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Manchester events

Name: Manchester Adored
Start: 2026-10-24T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-25T00:00:00+01:00
Location: Bowlers Exhibition Centre

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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

Saturday 24th October

2:00pm - 12:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Manchester Adored

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Manchester Adored Returns Sat 24th October 2026

14+

David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Thursday 2nd July

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

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David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

David Gray brings his Past & Present Tour to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Thursday 2nd July!

18+

Sasha & John Digweed | 4 Hour Set

Sasha & John Digweed | 4 Hour Set

IDRA, Manchester

Sasha & John Digweed return to Manchester on bank holiday Sunday 24th May at Idra!

18+

WHP + Teletech presents DOOF - Hannah Laing + Guests

Friday 16th October

8:00pm - 4:00am

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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WHP + Teletech presents DOOF - Hannah Laing + Guests

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Hannah Laing heads to The Depot, Mayfield on Friday 16th October for WHP + Teletech presents DOOF. Ages 18+

Jazzy Pres. Gewah Selects Tour - Amber's

Jazzy Pres. Gewah Selects Tour - Amber's

Amber's, Manchester

Jazzy returns to Manchester this May as part of her Gewah Selects tour. Sign up below for presale access, on sale 10am Friday 27th March.

18+

Teletech Hardcore 2026

Teletech Hardcore 2026

IDRA, Manchester

3 rooms. 12 hours. 36 artists. This is Teletech Hardcore. Our marathon celebration of hard dance music in our hometown of Manchester.

18+

Homoelectric at Hidden May Bank Holiday weekend 22.5.26

Homoelectric at Hidden May Bank Holiday weekend 22.5.26

Hidden, Manchester

The next Homoelectric at Hidden in Manchester is on 22.5.26, Line up TBA

18+

Rong Indoor Festival 2026

Saturday 3rd October

2:00pm - 2:00am

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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Rong Indoor Festival 2026

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

RONG Indoor Festival returns to O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester on Saturday 3rd October 2026.

Gigs

14+

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. The line-up has been hand-picked by Pale Waves themselves, to bring you a full day of live music.

14+

Chicane LIVE | Manchester

Saturday 28th November

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Albert Hall, Manchester

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Chicane LIVE | Manchester

Albert Hall, Manchester

Chicane heads to the Albert Hall on Saturday 28th November for a full live band performance!

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.

18+

The Bluetones (Acoustic) + Guests

The Bluetones (Acoustic) + Guests

Bask Stockport

The Bluetones Acoustic show is two members of Brit Pop legends The Bluetones, for special acoustic performances of the band’s classics.

18+

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!

18+

No Band is an Island - 14/06

Sunday 14th June

7:30pm - 11:00pm

YES Pink Room, Manchester

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No Band is an Island - 14/06

YES Pink Room, Manchester

No Band is an Island. A new music night focused on community, solidarity and direct action. Three music acts and a guest speaker.

18+

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!

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Punk Rock Factory

Holy Diver, Stockport

Pop Punk Legends Punk Rock Factory are heading for Holy Diver This July for a one off intimate underlay show! Expect mayhem!

Festivals

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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

18+

Moovin Festival 2026

Fri 12th - Sun 14th June

2:00pm - 11:30pm

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

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Moovin Festival 2026

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

Moovin Festival is back for 2026 and promises to get you dancing to a mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house & d&b until the cows come home

14+

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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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!

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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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!

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Electric Heart Manchester

Sunday 5th July

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

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Electric Heart Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Electric Heart Festival lands in Manchester on Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing a brand-new indie festival to the city for one unforgettable summer day.

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!

Comedy

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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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Alfie Brown THE ENTERTAINER || Creatures Comedy Club

Thursday 17th September

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Alfie Brown THE ENTERTAINER || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Brand New Show from Award-winning comedian, a show so entertaining you can scarcely believe it.

16+

Rob Auton: JUPITER || Creatures Comedy Festival

Sunday 26th July

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Rob Auton: JUPITER || Creatures Comedy Festival

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Back for a second year, a story about me (Rob Auton) being an estate agent on JUPITER.

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Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 30th May + 7 other dates

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!

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.

21+

Crimson VII (7) // ''The Film Shoot''

Crimson VII (7) // ''The Film Shoot''

Studio Manchester

Crimson VII featuring Dany Gomez, Joey London Style, Black Fancy and Tris & Rrell.

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.

Off The Square Manchester

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Jamolations Pop up

Off The Square Manchester

We're bringing a night of high energy drum and bass to the heart of Manchester with a stacked line up, along with A DJ Competition winner

Experiences & Attractions

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.

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Art Battle Manchester XXIX - The Art of the Game

Friday 12th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Stockport County Football Club

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Art Battle Manchester XXIX - The Art of the Game

Stockport County Football Club

Manchester's most energetic art event. 10 Artists, 30 Minutes on the Clock, YOU Decide the winner. Expect DJ's, food, drink, and the unexpected

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Tuesday 2nd June + 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 an underwater world with over 2,000 creatures, from sharks and rays to turtles, plus a rockpool touch experience.

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

Food & Drink

R&B Brunch Manchester

Saturday 30th May + 15 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

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The Dirty Dancing Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 11th July

11:30am - 4:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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The Dirty Dancing Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettable moments! Expect, LIVE performances, Sing along moments & More!

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The Whitney Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 13th June

11:30am - 4:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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The Whitney Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

After an incredible response, the Whitney Bottomless Brunch is back at Freight Island on Saturday 13th June - and its set to be even bigger this time

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The Whitney Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 12th December

11:30am - 4:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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The Whitney Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

After an incredible response, the Whitney Bottomless Brunch is back at Freight Island on Sat 11th December - and its set to be even bigger this time

Sport

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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The Girl Games

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The Girl Games is an empowering fitness competition. You will enter in doubles with your fitness bestie and compete in Strength, Endurance & Metcon.

CATCH:Pro-Wrestling returns to GORILLA

Gorilla Invitational 11

Saturday 23rd May

3:00pm - 9:00pm

The Empty Space, MediaCity

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Gorilla Invitational 11

The Empty Space, MediaCity

Gorilla invitational returns on May 23rd from The Empty Space in media city

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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!

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!

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Monthly Autism Open Mic Event

Tuesday 26th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

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

Family Fun Halloween Party

Saturday 31st October

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Billingtons, Oldham

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Family Fun Halloween Party

Billingtons, Oldham

Come and have a spooktacular night, dance, play games and food included

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 10th October

6:30pm - 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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