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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

Khaotic Presents: Anderex, The Smiler & more

Friday 10th April

9:00pm - 3:00am

The Classic Grand, Glasgow

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Khaotic Presents: Anderex, The Smiler & more

The Classic Grand, Glasgow

Glasgow, we are back, featuring 2 of the best rawstyle artists in the game

18+

DISFUNCTION: Samuel Moriero

Friday 31st July

11:00pm - 3:00am

Classic Grand., Glasgow

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DISFUNCTION: Samuel Moriero

Classic Grand., Glasgow

The hottest name in hard dance today returns for a Scottish headline.

18+

Soul On Sunday Day Time Party

Sunday 31st May

1:00pm - 5:45pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

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Soul On Sunday Day Time Party

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Get ready for a unforgettable Day Out with friends.. Dance and feel the vibes at SoS the best daytime party on a Sunday in the UK

FLOW Glasgow: Franky Rizardo, Nacho Scoppa, Rooleh, Tre Reynolds

Saturday 11th April

9:00pm - 3:00am

The Galvanizers Yard SWG3, Glasgow

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FLOW Glasgow: Franky Rizardo, Nacho Scoppa, Rooleh, Tre Reynolds

The Galvanizers Yard SWG3, Glasgow

On April 11th we're bringing FLOW to Scotland for the very first time, taking over SWG3 with Franky Rizardo, Nacho Scoppa, Rooleh, Tre Reynolds

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SWG3 Presents: Faster Horses B2B Kyle Starkey

SWG3 Presents: Faster Horses B2B Kyle Starkey

SWG3, Glasgow

English techno DJ Faster Horses teams up with Kyle Starkey, for a B2B set to remember at SWG3 TV Studio on Friday 24 April 2026.

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PHG Presents: KNTRLVRLST

PHG Presents: KNTRLVRLST

Room2, Glasgow

Following our unforgettable show in March, we are back in Glasgow in just 2 weeks time - this time we go harder with one of Germany's best, KNTRLVRLST

Based in Liverpool, Multunes is an Irish DJ, producer and driving force behind Stack City Raves: one of the fastest-selling underground dance brands

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FLY // Gaskin - Glasgow [DAY]

FLY // Gaskin - Glasgow [DAY]

SWG3, Glasgow

Gaskin returns to SWG3 following an unforgettable sold out night in February - this time, to take over the Yard on Sunday 10 May 2026.

Gigs

K-Pop Live | SWG3, Glasgow | SOLD OUT!!!

K-Pop Live | SWG3, Glasgow | SOLD OUT!!!

SWG3, Glasgow

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

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Electric Dreams - Bank Holiday All - Dayer

Sunday 24th May

4:00pm - 12:00am

Radisson Red, Glasgow

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Electric Dreams - Bank Holiday All - Dayer

Radisson Red, Glasgow

We return to Glasgow and our home at Radisson RED with another spectacular May Bank Holiday All- Dayer.

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Absolute Amy: Live In Glasgow

Absolute Amy: Live In Glasgow

Room2, Glasgow

The UK's #1 Amy Winehouse Tribute - Live In Glasgow

14+

Battle Icons Live at the Art school

Sunday 12th April

6:00pm - 10:00pm

The Art School, Glasgow

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Battle Icons Live at the Art school

The Art School, Glasgow

sundown presents... The Battle ICONS. Past winners of the battle come back to compete at art school for even bigger prizes!

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The Vintage Explosion

Monday 28th December

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow

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The Vintage Explosion

Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion.

18+

VSS Vol. 12 | Seán McKenna

VSS Vol. 12 | Seán McKenna

McChuills, Glasgow

VSS Vol. 12 | Seán McKenna / Mairi Sutherland / Doctur Normul

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Summer Jam Pot @ the Barras

Saturday 6th June

3:00pm - 9:00pm

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

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Summer Jam Pot @ the Barras

Barras Art And Design (BAaD), Glasgow

Glasgow's biggest nineties and noughties Day Party @ BAaD in the Barra's

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Late Night Getaway Drivers, Paperhouse + guests

Saturday 11th April

7:00pm - 10:00pm

SWG3 Poetry Club, Glasgow

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Late Night Getaway Drivers, Paperhouse + guests

SWG3 Poetry Club, Glasgow

RCMS PRESENTS............LNGD headline Glasgow's SWG3 Poetry Club on April 11th, doors open 7pm, over 18s

Festivals

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TTF at the Riverside Museum 2026

Saturday 16th May

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Riverside Museum, Glasgow

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TTF at the Riverside Museum 2026

Riverside Museum, Glasgow

For the very first time ever, TTF headline an outdoor show at the iconic Riverside Museum with a legendary line up.

