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Manchester Events in October

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Sam Serrano: Mars || Creatures Comedy Club

Thursday 1st October

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Sam Serrano: Mars || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

The debut tour from star of comedy central Sam Serrano. In 2020 Sam was the victim of a hate crime and in 2026 they're monetizing on it through comedy

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Celeb Boozy Brunch

Sat 8th August - Tue 8th August 2028

Celeb Boozy Brunch brings 90 mins bottomless booze, interactive games and drag stars spiralling as your fave celebs in full tabloid chaos.

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Kerrang'd. Live at Empire Rochdale

Friday 2nd October

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

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Kerrang'd. Live at Empire Rochdale

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Kerrang'd live at Empire Rochdale! Pure rock energy, anthems that hit hard, and a night that every rock fan will enjoy.

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.

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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.

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Tom Wainwright - Haçienda All Night Long

Saturday 3rd October

9:00pm - 3:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Tom Wainwright - Haçienda All Night Long

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Tom Wainwright - Haçienda All Night Long at Joshua Brooks, Manchester on October 3rd 2026.

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SOL VIVA: 90s Dance Classics + RnB Room (October Session)

Saturday 3rd October

7:00pm - 12:00am

Ramsbottom Civic Hall

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SOL VIVA: 90s Dance Classics + RnB Room (October Session)

Ramsbottom Civic Hall

2 rooms of 90s/Early 00s old skool tunes - club bangers, house & trance in the main room, plus RnB & Urban Soul in 2nd room - Sol Viva Memory Vibes

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PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at Manchester Academy 3

PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at Manchester Academy 3

Manchester Academy 3

PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at Manchester Academy 3 on Saturday 3rd October 2026

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The Cavs - Manchester

Saturday 3rd October

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Gorilla M1 5ww, Manchester

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The Cavs - Manchester

Gorilla M1 5ww, Manchester

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

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The Big 4- Tribute to the Legends of Thrash- THE BREAD SHED

Saturday 3rd October

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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The Big 4- Tribute to the Legends of Thrash- THE BREAD SHED

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Big 4- Tribute to the Legends of Thrash Tributes to: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth & Anthrax

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Unfazed 90s Day Rave - 3rd Oct

Unfazed 90s Day Rave - 3rd Oct

Bee Noir, Manchester

Join us for the final show of 2026 We bringing you a class A lineup, to end a fantastic year of old skool music. Don't Miss Out On This One !!

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

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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+

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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.

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Ball to the Wall

Saturday 31st October

1:30pm - 10:00pm

Rebellion, Manchester

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Ball to the Wall

Rebellion, Manchester

The last ever Riffolution Promotions event and we're hosting a Stoner / Doom / Rifftacular Halloween Special

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Sidewinder Halloween Festival 2026

Saturday 31st October

4:00pm - 4:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Sidewinder Halloween Festival 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The UK's biggest Uk Garage, House, Bassline, Rnb, Bashment and Afro House music festival returns!

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HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Saturday 10th October

5:30pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions present HUMANITY'S LAST BREATH. Support TBC

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SOL VIVA: 90s Dance Classics + RnB Room (October Session)

Saturday 3rd October

7:00pm - 12:00am

Ramsbottom Civic Hall

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SOL VIVA: 90s Dance Classics + RnB Room (October Session)

Ramsbottom Civic Hall

2 rooms of 90s/Early 00s old skool tunes - club bangers, house & trance in the main room, plus RnB & Urban Soul in 2nd room - Sol Viva Memory Vibes

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Tom Wainwright - Haçienda All Night Long

Saturday 3rd October

9:00pm - 3:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Tom Wainwright - Haçienda All Night Long

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Tom Wainwright - Haçienda All Night Long at Joshua Brooks, Manchester on October 3rd 2026.

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THE LONG RYDERS - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Sunday 11th October

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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THE LONG RYDERS - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed presents THE LONG RYDERS Pioneers of the alt-country movement, return to the stage with the same fiery spirit that made them legends

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PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at Manchester Academy 3

PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at Manchester Academy 3

Manchester Academy 3

PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at Manchester Academy 3 on Saturday 3rd October 2026

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Beyond The Music 2026

Wed 7th - Fri 9th October

9:00am - 11:45pm

Media City UK, Salford

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Beyond The Music 2026

Media City UK, Salford

Manchester's global music conference and showcase festival. Building a fairer future for artists and delegates. Join the revolution.

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The 9075 - Manchester October 2026

Thursday 8th October

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Factory251, Manchester

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The 9075 - Manchester October 2026

Factory251, Manchester

Two Manchester sell-outs. The 9075 return. Early tickets released first before full announcement.

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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

Manchester’s October calendar is stacked with autumnal warehouse raves, iconic venues, and comedy promoters in full swing. If you’re looking for what’s on in Manchester in October, check out lineups at The Warehouse Project, city clubs like The Yard, and sets hosted by Creatures Comedy. Manchester events in October promise energy, humour, and variety across the city. Don’t miss a beat—browse the listings and grab your tickets today!

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We Invented The Weekend to bring hundreds of activities to Salford

The free festival returns this summer.

Manchester Storm to play home games at AO Arena

Manchester Storm return to the venue where they made history.

Warehouse Project unveil shows from Ki/Ki and Interplanetary Criminal

Two big names are bound for Depot Mayfield, with Ki/Ki heading to Manchester in September and Interplanetary following in October.

Free Salford festival We Invented the Weekend returns for third iteration

Taking place in Media City and Salford Quays on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June, the festival features over 200 free activities.

Lo-Tide Collective to launch open mic night at Trading Route

An open mic night will be lighting up Trading Route every Tuesday.

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From Daft Punk to DJ EZ, we explore some of the best DJs of all time, celebrating pioneers, innovators and modern icons who have shaped dance music and club culture across the globe.

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