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Manchester events

Name: The Girl Games - September 2026
Start: 2026-09-13T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-13T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Bowlers Exhibition Centre

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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

Hard Trance Europe Weekender 2026

Fri 12th - Sun 14th June

5:00pm - 11:45pm

The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

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Hard Trance Europe Weekender 2026

The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare

We're Back in Weston Super Mare on the iconic Grand Pier for 2026 for our biggest ever edition!

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Casa x Cue presents: Teedee

Casa x Cue presents: Teedee

THE DEPO, Plymouth

Casa have teamed up with Cue to bring you the hottest name in the biz right now, TEE DEE

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Mungo's HiFi with Charlie P / Eva Lazarus & Gardna

Saturday 6th June

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Level 33 Open Air Rooftop Venue And Club, Plymouth

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Mungo's HiFi with Charlie P / Eva Lazarus & Gardna

Level 33 Open Air Rooftop Venue And Club, Plymouth

Level 33 Rooftop all day party with special guests taking over al day long. Expect dub, jungle, reggae for the ultimate day event

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Summer Jam By The Sea RnB Day Party - Saturday 4th July

Saturday 4th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Plymouth

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Summer Jam By The Sea RnB Day Party - Saturday 4th July

Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Plymouth

Saturday 4th July - Summer Jam the Ultimate R&B Day Party Experience at The Corinthian Plymouth on the stunning Plymouth sea front

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Goodgreef 25 Years - Plymouth

Goodgreef 25 Years - Plymouth

The Depo, Plymouth

Goodgreef are taking over The Depo as part of our 25 year celebrations!

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Clubland Plymouth After Party

Clubland Plymouth After Party

The Depo, Plymouth

Official Clubland Plymouth After Party

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Mr Traumatik tour 2026

Mr Traumatik tour 2026

VOXA Plymouth

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

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Low & Level 33: 1991 [SUMMER ROOFTOP DAY PARTY]

Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Level 33 Open Air Rooftop Venue And Club, Plymouth

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Low & Level 33: 1991 [SUMMER ROOFTOP DAY PARTY]

Level 33 Open Air Rooftop Venue And Club, Plymouth

1/4 of Drum & Bass supergroup WORSHIP, 1991 joins us for our follow up drum & bass special on the rooftop

Gigs

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Chicane LIVE | Manchester

Saturday 28th November

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Albert Hall, Manchester

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Chicane LIVE | Manchester

Albert Hall, Manchester

Chicane heads to the Albert Hall on Saturday 28th November for a full live band performance!

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Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | O2 Victoria Warehouse

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | O2 Victoria Warehouse

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

After a string of sold-out shows across the UK, The Road to Nashville is bringing its country magic to the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester!

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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. The line-up has been hand-picked by Pale Waves themselves, to bring you a full day of live music.

K-POP Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Sunday 28th June

11:30am - 2:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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K-POP Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture Manchester! Bringing K-Pop performers to life through live acts & high energy choreography.

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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Red Rodeo Club

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Red Rodeo Club is Manchester's queer line dancing event, mixing classic boot-scootin tutorials with a party vibe!

Holy Diver, Stockport

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Graham Bonnet Band

Holy Diver, Stockport

Graham Bonnet, legendary voice of Rainbow, Alcatraz, Anthem and many more takes to the Holy Diver stage for 2 select UK only Dates!

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GirlyPop Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Sunday 12th July

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!

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The Bluetones (Acoustic) + Guests

The Bluetones (Acoustic) + Guests

Bask Stockport

The Bluetones Acoustic show is two members of Brit Pop legends The Bluetones, for special acoustic performances of the band’s classics.

Festivals

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Summer Fest at the Beach

Sat 6th - Sun 7th June

11:00am - 10:30pm

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston Super-Mare

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Summer Fest at the Beach

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston Super-Mare

Summer Fest at the Beach lands in Weston-Super-Mare 6th/7th June 2026 with huge acts good vibes golden sands and unforgettable beachfront weekend fun.

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Symphonic Ibiza - At The Beach

Friday 5th June

3:00pm - 10:30pm

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston Super-Mare

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Symphonic Ibiza - At The Beach

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston Super-Mare

50-piece orchestra + vocalists with special performances from Angie Brown, Livin' Joy & Rozalla PLUS VERY special guest Nathan Dawe!

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Clubland Live On The Beach

Saturday 5th September

2:30pm - 10:30pm

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston-super-Mare

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Clubland Live On The Beach

Weston Super Mare Beach, Weston-super-Mare

Clubland Live On The Beach returns to Weston Super Mare!

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Clubland Live Plymouth

Saturday 6th June

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Plymouth Argyle Football Co Ltd

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Clubland Live Plymouth

Plymouth Argyle Football Co Ltd

Clubland Live takes over the exclusive fan zone at Home Park, Plymouth for an amazing outdoor festival experience featuring a huge line up!

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The Enchanted Garden Ball - Travel

Saturday 30th May

5:00pm - 2:30am

Shobrooke Park, Crediton

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The Enchanted Garden Ball - Travel

Shobrooke Park, Crediton

On May 30th, the gates open to a garden transformed. Experience the magic of the EGB, Exeter's most unique and immersive experience.

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The Enchanted Garden Ball

Saturday 30th May

5:30pm - 2:30am

Shobrooke Park, Crediton

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The Enchanted Garden Ball

Shobrooke Park, Crediton

On May 30th, the gates open to a garden transformed. Experience the magic of the EGB, Exeter's most unique and immersive experience.

