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Manchester events

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Manchester events

Events in Manchester: The biggest guide to gigs, clubs, festivals and more. With lineups, venue details and entry times. Buy tickets from a trusted primary outlet.

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Clubs

Teletech Festival Pre Party

Teletech Festival Pre Party

Hidden, Manchester

Join us at Hidden for Teletech Festival Pre Party.

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Masters of Hardcore UK 2026

Saturday 28th November

7:30pm - 3:00am

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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Masters of Hardcore UK 2026

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

The world's biggest hardcore brand returns to O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester in November with 2 rooms filled with the biggest & best hardcore names

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NeXup

Saturday 31st October

8:00pm - 4:00am

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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NeXup

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

NeXup - Saturday 31st October

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4 Fizzy Records X Sixtrees The Yard - Open Air Party - Part 2

Saturday 15th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Sixtrees Kitchen, Manchester

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4 Fizzy Records X Sixtrees The Yard - Open Air Party - Part 2

Sixtrees Kitchen, Manchester

We had to run the iconic party back Huge Line up TBA!

HIDDEN MANCHESTER, Manchester

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Cru2 Manchester

HIDDEN MANCHESTER, Manchester

Cru2 is back in Manchester with a stacked lineup

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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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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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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.

Gigs

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Punk Rock Factory

Holy Diver, Stockport

Pop Punk Legends Punk Rock Factory are heading for Holy Diver This July for a one off intimate underlay show! Expect mayhem!

Holy Diver, Stockport

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The Dickies

Holy Diver, Stockport

THE DICKIES' final European tour.

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PALE WAVES headline "KISS ME IN MANCHESTER" at THE BLOCK

Friday 11th September

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Un.titled Studio, Salford

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PALE WAVES headline "KISS ME IN MANCHESTER" at THE BLOCK

Un.titled Studio, Salford

A special outdoor event headlined by Pale Waves with support from Crawlers, HotWax, Nxdia and more to be announced!

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Armanii - The Impact Tour - Manchester

Armanii - The Impact Tour - Manchester

Gorilla, Manchester

Dancehall sensation Armanii lands in the UK for a run of headline shows this summer. Presented by Caribbean Rocks

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Fell Out Boy & Black Charade | Freight Island, Manchester

Friday 24th July

7:00pm - 12:00am

Freight Island, Manchester

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Fell Out Boy & Black Charade | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

Fell Out Boy & Black Charade come to Freight Island for the Ultimate Emo Night!

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Vox (Mark Burgess) & Stephen Rice from Chameleons

Vox (Mark Burgess) & Stephen Rice from Chameleons

Bask, Stockport

C H A M E L E O N S The Chameleons hail from Manchester, England and are often cited as being one of the most widely influential bands...

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Tom Meighan live in Northenden

Saturday 29th August

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Lounge About, Northenden

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Tom Meighan live in Northenden

Lounge About, Northenden

Tom plays a stripped-back set at 5pm as part of the month-long For The People festival - limited space available!

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Natiruts + O Rappa + Charlie Brown Jr Tribute with Bloco do Caos

Friday 31st July

7:30pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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Natiruts + O Rappa + Charlie Brown Jr Tribute with Bloco do Caos

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

Festivals

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Forsaken Forest Festival BTID Clubland

Forsaken Forest Festival BTID Clubland

Camelot, Chorley

A summer Dance music Festival at the abandoned Camelot theme park, Chorley with headline DJ's, live acts, rides, food court & more

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Save The Rave: Old Skool Outdoor Festival, Southport 2026

Saturday 1st August

11:00am - 10:00pm

Adventure Coast Southport

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Save The Rave: Old Skool Outdoor Festival, Southport 2026

Adventure Coast Southport

Aug 1st 2026 - 90's dance , Old Skool , Rave Classics

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Clubland Live Weekender 2026

Fri 2nd - Sun 4th October

6:00pm - 12:00am

Winter Gardens, Blackpool

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Clubland Live Weekender 2026

Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Our Flagship Weekender Event Returns!

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Blackpool Cricket Club Festival 2026

Saturday 29th August

12:00pm - 9:30pm

Blackpool Cricket Club

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Blackpool Cricket Club Festival 2026

Blackpool Cricket Club

Blackpool Cricket Club Festival returns on Sat 29th Aug 2026.

