Manchester Events in January 2026
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Need ideas for whats on in Manchester in January? Skiddle lists live bands at YES, huge raves at Depot Mayfield’s Warehouse Project and West-End-style shows lighting up the Palace Theatre. Comedy gigs, family activities and indoor festivals fill the gaps, so Manchester events in January really cover every mood. Browse events here and lock in your first nights out of the year.
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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.
Acclaimed David Bowie experience heading to Manchester
Rare archive footage, iconic performances and David Bowie’s own words will form part of the acclaimed production, which is also extending its London run to celebrate what would have been his 80th birthday.
The Fringe at Tramlines reveals Devonshire Green line-up for 2026
Hundreds of free performances will take over Sheffield city centre this July, with DJs, brass bands, reggae acts, folk artists and community groups set to soundtrack one of the city’s biggest weekends of live music.
Skiddle Vault: A new free monthly DJ series launches in Manchester next month
Coming to CUPRA City Garage Manchester, Skiddle VAULT pairs special-guest DJ sets with free tickets exclusively on Skiddle. Sign up below!
KOJ's TRiBE returns for Liverpool Music Month with ONEDA and Finite Experience
KOJ's acclaimed TRiBE showcase returns to 24 Kitchen Street as part of Liverpool Music Month, celebrating the release of new single PUNK PANTHER.
Creatures Comedy Festival 2026: lineups, venues and what’s new
Returning to the 'Worker Bee' city for its third instalment, read more about this year's mixture of international and local names, as well as the introduction of festival passes.
Manchester's Space Afrika bring immersive new film installation to London's ICA this week
Space Afrika and Valentin Noujaïm's new exhibition, The Dark Wood, is now open at London's ICA, combining film, sound and urban storytelling to haunting effect.
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