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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

Murmur Yard Party : L-Side, Uncle Dugs & Katalyst

Saturday 13th June

3:30pm - 3:00am

The Black Prince, Northampton

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Murmur Yard Party : L-Side, Uncle Dugs & Katalyst

The Black Prince, Northampton

murmur takes to the street for a huge open air drum and bass rave, featuring L-Side, Uncle Dugs, Katalyst + more.

18+

Webrunch'n Summer party

Saturday 20th June

1:00pm - 6:00pm

The Speakeasy Club, Hitchin

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Webrunch'n Summer party

The Speakeasy Club, Hitchin

Webrunch'n hosts our summer day event at the speakeasy club Saturday the 20th of June

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The Greatest MUSICALS Daytime Disco - Northampton

Saturday 19th September

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Picturedrome Northampton

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The Greatest MUSICALS Daytime Disco - Northampton

Picturedrome Northampton

Expect music from Hamilton, Grease, Dirty Dancing, High School Musical, Wicked & Mamma Mia to The Greatest Showman, Frozen & Six.

18+

Mr Traumatik tour 2026

Saturday 18th July

10:00pm - 4:00am

Velvet Panache, Peterborough

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Mr Traumatik tour 2026

Velvet Panache, Peterborough

LC BASS EVENTS presents the Mr Traumatik UK Tour 2026. Experience a high-energy, multidimensional live showcase featuring DJ Frenzee and fresh music.

18+

Natural born Raver's present Mad hatters tea party

Saturday 5th September

2:00pm - 9:00pm

Roadmender, Northampton

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Natural born Raver's present Mad hatters tea party

Roadmender, Northampton

bringing you some of the UK's hardcore finest DJs and Mc's natural born Raver's is back

18+

The return of The Black Parade - Emo Anthems all night long!

Saturday 27th June

11:00pm - 3:00am

The Met Lounge, Peterborough

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The return of The Black Parade - Emo Anthems all night long!

The Met Lounge, Peterborough

Emo Night Peterborough The Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems is returning to Met Lounge for a huge emo party on Saturday 27th June

16+

ABBA Afternoon Disco - Northampton

Saturday 20th June

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Picturedrome Northampton

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ABBA Afternoon Disco - Northampton

Picturedrome Northampton

Daytime disco celebration that lets you dance, sing, and relive ABBA's greatest hits, then still make it home for dinner.

18+

DAY SESSIONS - Peterborough - 2026

Saturday 18th July

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Peterborough Cathedral

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DAY SESSIONS - Peterborough - 2026

Peterborough Cathedral

Looking for a party where you can soak up the good vibes without staying out all night?

Gigs

16+

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RUDIM3NTAL - Hitchin Live at the Priory

RUDIM3NTAL - Hitchin Live at the Priory

Hitchin Priory

Rudimental bring their high-energy, genre-defying show to Hitchin Priory on Friday 28th August.

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Ministry Of Sound Classical - Hitchin Live at the Priory

Ministry Of Sound Classical - Hitchin Live at the Priory

Hitchin Priory

With support from Roger Sanchez, Sonique, Seb Fontaine & Danny Rampling!

The Human League - Hitchin Live at the Priory

The Human League - Hitchin Live at the Priory

Hitchin Priory

Come see THE HUMAN LEAGUE With Special Guests, Hitchin Live at the Priory, Hertfordshire, Thursday 27th August

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The Park Series presents BECKY HILL

The Park Series presents BECKY HILL

Hitchin Priory

The first headliner for The Park Series at Hitchin Priory is the incredible Becky Hill

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The Park Series presents JAMES ARTHUR

The Park Series presents JAMES ARTHUR

Hitchin Priory

From X Factor winner to global chart-topper, James Arthur will be performing all his hits live at Hitchin Priory!

16+

The Park Series presents JLS

The Park Series presents JLS

Hitchin Priory

JLS HEADLINE THE PARK SERIES AT HITCHIN PRIORY!

THE WOMBATS Live in NORWICH

Sunday 28th June

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Earlham Park, Norwich

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THE WOMBATS Live in NORWICH

Earlham Park, Norwich

Join The Wombats at Earlham Park for a summer indie party packed with sing-along hits, high-energy vibes and feel-good festival anthems.

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The Vintage Explosion

Saturday 14th November

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Newark Town Hall

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The Vintage Explosion

Newark Town Hall

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion.

Festivals

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SUMMIT Festival // Between The Trees II

Saturday 20th June

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Walmsgate Estate, Louth

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SUMMIT Festival // Between The Trees II

Walmsgate Estate, Louth

Somewhere, Between The Trees. A new home. A new experience.

The Libertines - Hitchin Live at the Priory

The Libertines - Hitchin Live at the Priory

Hitchin Priory

The Libertines headline Hitchin Live at the Priory with support from Maximo Park, Reverend and The Makers, Mystery Jets and many more

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(?) :)

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Morada Open Air w/ Tommy Phillips, Scott Steer & Ellis Garner

Saturday 13th June

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Crystal Lakes , Cambridgeshire

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Morada Open Air w/ Tommy Phillips, Scott Steer & Ellis Garner

Crystal Lakes , Cambridgeshire

Morada is back with another Open Air showcase - this time with a special guest to join tickets are available now!

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Timescape Festival 2026

Fri 7th - Sun 9th August

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Abbots Ripton Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon

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Timescape Festival 2026

Abbots Ripton Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon

The UK's freshest electronic festival, blending past, present & future sounds for an unforgettable journey in the beautiful location of Abbots Ripton.

