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Manchester's August Bank Holiday weekend is one of the best few days in the city's calendar, with soaring temperatures and long nights giving way to countless summertime soirees.
Hidden host one of their epic day & night courtyard parties; Moovin Festival brings the best in dub, reggae, retro house and trip hop to Stockport; Playhouse unleash a daytime rave for all the family; all conquering Mvson Collective launch their carnival Caribana; and the might Homoelectric returns to Hidden for one of their unmissable, non-stop exotic disco.
That's just a taste of what's on offer though, head below to check out what else is happening in Manchester on the August Bank Holiday.
Whether it's the latest tour hitting the city or a brand new club opening, our comprehensive news section has a plethora of up to date information on everything going down in your local haunt.
‘James: Getting Away With It’ screens at Aviva Studios in August, following a worldwide premiere at SXSW London, and will feature a live performance from the band.
All WHP 2026 events so far: Rampa and &ME, NeXup, Worried About Henry, Klangkuenstler, The Streets, You&Me, Solomun, Overmono, Tiesto, Hannah Laing, KI/KI, Interplanetary Criminal, and more.
Discover Manchester rooftop bars for cocktails, skyline views, cosy terraces, sunny pints, small plates, date nights, student hangouts, hidden gems and swanky sky-high spots across the city.
New shop Foudys offers something for fans and players of women's footie, including official merch, limited-edition ranges, footie-inspired fashion, shirt printing, boots, and more.
Cuisines and traders from across the city will converge for a rooftop BBQ festival at Depot Mayfield on the August Bank Holiday.
The multi-genre DJ is the first to headline Skiddle Vault, which kicks off on Thursday 2nd July at CUPRA City Garage.
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