT.

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BINGO LINGO - Tiger Yard - Outdoor Summer Sessions

BINGO LINGO - Tiger Yard - Outdoor Summer Sessions

Tiger Yard, Cardiff

The city's biggest night takes the stage at Cardiff's favourite summer venue. Please note these sell out in advance. Limited tickets for each event.

Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset

Sat 12th - Sun 13th September

10:00am - 7:30pm

The Yeovil Showground, YEOVIL

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Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset

The Yeovil Showground, YEOVIL

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Somerset 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out! You don't want to miss this!

Food & Drink

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R&B Brunch - Manchester

R&B Brunch - Manchester

BLVD Manchester

Welcome to the official R&B Brunch, Don your furs, dust off your cane and let's get the crystal on ice at the UKs biggest R&B Brunch Daytimer.

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The Country Hoedown Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 9th May

11:30am - 4:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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The Country Hoedown Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

Where Nashville vibes join your brunch table. Saddle up for a daytime hoedown celebrating the finest of country music.

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Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Manchester

Saturday 4th July

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Rewind Nq, Manchester

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Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Manchester

Rewind Nq, Manchester

Expect the best old skool anthems from the 90s and 00s classic hip hop, R&B, UKG, soul, and more. Every track brings that "remember this?"

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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

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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The Girl Games

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The Girl Games is an empowering fitness competition. You will enter in doubles with your fitness bestie and compete in Strength, Endurance & Metcon.

Len Johnson Charity Match

Sunday 12th July

3:00pm - 5:30pm

FC United Of Manchester Stadium

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Len Johnson Charity Match

FC United Of Manchester Stadium

Len Johnson Fundraising Match Returns for The Trilogy! The Len Johnson celebrity football match is back for its third instalment this summer!

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Rooftop Pilates, Karoake & Pizza

Sunday 26th April

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Nells Pizza Media City Salford Quays, Manchester

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Rooftop Pilates, Karoake & Pizza

Nells Pizza Media City Salford Quays, Manchester

Sun, skyline & slices! Rooftop Pilates at MediaCity with Nell's Pizza, karaoke, giveaways & good vibes. Move, eat, sing & soak it all in!

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It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Panama (Manchester)

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Panama (Manchester)

Amber's, Manchester

MANCHESTER. Watch every game LIVE at England's BIGGEST World Cup fan-zone in the heart of Ambers.

Family Days Out

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

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Monton Soul & Pop festival

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul and Pop festival is the newest festival to hit the North West. appearing live on Stage will be Kenny Thomas, Odyssey, and Stax of Soul.

Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Monday 31st August

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Victoria Warehouse, Stretford

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Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Victoria Warehouse, Stretford

Get ready for a wild time at the Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse in August 2026 - it's gonna be a blast!

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Trafford

Thu 2nd - Sun 19th April

12:00pm - 8:00pm

Intu Trafford Centre , Manchester

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Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Trafford

Intu Trafford Centre , Manchester

Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite.

Manchester Eco Fest

Saturday 16th May

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Hulme Park Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5JD

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Manchester Eco Fest

Hulme Park Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5JD

Eco Fest 2026 - Powered by the Sun & Good Vibes! Hulme Park Saturday 16th May 12 midday - 6pm Free event in the park! All Vegan!

Seasonal

Whisper of Tagu is a celebration of Myanmar Thingyan - the Myanmar New Year water festival

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Miss B's White T & Denim Brunch, The Old Skool soul edition

Saturday 13th June

6:00pm - 1:00am

V.i.p Connection, Unit 14 ,West Ashton ,M50 2SNN, Manchester

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Miss B's White T & Denim Brunch, The Old Skool soul edition

V.i.p Connection, Unit 14 ,West Ashton ,M50 2SNN, Manchester

Celebrate 12 Years of Miss B's Catering Services! Join us for the ultimate Caribbean Brunch Party! Slip into your white T & denim attire .

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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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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 24th 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? )

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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