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May eventsEvents in Salford

Salford Events in May

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THE PHONICS - Warrington - Fri 1st May - (Stereophonics Tribute) at The Irish Club

THE PHONICS - Warrington - Fri 1st May - (Stereophonics Tribute)

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Irish Club, Warrington

THE PHONICS - Warrington - Fri 1st May - (Stereophonics Tribute)

The Irish Club, Warrington

The Phonics are the biggest UK tribute to THE STEREOPHONICS!! Hear all the classics at Warrington Irish Club!!

Mr Traumatik tour 2026 at Gorilla England

Mr Traumatik tour 2026

10:00pm - 3:00am

Gorilla England, Manchester

Mr Traumatik tour 2026

Gorilla England, 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

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).

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.

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

Parallel: Riva Starr, Gina Breeze + More at Hidden

Parallel: Riva Starr, Gina Breeze + More

10:00pm - 4:00am

Hidden, Manchester

Parallel: Riva Starr, Gina Breeze + More

Hidden, Manchester

Parallel presents Riva Starr, Gina Breeze and more bringing you some of the best of tech house and deep house from start to finish!

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

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

Hotter Than Hell - Kiss Tribute live and direct at Empire Rochdale

Hotter Than Hell - Kiss Tribute live and direct

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Hotter Than Hell - Kiss Tribute live and direct

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Hotter Than Hell, KISS tribute bringing the fire, the glam and the larger-than-life rock anthems in a full-throttle live show.

Hip Hop, Afrobeats + RnB Til Late at The Blues Kitchen

Hip Hop, Afrobeats + RnB Til Late

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

Hip Hop, Afrobeats + RnB Til Late

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

From Beyonce to Drake and Burna Boy to Lauryn Hill, Manchesters creme de la creme of DJs & musicians play old & new school goodness all night long.

Manchester Pub Crawl at Salt Dog Slims

Manchester Pub Crawl

7:30pm - 3:00am

Salt Dog Slims , Manchester

Manchester Pub Crawl

Salt Dog Slims , Manchester

Explore Manchester nightlife: 5 venues, free shots, drink deals, photographer, queue-jump entry and new friends-all from £15.

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No Art Manchester Open Air at Greater Manchester Location TBA

No Art Manchester Open Air

Saturday 30th May

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Greater Manchester Location TBA

No Art Manchester Open Air

Greater Manchester Location TBA

Manchester, we're excited to return after a four-year hiatus. All GA tickets are now sold out. VIP and Stage Access tickets available below.

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.

Outwards at Progress

Saturday 2nd May

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Progress, Manchester

Progress, Manchester

A new gathering for electronic music culture. Past. Present. Future. // Manchester 02.05.26 // Tickets on sale now.

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

Anjunadeep Open Air Manchester // Square One at Progress

Saturday 30th May

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Square One At Progress, Manchester

Anjunadeep Open Air Manchester // Square One at Progress

Square One At Progress, Manchester

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

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

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.

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!

Nirvana | Freight Island, Manchester at Freight Island

Nirvana | Freight Island, Manchester

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

Nirvana | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

The world's leading Nirvana tribute act is coming to Freight Island in Manchester this May!

Teletech Hardcore 2026 at IDRA

Teletech Hardcore 2026

Saturday 30th May

1:00pm - 1:00am

IDRA, Manchester

Teletech Hardcore 2026

IDRA, Manchester

3 rooms. 12 hours. 36 artists. This is Teletech Hardcore. Our marathon celebration of hard dance music in our hometown of Manchester.

Love the 90s Festival | O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester at O2 Victoria Warehouse

Love the 90s Festival | O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Saturday 30th May

1:00pm - 10:00pm

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Love the 90s Festival | O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is taking over O2 Victoria Warehouse for a night of pure 90s nostalgia!

Sankeys Saturdays at Sankeys Manchester

Sankeys Saturdays

Saturday 9th May

11:00pm - 4:00am

Sankeys Manchester

Sankeys Saturdays

Sankeys Manchester

The legend returns. A new era for Sankeys begins. No phones. Limited Capacity.

Havok's Last Stand - The 30th Birthday Bash at Rebellion

Havok's Last Stand - The 30th Birthday Bash

Saturday 9th May

8:00pm - 4:00am

Rebellion, Manchester

Havok's Last Stand - The 30th Birthday Bash

Rebellion, Manchester

The final Havok is coming. Madchester's legendary techno night is finally ending after 30 years of chaos - One Last Stand - See you on the dancefloor!

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