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PRTY Festival 2026 - A New Era

Sat 30th - Sun 31st May

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Riverside Museum, Glasgow

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PRTY Festival 2026 - A New Era

Riverside Museum, Glasgow

A new era of PRTY FSTVL begins next summer at Glasgow's most iconic open-air venue. A location deeply rooted in Scottish dance music history

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Coloursfest 25th Anniversary 2026

Sat 15th - Sun 16th August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

BRAEHEAD WATERFRONT, Glasgow

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Coloursfest 25th Anniversary 2026

BRAEHEAD WATERFRONT, Glasgow

Get ready for Coloursfest 25th Anniversary Party... OUTDOOR - ONE BIG STAGE! Bringing you the best artists from the past!

Paisley Alive Festival 2026

Saturday 4th July

10:00am - 10:00pm

Barshaw Park, Paisley

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Paisley Alive Festival 2026

Barshaw Park, Paisley

Scotland's First Music and Fitness Festival - Where Music and Movement come alive! TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

18+

FLY Festival Glasgow

Fri 22nd - Sun 24th May

1:00pm - 10:30pm

The Riverside Museum, Glasgow

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FLY Festival Glasgow

The Riverside Museum, Glasgow

FLY Festival Glasgow 22-24 May 2026 Riverside Museum & Yard Dance Forever. *event subject to licence*

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Complete Stone Roses Live In The Big Top

Saturday 19th September

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Queens Park Recreation, Glasgow

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Complete Stone Roses Live In The Big Top

Queens Park Recreation, Glasgow

We return and bigger and better on Saturday 19th September! Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning at 8am. We expect this to sell very fast!

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Queen's Park Spring Weekender '26 - Bank Holiday - May 2nd & 3rd

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Queen's Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow

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Queen's Park Spring Weekender '26 - Bank Holiday - May 2nd & 3rd

Queen's Park Recreation Ground, Glasgow

We are over the moon to announce the return of the Queen's Park Spring Weekender curated by Melting Pot & Optimo (Espacio)!!

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Stereofunk Festival 2026

Saturday 25th April

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Hamilton Park Racecourse

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Stereofunk Festival 2026

Hamilton Park Racecourse

The First Festival Of The Summer returns for 2026 at Hamilton Park Racecourse and is bigger and better than ever before!

Comedy

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Paul Black: Good Bits

Monday 20th April

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Blackfriars Basement, Glasgow

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Paul Black: Good Bits

Blackfriars Basement, Glasgow

Paul Black is coming to Blackfriars Basement to showcase some of good bits in the run up to his new show...Cash Cow

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Dan Nightingale & Friends -- Glasgow -- Show Starts 8pm

Friday 26th February 2027

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Garage, Glasgow

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Dan Nightingale & Friends -- Glasgow -- Show Starts 8pm

The Garage, Glasgow

Another excellent night of stand up with Have A Word host Dan Nightingale. Dan is joined in Glasgow by Mark Nelson & Eshaan Akbar. Starts at 8pm.

18+

Phwoar Events Presents: Drag Bingo

Phwoar Events Presents: Drag Bingo

Drygate, Glasgow

We've teamed up with Phwoar Events again for another fabulous night of Drag Bingo here at Drygate!

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Beth & Matthew: Work in Progress

Tuesday 5th May

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Blackfriars Basement, Glasgow

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Beth & Matthew: Work in Progress

Blackfriars Basement, Glasgow

Beth and Matt are back with all new material in Blackfriars Basement.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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The Book Club Night 1 - The Names by Florence Knapp

The Book Club Night 1 - The Names by Florence Knapp

Wunderbar, GLASGOW

Join us, Christina of @lailalettering and Kirstie of @kirstieskitchen with our monthly book club we'll be hosting in Wunderbar!

