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Manchester Events in May

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Mr Traumatik tour 2026

Friday 1st May

10:00pm - 3:00am

Gorilla England, Manchester

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Mr Traumatik tour 2026

Gorilla England, Manchester

LC BASS EVENTS presents the official Mr Traumatik UK tour 2026 live with DJ Frenzee. Manchester Gang this one's you!! High energy high vibrations

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Alexis Taylor

Fri 24th April - Wed 24th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

YES Pink Room, Manchester

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Alexis Taylor

YES Pink Room, Manchester

Now Wave presents Alexis Taylor on 24th April 2026 at YES Pink Room

Band On The Wall, Manchester

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EXTC 'This is Pop'

Band On The Wall, Manchester

XTC's legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).

YES Pink Room, Manchester

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Pictish Trail

YES Pink Room, Manchester

Now Wave presents Pictish Trail at YES Pink Room on 1st May 2026

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Hotter Than Hell - Kiss Tribute live and direct

Friday 1st May

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

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Hotter Than Hell - Kiss Tribute live and direct

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Hotter Than Hell, KISS tribute bringing the fire, the glam and the larger-than-life rock anthems in a full-throttle live show.

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Reggae Bingo - Manchester - Fri 1st May

Friday 1st May

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Reggae Bingo - Manchester - Fri 1st May

Freight Island, Manchester

Reggae Bingo - Manchester - Fri 1st May 6-9pm Freight Island

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Hip Hop, Afrobeats + RnB Til Late

Friday 1st May

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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Hip Hop, Afrobeats + RnB Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyonce to Drake and Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill, Manchesters creme de la creme of DJs & musicians play old & new school goodness all night long.

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Friday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Friday 1st May

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Friday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Only 7 night a week comedy club in Manchester. 15+ shows a week! Come find out why we've moved to a bigger venue!

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Karaoke

Fri 1st - Sat 2nd May

8:00pm - 12:00pm

9inety6ix, Manchester

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Karaoke

9inety6ix, Manchester

Karaoke Every Friday and Saturday

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TELETECH: Vieze Asbak [All Night Long]

Saturday 2nd May

11:00pm - 4:00am

Manchester 02 Victoria

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TELETECH: Vieze Asbak [All Night Long]

Manchester 02 Victoria

Manchester this one is going to be special! We are bringing one of our most in demand events / artists to Victoria Warehouse.

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Manchester Forever

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The biggest celebration of the 90's Manchester Rave Scene! Hardcore // Jungle // Classic DNB // House // Acid // Trance // Old Skool // Techno

The legend returns. A new era for Sankeys begins. No phones. Limited Capacity.

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TELETECH: Vieze Asbak [All Night Long]

Saturday 2nd May

11:00pm - 4:00am

Manchester 02 Victoria

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TELETECH: Vieze Asbak [All Night Long]

Manchester 02 Victoria

Manchester this one is going to be special! We are bringing one of our most in demand events / artists to Victoria Warehouse.

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No Art Manchester Open Air

Saturday 30th May

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Greater Manchester Location TBA

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No Art Manchester Open Air

Greater Manchester Location TBA

Manchester, we're excited to return after a four-year hiatus. All GA tickets are now sold out. VIP and Stage Access tickets available below.

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Word of Mouth The Over 30's DayClub Manchester 16/05/26

Saturday 16th May

2:00pm - 8:00pm

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Word of Mouth The Over 30's DayClub Manchester 16/05/26

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Word of Mouth presents Over 30's DAYCLUB! A full production 'Club Night' from 2PM - 8PM - Finally in Manchester!

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SlapFunk & Animal Crossing - An Inner City Festival

SlapFunk & Animal Crossing - An Inner City Festival

Progress, Manchester

Manchester. We're back in 2026. 3rd May Bank Holiday Sunday. Four stages. One family. All your favourite artists.

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Manchester Forever

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The biggest celebration of the 90's Manchester Rave Scene! Hardcore // Jungle // Classic DNB // House // Acid // Trance // Old Skool // Techno

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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!

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Anjunadeep Open Air Manchester // Square One at Progress

Saturday 30th May

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Square One At Progress, Manchester

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Anjunadeep Open Air Manchester // Square One at Progress

Square One At Progress, Manchester

Anjunadeep take over Square One at Progress for an all-day open-air summer session. Presale tickets out Wednesday 17 December. Full lineup TBA.

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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!

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Love the 90s Festival | O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Saturday 30th May

1:00pm - 10:00pm

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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Love the 90s Festival | O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is taking over O2 Victoria Warehouse for a night of pure 90s nostalgia!

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Motown Magic Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 12:00am

Escape To Freight Island, Manchester

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Motown Magic Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Escape To Freight Island, Manchester

Get ready for an all-night celebration of the timeless Motown era as we bring you the incredible tributes to Tina Turner, Diana Ross and more!

The legend returns. A new era for Sankeys begins. No phones. Limited Capacity.

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Bez in Conversation Tour 2026 Manchester

Friday 15th May

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester

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Bez in Conversation Tour 2026 Manchester

Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester

Bez in conversation. The untold stories, chaos and culture behind Happy Mondays, told with humour, heart and pure Manchester spirit.

There’s no shortage of variety when it comes to what’s on in Manchester in May. Catch electronic sets at Warehouse Project, jazz nights at Matt And Phreds, and indie shows at Band on the Wall. Manchester events in May cover every genre. Browse what’s coming up and grab your ticket now.

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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.

Moovin Festival 2026 announce first wave lineup

Groove Armada, 2manydjs, Gilles Peterson, Porij, Nightmares On Wax, and Mungo’s HiFi are among the names on the mast for this year’s visit to Whitebottom Farm.

Meet Ruby Mae: "For as long as I can remember, music has always moved me."

Set to perform at the launch of Trading Route's Lagerhouse Sessions, we got to meet Midland-based artist Ruby Mae. With her unique soulful sound, read more about how Ruby Mae is making moves down below!

Super Furry Animals release unheard recording ahead of early years compilation

Dreamy space rock track ‘Pocket Sam’, featuring original frontman and actor Rhys Ifans, is lifted from the band’s upcoming early years compilation ‘Precreation Percolation’.

Mukes to throw Valentine's special this weekend

Move fast, as Mukes' Valentine's special is nearly here.

Robbie Williams joins Brits Week lineup

Robbie Williams adds to a stacked BRITs Week programme.

Manchester’s Lunar New Year Market returns this weekend with 130+ stalls

Manchester’s Lunar New Year Market returns this weekend with 130+ stalls, live performances and the iconic Dragon Parade celebrating the Year of the Horse.

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