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Manchester events

Name: Alfresco Disco pres: PLAY
Start: 2026-07-04T13:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-04T22:00:00+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

Document Presents: Armin Van Buuren [3 Hour Set]

Document Presents: Armin Van Buuren [3 Hour Set]

DOCUMENT Bristol

One of the biggest DJs in the world makes his Bristol debut at Document this May with an iconic 3 hour set!

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Document Presents: Armand Van Helden, Redlight, Sarah Story ++

Document Presents: Armand Van Helden, Redlight, Sarah Story ++

DOCUMENT Bristol

He's back! Following a legendary sold-out show in 2025, global house music icon Armand Van Helden is set to return to Document on Saturday 30th May.

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Born On Road Festival

Born On Road Festival

Sawmills, Bristol

Born On Road Festival is landing in Bristol! Sawmills, we take over 6 stages with a heavyweight mix of DnB, Jungle, UKG, Dubstep + more ..

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Alfresco Disco pres: PLAY

Saturday 4th July

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Lockleaze Adventure Playground, Bristol

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Alfresco Disco pres: PLAY

Lockleaze Adventure Playground, Bristol

We are back the play ground for our biggest party of the year!

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Club Opp w/ Oppidan, Diffrent, Flava D & more | Bristol

Club Opp w/ Oppidan, Diffrent, Flava D & more | Bristol

DOCUMENT Bristol

Oppidan debuts her brand new Club Opp event series at Document Open Air this Summer.

After 2 SELL OUT Street Party last year, We are back at St Stephens street again for our 3rd street party.

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WAH Open Air W/ Sota, Camo & Krooked, SIGMA & more! | Bristol

WAH Open Air W/ Sota, Camo & Krooked, SIGMA & more! | Bristol

DOCUMENT Bristol

Worried About Henry returns to Bristol this July with a HUGE day rave, taking place across two outdoor arenas at Document's new open air space.

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KISSTORY Bristol: Summer Day Party

KISSTORY Bristol: Summer Day Party

DOCUMENT Bristol

The ultimate Non-Stop Old Skool & Anthems party returns to Bristol on Saturday 27th June at Document Bristol as part of an Open Air Series!

Gigs

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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Red Rodeo Club

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Red Rodeo Club is Manchester's queer line dancing event, mixing classic boot-scootin tutorials with a party vibe!

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Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | O2 Victoria Warehouse

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | O2 Victoria Warehouse

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

After a string of sold-out shows across the UK, The Road to Nashville is bringing its country magic to the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester!

K-POP Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Sunday 28th June

11:30am - 2:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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K-POP Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture Manchester! Bringing K-Pop performers to life through live acts & high energy choreography.

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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!

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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...

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Gutalax - Manchester

Saturday 19th September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Rebellion, Manchester

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Gutalax - Manchester

Rebellion, Manchester

Gutalax, Basement Torture Killings & Coprocephalic Mutation at The Bread Shed

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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Gilles Peterson [Bank Holiday Special]

Sunday 3rd May

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Blues Kitchen Manchester

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Gilles Peterson [Bank Holiday Special]

Blues Kitchen Manchester

We're incredibly excited to welcome Gilles Peterson on Sunday 3rd May to celebrate five years of The Blues Kitchen Manchester.

Festivals

Good Times Live Presents Madness plus special guests

Saturday 23rd May

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

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Good Times Live Presents Madness plus special guests

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

Good Times Live brings Madness plus special guests to Chipping Sodbury, Bristol.

Good Times Live Presents Jessie J plus special guests

Thursday 21st May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

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Good Times Live Presents Jessie J plus special guests

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

Good Times Live brings chart topper Jessie J plus special guests to Chipping Sodbury, Bristol. Tickets selling fast!

Bris-Fest is back in 2026 at Bristol's most exciting new venue The Sawmills

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Becky Hill - Feast Live

Sunday 2nd August

4:00pm - 9:30pm

Clifton Downs, Bristol

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Becky Hill - Feast Live

Clifton Downs, Bristol

Becky Hill returns to Bristol for her first live show in 5 years. Expect a headline set with her biggest tracks, live from the heart of The Downs.

Good Times Live Presents The Human League plus special guests

Wednesday 20th May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

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Good Times Live Presents The Human League plus special guests

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

Good Times Live brings The Human League plus Marc Almond and Martin Kemp to Chipping Sodbury, Bristol. Tickets selling fast!

Good Times Live Presents Tom Odell plus special guests

Friday 22nd May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

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Good Times Live Presents Tom Odell plus special guests

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

Good Times Live brings Tom Odell plus special guests to Chipping Sodbury, Bristol. Tickets selling fast!

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Where We Belong Festival

Where We Belong Festival

Bristol Amphitheatre

Bristols brand new boutique Festival of House & Disco set at the stunning Ampitheatre.

Feast On Bristol 2026

Thu 23rd - Sun 26th July

5:00pm - 7:00pm

The Downs Bristol

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Feast On Bristol 2026

The Downs Bristol

Bristol's ultimate food festival. The South-West's best independent restaurants, live music, cooking demos & more. The Downs, July 23-26.

Comedy

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Kristin Key: 2026 Ca-Caw Tour || Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 4th July

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Kristin Key: 2026 Ca-Caw Tour || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Kristin Key is an internationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold-out shows worldwide.

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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!

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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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Thursday night Comedy || Creatures Comedy Club

Thursday 28th May + 9 other dates

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Thursday night Comedy || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Only 7 night a week comedy club in Manchester. 15+ shows a week! A New York-style intimate comedy club with a Mancunian twist.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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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!

The Self Is a Costume

The Self Is a Costume

SeeSaw, Manchester

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

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.

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To Each Their Own Cinema Presents: Le Samouraï

Monday 27th April

7:00pm - 9:45pm

The Eagle Inn, Salford

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To Each Their Own Cinema Presents: Le Samouraï

The Eagle Inn, Salford

We're back at the Eagle Inn on Monday the 27th April for another evening of audiovisual delights.

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

Saturday 23rd May + 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 SEA LIFE’s underwater world with 2,000+ creatures, from sharks to sea turtles, plus a rockpool touch and Turtle Beach show.

Sea Life Manchester Standard Entry

Sunday 26th April

10:00am - 12:00am

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

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Sea Life Manchester Standard Entry

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

Explore an underwater world with over 2,000 creatures, from sharks and rays to turtles, plus a touch pool and Turtle Beach show.

Food & Drink

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Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds 09/05

Saturday 9th May

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds

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Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds 09/05

Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

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Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds 04/05

Monday 4th May

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds

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Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds 04/05

Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds

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

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Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds 30/04

Thursday 30th April

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds

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Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds 30/04

Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds

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

eat:Portishead food festival Sunday 26 April from 10-4pm ... Join us for a delicious day out at Portishead Marina Lockside, free to attend.

Sport

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It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Panama (Bristol)

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Panama (Bristol)

Lakota, Bristol

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

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It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Croatia (Bristol)

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Croatia (Bristol)

Lakota, Bristol

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

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It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Ghana (Bristol)

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Ghana (Bristol)

Lakota, Bristol

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

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!

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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