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Manchester events

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Start: 2026-04-03T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-03T12:00:00+01:00
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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

Hot Creations returns to Manchester, taking over the all new space IDRA on Sunday, 5th April

18+

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+

Girls Don't Sync at IDRA, Manchester on Saturday 18th April 2026!

18+

Bank Holiday Day Party

Sunday 5th April

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Six Trees, Manchester

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Bank Holiday Day Party

Six Trees, Manchester

25+

Forward Motion - Manchester @ Progress

Forward Motion - Manchester @ Progress

Progress, Manchester

The golden era of deep house lands on the streets of Manchester.

18+

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!

18+

The Loft: Truly Madly (All Night Long)

Thursday 2nd April

11:00pm - 5:00am

The Loft MCR, Manchester

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The Loft: Truly Madly (All Night Long)

The Loft MCR, Manchester

Time to go deeply with the Mindhelmet boss and selector's selector.

18+

Easter Sun 5th April JBs w/ Jamie Fielding, jWave, Boss Priester

Sunday 5th April

9:00pm - 4:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Easter Sun 5th April JBs w/ Jamie Fielding, jWave, Boss Priester

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

This Bank Holiday Sunday at Joshua Brooks with JAMIE FIELDING, JWAVE B2B BOSS PRIESTER, ACA + more!

Gigs

K-POP Live 4 | Freight Island, Manchester

Monday 6th April

11:30am - 6:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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K-POP Live 4 | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture! Inspired by the popular film K-Pop Demon Hunters, through live acts & high energy choreography.

18+

The Ultimate Stone Roses & Oasis Tribute Night - Freight Island

Friday 3rd April

7:30pm - 11:30pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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The Ultimate Stone Roses & Oasis Tribute Night - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

Live tributes to legendary Manchester bands The Stone Roses and Oasis, plus DJ Paul Ezi Eden (MCR ROCKS)

18+

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!

18+

Ibiza Anthems Live At Manchester Cathedral

Ibiza Anthems Live At Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Join us this April as Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago perform an incredible headline gig inside the stunning Manchester Cathedral for Ibiza Anthems Live

Luciano live with band plus More /TTI 50th Anniversary.

Monday 6th April

3:00pm - 1:00am

HQ 232 Claremont Rd, Manchester

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Luciano live with band plus More /TTI 50th Anniversary.

HQ 232 Claremont Rd, Manchester

LUCIANO LIVE WITH FULL BAND PLUS MICAH SHEMIAH & TESHAY MAKEEDA @ TTI 50th ANNIVERSARY WITH A HOST OF INTERNATIONAL ARTISTES

18+

Salsa De Cuba - RAMONA

Salsa De Cuba - RAMONA

Ramona, Manchester

Authentic live Cuban music in the heart of Manchester. Converted MOT station Ramona meets Salsa de Cuba for a night of dance, community and joy!

18+

Putrid Pile - Manchester

Putrid Pile - Manchester

SOUP, Manchester

Brutal Death Metal legend Putrid Pile returns to Manchester for an intimate show at Soup with the sickest lineup possible

GirlyPop Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Sunday 10th May

12:00pm - 4:30pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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GirlyPop Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

GirlyPop Live is returning to Freight Island, Manchester with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

Festivals

18+

Moovin Festival 2026

Fri 12th - Sun 14th June

2:00pm - 11:30pm

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

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Moovin Festival 2026

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

Moovin Festival is back for 2026 and promises to get you dancing to a mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house & d&b until the cows come home

17+

Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026

Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

11:30am - 11:00pm

Heaton Park, Manchester

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Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026

Heaton Park, Manchester

Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Heaton Park, Manchester Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

Manchester Village Pride 2026

Fri 28th August - Tue 1st September

12:00pm - 6:00am

Manchester Gay Village

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Village Pride 2026: Four days, three stages, one Village. Bank Holiday takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the heart of Manchester.

18+

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.

The Brit Fest 2026

Thu 2nd - Sun 5th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

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The Brit Fest 2026

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

The Brit Fest Cheshire is a family-friendly weekend packed with the best of British music and entertainment!

14+

Damnation 2026

Sat 7th - Sun 8th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

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Damnation 2026

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester. Tickets on sale now!

14+

Faithless LIVE | Manchester

Friday 3rd July

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

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Faithless LIVE | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Faithless bring their live show to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Friday 3rd July!

18+

The House & Vocal Disco Festival

Saturday 25th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club

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The House & Vocal Disco Festival

Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club

We return to the lushous green fields of Styal for another beautiful experience amongst friends, listening to the very best house music.

Comedy

18+

Friday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Friday 3rd April

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!

18+

Kristin Key: 2026 Ca-Caw Tour || Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 4th July

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Kristin Key: 2026 Ca-Caw Tour || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Kristin Key is an internationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold-out shows worldwide.

