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Clubs

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Sankeys Saturdays at Sankeys Manchester

Sankeys Saturdays

Saturday 20th June

11:00pm - 4:00am

Sankeys Manchester

Sankeys Saturdays

Sankeys Manchester

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

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David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester at Barton Aerodrome

David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Thursday 2nd July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

David Gray brings his Past & Present Tour to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Thursday 2nd July!

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Interplanetary Criminal presents at Depot Mayfield

Interplanetary Criminal presents

Saturday 10th October

7:00pm - 4:00am

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Interplanetary Criminal presents

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

WHP 26 - Interplanetary Criminal presents at Depot Mayfield on the 10th October 2026. 19:00 - 04:00.

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Official Parklife Afterparty with OMAR+ at Joshua Brooks [Sun] at Joshua Brooks

Official Parklife Afterparty with OMAR+ at Joshua Brooks [Sun]

Sunday 21st June

11:00pm - 4:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Official Parklife Afterparty with OMAR+ at Joshua Brooks [Sun]

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

The final chapter of Parklife weekend starts underground. OMAR+ heads to Joshua Brooks for the official Sunday afterparty.

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KOMPND Open Air Block Party at Concept Haus

KOMPND Open Air Block Party

Saturday 27th June

3:00pm - 12:00am

Concept Haus, Salford

KOMPND Open Air Block Party

Concept Haus, Salford

Kompnd Summer continues with an OPEN AIR BLOCK PARTY link up transforming a 1000 capacity industrial car park space for the ultimate Summer function..

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Official Parklife Afterparty: Effy at Joshua Brooks [Sat] at Joshua Brooks

Official Parklife Afterparty: Effy at Joshua Brooks [Sat]

Saturday 20th June

11:00pm - 4:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Official Parklife Afterparty: Effy at Joshua Brooks [Sat]

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Parklife is not the whole story. Effy heads to Joshua Brooks for the official Saturday afterparty, taking over the basement until 4am.

Escapism with Deep Dish, Smokin Jo & Pattn at Victoria Baths

Escapism with Deep Dish, Smokin Jo & Pattn

Saturday 10th October

3:30pm - 11:00pm

Victoria Baths, Manchester

Escapism with Deep Dish, Smokin Jo & Pattn

Victoria Baths, Manchester

ESCAPISM LAUNCHES IN MANCHESTER WITH DEEP DISH, SMOKIN JO & PATTN AT THE ICONIC VICTORIA BATHS

WHP + Teletech presents DOOF - Hannah Laing + Guests at Depot Mayfield

WHP + Teletech presents DOOF - Hannah Laing + Guests

Friday 16th October

8:00pm - 4:00am

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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+

Gigs

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Red Rodeo Club at Fairfield Social Club

Wednesday 29th July

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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

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K-POP Live | Freight Island, Manchester at Freight Island

K-POP Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Sunday 28th June

11:30am - 2:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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.

Chicane LIVE | Manchester at Albert Hall

Chicane LIVE | Manchester

Saturday 28th November

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Albert Hall, Manchester

Chicane LIVE | Manchester

Albert Hall, Manchester

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

PALE WAVES headline at Un.titled Studio

PALE WAVES headline

Friday 11th September

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Un.titled Studio, Salford

PALE WAVES headline

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.

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GirlyPop Live - Zara Larsson Theme | Freight Island, Manchester at Freight Island

GirlyPop Live - Zara Larsson Theme | Freight Island, Manchester

Sunday 12th July

12:00pm - 4:30pm

Freight Island, Manchester

GirlyPop Live - Zara Larsson Theme | 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!

Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | O2 Victoria Warehouse at O2 Victoria Warehouse

Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | O2 Victoria Warehouse

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Road to Nashville Indoor 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!

The Cases - Manchester at Manchester Academy 2

The Cases - Manchester

Saturday 14th November

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Manchester Academy 2

The Cases - Manchester

Manchester Academy 2

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

Meekz: Album Launch Show (14+ with an Adult) at Gorilla

Meekz: Album Launch Show (14+ with an Adult)

Friday 26th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Gorilla, Manchester

Meekz: Album Launch Show (14+ with an Adult)

Gorilla, Manchester

Jacaranda Records presents a live performance from Meekz in support of their new album 'Mr Can't Stop, Won't Stop'.

