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Clubs

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Teletech Festival Pre Party at Hidden

Teletech Festival Pre Party

Friday 31st July

11:00pm - 4:00am

Hidden, Manchester

Teletech Festival Pre Party

Hidden, Manchester

Join us at Hidden for Teletech Festival Pre Party.

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The Loft: Voigtmann & Samuel Deep (All Night Long) at The Loft MCR

The Loft: Voigtmann & Samuel Deep (All Night Long)

Saturday 19th September

11:00pm - 5:00am

The Loft MCR, Manchester

The Loft: Voigtmann & Samuel Deep (All Night Long)

The Loft MCR, Manchester

A respected figure within the global underground, Voigtmann is joined by SlapFunk's Samuel Deep, for a night of deep, dark, rolling selections.

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This Is Bounce UK - BIG Summer Sesh 2026 at Pure Nightclub Wigan

This Is Bounce UK - BIG Summer Sesh 2026

Saturday 8th August

4:00pm - 4:00am

Pure Nightclub Wigan

This Is Bounce UK - BIG Summer Sesh 2026

Pure Nightclub Wigan

12 Hour Indoor & Outdoor Rave.

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4 Fizzy Records X Sixtrees The Yard - Open Air Party - Part 2 at Sixtrees Kitchen

4 Fizzy Records X Sixtrees The Yard - Open Air Party - Part 2

Saturday 15th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Sixtrees Kitchen, Manchester

4 Fizzy Records X Sixtrees The Yard - Open Air Party - Part 2

Sixtrees Kitchen, Manchester

We had to run the iconic party back Huge Line up TBA!

NØCTILEX Festival at Bee Noir

NØCTILEX Festival

Saturday 25th July

6:00pm - 4:00am

Bee Noir, Manchester

NØCTILEX Festival

Bee Noir, Manchester

NØCTILEX FESTIVAL - THE ANNIVERSARY: 10 hours of all things techno, from day into night in Manchester's premium underground venue.

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Animal Crossing & Dr Banana presents: The Afters at The Loft MCR

Animal Crossing & Dr Banana presents: The Afters

Sunday 30th August

11:00pm - 4:00am

The Loft MCR, Manchester

Animal Crossing & Dr Banana presents: The Afters

The Loft MCR, Manchester

When 8 hours just isn't enough... Dr B x AC Afterhours details landing at 8pm tomorrow. Sign up for first access.

Cru2 Manchester at HIDDEN MANCHESTER

Cru2 Manchester

Saturday 22nd August

9:00pm - 4:00am

HIDDEN MANCHESTER, Manchester

Cru2 Manchester

HIDDEN MANCHESTER, Manchester

Cru2 is back in Manchester with a stacked lineup

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The Loft: Dyed Soundorom & Sibil at The Loft MCR

The Loft: Dyed Soundorom & Sibil

Friday 11th September

11:00pm - 5:00am

The Loft MCR, Manchester

The Loft: Dyed Soundorom & Sibil

The Loft MCR, Manchester

The Apollonia honcho is no stranger to The Loft, returning alongside Sibil

Gigs

PALE WAVES headline "KISS ME IN MANCHESTER" at THE BLOCK at Un.titled Studio

PALE WAVES headline "KISS ME IN MANCHESTER" at THE BLOCK

Friday 11th September

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Un.titled Studio, Salford

PALE WAVES headline "KISS ME IN MANCHESTER" at THE BLOCK

Un.titled Studio, Salford

A special outdoor event headlined by Pale Waves with support from Crawlers, HotWax, Nxdia and more to be announced!

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GirlyPop Live | Stage City, Preston at Stage City Preston

GirlyPop Live | Stage City, Preston

Sunday 26th July

12:00pm - 4:30pm

Stage City Preston

GirlyPop Live | Stage City, Preston

Stage City Preston

GirlyPop Live is returning to Stage City, Preston with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

Ruts DC at The Ferret

Thursday 20th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret, Preston

It's nearly fifty years since the two sevens clashed. In a little over fifty more years, they will clash again.

The Smiths UTD at The Continental

Saturday 25th July

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

The Continental, Preston

One of the most authentic and enthusiastic tributes to one of the most influential bands in British popular music history.

The Ferret is 20! // The Bug Club + guests tba at The Ferret

The Ferret is 20! // The Bug Club + guests tba

Thursday 30th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20! // The Bug Club + guests tba

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20: A series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret. We welcome one of the UK's most exciting guitar bands: The Bug Club!

China Crisis at The Continental

Friday 20th November

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

The Continental, Preston

China Crisis invite you to step into the next chapter of their story with their Warped 2026 tour...

Pantera A.D. at The Continental

Friday 31st July

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

The Continental, Preston

Feel the unmistakable power of PANTERA as PANTERA A.D. bring the legend back to life with precision, grit, and pure metal energy.

The Ferret is 20! // The Mouse Outfit + guests at The Ferret

The Ferret is 20! // The Mouse Outfit + guests

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 1:30am

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20! // The Mouse Outfit + guests

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret is 20: A series of special events celebrating 20 years of The Ferret. Manchester Live Hip-Hop Collective ft Koj, AyiTe + Donnie Danko.