18+

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

18+

Prestwich Pride Presents: CLASS CABARET

Prestwich Pride Presents: CLASS CABARET

ICONS, Manchester

A night packed with Drag, Burlesque, vocals and games and more! Thursday 2nd April, 8pm-10pm Icons Prestwich

Theatre, Arts & Culture

The Self Is a Costume

The Self Is a Costume

SeeSaw, Manchester

An exhibition celebrating masks, personas, performance and playful absurdity.

18+

Bags For Life (15/04) - Two dark comedy plays by Nicholas Royle

Wednesday 15th April

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The White Hotel, Salford

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Bags For Life (15/04) - Two dark comedy plays by Nicholas Royle

The White Hotel, Salford

Two original dark comedy plays by award-winning Nicholas Royle, set across Manchester and London.

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Bags For Life (14/04) - Two dark comedy plays by Nicholas Royle

Tuesday 14th April

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The White Hotel, Salford

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Bags For Life (14/04) - Two dark comedy plays by Nicholas Royle

The White Hotel, Salford

Two original dark comedy plays by award-winning Nicholas Royle, set across Manchester and London.

18+

Honkytonk Highway Line Dance Social Manchester

Sunday 9th August

12:30pm - 5:00pm

Revolucion De Cuba Manchester

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Honkytonk Highway Line Dance Social Manchester

Revolucion De Cuba Manchester

Bringing our Honkytonk Highway Line dance social to Revalucion de Cuba Manchester

Experiences & Attractions

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

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Monton Soul & Pop festival

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul and Pop festival is the newest festival to hit the North West. appearing live on Stage will be Kenny Thomas, Odyssey, and Stax of Soul.

Cards and Collectables Trading Card Event MANCHESTER 26 April

Sunday 26th April

11:00am - 5:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Cards and Collectables Trading Card Event MANCHESTER 26 April

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Cards and Collectables comes to Manchester on 26th April. A must attend event for all fans and collectors of TCG, Pokemon and Sports Cards

For the Love of Anime

Sat 4th - Sun 5th April

9:00am - 6:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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For the Love of Anime

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

A brand-new celebration of Anime, Japan, and Cosplay in the UK!

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Friday 10th 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

Discover an amazing, underwater world at SEA LIFE Manchester! On your journey through the aquarium, you will encounter over 2,000 creatures!...

Food & Drink

18+

R&B Club Classics Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 11th April

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

18+

R&B Brunch - Manchester

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 UKs biggest R&B Brunch Daytimer.

18+

The Country Hoedown Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 9th May

11:30am - 4:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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The Country Hoedown Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

Where Nashville vibes join your brunch table. Saddle up for a daytime hoedown celebrating the finest of country music.

18+

Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Manchester

Saturday 4th July + 2 other dates

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Rewind Nq, Manchester

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Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Manchester

Rewind Nq, Manchester

Expect the best old skool anthems from the 90s and 00s classic hip hop, R&B, UKG, soul, and more. Every track brings that "remember this?"

Sport

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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The Girl Games

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The Girl Games is an empowering fitness competition. You will enter in doubles with your fitness bestie and compete in Strength, Endurance & Metcon.

CATCH:Pro-Wrestling returns to GORILLA

16+

CATCH:Pro-Wrestling - 2026 Enygma Series

CATCH:Pro-Wrestling - 2026 Enygma Series

Red Arch, Manchester

2026 edition of the Enygma Series begins

16+

Bruk Out Soca Fit 01.04.26

Wednesday 1st April

7:00pm - 8:00pm

0161 Studios, Manchester

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Bruk Out Soca Fit 01.04.26

0161 Studios, Manchester

A 45-minute high-energy soca dance fitness class guaranteed to make you sweat, smile & feel amazing!

Family Days Out

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

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Monton Soul & Pop festival

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul and Pop festival is the newest festival to hit the North West. appearing live on Stage will be Kenny Thomas, Odyssey, and Stax of Soul.

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!

K-pop experience -HUNTRIX

K-pop experience -HUNTRIX

ICONS, Manchester

HUNTRIX live on stage.

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Trafford

Thu 2nd - Sun 19th April

12:00pm - 8:00pm

Intu Trafford Centre , Manchester

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Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Trafford

Intu Trafford Centre , Manchester

Step into the spectacular world of Gandey's K-Pop Dragon Circus - a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite.

Seasonal

15+

Easter Extravaganza TIM DUZIT PERFORMING LIVE

Saturday 11th April

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Pakistani Community Centre, Manchester

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Easter Extravaganza TIM DUZIT PERFORMING LIVE

Pakistani Community Centre, Manchester

Manchester's NO.1 Event This Easter! Live Performance By TIM DUZIT - Performing Hits Like 'KAT SLATER' + More & Music By : UK' Finest DJs

18+

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? )

Whisper of Tagu is a celebration of Myanmar Thingyan - the Myanmar New Year water festival

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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? )

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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