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The Skegness Reggae & Ska Festival 2026

Fri 3rd - Sun 5th July

4:00pm - 7:00pm

The Royal Hotel Skegness

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The Skegness Reggae & Ska Festival 2026

The Royal Hotel Skegness

Skegness Reggae & Ska Festival: 3 days of live acts, sound-system culture, Caribbean food and sunshine vibes on the East Coast.

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Earlham Park Tribute Festival

Sat 13th - Sun 14th June

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Earlham Park, Norwich

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Earlham Park Tribute Festival

Earlham Park, Norwich

Get ready for two unforgettable days of music, fun, and pure entertainment! Join us at Earlham Park for The Ultimate Tribute Festival Experience!

Earlham Park, Norwich

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Junction 42

Earlham Park, Norwich

JUNCTION 42 RETURNS ON SATURDAY 27TH JUNE! Get ready, Norwich. We're bringing back a huge DnB & Garage lineup you'll love.

Comedy

18+

Roy Chubby Brown 2026

Saturday 10th October

7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Old Savoy Home Of The Deco Theatre , Northampton

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Roy Chubby Brown 2026

The Old Savoy Home Of The Deco Theatre , Northampton

till going strong after 50 years In Entertainment/ comedy , Roy Chubby Brown is the undoubted King of Comedy

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Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Melton Mowbray

Saturday 20th June

6:30pm - 9:30pm

The Stockyard, Melton Mowbray

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Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Melton Mowbray

The Stockyard, Melton Mowbray

Home of the Pork Pie and now Just the Tionic comedy nights! Come and laugh out loud with as we bring you great comedy nights at top notch prices!

16+

Angry Boater Live in Ely

Thursday 24th September

7:30pm - 10:00pm

The Maltings Ely

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Angry Boater Live in Ely

The Maltings Ely

In 2000, Joel Sanders performed a run of shows in Las Vegas. 26 years on, he's finally made it to Ely.

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Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Melton Mowbray

Saturday 11th July

6:30pm - 9:30pm

The Stockyard, Melton Mowbray

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Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Melton Mowbray

The Stockyard, Melton Mowbray

Home of the Pork Pie and now Just the Tionic comedy nights! Come and laugh out loud with as we bring you great comedy nights at top notch prices!

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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That Night In Manchester

That Night In Manchester

Stockport Plaza

An unforgettable experience that dives straight into the heart of the Manchester music scene. Relive the nights & stories that defined music forever.

Góbéfest

Sunday 21st June + 2 other dates

11:00am - 11:00pm

Manchester Cathedral Gardens

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Góbéfest

Manchester Cathedral Gardens

Manchester's original international urban folk music and dance festival! Expect vibrant folk traditions from across Europe and beyond.

18+

LOCAL PRESS CLUB: Badge Class @ The Apple Core

Thursday 18th June

6:00pm - 9:00pm

The Apple Core, Stockport

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LOCAL PRESS CLUB: Badge Class @ The Apple Core

The Apple Core, Stockport

Badge-making workshop by Local Press Club at the Apple Core in Stockport.

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The Plastic Cabaret: Freakshow

The Plastic Cabaret: Freakshow

On Bar Manchester

The Plastic Cabaret returns to ON Bar Manchester on Friday 31 July with 'Welcome to the Freak Show'

Experiences & Attractions

For the Love of Vampire Diaries UK

Sat 20th - Sun 21st February 2027

9:00am - 6:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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For the Love of Vampire Diaries UK

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

A brand new UK event by Monopoly Events for all things The Vampire Diaries universe

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Sunday 28th June + 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, varied habitats, a touch pool and the Turtle Beach show.

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.

Still Grain - Photography Exhibition

Saturday 20th June

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Altogether Otherwise, Manchester

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Still Grain - Photography Exhibition

Altogether Otherwise, Manchester

Stillgrain Sessions Vol.01: A Manchester photography exhibition & creative community launch supporting the Stroke Association. June 20th, 7-10pm.

Food & Drink

Texas Taff @ Crystal Lakes

Sat 27th - Sun 28th June

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Crystal Lakes Leisure, Huntingdon

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Texas Taff @ Crystal Lakes

Crystal Lakes Leisure, Huntingdon

Texas Taff BBQ at Crystal Lakes Leisure, Fenstanton, 27th & 28th June. BBQ platters are pre-order only. Other barbecue, small bites and walk-up food w

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Bingo Balls: Eat, Drink & Play for £6 - Buzz Bingo Peterborough

Sunday 14th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Peterborough

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Bingo Balls: Eat, Drink & Play for £6 - Buzz Bingo Peterborough

Buzz Bingo Peterborough

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

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Gin & Rum Festival - Peterborough - 2026

Saturday 20th June

12:30pm - 10:00pm

Peterborough Cathedral

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Gin & Rum Festival - Peterborough - 2026

Peterborough Cathedral

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

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Epic night @USHERGRAMS

Epic night @USHERGRAMS

Rubys Bedford

Bashment, Afrobeats & R&B all night , DJs Ty The Greatest & DJ Pressure bringing pure vibes, big energy & non-stop hits. Don't miss out!

Sport

18+

Earth Tribe Rhythms "Summer Stomper"

Friday 17th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Woodside Hall, Hitchin

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Earth Tribe Rhythms "Summer Stomper"

Woodside Hall, Hitchin

The Conscious ~ Sober ~ Rave Utopia with a Pure Ecstatic Dance Heart. Community, Connection, Music, Dance & Holistic Practices

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!

Join us for The Bay Summer Fair - Family Fun Day, a fantastic community event packed with entertainment, activities, and fun for all ages!

PQA Salford Summer School

Mon 3rd - Fri 7th August

10:00am - 4:00pm

The Empty Space, Salford

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PQA Salford Summer School

The Empty Space, Salford

Performing Arts Summer School in Salford! Musical Theatre of Filmmaking, which side will you choose?

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.

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