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Manchester events

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Start: 2026-04-23T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-23T12:00:00+01:00
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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

Teletech: WINSON @ Factory International [All Night Long]

Saturday 25th April

10:00pm - 4:00am

Aviva Studios (Factory International), Manchester

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Teletech: WINSON @ Factory International [All Night Long]

Aviva Studios (Factory International), Manchester

Manchester, another huge weekend at Factory international for the sequel, as we host a UK FIRST & UK EXCLUSIVE event.

18+

Teletech: Sara Landry @ Factory International, Manchester

Friday 24th April

10:00pm - 4:00am

Aviva Studios (Factory International), Manchester

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Teletech: Sara Landry @ Factory International, Manchester

Aviva Studios (Factory International), Manchester

we're bringing one of the biggest stars in the techno world to this iconic venue for another historic night at Factory international.

25+

Forward Motion - Manchester @ Progress

Forward Motion - Manchester @ Progress

Progress, Manchester

The golden era of deep house lands on the streets of Manchester.

18+

Sasha & John Digweed | 4 Hour Set

Sasha & John Digweed | 4 Hour Set

IDRA, Manchester

Sasha & John Digweed return to Manchester on bank holiday Sunday 24th May at Idra!

18+

David Morales - Haçienda All Night Long

Friday 24th April

9:00pm - 3:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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David Morales - Haçienda All Night Long

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

David Morales - Haçienda All Night Long at Joshua Brooks, Manchester on April 24th 2026.

PIV lands in Manchester, taking over the all new space IDRA on Saturday, 25th April

18+

WHP + Teletech presents DOOF - Hannah Laing + Guests

Friday 16th October

8:00pm - 4:00am

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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WHP + Teletech presents DOOF - Hannah Laing + Guests

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Hannah Laing heads to The Depot, Mayfield on Friday 16th October for WHP + Teletech presents DOOF. Ages 18+

18+

23 Degrees @ Progress // Conducta & Dr Dubplate

23 Degrees @ Progress // Conducta & Dr Dubplate

Progress, Manchester

23 Degrees take over Progress for an all-day outdoor party. 9th May 2026.

Gigs

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Faithless [LIVE] on Bristol Harbourside | Siren

Faithless [LIVE] on Bristol Harbourside | Siren

Bristol Amphitheatre

Headlining Siren Bristol for a Friday, summertime sunset Harbourside special... FAITHLESS! Remaining tickets live now for this unmissable LIVE set.

18+

The Maccabees | Siren Bristol

The Maccabees | Siren Bristol

Bristol Amphitheatre

For the first time in 14 years, The Maccabees return to Bristol performing at the iconic Bristol Harbourside Amphitheatre. Tickets running out fast.

18+

AbsoluteAmy: Live In Bristol

AbsoluteAmy: Live In Bristol

Lakota, Bristol

The Worlds #1 Amy Winehouse tribute returns to Bristol for one breathtaking night only.

12+

Boyzlife Live in Bristol Cathedral

Boyzlife Live in Bristol Cathedral

Bristol Cathedral

Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden will be performing the greatest hits from Boyzone & Westlife live in Bristol Cathedral with their full band in August.

18+

Rum & Reggae 2026 | The Prospect Building, Bristol

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

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Rum & Reggae 2026 | The Prospect Building, Bristol

The Prospect Building, Bristol

The ultimate island experience returns next Summer! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...

14+

Aurora Orchestra x through the noise: Mozart from memory

Monday 15th June

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

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Aurora Orchestra x through the noise: Mozart from memory

The Prospect Building, Bristol

For their first ever warehouse show outside London, Aurora Orchestra present a memorised performance of Mozart's Jupiter Symphony in Bristol.

12+

Tunde of Lighthouse Family Live in Bristol Cathedral

Tunde of Lighthouse Family Live in Bristol Cathedral

Bristol Cathedral

Pop-Soul Singer Tunde of The Lighthouse Family will be performing live inside the incredible Bristol Cathedral!

14+

The Bracknall - Bristol

Thursday 19th November

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Exchange Bristol

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The Bracknall - Bristol

Exchange Bristol

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

Festivals

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Moovin Festival 2026

Fri 12th - Sun 14th June

2:00pm - 11:30pm

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

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Moovin Festival 2026

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

Moovin Festival is back for 2026 and promises to get you dancing to a mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house & d&b until the cows come home

18+

SlapFunk & Animal Crossing - An Inner City Festival

SlapFunk & Animal Crossing - An Inner City Festival

Progress, Manchester

Manchester. We're back in 2026. 3rd May Bank Holiday Sunday. Four stages. One family. All your favourite artists.

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Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026

Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Heaton Park, Manchester

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Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026

Heaton Park, Manchester

Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Heaton Park, Manchester Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

14+

Damnation 2026

Sat 7th - Sun 8th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

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Damnation 2026

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester. Tickets on sale now!

