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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

Natte Visstick Glasgow

Natte Visstick Glasgow

O2 Academy, Glasgow

Nightvision x Disfunction bring Natte Visstick to Glasgow!

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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.

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Chris Stussy Scotland | Lost, Found & Forgotten...

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Galvanizers Yard SWG3, Glasgow

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Chris Stussy Scotland | Lost, Found & Forgotten...

The Galvanizers Yard SWG3, Glasgow

Saturday - SOLD OUT! Friday tickets here - https://www.skiddle.com/e/42284334

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DISFUNCTION: SCHRANZ SUPREMACY - Luciid & Neon Graveyard

DISFUNCTION: SCHRANZ SUPREMACY - Luciid & Neon Graveyard

Room2, Glasgow

SCHRANZ SUPREMACY 001 SEES IRISH POWERHOUSE LUCIID COME TO GLASGOW FOR A SPECIAL HEADLINE ALONGSIDE SCHRANZ MASTER NEON GRAVEYARD

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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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DISFUNCTION: Secret Rave 2023 Edition

Friday 12th June

10:30pm - 3:00am

Classic Grand Lounge, Glasgow

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DISFUNCTION: Secret Rave 2023 Edition

Classic Grand Lounge, Glasgow

We rewind the clocks as we take it back to the peak years of Hard Techno for one night only.

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Howard Donald - Take That After Party

Saturday 13th June

10:30pm - 3:00am

The Classic Grand, Glasgow

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Howard Donald - Take That After Party

The Classic Grand, Glasgow

Join us after Take That for an After Party at The Classic Grand with Howard Donald

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iNTRA; Ragetrain x Kirsty

Friday 17th July

10:30pm - 3:00am

The Classic Grand, Glasgow

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iNTRA; Ragetrain x Kirsty

The Classic Grand, Glasgow

Ragetrain and Kirsty both come to Glasgow to tear the city apart with a night of all things Hard Dance.

Gigs

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Encore Events Presents: JOWI x LEKKERFACES

Friday 14th August

9:00pm - 3:00am

Classic Grand., Glasgow

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Encore Events Presents: JOWI x LEKKERFACES

Classic Grand., Glasgow

Encore Presents: JOWI x LEKKERFACES We bring over two of the hottest names right now in the scene JOWI and LEKKERFACES for a night of madness

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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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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.

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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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Definitely Oasis & The Complete Stone Roses

Saturday 19th December

5:00pm - 11:00pm

O2 Academy, Glasgow

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Definitely Oasis & The Complete Stone Roses

O2 Academy, Glasgow

Definitely Oasis & The Complete Stone Roses return to O2 Academy Glasgow this December for their annual show - and it's set to be bigger than ever.

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Colin Graham

Saturday 7th November

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Classic Grand Lounge, Glasgow

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Colin Graham

Classic Grand Lounge, Glasgow

RCMS & Shine presents.................Colin Graham plus guests live at Glasgow's Classic Grand on November 7th

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Caribou + AHADADREAM + Tatyana + Andrew Thomson

Friday 17th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Galvanizers Yard SWG3, Glasgow

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Caribou + AHADADREAM + Tatyana + Andrew Thomson

The Galvanizers Yard SWG3, Glasgow

Caribou return to Glasgow for their biggest headline show to date, following their sold out Barrowland performance. Price includes a £1 venue levy

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Night Vision Live at Glasgow Artschool

Sunday 28th June

6:00pm - 10:00pm

GSA ( Glasgow Art School)

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Night Vision Live at Glasgow Artschool

GSA ( Glasgow Art School)

Sundown Presents Night Vision which will feature 5 upcoming bands, Dads best friend, Obsessive X, The Frescoes, Carnality and the Walkers

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!

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Terminal V Festival 2027

Sat 5th - Sun 6th June 2027

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Outdoor Industrial Location TBA, Glasgow

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Terminal V Festival 2027

Outdoor Industrial Location TBA, Glasgow

Glasgow hosts 10 years of Terminal V in an undiscovered outdoor location in the industrial heart of the city,

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Complete Stone Roses Live In The Big Top

Saturday 19th September

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Queens Park Recreation, Glasgow

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Complete Stone Roses Live In The Big Top

Queens Park Recreation, Glasgow

We return and bigger and better on Saturday 19th September! Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 8am. We expect this to sell very fast!

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

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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The Christmas Tree Murder Mystery

The Christmas Tree Murder Mystery

ARTA, Glasgow

This Christmas, the decorations are up, the lights are glowing... and someone won't be making it home for the holidays.

WOMAD Glasgow

Fri 3rd - Sat 4th July

11:00am - 11:00pm

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

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WOMAD Glasgow

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

WOMAD, World of Music, Arts and Dance, is an internationally established Festival bringing together artists from all over the globe.

Kelburn Garden Party

Thu 2nd - Mon 6th July

11:00am - 11:00pm

Kelburn Country Centre, Largs

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Kelburn Garden Party

Kelburn Country Centre, Largs

An annual four day Music and Arts Festival in the stunning landscape and ancient woodland around Kelburn Castle, near Largs on Scotland's West Coast.

