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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

STREETrave Summer All Dayer 2026

STREETrave Summer All Dayer 2026

SWG3, Glasgow

The legendary STREETrave summer all dayer returns....but to a new 3000 capacity outdoor space...Oi Oi!

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LIMEWIRED: A 2000s Nostalgia Party - Glasgow

LIMEWIRED: A 2000s Nostalgia Party - Glasgow

The Garage, Glasgow

Limewired is a 2000s throwback party celebrating the era when music wasn't streamed, it was downloaded.

Camden Rocks is the quintessential student-club-night. Delivering floor-filler after floor-filler in one of the cities most reputable nights-out.

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Hedkandi Present Disco Heaven @ Radisson Red : Glasgow

Hedkandi Present Disco Heaven @ Radisson Red : Glasgow

Red Sky Bar, Glasgow

Hedkandi Return To Glasgow For One More Trip To Disco Heaven @ The Red Sky Bar. Join Hedkandi Creator Mark Doyle & Some Very Special Guests.

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STREETrave Summer All Dayer

STREETrave Summer All Dayer

SWG3, Glasgow

Iconic English collective Soul II Soul headline STREETrave All Dayer, when it arrives at SWG3 Galvanizers Yard.

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Michael Paterson - 30 Years

Saturday 28th November

7:00pm - 1:00am

The Clyde Bar, Helensburgh

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Michael Paterson - 30 Years

The Clyde Bar, Helensburgh

Join me for a special open to close set celebrating 30 years behind the decks, returning to where it all began in my hometown back in 1995.

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Move presents: Kyle Starkey

Move presents: Kyle Starkey

Club 69, Paisley

We're buzzing to welcome one of the biggest names and driving forces in hard house right now - Kyle Starkey returns to Club 69

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Raveheart: The Launch Party

Raveheart: The Launch Party

Glasgow's SW3G

A night of multi-genre madness to celebrate Graeme Armstrong's highly anticipated new novel.

Gigs

Queen Margaret Union (QMU), Glasgow

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Mickey 9s + The Fear

Queen Margaret Union (QMU), Glasgow

Mickey 9s return to the QMU on Fri 27 Nov with special guests The Fear - who'll be playing their first full-band show since 2012.

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Kyle Falconer (The View)

Saturday 24th October

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Venue Paisley

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Kyle Falconer (The View)

The Venue Paisley

Catch The View frontman on this intimate venue tour to support his new album, expect to hear solo material and The View classics

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Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | SWG3, Glasgow

Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | SWG3, Glasgow

SWG3, Glasgow

After a string of sold-out shows across the UK, The Road to Nashville is bringing its country magic to SWG3 in Glasgow!

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The Marley Experience 'The Ultimate Bob Marley Tribute Show'

Friday 5th June

7:00pm - 11:45pm

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

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The Marley Experience 'The Ultimate Bob Marley Tribute Show'

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

Live & Direct from the Heart of the UK. Giving you all the Hits Classics & Sing along's Like One Love, Three Little Bird and No Woman no Cry

The Ultimate Christmas Cracker With Frankie Mack

Sunday 29th November

6:45pm - 10:30pm

Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow

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The Ultimate Christmas Cracker With Frankie Mack

Cottiers Theatre, Glasgow

The Ultimate Christmas Cracker With Frankie Mack

The Attic Glasgow, Glasgow,

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KADE @ The Garage

The Attic Glasgow, Glasgow,

KADE headlines The Garage Glasgow with DMON & CJ. Underground rap, heavy energy and hard-hitting hip hop all night.

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Headwired UK Tour 2026 - Glasgow

Thursday 1st October

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Hug And Pint , Glasgow

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Headwired UK Tour 2026 - Glasgow

Hug And Pint , Glasgow

Border Live Agency is proud to present the debut tour of Headwired, a fast-rising four-piece indie rock band from the Black Country.

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

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Porkpie SKA Band

The Bungalow Bar, Paisley

Porkpie are an 8-piece Ska, Soul and Funk band based in Edinburgh/Fife

Festivals

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Coloursfest 25th Anniversary 2026

Sat 15th - Sun 16th August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

BRAEHEAD WATERFRONT, Glasgow

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Coloursfest 25th Anniversary 2026

BRAEHEAD WATERFRONT, Glasgow

Get ready for Coloursfest 25th Anniversary Party... OUTDOOR - ONE BIG STAGE! Bringing you the best artists from the past!

Back Doune The Rabbit Hole 2026

Fri 17th - Sun 19th July

3:00pm - 11:45pm

Cardross Estate, Port Of Menteith

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Back Doune The Rabbit Hole 2026

Cardross Estate, Port Of Menteith

Join us Back Doune The Rabbit Hole at Cardross Estate, Stirling for a weekend of great music, entertainment, kids area, dance, wellness and more!

Live in Loch Goil 2027

Fri 30th April - Sun 2nd May 2027

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Lochgoilhead Village Hall, Cairndow

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Live in Loch Goil 2027

Lochgoilhead Village Hall, Cairndow

"Scotland's Best Small Festival" returns for 2027, with fantastic live music plus family-friendly fun and local food & drink.

Paisley Music and Arts Street Festival

Saturday 22nd August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Shuttle Street, Paisley

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Paisley Music and Arts Street Festival

Shuttle Street, Paisley

A family friendly music and arts festival at Shuttle Street and Browns Lane in Paisley

Pagan Fellowship Festival

Saturday 4th July

9:00am - 10:00pm

Tir Na Nog Holistic Centre, Glasgow

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Pagan Fellowship Festival

Tir Na Nog Holistic Centre, Glasgow

Join us for our 3rd year of the Pagan Fellowship Festival at Tir-Na-Nog Holistic Centre. A day bringing the Scottish pagan community together

Nice N Sleazys, Glasgow

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Shinefest

Nice N Sleazys, Glasgow

This summer Monolith Promotions will be displaying some of the best acts from across the UK in Nice n Sleazy's this July.

