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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

Tribal Life - Open Air

Saturday 4th July

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

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Tribal Life - Open Air

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

Tribal Life presents its massive OPEN AIR day event for the summer set in one of London's most exclusive locations by the River Thames...

18+

Reminisce UK - SummerFest 26

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Leos Red Lion, Gravesend

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Reminisce UK - SummerFest 26

Leos Red Lion, Gravesend

SummerFest 26 Returns To Leos Red Lion For The Ultimate All - Dayer...

DnbFrequency lands in Maidstone for a high-energy night dedicated to pure drum and bass! Tsuki AC13 Alcemist T-lex J bookey El Pablo Tom lock Doji

18+

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party

Saturday 4th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Jolly Friar, Basildon

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Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party

The Jolly Friar, Basildon

Garage Rewind returns to Basildon!

18+

SURGE X The Source Bar Presents: Amplify + Weejii & More

Saturday 18th July

10:00pm - 4:00am

The Source Bar (Courtyard), Maidstone

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SURGE X The Source Bar Presents: Amplify + Weejii & More

The Source Bar (Courtyard), Maidstone

Drum & Bass returns to The Source Bar this July with Amplify + Weejii & Many More.

18+

The World Cup Party

Saturday 27th June + 2 other dates

All Games Live, Big Screens, Live Djs, Unmatched Vibes.

30+

Day Disco (Over 30's) - Saturday 25th July 2026

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Casino Rooms, Rochester

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Day Disco (Over 30's) - Saturday 25th July 2026

Casino Rooms, Rochester

At Day Disco, we believe that everyone Over 30 deserves to escape their stressful lives, have fun like the old days and still be home by 9pm!

21+

Tropicana Nights - The Ultimate 80s Party Night - DARTFORD!

Friday 25th September

7:30pm - 12:00am

Dartford Football Stadium , Dartford, Kent

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Tropicana Nights - The Ultimate 80s Party Night - DARTFORD!

Dartford Football Stadium , Dartford, Kent

The Ultimate 80's Party Night in Kent! Nothing but 80's dancefloor fillers all night long!

Gigs

McFly - Rochester Castle - Sun 5th July

Sunday 5th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Rochester Castle, Kent

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McFly - Rochester Castle - Sun 5th July

Rochester Castle, Kent

McFly are taking over the stunning Rochester Castle this summer! Mark your calendars for a huge day on Sunday 5th July 2026

14+

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The Libertines - Rochester Castle - Sat 4th July

Saturday 4th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Rochester Castle, Kent

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The Libertines - Rochester Castle - Sat 4th July

Rochester Castle, Kent

The Libertines are taking over Rochester Castle this summer!

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell - Live in Southend

Sunday 30th August

2:30pm - 10:30pm

Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell - Live in Southend

Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea

Get ready for an unforgettable day-to-night event as UB40 featuring Ali Campbell returns to Southend.

18+

Country & Western Event Star Sidcup

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Star Sidcup, Chislehurst

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Country & Western Event Star Sidcup

The Star Sidcup, Chislehurst

Its time to Boot Scootin' & Boogie as we bring our live country music event to The Star in Sidcup. Read our description for full details.

14+

Rochester Rocks Festival

Saturday 20th March 2027

12:00pm - 10:45pm

Casino Rooms, Rochester

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Rochester Rocks Festival

Casino Rooms, Rochester

An All-Day Festival of ROCK in the heart of Kent, featuring some of the most exciting rock acts in the country, plus an all acoustic Chill Out Room

Ashford Family Country & Western Event

Saturday 5th September

3:00pm - 9:00pm

Frasers, Ashford

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Ashford Family Country & Western Event

Frasers, Ashford

FUN, COUNTRY MUSIC & LINE DANCING! That's what to expect when coming to our big day event at Frasers in Ashford.

14+

The Piss: Last Orders - The FINAL Show - Friday 18 December 2026

Friday 18th December

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Casino Rooms, Rochester

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The Piss: Last Orders - The FINAL Show - Friday 18 December 2026

Casino Rooms, Rochester

The Piss - Last Ever Performance! :-( Plus Fine Lime (Disco Set), Mannequins (New Wave) & The Camden Shades (Mod)

16+

Chislehurst Country & Western Day Event

Sunday 12th July

2:00pm - 7:00pm

The Beaverwood Chislehurst

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Chislehurst Country & Western Day Event

The Beaverwood Chislehurst

Saddle up Chislehurst, Country & Western Events are rolling into town again for another sell out, fun & upbeat country music event with line dancing.

Festivals

17+

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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

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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.

14+

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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!

14+

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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!

14+

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Craig David Presents TS5 | Manchester

Saturday 4th July

4:00pm - 10:30pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

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Craig David Presents TS5 | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Craig David Presents: TS5 lands at Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Saturday 4th July 2026, as part of the Barton LIVE summer series.

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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!

18+

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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.

18+

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Hits On The Pitch 2026

Saturday 11th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Manchester Rugby Club, Cheadle Hulme

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Hits On The Pitch 2026

Manchester Rugby Club, Cheadle Hulme

The North West's ultimate 80s, 90s, and 00s music festival returns to Manchester Rugby Club on Saturday 11th July for another unmissable extravaganza!