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Hillside Festival 2026

Saturday 1st August

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Hillside Festival, Bolton

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Hillside Festival 2026

Hillside Festival, Bolton

Hillside 2026 - get ready for some big fun! We're proud to welcome Inner City and FLETCH to this year's edition

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Norden Cricket Club Festival 2026

Saturday 15th August

12:00pm - 9:30pm

Norden Cricket Club, Rochdale

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Norden Cricket Club Festival 2026

Norden Cricket Club, Rochdale

Norden Cricket Club Festival 2026 is back after last years sell out event. Early Bird ticket sales are now ON SALE !!!!

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DJ SAMMY & MORE | Love the 90s Fest | Winter Garden, Blackpool

Saturday 29th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Winter Gardens Blackpool

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DJ SAMMY & MORE | Love the 90s Fest | Winter Garden, Blackpool

Winter Gardens Blackpool

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is taking over Winter Gardens, Blackpool for a day of pure 90s nostalgia!

Westhoughton Cricket Club Festival 2026

Saturday 5th September

12:00pm - 9:30pm

Westhoughton Cricket Club, Bolton

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Westhoughton Cricket Club Festival 2026

Westhoughton Cricket Club, Bolton

We are delighted to announce the very first Westhoughton Cricket Club Festival Sat 5th September 2026 Early Bird tickets are on sale NOW !!!

Comedy

14+

The Young Ones: A retrospective! with Nigel Planer&Alexei Sayle

Tuesday 21st July

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Morecambe Winter Gardens

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The Young Ones: A retrospective! with Nigel Planer&Alexei Sayle

Morecambe Winter Gardens

In the 80's Comedy TV was changed forever as The Young Pnes exploded into the nations consciousness. Join Nigel, Alexei, Lise and Paul for a one off!

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An Evening with Clinton Baptiste

Wednesday 7th October

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas At Victoria Park

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An Evening with Clinton Baptiste

Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas At Victoria Park

Clinton Baptiste the useless clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights returns to the Southport Comedy Festival for one night only

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Jason Byrne 30 Years Byrning

Friday 2nd October

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas At Victoria Park

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Jason Byrne 30 Years Byrning

Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas At Victoria Park

Jason Byrne celebrates 30 glorious years of stand-up , looking back at the madness he has brought us over the decades.

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An Afternoon with Mick Miller

Sunday 18th October

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas At Victoria Park

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An Afternoon with Mick Miller

Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas At Victoria Park

Comedy legend Mick Miller returns to the Southport Comedy Festival for a very special afternoon packed with laughs

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin' Up

Thursday 20th August

7:30pm - 10:45pm

New Century Hall Manchester

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NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin' Up

New Century Hall Manchester

Join Fat Mike for the UK Premiere of an uncensored look at your favourite punk band’s favourite punk band: NOFX.

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Heartstopper Forever. In Conversation with Alice

Sunday 23rd August

2:00pm - 3:15pm

New Century Hall Manchester

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Heartstopper Forever. In Conversation with Alice

New Century Hall Manchester

Alice Oseman reflects on the legacy of Heartstopper and discusses the recently released Heartstopper Forever.

New Century Hall Manchester

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Tip Toe

New Century Hall Manchester

Watch Russell T Davies' Tip Toe on the big screen, followed by a panel with Davies and executive producer Nicola Shindler.

Kiss & Tell... The I Kissed A Boy/Girl Story

Saturday 22nd August

5:30pm - 7:00pm

New Century Hall Manchester

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Kiss & Tell... The I Kissed A Boy/Girl Story

New Century Hall Manchester

Join moderator Charley Marlowe for a special conversation with contestants from the shows.

Experiences & Attractions

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Tuesday 21st July + 99 other dates

12:00am - 12:00am

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

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Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

Explore an underwater world with over 2,000 creatures, vibrant habitats, a touch-friendly rockpool and Turtle Beach show.

Indie wrestling themed exhibition, showcasing artists and wrestlers from all over the UK. Expect entertainment, music and interactive artwork!