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Vibes 1 Year Anniversary

Vibes 1 Year Anniversary

Vibes Glasgow

Thy days are numbered. To celebrate our incredible 1 year anniversary in the Rave scene we are unleashing the beast S*Y*N*K to headline @ Vibes

Country to Country - Glasgow

Fri 12th - Sun 14th March 2027

11:00am - 11:00pm

OVO Hydro, Glasgow

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Country to Country - Glasgow

OVO Hydro, Glasgow

Taking place at The Ovo Hydro, C2C: Country to Country will bring country music headliners together in one place, for one weekend!

Comedy

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Dan Nightingale & Friends -- Glasgow -- Show Starts 8pm

Friday 26th February 2027

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Garage, Glasgow

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Dan Nightingale & Friends -- Glasgow -- Show Starts 8pm

The Garage, Glasgow

Another excellent night of stand up with Have A Word host Dan Nightingale. Dan is joined in Glasgow by Mark Nelson & Eshaan Akbar. Starts at 8pm.

DUE TO SUPER HIGH DEMAND...TINY TIM HAS ADDED 25 SCOTTISH SHOWS FOR 2026!

Broadcroft Hotel Kirkintilloch, Glasgow

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Grado & Purdon

Broadcroft Hotel Kirkintilloch, Glasgow

Come along and join this pair for their 2026 Scottish Tour!!

Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre

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Grado & Purdon

Kilbarchan Performing Arts Centre

Come along and join this pair for their 2026 Scottish Tour!

Theatre, Arts & Culture

OTSP x Graeme Armstrong

Thursday 25th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Greenock Waterfront Cinema

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OTSP x Graeme Armstrong

Greenock Waterfront Cinema

Join us to discuss Graeme's latest novel, Raveheart

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Devil Wears Prada double feature

Devil Wears Prada double feature

Venue Paisley

back to back screening of the Devil wears Prada and the Devil wears Prada 2.

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The Reading Room Book Club

Wednesday 17th June

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Loreto Club, Greenock

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The Reading Room Book Club

Loreto Club, Greenock

Join The Reading Room book club on Wed 17 Jun, Greenock. £13 gets you a drink, snacks, book chat, quiz and more. Summer vibes & great company. await!

Macbeth - Blood & Bluegrass

Thursday 3rd September

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Bute Yard, Rothesay

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Macbeth - Blood & Bluegrass

Bute Yard, Rothesay

A sassy, sexy musical adaptation of Shakespeare's enduring masterpiece, told with humour and heart in a soundscape of Americana and bluegrass music.

Experiences & Attractions

The Rollin' Drones

Friday 12th June

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Bute Yard, Isle Of Bute

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The Rollin' Drones

Bute Yard, Isle Of Bute

Enjoy an evening of the dynamic, energetic and largely ridiculous bagpipe pop band from Glasgow, Scotland.

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Uncensored Market: Moulin Rouge!

Saturday 13th June

11:00am - 4:00pm

Queen Margaret Union (QMU), Glasgow

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Uncensored Market: Moulin Rouge!

Queen Margaret Union (QMU), Glasgow

Bonjour! And welcome to the Uncensored Market: Moulin Rouge! Join new traders, new workshops and new entertainers on June 13th at the QMU, Glasgow!

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Uncensored Market

Saturday 19th December

11:00am - 4:00pm

Queen Margaret Union (QMU), Glasgow

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Uncensored Market

Queen Margaret Union (QMU), Glasgow

It's the festive return of the Uncensored Market Join new traders, new workshops and new entertainers on December 19th at the QMU, Glasgow!

Paisley Comic Con

Saturday 20th June

10:00am - 4:00pm

Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley

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Paisley Comic Con

Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley

Paisley Comic Con returns for it's annual outing at Lagoon Leisure Centre

Food & Drink

Radisson Red, Glasgow

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June Boogie Brunch

Radisson Red, Glasgow

Our Boogie Brunch is back this June, sponsored by Whispering Angel and soundtracked by the sensational Stevie Lennon.

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Guilty Pleasures 6th Birthday Party All-dayer

Friday 3rd July

7:00pm - 1:00am

Radisson Red, Glasgow

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Guilty Pleasures 6th Birthday Party All-dayer

Radisson Red, Glasgow

Friday 3rd July 2026 , 7pm - 1am Line up MICHAEL KILKIE & JON MANCINI Special Guest JO MANJI over 18s only

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18th July Boogie Brunch

Saturday 18th July

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Radisson Red, Glasgow

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18th July Boogie Brunch

Radisson Red, Glasgow

Our Boogie Brunch is back this July, 2 course meal and an arrival drink soundtracked by the sensational Stevie Lennon.

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

Sunday 14th June + 2 other dates

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Possilpark Glasgow

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

Buzz Bingo Possilpark Glasgow

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

Sport

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Glasgow hakken fitness classes

Monday 29th June

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Nice And Sleazy, Glasgow

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Glasgow hakken fitness classes

Nice And Sleazy, Glasgow

Hakken dance fitness fun learn while keeping fit two special guest enastorm & mikey motion meet and greet Hakken masterclass

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Movement, Matcha & Mimosas

Movement, Matcha & Mimosas

Saint Judes Glasgow

Join us on Sunday 7th June for the ultimate Sunday reset - wellness, movement, and good vibes all morning long.

Family Days Out

Paisley Comic Con

Saturday 20th June

10:00am - 4:00pm

Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley

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Paisley Comic Con

Lagoon Leisure Centre, Paisley

Paisley Comic Con returns for it's annual outing at Lagoon Leisure Centre

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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