Festivals

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Forsaken Forest Festival BTID Clubland at Camelot

Forsaken Forest Festival BTID Clubland

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Camelot, Chorley

Forsaken Forest Festival BTID Clubland

Camelot, Chorley

A summer Dance music Festival at the abandoned Camelot theme park, Chorley with headline DJ's, live acts, rides, food court & more

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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.

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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Hillside Festival 2026 at Hillside Festival

Hillside Festival 2026

Saturday 1st August

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Hillside Festival, Bolton

Hillside Festival 2026

Hillside Festival, Bolton

Hillside 2026 - get ready for some big fun! We're proud to welcome Inner City and FLETCH to this year's edition

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Back By Dope Demand Festival at Six Trees

Back By Dope Demand Festival

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Six Trees, Manchester

Back By Dope Demand Festival

Six Trees, Manchester

BBDD Festival heads back to six trees, huge line up, big transformations and a full day of raving !

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KOMPND Carnival at Untitled Studio

KOMPND Carnival

Sunday 30th August

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Untitled Studio, Salford

KOMPND Carnival

Untitled Studio, Salford

A full-spectrum carnival celebration of sound system culture, movement & energy. A multi-genre experience rooted in the essence of community and vibes

Next Act Festival at ARTCH Studios

Next Act Festival

Sunday 26th July

3:00pm - 9:00pm

ARTCH Studios, Preston

Next Act Festival

ARTCH Studios, Preston

Celebrating local talented creatives! 60+Live performances from singers, actors, poets, dancers, musicians and comedians. Food, drink and good vibes!

Roe Green Cricket Club festival 2026 at ROE GREEN CRICKET CLUB

Roe Green Cricket Club festival 2026

Saturday 22nd August

12:00pm - 9:30pm

ROE GREEN CRICKET CLUB, Worsley

Roe Green Cricket Club festival 2026

ROE GREEN CRICKET CLUB, Worsley

Roe Green cricket Club festival returns Sat 22nd Aug 2026 Raising funds for Roe Green Cricket Club, profits towards club improvement

Comedy

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 5th Aug '26 at The Continental

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 5th Aug '26

Wednesday 5th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Continental, Preston

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 5th Aug '26

The Continental, Preston

Now in its third year, The Laughienda brings another huge night of comedy to Preston, with viral sensation KARL PORTER and podcast star ROB MULHOLLAND

The Ab Fab A-Thon at New Century Hall Manchester

The Ab Fab A-Thon

Saturday 22nd August

8:00pm - 11:00pm

New Century Hall Manchester

The Ab Fab A-Thon

New Century Hall Manchester

Four iconic episodes, live performances, and more - celebrating the gloriously unapologetic world of Absolutely Fabulous.

Celebrating Caroline Aherne at New Century Hall Manchester

Celebrating Caroline Aherne

Sunday 23rd August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

New Century Hall Manchester

Celebrating Caroline Aherne

New Century Hall Manchester

Celebrate the legacy of Caroline Aherne's work with her collaborator, writer David Scott.

Stand Up With The Real McCoy Manchester at Frog And Bucket Comedy Club

Stand Up With The Real McCoy Manchester

Sunday 9th August

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Frog And Bucket Comedy Club, Manchester

Stand Up With The Real McCoy Manchester

Frog And Bucket Comedy Club, Manchester

Whether you grew up watching the series or you're discovering these comedy heavyweights for the first time, this is your chance to see them live.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin' Up at New Century Hall Manchester

NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin' Up

Thursday 20th August

7:30pm - 10:45pm

New Century Hall Manchester

NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin' Up

New Century Hall Manchester

Join Fat Mike for the UK Premiere of an uncensored look at your favourite punk band’s favourite punk band: NOFX.

Tip Toe at New Century Hall Manchester

Friday 21st August

8:00pm - 10:00pm

New Century Hall Manchester

New Century Hall Manchester

Watch Russell T Davies' Tip Toe on the big screen, followed by a panel with Davies and executive producer Nicola Shindler.

Caveat Emptor - A Ghost Story for Christmas at Samlesbury Hall

Caveat Emptor - A Ghost Story for Christmas

Thursday 17th December + 6 other dates

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Caveat Emptor - A Ghost Story for Christmas

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Samlesbury Hall announces its sixth annual Christmas ghost play: Caveat Emptor - A Ghost Story for Christmas.

Kiss & Tell... The I Kissed A Boy/Girl Story at New Century Hall Manchester

Kiss & Tell... The I Kissed A Boy/Girl Story

Saturday 22nd August

5:30pm - 7:00pm

New Century Hall Manchester

Kiss & Tell... The I Kissed A Boy/Girl Story

New Century Hall Manchester

Join moderator Charley Marlowe for a special conversation with contestants from the shows.

Experiences & Attractions

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Chorley Flower Show 2026 at Astley Park

Chorley Flower Show 2026

Fri 31st July - Sun 2nd August

10:00am - 5:00pm

Astley Park, Chorley

Chorley Flower Show 2026

Astley Park, Chorley

Chorley Flower Show returns for the eleventh year with gold medal-winning displays, talks by celebrity gardeners, a variety of trade stands and more.

