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Manchester events

Name: Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry
Start: 2026-07-20T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-20T02:00:00+01:00
Location: Legoland Discovery 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

Hyperactive World | TeeDee (All Day Long)

Hyperactive World | TeeDee (All Day Long)

IDRA, Manchester

You asked for it - TeeDee is coming to IDRA. Bank Holiday Sunday 3rd May, All Day Long. 8-Hour set... have you got the minerals?

18+

Curated by Ben UFO // Day & Night party - Progress & The Loft

Curated by Ben UFO // Day & Night party - Progress & The Loft

Progress, Manchester

One of the most respected UK selectors in electronic music. Ben UFO curates a Day & Night party at Progress & The Loft.

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

Faster Horses: Albert Hall

Friday 17th April

11:00pm - 4:00am

Albert Hall, Manchester

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Faster Horses: Albert Hall

Albert Hall, Manchester

Faster Horses, one of our very own headlines his biggest biggest show ever at the iconic Albert Hall in Manchester.

18+

The Loft: Shonky, Otis (Live) & Touré

Friday 15th May

11:00pm - 5:00am

The Loft MCR, Manchester

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The Loft: Shonky, Otis (Live) & Touré

The Loft MCR, Manchester

Last year he schooled us on slick, deep, tech-y classiness. Now the Parisian is back to deliver another lesson.

PIV lands in Manchester, taking over the all new space IDRA on Saturday, 25th 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+

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!

Gigs

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Wu Tiao Ren - "Some Scenery" Earth Tour - Manchester

Friday 8th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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Wu Tiao Ren - "Some Scenery" Earth Tour - Manchester

The Bread Shed, Manchester

Flowing Water presents WU TIAO REN- an influential folk-rock indie duo from China

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!

THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER

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Cult Of The Damned

THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER

This May, we welcome UK rap crew Cult Of The Damned to The Blues Kitchen.

16+

The Utopia Strong: Live at Hallé St Peter's

Thursday 7th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Halle St Peter's, Manchester

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The Utopia Strong: Live at Hallé St Peter's

Halle St Peter's, Manchester

An evening of mind bending electronic psychedelia in Manchester's very own cosmic cathedral.

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

16+

Channel One Sound System

Friday 8th May

8:00pm - 2:00am

The Nia Centre NIAMOS, Manchester

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Channel One Sound System

The Nia Centre NIAMOS, Manchester

The Legendary Channel One Sound System, Returns to NIAMOS- The Nia Centre. Playing their Outernational Dub, Roots and Culture Vinyl Selection...

18+

Motown Magic Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 12:00am

Freight Island, Manchester

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Motown Magic Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

Get ready for an all-night celebration of the timeless Motown era as we bring you the incredible tributes to Tina Turner, Diana Ross and more!

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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Airspace >> Manchester Tunnel Party

Saturday 2nd May

4:00pm - 10:00pm

New Bailey Tunnel, Manchester

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Airspace >> Manchester Tunnel Party

New Bailey Tunnel, Manchester

We're fully producing the a tunnel space near the city centre into a big AIRSPACE DAY PARTY. 4PM - 10PM Capacity is limited, be quick

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!

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Manchester Forever

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The biggest celebration of the 90's Manchester Rave Scene! Hardcore // Jungle // Classic DNB // House // Acid // Trance // Old Skool // Techno

Comedy

18+

Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 11th April

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

4 hand-picked comedians and one of our resident hosts! Every Saturday Night in our New York style basement comedy club!

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Saturday Afternoon Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 11th April

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Saturday Afternoon Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

4 hand-picked comedians and one of our resident hosts! Every Saturday Afternoon, join us in our New York style basement Comedy Club.

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

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Manchester Comedy Club presents: KEVIN GILDEA AND FRIENDS

Manchester Comedy Club presents: KEVIN GILDEA AND FRIENDS

Area Manchester

Laughter guaranteed with Kieran Lawless, Kerris Gibson, headliner Kevin Gildea, MC Mandy McCarthy and glamorous hostess Charli Angel!

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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Bags For Life (13/04) - Two dark comedy plays by Nicholas Royle

Monday 13th April

7:30pm - 9:30pm

The White Hotel, Salford

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Bags For Life (13/04) - 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 (15/04) - Two dark comedy plays by Nicholas Royle

Wednesday 15th April

7:30pm - 9:30pm

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

7:30pm - 9:30pm

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.

The Self Is a Costume

The Self Is a Costume

SeeSaw, Manchester

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

Experiences & Attractions

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

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.

15+

Sip and Paint (Palette and Prosecco)

Wednesday 6th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Monton Carlo, Manchester

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Sip and Paint (Palette and Prosecco)

Monton Carlo, Manchester

Swirl wine, laugh with friends and paint your masterpiece - no talent needed, just good vibes and a full glass!

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Monday 20th 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

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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.

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+

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

15+

Rooftop Pilates, Karoake & Pizza

Sunday 26th April

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Nells Pizza Media City Salford Quays, Manchester

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Rooftop Pilates, Karoake & Pizza

Nells Pizza Media City Salford Quays, Manchester

Sun, skyline & slices! Rooftop Pilates at MediaCity with Nell's Pizza, karaoke, giveaways & good vibes. Move, eat, sing & soak it all in!

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.

Len Johnson Charity Match

Sunday 12th July

3:00pm - 5:30pm

FC United Of Manchester Stadium

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Len Johnson Charity Match

FC United Of Manchester Stadium

Len Johnson Fundraising Match Returns for The Trilogy! The Len Johnson celebrity football match is back for its third instalment this summer!

16+

CATCH:Pro-Wrestling - 2026 Enygma Series

CATCH:Pro-Wrestling - 2026 Enygma Series

Red Arch, Manchester

2026 edition of the Enygma Series begins

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!

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.

Manchester Eco Fest

Saturday 16th May

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Hulme Park Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5JD

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Manchester Eco Fest

Hulme Park Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5JD

Eco Fest 2026 - Powered by the Sun & Good Vibes! Hulme Park Saturday 16th May 12 midday - 6pm Free event in the park! All Vegan!

Seasonal

16+

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

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

25+

Miss B's White T & Denim Brunch, The Old Skool soul edition

Saturday 13th June

6:00pm - 1:00am

V.i.p Connection, Unit 14 ,West Ashton ,M50 2SNN, Manchester

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Miss B's White T & Denim Brunch, The Old Skool soul edition

V.i.p Connection, Unit 14 ,West Ashton ,M50 2SNN, Manchester

Celebrate 12 Years of Miss B's Catering Services! Join us for the ultimate Caribbean Brunch Party! Slip into your white T & denim attire .

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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? )

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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