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Country Legends - Dolly Parton & Shania Twain Tribute

Country Legends - Dolly Parton & Shania Twain Tribute

ARTA, Glasgow

Dig out the cowboy boots on and get ready to dance the night away at Arta's Country Legends Tribute Night on Friday 17th July!

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The Book Club Night 2 - House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas

The Book Club Night 2 - House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas

Wunderbar, GLASGOW

Join us, Christina of @lailalettering and Kirstie of @kirstieskitchen with our monthly book club we'll be hosting in Wunderbar!

15+

Script Club Cardiff _and friends

Sunday 19th April

7:30pm - 9:00pm

The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow

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Script Club Cardiff _and friends

The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow

Six plays. Two cities. One night.

Experiences & Attractions

Clydeside Easter Funland 2pm-5pm

Saturday 11th April

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

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Clydeside Easter Funland 2pm-5pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

Clydeside Easter Funland is a family-focused Easter funfair packed with 20+ family friendly attractions and a full inflatable village.

Clydeside Easter Funland 12pm-3pm

Saturday 11th April

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

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Clydeside Easter Funland 12pm-3pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

Clydeside Easter Funland is a family-focused Easter funfair packed with 20+ family friendly attractions and a full inflatable village.

Clydeside Easter Funland 2pm-5pm

Sunday 12th April

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

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Clydeside Easter Funland 2pm-5pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

Clydeside Easter Funland is a family-focused Easter funfair packed with 20+ family friendly attractions and a full inflatable village.

Clydeside Easter Funland 12pm-3pm

Sunday 12th April

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

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Clydeside Easter Funland 12pm-3pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

Clydeside Easter Funland is a family-focused Easter funfair packed with 20+ family friendly attractions and a full inflatable village.

Food & Drink

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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

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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.

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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.

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Introduction to Bulgarian wines

Thursday 7th May

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

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Introduction to Bulgarian wines

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

Bulgaria makes some excellent wine which we've been blown away by, we'll go through our favourites at this tasting

Sport

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WORLD CUP Scotland vs Haiti

WORLD CUP Scotland vs Haiti

Drygate, Glasgow

Join us at Drygate to watch Scotland take on Haiti in the World Cup in what promises to be a brilliant night of football.

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WORLD CUP Scotland Vs Morocco

WORLD CUP Scotland Vs Morocco

Drygate, Glasgow

Pie and Pint included with your ticket, guest speakers and an atmosphere second to none.

Reset Ritual

Saturday 9th May

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Shape Pilates, Glasgow

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Reset Ritual

Shape Pilates, Glasgow

Rootbound marks spring with yoga and breathwork led by Carmen Aziz, followed by a seasonal supper, herbal teas, and small rituals to restore.

Whit's The Score! is a Live season round up of Scottish football with Gordon Duncan, Hugh Keevins & Scott Allan!

Family Days Out

Clydeside Easter Funland 2pm-5pm

Saturday 11th April

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

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Clydeside Easter Funland 2pm-5pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

Clydeside Easter Funland is a family-focused Easter funfair packed with 20+ family friendly attractions and a full inflatable village.

Clydeside Easter Funland 12pm-3pm

Saturday 11th April

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

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Clydeside Easter Funland 12pm-3pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

Clydeside Easter Funland is a family-focused Easter funfair packed with 20+ family friendly attractions and a full inflatable village.

Clydeside Easter Funland 2pm-5pm

Sunday 12th April

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

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Clydeside Easter Funland 2pm-5pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

Clydeside Easter Funland is a family-focused Easter funfair packed with 20+ family friendly attractions and a full inflatable village.

Clydeside Easter Funland 12pm-3pm

Sunday 12th April

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

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Clydeside Easter Funland 12pm-3pm

Clydeside South Street, Glasgow

Clydeside Easter Funland is a family-focused Easter funfair packed with 20+ family friendly attractions and a full inflatable village.

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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