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Burn It Down Festival 2026

Thu 3rd - Sat 5th September

3:00pm - 11:00pm

The Foundry Torquay

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Burn It Down Festival 2026

The Foundry Torquay

Burn It Down Festival is an alternative, emo, hardcore festival held in Torquay, UK, across multiple grassroots venues.

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Jungle Cakes Beach Festival - Exmouth

Jungle Cakes Beach Festival - Exmouth

Exmouth Beach

The vibes are coming! We're back, Jungle Cakes lands back on the gorgeous sands of Exmouth.

Comedy

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Comedy at the Castle: Friday Night with Joanne McNally and more!

Friday 17th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Powderham Castle, Exeter

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Comedy at the Castle: Friday Night with Joanne McNally and more!

Powderham Castle, Exeter

Comedy at the Castle returns to Powderham Castle with Joanne McNally, Hal Cruttenden and more on the opening night!

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Comedy at the Castle: Sunday Night with Al Murray and more!

Sunday 19th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Powderham Castle, Exeter

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Comedy at the Castle: Sunday Night with Al Murray and more!

Powderham Castle, Exeter

Comedy at the Castle returns to Powderham Castle with the legendary Al Murray closing out the final night of the weekend!

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Comedy at the Castle: Saturday Night with Paul Smith and more!

Saturday 18th July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Powderham Castle, Exeter

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Comedy at the Castle: Saturday Night with Paul Smith and more!

Powderham Castle, Exeter

Comedy at the Castle returns to Powderham Castle with Paul Smith headlining Saturday nights show!

Custom House, Plymouth

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Plymouth Comedy Club

Custom House, Plymouth

Another Top night of Comedy in Plymouth at the Custom House with Duncan Oakley, Becky Umbers and Jake Baker with our Mc Chris Brooker

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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That Night In Manchester

That Night In Manchester

Stockport Plaza

An unforgettable experience that dives straight into the heart of the Manchester music scene. Relive the nights & stories that defined music forever.

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Crimson VII (7) // ''The Film Shoot''

Crimson VII (7) // ''The Film Shoot''

Studio Manchester

Crimson VII featuring Dany Gomez, Joey London Style, Black Fancy and Tris & Rrell.

Góbéfest

Saturday 20th June + 2 other dates

11:00am - 11:00pm

Manchester Cathedral Gardens

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Góbéfest

Manchester Cathedral Gardens

Manchester's original international urban folk music and dance festival! Expect vibrant folk traditions from across Europe and beyond.

Ellen Renton You and Yours Poetry Tour

Tuesday 23rd June

6:30pm - 10:00pm

The International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester

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Ellen Renton You and Yours Poetry Tour

The International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester

Scottish poet, performer and theatre maker Ellen Renton is joined by Kate Ireland for the Manchester leg of her 2026 UK poetry tour.

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.

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Art Battle Manchester XXIX - The Art of the Game

Friday 12th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Stockport County Football Club

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Art Battle Manchester XXIX - The Art of the Game

Stockport County Football Club

Manchester's most energetic art event. 10 Artists, 30 Minutes on the Clock, YOU Decide the winner. Expect DJ's, food, drink, and the unexpected

Comic Con Manchester

Sat 25th - Sun 26th July

9:00am - 6:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Comic Con Manchester

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

COMIC CON MANCHESTER is one of the UK's largest pop culture conventions

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Monday 15th June + 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, from shark-filled habitats to a rockpool you can touch.

Food & Drink

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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!

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Beer Vs Wine with Cheese

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

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Beer Vs Wine with Cheese

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

One of our favourite events matching both wine and beer to cheese. you pick which you prefer - wine or beer with cheese.

R&B Brunch Manchester

Saturday 13th June + 15 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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Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Manchester

Saturday 4th July

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

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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.

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The Girl Games - June 2026

Sunday 7th June

8:30am - 6:30pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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The Girl Games - June 2026

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.

The Great Manchester Run

Sunday 31st May

11:45am - 4:00pm

Portland Street, Manchester

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The Great Manchester Run

Portland Street, Manchester

Lace up, Manchester! The Great Manchester Run 10k is back on Sunday 31st May 2026, and we want you running with us.

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ENGLAND v CROATIA at FSC

Wednesday 17th June

4:00pm - 1:00am

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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ENGLAND v CROATIA at FSC

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Watch England v Croatia live at FSC. Guaranteed seat, burger + pint included, pre-match BBQ, big screen and full fan zone atmosphere.

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!

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Monthly Autism Open Mic Event

Tuesday 26th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

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

Family Fun Halloween Party

Saturday 31st October

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Billingtons, Oldham

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Family Fun Halloween Party

Billingtons, Oldham

Come and have a spooktacular night, dance, play games and food included

Seasonal

Sip & Soul x Cupra: Coffee Day Party

Sunday 14th June

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Cupra City Garage MCR, Manchester

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Sip & Soul x Cupra: Coffee Day Party

Cupra City Garage MCR, Manchester

Join us where the Sip of coffee meets the rhythm of the Soul, day party with great coffee, good company and chill vibes!

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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 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 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? )

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.

We've also got comprehensive Manchester events, listings, line ups, venue details and ticket information, or you're into gaming check out Format Manchester. Everything required to make the most of your weekend.

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