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Cowie's Funfair's Presents Blackburn Fun Park at Witton Country Park

Cowie's Funfair's Presents Blackburn Fun Park

Wed 22nd July - Sun 2nd August

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Witton Country Park, Blackburn

Cowie's Funfair's Presents Blackburn Fun Park

Witton Country Park, Blackburn

Blackburn Fun Park at Witton Country Park. Standard Wristband £9 or Go Extreme £15 Wristband. All With Unlimited Free rides - Book Now

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The Lancashire Festival 2026 at Miller Park

The Lancashire Festival 2026

Saturday 25th July

11:00am - 7:00pm

Miller Park, Preston

The Lancashire Festival 2026

Miller Park, Preston

We're celebrating 10 years of grassroots live arts, culture and music.

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry at Legoland Discovery Centre

Sea Life Manchester Anytime Entry

Saturday 25th July + 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, rockpool touch and up-close encounters, plus the Turtle Beach show.

Food & Drink

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Burnley at Buzz Bingo Burnley

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Burnley

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Burnley

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Burnley

Buzz Bingo Burnley

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

R&B Brunch Manchester at BLVD Manchester

R&B Brunch Manchester

Saturday 25th July + 10 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

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Blackburn at Buzz Bingo Blackburn

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Blackburn

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Buzz Bingo Blackburn

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Blackburn

Buzz Bingo Blackburn

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

Wines of The Americas at Wandering Palate Monton

Wines of The Americas

Thu 15th - Sat 17th October

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

Wines of The Americas

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

North, central and south America produce many of the worlds best wines but what do you know about their regions and what are your favourite wines?

Family Days Out

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The Lancashire Festival 2026 at Miller Park

The Lancashire Festival 2026

Saturday 25th July

11:00am - 7:00pm

Miller Park, Preston

The Lancashire Festival 2026

Miller Park, Preston

We're celebrating 10 years of grassroots live arts, culture and music.

Theatre in the Park - The Tales of Peter Rabbit at Worden Park

Theatre in the Park - The Tales of Peter Rabbit

Thursday 27th August

1:30pm - 4:00pm

Worden Park, Leyland

Theatre in the Park - The Tales of Peter Rabbit

Worden Park, Leyland

Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanting adaptation of the much loved Beatrix Potter classic!

Schools out Party at Lea Club Ltd

Schools out Party

Saturday 25th July

12:30pm - 4:30pm

Lea Club Ltd, Preston

Schools out Party

Lea Club Ltd, Preston

Want someone else to entertain the children this Saturday while you supervise from the back of the room with a nice cold drink? Only £3 per child

Monster Truck Motorfest Lancashire at The Great Harwood Showground

Monster Truck Motorfest Lancashire

Sat 8th - Sun 9th August

10:00am - 7:00pm

The Great Harwood Showground, Blackburn

Monster Truck Motorfest Lancashire

The Great Harwood Showground, Blackburn

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Lancashire 2026! The UK’s wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out! You don’t want to miss this!

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.

British Parkour Championships at Street Monkeys Academy

British Parkour Championships

Fri 31st July - Sun 2nd August

10:00am - 8:30pm

Street Monkeys Academy, Preston

British Parkour Championships

Street Monkeys Academy, Preston

The first ever British Parkour Championships: qualifiers for the Parkour Earth World Championships! Skill|Speed|Style @ Street Monkeys Academy

Sober & Sound Coffee Rave at St Peters Pavilion Hindley WN2 3DN

Sober & Sound Coffee Rave

Sunday 26th July

8:00am - 10:30am

St Peters Pavilion Hindley WN2 3DN, Wigan

Sober & Sound Coffee Rave

St Peters Pavilion Hindley WN2 3DN, Wigan

We create alcohol free spaces where music, coffee, movement and community come together to spark authentic connection and high vibrational energy

Rock the Rave at Chew's Yard

Sunday 16th August

11:00am - 11:45am

Chew's Yard, Preston

Chew's Yard, Preston

FEEL GOOD FITNESS EXPERIENCE

Seasonal

Sip & Soul x Department Coffee: Day Party at Department Coffee

Sip & Soul x Department Coffee: Day Party

Saturday 15th August

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Department Coffee, Manchester

Sip & Soul x Department Coffee: Day Party

Department Coffee, Manchester

Join us where the Sip of coffee meets the rhythm of the Soul, day party with great coffee, good company and chill vibes!

Sessions presents: Josh Wink! at The Golden Lion

Sessions presents: Josh Wink!

Friday 31st July

8:00pm - 1:00am

The Golden Lion, Todmorden

Sessions presents: Josh Wink!

The Golden Lion, Todmorden

Sessions are delighted to host Acid house royalty DJ Josh Wink, to the fabulous Golden Lion.

The inTrUDORS at Samlesbury Hall

Friday 11th September

6:45pm - 10:30pm

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

The inTrUDORS A gripping immersive experience set within the atmospheric chambers and vast grounds of Samlesbury Hall.

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

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