Comedy

18+

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Saturday 22nd May 2027

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

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Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Gary Delaney is bring his brand now tour " Gary On Laughing" to The Circus Tavern on Saturday 22nd May 2027. Tickets on sale now

Wessex Auditorium, Brentwood

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Make Brentwood Laugh

Wessex Auditorium, Brentwood

Join us for a HUGE night of stand-up comedy. Featuring BGT runner-up Robert White, Live at the Apollo's Dane Baptiste and more top comedy talent.

Comedy Club - Live Comedy Show

Friday 18th September

9:00pm - 11:00pm

South Quay Shed, Whitstable

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Comedy Club - Live Comedy Show

South Quay Shed, Whitstable

The Comedy Club - Live Comedy Show At last !! The Comedy Club Is here and Presents 3 Top Comedians as Seen on TV.

Comedy Night Out

Friday 27th November

9:00pm - 11:00pm

The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea

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Comedy Night Out

The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea

Live Comedy Club Show. 3 Top Comedians as Seen on TV

Theatre, Arts & Culture

14+

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.

The Players Keep - Dungeons and Dragons Live

Wednesday 7th October

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Empty Space, MediaCity

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The Players Keep - Dungeons and Dragons Live

The Empty Space, MediaCity

The Players Keep return to The Empty Space in Manchester to film an episode of Campaign 2 of their Dungeons & Dragons show.

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Góbéfest

Saturday 20th 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.

Experiences & Attractions

18+

Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch

Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

High-energy brunch with buff Viking hosts, party games, anthems and bottomless drinks. Loud, wild and unforgettable.

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Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 26th September

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

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Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

High-energy brunch with buff Viking hosts, party games, anthems and bottomless drinks. Loud, wild and unforgettable.

18+

Dreamboys Bottomless Brunch

Dreamboys Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

The ultimate cheeky brunch with the Dreamboys male strip show, bottomless drinks, big tunes and unforgettable vibes.

18+

The Musical & Disney Bottomless Brunch

The Musical & Disney Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Sing along to iconic musical theatre hits and Disney classics. Big tunes, magical vibes, feel-good nostalgia and bottomless drinks

Food & Drink

R&B Brunch Manchester

Saturday 27th June + 13 other dates

12:00pm - 5:00pm

BLVD Manchester

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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 UK's biggest R&B Brunch

18+

Beer Vs Wine with Cheese

Thursday 16th July

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

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Beer Vs Wine with Cheese

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

One of our favourite events matching both wine and beer to cheese. you pick which you prefer - wine or beer with cheese.

18+

England vs Ghana Live at Big Tray Bbq

Tuesday 23rd June

8:00pm - 11:30pm

Big Tray Bbq, Salford

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England vs Ghana Live at Big Tray Bbq

Big Tray Bbq, Salford

Live screening of Englands 2nd group game

18+

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Stockport

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Stockport

Buzz Bingo Stockport

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

Sport

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.

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Victory at the Baths: World Cup England vs Panama Fanzone

Saturday 27th June

5:00pm - 12:00am

Victoria Baths, Manchester

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Victory at the Baths: World Cup England vs Panama Fanzone

Victoria Baths, Manchester

England's World Cup journey continues at Victoria Baths. Watch England vs Panama on the big screen with street food, bars, DJs and plenty of hope!

18+

ENGLAND v GHANA at FSC

Tuesday 23rd June

4:00pm - 1:00am

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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ENGLAND v GHANA at FSC

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Watch England v Ghana live at FSC. Guaranteed seat, burger + pint included, pre-match BBQ, big screen and full fan zone atmosphere.

Len Johnson Charity Match

Sunday 12th July

3:00pm - 5:30pm

FC United Of Manchester Stadium

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Len Johnson Charity Match

FC United Of Manchester Stadium

Len Johnson Fundraising Match Returns for The Trilogy! The Len Johnson celebrity football match is back for its third instalment this summer!

Family Days Out

Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh

Sunday 13th September

1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

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Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

Kids K-Pop Party is the ultimate event for all young K-Pop fans!

Live professional wrestling is back at the Ilford Sports club! WrestleForce presents another 2 hours of epic action the whole family can enjoy!

Wrestling in Southend, Shoeburyness!

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Thorpe Hall School, Southend-on-Sea

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Wrestling in Southend, Shoeburyness!

Thorpe Hall School, Southend-on-Sea

Get ready Southend! Live professional wrestling is back at the Thorpe Hall school on Wakering Road!

Wrestling in Wickford

Saturday 20th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Nevendon Centre, Wickford

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Wrestling in Wickford

Nevendon Centre, Wickford

Live professional wrestling is back in town! Saturday June 20th, The Nevendon Centre, WrestleForce returns for another afternoon of action!

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 31st 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 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? )

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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? )

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.

We've also got comprehensive Manchester events, listings, line ups, venue details and ticket information, or you're into gaming check out Format Manchester. Everything required to make the most of your weekend.

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