Festivals

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Manchester Village Pride 2026 at Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Village Pride 2026

Fri 28th August - Tue 1st September

12:00pm - 6:00am

Manchester Gay Village

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.

Damnation 2026 at BEC Arena

Sat 7th - Sun 8th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester. Tickets on sale now!

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Faithless LIVE | Manchester at Barton Aerodrome

Faithless LIVE | Manchester

Friday 3rd July

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Faithless LIVE | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Faithless bring their live show to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Friday 3rd July!

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Craig David Presents TS5 | Manchester at Barton Aerodrome

Craig David Presents TS5 | Manchester

Saturday 4th July

4:00pm - 10:30pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Craig David Presents TS5 | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Craig David Presents: TS5 lands at Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Saturday 4th July 2026, as part of the Barton LIVE summer series.

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The Brit Fest 2026 at Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA

The Brit Fest 2026

Thu 2nd - Sun 5th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

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!

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Teletech Festival 2026 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Teletech Festival 2026

Saturday 1st August

1:00pm - 5:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Teletech Festival 2026

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

We are incredibly excited to announce the lineup for Teletech Festival 2026. This will be an 18 hour extravaganza of all things Teletech.

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Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026 at Heaton Park

Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026

Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Heaton Park, Manchester

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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Hits On The Pitch 2026 at Manchester Rugby Club

Hits On The Pitch 2026

Saturday 11th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Manchester Rugby Club, Cheadle Hulme

Hits On The Pitch 2026

Manchester Rugby Club, Cheadle Hulme

The North West's ultimate 80s, 90s, and 00s music festival returns to Manchester Rugby Club on Saturday 11th July for another unmissable extravaganza!

Comedy

Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club at Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 20th June

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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!

Rob Auton: JUPITER || Creatures Comedy Festival at Creatures Comedy Club

Rob Auton: JUPITER || Creatures Comedy Festival

Sunday 26th July

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Rob Auton: JUPITER || Creatures Comedy Festival

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Back for a second year, a story about me (Rob Auton) being an estate agent on JUPITER.

Saturday Afternoon Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club at Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday Afternoon Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 20th June

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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.

Abi Clarke: Revenge in Progress WIP || Creatures Comedy Festival at Creatures Comedy Club

Abi Clarke: Revenge in Progress WIP || Creatures Comedy Festival

Tuesday 28th July

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Abi Clarke: Revenge in Progress WIP || Creatures Comedy Festival

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Abi's had a bad year. Oh baby does she have gossip! As seen on ENews, Buzzfeed, LadBible, Good Morning Britain and BBC One.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

That Night In Manchester at Stockport Plaza

That Night In Manchester

Saturday 18th July

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Stockport Plaza

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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Góbéfest at Manchester Cathedral Gardens

Saturday 20th June

11:00am - 11:00pm

Manchester Cathedral Gardens

Manchester Cathedral Gardens

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

The Players Keep - Dungeons and Dragons Live at The Empty Space

The Players Keep - Dungeons and Dragons Live

Wednesday 7th October

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Empty Space, MediaCity

The Players Keep - Dungeons and Dragons Live

The Empty Space, MediaCity

The Players Keep return to The Empty Space in Manchester to film an episode of Campaign 2 of their Dungeons & Dragons show.

Ellen Renton You and Yours Poetry Tour at The International Anthony Burgess Foundation

Ellen Renton You and Yours Poetry Tour

Tuesday 23rd June

6:30pm - 10:00pm

The International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester

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

Barefoot Beats: Special edition with DJ Dunya at LEVENSHULME OLD LIBRARY

Barefoot Beats: Special edition with DJ Dunya

Saturday 11th July

7:30pm - 10:30pm

LEVENSHULME OLD LIBRARY, Manchester

Barefoot Beats: Special edition with DJ Dunya

LEVENSHULME OLD LIBRARY, Manchester

Community Connection through Conscious Clubbing. Join us for: mindful movement; free tea & peak snacks; excellent vibes! Scroll down for more info

