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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

MOOVIN-IN Congo Natty / Ray Keith / Mark XTC + More

Friday 24th July

9:00pm - 3:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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MOOVIN-IN Congo Natty / Ray Keith / Mark XTC + More

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Join us for a night of jungle sounds as the Moovin Festival crew heads to Joshua Brooks for another edition of the "Moovin-In" series.

Gigs

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Fell Out Boy & Black Charade | Freight Island, Manchester

Friday 24th July

7:00pm - 12:00am

Freight Island, Manchester

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Fell Out Boy & Black Charade | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

Fell Out Boy & Black Charade come to Freight Island for the Ultimate Emo Night!

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PALE WAVES headline "KISS ME IN MANCHESTER" at THE BLOCK

Friday 11th September

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Un.titled Studio, Salford

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PALE WAVES headline "KISS ME IN MANCHESTER" at THE BLOCK

Un.titled Studio, Salford

A special outdoor event headlined by Pale Waves with support from Crawlers, HotWax, Nxdia and more to be announced!

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Everyman - Manchester

Friday 24th July

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Everyman - Manchester

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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

18+

Vox (Mark Burgess) & Stephen Rice from Chameleons

Vox (Mark Burgess) & Stephen Rice from Chameleons

Bask, Stockport

C H A M E L E O N S The Chameleons hail from Manchester, England and are often cited as being one of the most widely influential bands...

Festivals

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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.

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Teletech Festival 2026

Saturday 1st August

1:00pm - 5:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Teletech Festival 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

We are incredibly excited to announce the lineup for Teletech Festival 2026. This will be an 18 hour extravaganza of all things Teletech.

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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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The House & Vocal Disco Festival

Saturday 25th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club

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The House & Vocal Disco Festival

Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club

We return to the lushous green fields of Styal for another beautiful experience amongst friends, listening to the very best house music.

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Offal Fest 2026

Fri 24th - Sun 26th July

A 3 day Brutal Death Metal, Grind & Slam festival Featuring massive international bands and underground UK talent By the scene, for the scene

Untitled Studio, Salford

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KOMPND Carnival

Untitled Studio, Salford

A full-spectrum carnival celebration of sound system culture, movement & energy. A multi-genre experience rooted in the essence of community and vibes

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Love to be... at House & Vocal Disco Fest

Saturday 25th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club

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Love to be... at House & Vocal Disco Fest

Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club

We bring the Love to be... vibes to Cheshire's flagship house & Disco festival! A full stage takeover with international artists!

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Cheshire Fest 2026 | Live at Tatton Park

Saturday 22nd August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Tatton Park, Cheshire

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Cheshire Fest 2026 | Live at Tatton Park

Tatton Park, Cheshire

Cheshire Fest heads to Tatton Park on 22nd August from 12 - 11pm. Live acts, DJs, street food, bars & VIP areas. A full-day peak summer experience.

Comedy

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We Saw That || Creatures Tour Show

Sunday 6th September

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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We Saw That || Creatures Tour Show

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Two sold-out years in London. 750,000+ followers. Millions of views online. We Saw That! hits the road for a limited run.

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David Correos: Noise Zealand || Creatures Comedy Festival

Friday 24th July

7:30pm - 8:30pm

The Fitzgerald, Manchester

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David Correos: Noise Zealand || Creatures Comedy Festival

The Fitzgerald, Manchester

David here! This is the perfect evening event for you! Your brain's gonna melt out of your ears.

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Creatures Comedy Festival Showcase

Saturday 25th July

8:45pm - 10:45pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Creatures Comedy Festival Showcase

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

A showcase of festival acts PLUS local Manchester favourites, you never know who's going to be popping in!

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Horatio Gould: Work in Progress || Creatures Comedy Festival

Wednesday 29th July

8:45pm - 9:45pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Horatio Gould: Work in Progress || Creatures Comedy Festival

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

As heard on Fin Vs History, comedian and podcaster Horatio Gould cooks up a brand-new hour of standup.

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

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

Comic Con Manchester

Sat 25th - Sun 26th July

9:00am - 6:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Comic Con Manchester

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

COMIC CON MANCHESTER is one of the UK's largest pop culture conventions

For the Love of Anime

Saturday 6th March 2027

9:00am - 6:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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For the Love of Anime

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

A brand-new celebration of Anime, Japan, and Cosplay in the UK!

Food & Drink

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.

Wins Cookout is MCRs homegrown day fest, DJs, games and pure vibes. Manchesters summer link-up.

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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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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

16+

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.

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

Little Listeners: Mini Magic Flute

Sunday 26th July

11:30am - 12:30pm

Stoller Hall , Manchester

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Little Listeners: Mini Magic Flute

Stoller Hall , Manchester

An enchanting musical adventure created by Opera North, based on Mozart's The Magic Flute. Perfect for ages 4-7 and their families

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?

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Monthly Autism Open Mic Event

Tuesday 28th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Chute Bar, Ashton-under-Lyne

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Monthly Autism Open Mic Event

Chute Bar, Ashton-under-Lyne

Showcase your talent at our open mic event hosted at the Chute Bar in Ashton-Under-Lyne. Entrants must be 16 and over

Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular Trafford

Sat 10th October - Sun 1st November

12:00pm - 7:00pm

Intu Trafford Centre , Manchester

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Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular Trafford

Intu Trafford Centre , Manchester

Gandeys Circus returns, bringing you a brand-new, spine-chilling, and action-packed Halloween Spooktacular! Dare you enter the haunted Big Top?

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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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? )

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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 17th 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.

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