Comedy

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Laugh in the Park '26 - Glasgow's Southside Comedy Fest. - Pt 2

Sunday 26th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Laugh in the Park '26 - Glasgow's Southside Comedy Fest. - Pt 2

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Due to the high demand we are doing a second date, two weeks later, with a whole new lineup of Scotland's favourite comedians.

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Laugh in the Park '26 - Glasgow's Southside Comedy Fest. - Pt 1

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Laugh in the Park '26 - Glasgow's Southside Comedy Fest. - Pt 1

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Southside's Annual Comedy Festival returns for Year 6 in Queens Park with a big lineup of Scotland's favourite Comedians.

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Comedy Night - Graham Mackie

Saturday 25th July

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Hugh Fraser Hall, Newton Mearns

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Comedy Night - Graham Mackie

Hugh Fraser Hall, Newton Mearns

Come along and join us for a night full of laughter!!

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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.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Evening of Mediumship, Scotland

Thursday 5th November

8:00pm - 10:00pm

The Normandy Hotel , Renfrew

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Evening of Mediumship, Scotland

The Normandy Hotel , Renfrew

Experience an unforgettable evening of connecting with departed loved ones as you join Angela Dunlop, a gifted psychic medium. Secure your spot today!

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The Bookclub Collective - Book vs Screen- Off Campus

Thursday 18th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Marlborough, Glasgow

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The Bookclub Collective - Book vs Screen- Off Campus

The Marlborough, Glasgow

Let's go to Briar U puck bunnies for a night of fun!

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The Bookclub Collective|11th June|Nightshade

Thursday 11th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Marlborough, Glasgow

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The Bookclub Collective|11th June|Nightshade

The Marlborough, Glasgow

The ultimate book club for perfectly imperfect book lovers, ready to escape the day-to-day and dive into great chat about even greater books!

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Open Stage Presents Introduction to Grafitti

Tuesday 14th July

4:15pm - 5:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Open Stage Presents Introduction to Grafitti

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Express yourself through color and creativity! Learn graffiti techniques from sketching to spray-painting in this dynamic workshop.

Experiences & Attractions

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Paranormal Investigation - with Anne Clark the Medium

Paranormal Investigation - with Anne Clark the Medium

Venue Paisley

Come along and see what ghosts come out at night in this old building build from 1888.

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Cults & Classics Presents MAMMA MIA

Friday 10th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Cults & Classics Presents MAMMA MIA

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Get ready to experience the irresistible energy and infectious melodies of this beloved musical film

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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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Cults & Classics Presents ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Sunday 19th July

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Cults & Classics Presents ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Rocky Horror Picture Show - A cult classic like no other - don’t dream it, be it. Experience the magic of open-air cinema this summer with Cults & Cl

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.

Cuvee Princes Square, Glasgow

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Assiette at Cuvée

Cuvee Princes Square, Glasgow

Assiette: a 5-course dinner series at Cuvee, Princes Square. 10 seats at a communal table. Menu by chef John Molloy. £50 ticket, £20 wine pairing.

Sport

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Glasgow Games Presents WORLD CUP 2026 FINALS

Sunday 19th July

6:15pm - 10:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Glasgow Games Presents WORLD CUP 2026 FINALS

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Glasgow Games presents The World Cup final screened live

Glasgow Games Presents WIMBLEDON 2026 MEN'S FINALS

Sunday 12th July

3:00pm - 7:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Glasgow Games Presents WIMBLEDON 2026 MEN'S FINALS

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Experience the thrill of the Wimbledon Men's Finals in an open-air setting at Queen's Park Arena! Join us for an outdoor screening!

Cuvée x LUSH: Posy pot masterclass

Saturday 20th June

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Cuvee Princes Square, Glasgow

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Cuvée x LUSH: Posy pot masterclass

Cuvee Princes Square, Glasgow

Flower posy workshop with @lushglasgowcity in our Cuvée courtyard. Three time slots available 12pm / 12.30pm / 1pm

Before Hours Pilates X Oatly - 26th June

Friday 26th June

8:00am - 10:00am

The Delphine, Princes Square, Glasgow

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Before Hours Pilates X Oatly - 26th June

The Delphine, Princes Square, Glasgow

Before Hours Pilates with Oatly at The Delphine.

Family Days Out

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Tuesday 7th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Big Fun Presents BookBug

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover the world of "Big Fun" this summer at Queen's Park Arena. Join Inhouse CIC and Giggle N Grow at Book Bug sessions this summer.

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Tuesday 21st July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Big Fun Presents BookBug

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover the world of "Big Fun" this summer at Queen's Park Arena. Join Inhouse CIC and Giggle N Grow at Book Bug sessions this summer.

Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO

Wednesday 15th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Big Fun Presents Move Dance GO

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover “Big Fun” at Queen's Park Arena this summer with inclusive MOVE! DANCE! GO! sessions for children led by Giggle N Grow.

Big Fun Presents BookBug

Friday 10th July

11:45am - 12:30pm

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

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Big Fun Presents BookBug

Queens Park Arena, Glasgow

Discover the world of "Big Fun" this summer at Queen's Park Arena. Join Inhouse CIC and Giggle N Grow at Book Bug sessions this summer.

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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