For the Love of Vampire Diaries UK at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

For the Love of Vampire Diaries UK

Sat 20th - Sun 21st February 2027

9:00am - 6:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

For the Love of Vampire Diaries UK

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

A brand new UK event by Monopoly Events for all things The Vampire Diaries universe

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry at Legoland Discovery Centre

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Sunday 27th September + 99 other dates

12:00am - 12:00am

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Legoland Discovery Centre, Manchester

Explore an underwater world with over 2,000 creatures, varied habitats, a touch pool and the Turtle Beach show.

Still Grain - Photography Exhibition at Altogether Otherwise

Still Grain - Photography Exhibition

Saturday 20th June

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Altogether Otherwise, Manchester

Still Grain - Photography Exhibition

Altogether Otherwise, Manchester

Stillgrain Sessions Vol.01: A Manchester photography exhibition & creative community launch supporting the Stroke Association. June 20th, 7-10pm.

Food & Drink

R&B Brunch Manchester at BLVD Manchester

R&B Brunch Manchester

Saturday 27th June + 13 other dates

12:00pm - 5:00pm

BLVD 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 UK's biggest R&B Brunch

Beer Vs Wine with Cheese at Wandering Palate Monton

Beer Vs Wine with Cheese

Thursday 16th July

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

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.

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Stockport at Buzz Bingo Stockport

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Stockport

Sunday 28th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Stockport

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Stockport

Buzz Bingo Stockport

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

The Dirty Dancing Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island at Freight Island

The Dirty Dancing Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 11th July

11:30am - 4:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

The Dirty Dancing Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettable moments! Expect, LIVE performances, Sing along moments & More!

Sport

The Girl Games - September 2026 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

The Girl Games - September 2026

Sunday 13th September

9:00am - 6:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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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Victory at the Baths: World Cup England vs Panama Fanzone at Victoria Baths

Victory at the Baths: World Cup England vs Panama Fanzone

Saturday 27th June

5:00pm - 12:00am

Victoria Baths, Manchester

Victory at the Baths: World Cup England vs Panama Fanzone

Victoria Baths, Manchester

England's World Cup journey continues at Victoria Baths. Watch England vs Panama on the big screen with street food, bars, DJs and plenty of hope!

Len Johnson Charity Match at FC United Of Manchester Stadium

Len Johnson Charity Match

Sunday 12th July

3:00pm - 5:30pm

FC United Of Manchester Stadium

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!

ENGLAND v GHANA at FSC at Fairfield Social Club

ENGLAND v GHANA at FSC

Tuesday 23rd June

4:00pm - 1:00am

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

ENGLAND v GHANA at FSC

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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

Family Days Out

The Bay Summer Fair at The Bay

The Bay Summer Fair

Saturday 25th July

12:00pm - 4:00pm

The Bay, Manchester

The Bay Summer Fair

The Bay, Manchester

Join us for The Bay Summer Fair - Family Fun Day, a fantastic community event packed with entertainment, activities, and fun for all ages!

Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester at Victoria Warehouse

Family Carnival at Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Monday 31st August

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Victoria Warehouse, Stretford

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!

PQA Salford Summer School at The Empty Space

PQA Salford Summer School

Mon 3rd - Fri 7th August

10:00am - 4:00pm

The Empty Space, Salford

PQA Salford Summer School

The Empty Space, Salford

Performing Arts Summer School in Salford! Musical Theatre of Filmmaking, which side will you choose?

Family Fun Halloween Party at Billingtons

Family Fun Halloween Party

Saturday 31st October

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Billingtons, Oldham

Family Fun Halloween Party

Billingtons, Oldham

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

Seasonal

Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester at New York New York Manchester

Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 3rd October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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? )

Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester at New York New York Manchester

Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 31st October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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? )

Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester at New York New York Manchester

Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 17th October

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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? )

Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester at New York New York Manchester

Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester

Saturday 10th October

6:30pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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? )

Southend on Sea events, clubs, gigs and what's on

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