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May eventsEvents in Rochdale

Rochdale Events in May

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Mr Traumatik tour 2026 at The Deaf Institute

Mr Traumatik tour 2026

11:00pm - 3:00am

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Mr Traumatik tour 2026

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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

Full Circle: Disciples at Joshua Brooks

Full Circle: Disciples

11:00pm - 4:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Full Circle: Disciples

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Full Circle brings Disciples to the Joshua Brooks basement for a focused club session like it used to be, under the bricked arches.

Yung Singh Presents at Amber's

Yung Singh Presents

10:00pm - 4:00am

Amber's, Manchester

Yung Singh Presents

Amber's, Manchester

Rattling breaks from EKTA boss Yung Singh returns to Amber's this May.

EXTC 'This is Pop' at Band On The Wall

EXTC 'This is Pop'

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Band On The Wall, Manchester

EXTC 'This is Pop'

Band On The Wall, Manchester

XTC's legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).

Alexis Taylor at YES Pink Room

Fri 24th April - Wed 24th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

YES Pink Room, Manchester

YES Pink Room, Manchester

Now Wave presents Alexis Taylor on 24th April 2026 at YES Pink Room

SINPIT Resurrection - Jock Edition at Area Manchester

SINPIT Resurrection - Jock Edition

11:00pm - 5:30am

Area Manchester

SINPIT Resurrection - Jock Edition

Area Manchester

A New religion of nightlife. Manchester.

Northlink at the Nia at Niamos

Northlink at the Nia

1:00pm - 2:00am

Niamos, Manchester

Northlink at the Nia

Niamos, Manchester

Northlink is a brand new movement where we link up the northern underground UK scene sharing ideas, music, art and most of all good people!

Pictish Trail at YES Pink Room

7:00pm - 11:00pm

YES Pink Room, Manchester

YES Pink Room, Manchester

Now Wave presents Pictish Trail at YES Pink Room on 1st May 2026

Full Cover 01/05/2026 at Company Bar

Full Cover 01/05/2026

8:00pm - 1:00am

Company Bar, Manchester

Full Cover 01/05/2026

Company Bar, Manchester

The only night in Manchester for men into Full Coverage and Heavy Rubber. The more gear the better in our opinion. Skin is over rated.

SONICFLUX Presents: ASCENSION at The Bag Factory

SONICFLUX Presents: ASCENSION

Fri 1st - Sat 2nd May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

The Bag Factory, Salford

SONICFLUX Presents: ASCENSION

The Bag Factory, Salford

“ASCENSION” is a new series in which we will support new artists in building confidence through the experience of playing their first set live to a cr

Circadia Presents : MEANY at Hideout Bar

Circadia Presents : MEANY

9:00pm - 3:00am

Hideout Bar, Manchester

Circadia Presents : MEANY

Hideout Bar, Manchester

Legendary Manchester artist meany performing an exclusive at hideout bar Manchester.

Reggae Bingo - Manchester - Fri 1st May at Freight Island

Reggae Bingo - Manchester - Fri 1st May

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

Reggae Bingo - Manchester - Fri 1st May

Freight Island, Manchester

Reggae Bingo - Manchester - Fri 1st May 6-9pm Freight Island

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SlapFunk & Animal Crossing - An Inner City Festival at Progress

SlapFunk & Animal Crossing - An Inner City Festival

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Progress, Manchester

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 Forever at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Manchester Forever

Saturday 2nd May

2:00pm - 12:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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

Forward Motion - Manchester @ Progress at Progress

Forward Motion - Manchester @ Progress

Saturday 16th May

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Progress, Manchester

Forward Motion - Manchester @ Progress

Progress, Manchester

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

Our House Daytime Courtyard Party at The Arches

Our House Daytime Courtyard Party

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Arches, Halifax

Our House Daytime Courtyard Party

The Arches, Halifax

Join us for an epic Daytime Bank Holiday Courtyard Party within the iconic Dean Clough Mills in Halifax on Sunday 3rd May!

Outwards at Progress

Saturday 2nd May

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Progress, Manchester

Progress, Manchester

A gathering for electronic music culture. Past. Present. Future. // Orbital (live), Black Grape (live), Moodymann & Carl Craig, Octave One + many more

Folamour - Open Air // Square One at Progress at Progress

Folamour - Open Air // Square One at Progress

Saturday 9th May

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Progress, Manchester

Folamour - Open Air // Square One at Progress

Progress, Manchester

The leading lights of disco and house music take over Square One @ Progress for an open-air day party in Manchester. Saturday 9th May.

Anjunadeep Open Air Manchester // Square One at Progress at Progress

Anjunadeep Open Air Manchester // Square One at Progress

Saturday 30th May

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Progress, Manchester

Anjunadeep Open Air Manchester // Square One at Progress

Progress, Manchester

Anjunadeep take over Square One at Progress for an all-day open-air summer session.

Sasha & John Digweed | 4 Hour Set at IDRA

Sasha & John Digweed | 4 Hour Set

Sunday 24th May

3:00pm - 11:00pm

IDRA, Manchester

Sasha & John Digweed | 4 Hour Set

IDRA, Manchester

Sasha & John Digweed return to Manchester on bank holiday Sunday 24th May at Idra!

Continental GT presents STEPPERS - OPEN AIR @ SQUARE ONE at Progress

Continental GT presents STEPPERS - OPEN AIR @ SQUARE ONE

Sunday 24th May

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Progress, Manchester

Continental GT presents STEPPERS - OPEN AIR @ SQUARE ONE

Progress, Manchester

Continental GT takes on SQUARE ONE at Progress for the largest open air STEPPERS in Manchester!

23 Degrees @ Progress // Conducta & Dr Dubplate at Progress

23 Degrees @ Progress // Conducta & Dr Dubplate

Saturday 9th May

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Progress, Manchester

23 Degrees @ Progress // Conducta & Dr Dubplate

Progress, Manchester

23 Degrees take over Progress for an all-day outdoor party. 9th May 2026.

Airspace >> Manchester Tunnel Party ft. KILIMANJARO, SHEE & more at New Bailey Tunnel

Airspace >> Manchester Tunnel Party ft. KILIMANJARO, SHEE & more

Saturday 2nd May

4:00pm - 10:00pm

New Bailey Tunnel, Manchester

Airspace >> Manchester Tunnel Party ft. KILIMANJARO, SHEE & more

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

W&E & Lovebugs Manchester, Premium vibes. Iconic DJs. at Barca

W&E & Lovebugs Manchester, Premium vibes. Iconic DJs.

8:00pm - 4:00am

Barca, Manchester

W&E & Lovebugs Manchester, Premium vibes. Iconic DJs.

Barca, Manchester

W&E & Lovebugs launch in Manchester, 3rd May at Barca. 25+ only. UKG, Soulful House, R&B, Afro House, Dancehall and more.

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