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Vai Brasa - GOODBYE to the World Cup

Friday 24th July

11:00pm - 3:00am

Off The Square Manchester

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Vai Brasa - GOODBYE to the World Cup

Off The Square Manchester

The World Cup may be over for Brasil, but the journey isn't. It's time to say goodbye to the World Cup the way we know best - together, on the dancef

Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Monday 31st August

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Victoria Warehouse, Stretford

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Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Victoria Warehouse, Stretford

Get ready for a wild time at the Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse in August 2026 - it's gonna be a blast!

Food & Drink

18+

R&B Club Classics Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 17th October

11:30am - 4:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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R&B Club Classics Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

We're turning up the heat at Freight Island with a special edition R&B Club Classic Brunch, packed with pure nostalgia, endless drinks + party anthems

R&B Brunch Manchester

Saturday 25th July + 10 other dates

12:00pm - 5:00pm

BLVD Manchester

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R&B Brunch Manchester

BLVD Manchester

Welcome to the official R&B Brunch Don your furs, dust off your cane and let's get the crystal on ice at the UK's biggest R&B Brunch

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Taylor Swift Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 22nd August

11:30am - 4:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Taylor Swift Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

We're turning up the heat at Freight Island with a special edition Taylor Swift Brunch, packed with all things Taylor Swift!

Wins Cookout is MCRs homegrown day fest, DJs, games and pure vibes. Manchesters summer link-up.

Sport

16+

The Girl Games - September 2026

Sunday 13th September

9:00am - 6:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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The Girl Games - September 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The Girl Games is a female only fitness competition designed by women, for women! Compete in pairs in strength, endurance and metcon workouts.

CATCH:Pro-Wrestling returns to Gorilla

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Bruk Out Soca Fit Carnival Ready 05.08.26

Wednesday 5th August

7:00pm - 8:00pm

0161 Studios, Manchester

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Bruk Out Soca Fit Carnival Ready 05.08.26

0161 Studios, Manchester

Get ready for Manchester Carnival with Bruk Out Soca Fit!

FutureShock Wrestling: Manchester Double Header 3pm & 7pm

Saturday 15th August

2:30pm - 9:30pm

The Union (Manchester Metropolitan Student Union)

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FutureShock Wrestling: Manchester Double Header 3pm & 7pm

The Union (Manchester Metropolitan Student Union)

Live action-packed pro wrestling for fans of all ages. If you've got WWE fans in your family they'll love this. 2 Huge Events! - 3pm and 7pm

Family Days Out

Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Monday 31st August

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Victoria Warehouse, Stretford

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Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Victoria Warehouse, Stretford

Get ready for a wild time at the Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse in August 2026 - it's gonna be a blast!

PQA Salford Summer School

Mon 3rd - Fri 7th August

10:00am - 4:00pm

The Empty Space, Salford

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PQA Salford Summer School

The Empty Space, Salford

Performing Arts Summer School in Salford! Musical Theatre of Filmmaking, which side will you choose?

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Monthly Autism Open Mic Event

Tuesday 28th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Chute Bar, Ashton-under-Lyne

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Monthly Autism Open Mic Event

Chute Bar, Ashton-under-Lyne

Showcase your talent at our open mic event hosted at the Chute Bar in Ashton-Under-Lyne. Entrants must be 16 and over

Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular Trafford

Sat 10th October - Sun 1st November

12:00pm - 7:00pm

Intu Trafford Centre , Manchester

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Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular Trafford

Intu Trafford Centre , Manchester

Gandeys Circus returns, bringing you a brand-new, spine-chilling, and action-packed Halloween Spooktacular! Dare you enter the haunted Big Top?

Seasonal

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 3rd October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 10th October

6:30pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 17th October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 24th October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

New York New York Manchester

Let's make this October a month to remember for the rest of our lives!! Spooky themed Bingo hosted by Ugly Drag Queens ( what's new? )

what's on in manchester

In the city that spawned The Hacienda, The Stone Roses, The Smiths, Joy Division and Homobloc, it's fair to say that there is no shortage of musical heritage in Manchester, a trait which has continued through to today, with an enormous number of music events taking place in the city.

Our What's on in Manchester this weekend guide covers all Manchester clubs, as well as a Manchester gig guide, comedy nights and tickets.

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