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Manchester Rap & Hip Hop Events

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TDOD Presents: NRB - Live

Friday 10th July

6:30pm - 11:30pm

The Bag Factory, Salford

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TDOD Presents: NRB - Live

The Bag Factory, Salford

The Druids of Dub presents: NRB + special guests - live at The Bag Factory in Manchester.

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 10th July

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 17th July

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

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RNB DAY PARTY - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Party

RNB DAY PARTY - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Party

BLVD Manchester

Get ready for MANCHESTERS official RnB Day Party experience this July

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 24th July

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

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RNBLAND - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Day Festival

Sunday 26th July

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Six Trees, Manchester

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RNBLAND - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Day Festival

Six Trees, Manchester

RNBLAND - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Day Festival (1000 RNB LOVERS) OUR BIGGEST EVENT IN MANCHESTER EVER! OVER 1000 RNB LOVER IN MANNY.

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 31st July

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

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BLOCO DO CAOS - The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 31st July

7:30pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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BLOCO DO CAOS - The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The São Paulo-based band presents a vibrant live show that blends reggae, rock, rap and tropical rhythms into a true celebration of Brazilian music

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Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long

Saturday 1st August

9:00pm - 3:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long at Joshua Brooks, Manchester on August 1st 2026.

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 7th August

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

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R&B Lovers - Summer Weekender - Freight Island Manchester

Sat 8th - Sun 9th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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R&B Lovers - Summer Weekender - Freight Island Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

R&B Lovers to Manchester this August for a HUGE Summer Weekender at the amazing Freight Island! This event will sell out in advance!

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

Friday 14th August

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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RnB, Hip Hop + Afrobeats 'Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyoncé to Drake, Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill - Manchester's finest artists bring a mix of old-school classics and new-school favourites.

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R&B Lovers - Summer Weekender - Freight Island Manchester

Sat 8th - Sun 9th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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R&B Lovers - Summer Weekender - Freight Island Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

R&B Lovers to Manchester this August for a HUGE Summer Weekender at the amazing Freight Island! This event will sell out in advance!

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GRANDMASTER FLASH- The Bread Shed, Manchester

Friday 23rd October

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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GRANDMASTER FLASH- The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Tapestry Promotions present GRANDMASTER FLASH- THE FOUR ELEMENTS TOUR. Support TBC

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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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Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long

Saturday 1st August

9:00pm - 3:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long at Joshua Brooks, Manchester on August 1st 2026.

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The Streets

Thursday 5th November

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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The Streets

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

The Streets - Thursday 5th November

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TREVOR NELSON Soul Nation MANCHESTER Outdoor SUMMER Party Aug 26

Sunday 23rd August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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TREVOR NELSON Soul Nation MANCHESTER Outdoor SUMMER Party Aug 26

Freight Island, Manchester

Trevor Nelson takes his old school RNB & soul day party OUTDOORS at the amazing Freight Island Manchester

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Devlin - Manchester

Saturday 12th September

UK Grime heavyweight Devlin takes over Gorilla, Manchester this September.

Band On The Wall, Manchester

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Arrested Development

Band On The Wall, Manchester

Atlanta hip-hop trailblazers

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RNBLAND - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Day Festival

Sunday 26th July

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Six Trees, Manchester

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RNBLAND - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Day Festival

Six Trees, Manchester

RNBLAND - Manchester's Biggest RnB Summer Day Festival (1000 RNB LOVERS) OUR BIGGEST EVENT IN MANCHESTER EVER! OVER 1000 RNB LOVER IN MANNY.

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8411 40th ANNIVERSARY

Saturday 26th September

8:00pm - 2:00am

Niamos, Manchester

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8411 40th ANNIVERSARY

Niamos, Manchester

A event to celebrate 40yrs exactly since the earliest known video of clubbers dancing to Acid House at the 8411 Moss Side Manchester 27th Sept 1986

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Dave East

Thursday 15th October

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Band On The Wall, Manchester

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Dave East

Band On The Wall, Manchester

Harlem rapper known for gritty street storytelling

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TDOD Presents: NRB - Live

Friday 10th July

6:30pm - 11:30pm

The Bag Factory, Salford

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TDOD Presents: NRB - Live

The Bag Factory, Salford

The Druids of Dub presents: NRB + special guests - live at The Bag Factory in Manchester.

Manchester stays loud with rap and hip hop running the show across its hardest-hitting venues. Searching for rap & hip hop events in Manchester? Skiddle’s listings bring you straight to nights at spots like The Blues Kitchen and underground joints with serious bass and bars. Manchester rap & hip hop events go off with raw energy, live sets, and cypher vibes. Hit the listings now and lock in your next session.

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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.

The Warehouse Project celebrates 20 years with free outdoor exhibition

The Warehouse Project marks its 20th anniversary with a free outdoor exhibition in Manchester celebrating two decades of club culture, photography and visual art that have defined it.

Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Manchester

It's Coming Home! To get stuck into all things 2026 FIFA World Cup and more in Manchester, scroll down now!

Chris Stussy announces two major headline shows in Manchester

After popular demand, Chris Stussy will be playing at Aviva Studios on both the 9th and 10th of October, presenting no-phones USS parties.

Homobloc unveils huge 2026 lineup with Kim Petras, Honey Dijon and more

The legendary queer bloc party will also be celebrating 35 years of FLESH: the legendary, trailblazing LGBTQ+ club night which launched at iconic The Haçienda nightclub.

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.

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