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Faithless LIVE | Manchester

Friday 3rd July

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

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Faithless LIVE | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Faithless bring their live show to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Friday 3rd July!

Manchester Village Pride 2026

Fri 28th August - Tue 1st September

12:00pm - 6:00am

Manchester Gay Village

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Village Pride 2026: Four days, three stages, one Village. Bank Holiday takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the heart of Manchester.

The Brit Fest 2026

Thu 2nd - Sun 5th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

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The Brit Fest 2026

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

The Brit Fest Cheshire is a family-friendly weekend packed with the best of British music and entertainment!

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Manchester Forever

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The biggest celebration of the 90's Manchester Rave Scene! Hardcore // Jungle // Classic DNB // House // Acid // Trance // Old Skool // Techno

Comedy

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Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 25th April

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

4 hand-picked comedians and one of our resident hosts! Every Saturday Night in our New York style basement comedy club!

18+

Friday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Friday 24th April

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Friday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Only 7 night a week comedy club in Manchester. 15+ shows a week! Come find out why we've moved to a bigger venue!

18+

Sandro Ford - Lager Than Life || Creatures Comedy Club

Sunday 18th October

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Sandro Ford - Lager Than Life || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Sandro Ford tours the UK and Ireland with Lager Than Life, delivering honest pub stories, bad decisions and big laughs from stand up comedy voice

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Rob Auton: JUPITER || Creatures Comedy Festival

Sunday 26th July

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Rob Auton: JUPITER || Creatures Comedy Festival

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Back for a second year, a story about me (Rob Auton) being an estate agent on JUPITER.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

The Self Is a Costume

The Self Is a Costume

SeeSaw, Manchester

An exhibition celebrating masks, personas, performance and playful absurdity.

18+

Life drawing with Korey

Friday 1st May

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Life drawing with Korey

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Life drawing with pole and floorwork dancer Korey!

18+

Mondo Queero: Shortbus (2006)

Friday 24th April

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Carlton Club Manchester

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Mondo Queero: Shortbus (2006)

The Carlton Club Manchester

John Cameron Mitchell's notorious follow up to Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Góbéfest

Friday 19th June + 2 other dates

12:00pm - 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.

Experiences & Attractions

Cards and Collectables Trading Card Event MANCHESTER 26 April

Sunday 26th April

11:00am - 5:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Cards and Collectables Trading Card Event MANCHESTER 26 April

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Cards and Collectables comes to Manchester on 26th April. A must attend event for all fans and collectors of TCG, Pokemon and Sports Cards

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.

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Tuesday 12th May + 98 other dates

12:00am - 12:00am

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

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Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

Discover over 2,000 creatures, including sharks, clownfish and turtles, plus a rockpool and Turtle Beach show.

Sea Life Manchester Standard Entry

Thursday 23rd April

10:00am - 12:00am

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

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Sea Life Manchester Standard Entry

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

SEA LIFE Standard Entry brings over 2,000 underwater creatures to life, plus rockpool touch moments and Turtle Beach shows.

Food & Drink

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The Whitney Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 12th December

11:30am - 4:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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The Whitney Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

After an incredible response, the Whitney Bottomless Brunch is back at Freight Island on Sat 11th December - and its set to be even bigger this time

18+

Introduction to Bulgarian wines

Saturday 9th May

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

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Introduction to Bulgarian wines

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

Bulgaria makes some excellent wine which we've been blown away by, we'll go through our favourites at this tasting

18+

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.

18+

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.

Sport

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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!

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.

FutureShock Wrestling: Hangover X

Sunday 10th May

2:30pm - 5:15pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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FutureShock Wrestling: Hangover X

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Bountiful beverages & world-class wrestling... FutureShock and Fairfield Social Club present the perfect Sunday.

CATCH:Pro-Wrestling returns to GORILLA

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!

The Big Family Fun Day

Saturday 2nd May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Snipe Inn, Manchester

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The Big Family Fun Day

Snipe Inn, Manchester

Great Day out with live Entertainment and Fun for all the Family

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

18+

Wild Wild Step - Sat 25th April Manchester Country Party

Wild Wild Step - Sat 25th April Manchester Country Party

Ark, Manchester

Get ready to kick up your boots and party country-style with an unforgettable night of line dancing, cowgirl glam, and non-stop country hits!

25+

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? )

Sip & Soul x Cupra: Coffee Day Party

Sunday 3rd May

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Cupra City Garage MCR, Manchester

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Sip & Soul x Cupra: Coffee Day Party

Cupra City Garage MCR, Manchester

Join us where the Sip of coffee meets the rhythm of the Soul, day party with great coffee, good company and chill vibes!

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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