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August Bank Holiday eventsEvents in Manchester

August Bank Holiday Weekend Events Manchester 2026

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Now Wave presents Wednesday plus support Joe Harvey-Whyte & Bobby Lee at O2 Ritz, Manchester on 25th August 2026

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F*ck Marry Kill: Comedy Game Show || Creatures Comedy Club

Tuesday 25th August

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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F*ck Marry Kill: Comedy Game Show || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Four comics try new material, then spin the fruit machine for a chaotic game of F*ck Marry Kill. Every Tuesday at 7PM.

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Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Manchester

Tuesday 25th August

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Manchester Secret Venue (TBA)

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Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Manchester

Manchester Secret Venue (TBA)

These events by Unified Dating offer a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally.

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Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Salford

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Salford

Salford Secret Venue

These events by Unified Dating offer a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally.

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Golomb

Wednesday 26th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Abbey, Manchester

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Golomb

The Abbey, Manchester

Golomb comes to The Abbey

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Stand Up Bingo || Creatures Comedy Club

Wednesday 26th August

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Stand Up Bingo || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

A £1 stand-up comedy show with 4 comedians, bingo numbers pulled between acts, and one audience member winning a cake.

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LAUGH THERAPY || Creatures Comedy Club

Wednesday 26th August

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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LAUGH THERAPY || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Only 7 night a week comedy club in Manchester. 15+ shows a week! Come check out our New York style comedy club.

Finley Quaye + Very Special guest support in Oldham.

Thursday 27th August

7:00pm - 11:30pm

Whittles Tokyo Project, Oldham

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Finley Quaye + Very Special guest support in Oldham.

Whittles Tokyo Project, Oldham

Finley Quaye performs at Whittles Oldham - the 90s Brit icon behind Maverick A Strike brings his genre blending magic back to the stage.

The MOT turns into an intimate get together with live music every Thursday.

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Comedy Debate Show || Creatures Comedy Club

Thursday 27th August

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Comedy Debate Show || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Comedians. Chaos. Debates decided by applause. You bring the topics - they bring the nonsense. Pay What You Think the night is worth!

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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.

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Cerebral Incubation - Manchester

Friday 28th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

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Cerebral Incubation - Manchester

Star And Garter, Manchester

USA based Slam titans Cerebral Incubation return to Manchester for the first time in 9 years to decimate Star & Garter

Bestselling Manchester August Bank Holiday Events

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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+

Cerebral Incubation - Manchester

Friday 28th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Star And Garter, Manchester

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Cerebral Incubation - Manchester

Star And Garter, Manchester

USA based Slam titans Cerebral Incubation return to Manchester for the first time in 9 years to decimate Star & Garter

Finley Quaye + Very Special guest support in Oldham.

Thursday 27th August

7:00pm - 11:30pm

Whittles Tokyo Project, Oldham

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Finley Quaye + Very Special guest support in Oldham.

Whittles Tokyo Project, Oldham

Finley Quaye performs at Whittles Oldham - the 90s Brit icon behind Maverick A Strike brings his genre blending magic back to the stage.

18+

Fully Loaded Presents I'm A Donk Head Get Me Out Of Here

Fully Loaded Presents I'm A Donk Head Get Me Out Of Here

Underground , Bolton

Fully Loaded Goes To The Jungle!

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Whatever - The UKs most exciting Oasis tribute band

Whatever - The UKs most exciting Oasis tribute band

Bask, Stockport

This exclusive and exciting tribute bands lands in Stockport's BASK

Now Wave presents Wednesday plus support Joe Harvey-Whyte & Bobby Lee at O2 Ritz, Manchester on 25th August 2026

18+

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Manchester

Tuesday 25th August

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Manchester Secret Venue (TBA)

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Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Manchester

Manchester Secret Venue (TBA)

These events by Unified Dating offer a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally.

18+

Comedy Debate Show || Creatures Comedy Club

Thursday 27th August

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Comedy Debate Show || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Comedians. Chaos. Debates decided by applause. You bring the topics - they bring the nonsense. Pay What You Think the night is worth!

18+

LAUGH THERAPY || Creatures Comedy Club

Wednesday 26th August

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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LAUGH THERAPY || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Only 7 night a week comedy club in Manchester. 15+ shows a week! Come check out our New York style comedy club.

18+

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Manchester

Friday 28th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Manchester Secret Venue (TBA)

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Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Manchester

Manchester Secret Venue (TBA)

These events by Unified Dating offer a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally.

The MOT turns into an intimate get together with live music every Thursday.

Salt Dog Slims , Manchester

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Manchester Pub Crawl

Salt Dog Slims , Manchester

Explore Manchester nightlife: 5 venues, free shots, drink deals, photographer, queue-jump entry and new friends-all from £15.

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.

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Latest news from around Manchester

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 documentary to make theatrical premiere at Factory International

‘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.

The Warehouse Project 2026: everything you need to know

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.

The Best Rooftop Bars In Manchester

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.

Manchester footie shop dedicated to women's game now open

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.

Huge Manchester BBQ Festival primed for Depot Mayfield’s rooftop

Cuisines and traders from across the city will converge for a rooftop BBQ festival at Depot Mayfield on the August Bank Holiday.

Fish56Octagon to kick off free Manchester rave series

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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