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Manchester Events in August

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Teletech Festival 2026

Saturday 1st August

1:00pm - 5:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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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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Wax Format Outdoors: Sam Mitcham Vinyl Only All Day Long

Saturday 1st August

3:00pm - 2:00am

The Yard Manchester, Cheetham Hill

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Wax Format Outdoors: Sam Mitcham Vinyl Only All Day Long

The Yard Manchester, Cheetham Hill

Wax Format returns to The Yard in Manchester for the annual outdoor mini festival experience with vinyl legend Sam Mitcham, All Day Long!

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Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long

Saturday 1st August

9:00pm - 3:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long at Joshua Brooks, Manchester on August 1st 2026.

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The Bluetones (Acoustic) + Guests

The Bluetones (Acoustic) + Guests

Bask Stockport

The Bluetones Acoustic show is two members of Brit Pop legends The Bluetones, for special acoustic performances of the band’s classics.

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Amber's Presents Pioneers: Detroit Techno

Amber's Presents Pioneers: Detroit Techno

Amber's, Manchester

A Detroit legend heads to Amber's...

North West music fest 2026 @ Robin Hood

North West music fest 2026 @ Robin Hood

Robin Hood, Leigh

WE ARE BACK HOME!! Back where it all began... The Robin Hood, Leigh North West Music Fest returns on 1st August 2026 and we cannot wai

Hidden @ Downtex Mill, Manchester

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True Pride

Hidden @ Downtex Mill, Manchester

The first queer curated True Pride Queer Arts festival, featuring The Irrepressibles, The Hidden Cameras, Planningtorock, jasmine.4.t and more.

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Hotline X BackOnTrack Presents: Jentzen & Kai Saunders

Saturday 1st August

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Six Trees, Manchester

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Hotline X BackOnTrack Presents: Jentzen & Kai Saunders

Six Trees, Manchester

Two of Manchester's rising Promotors host an Open Air Day Party at Six Tree's Manchester presenting Jentzen & Kai Saunders + Residents & Guests

Styal Craft Beer Fest 2026

Saturday 1st August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club

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Styal Craft Beer Fest 2026

Wilmslow Phoenix Sports Club

A packed day of artisan brews, street food, and live entertainment. Discover independent breweries and enjoy the ultimate summer beer experience.

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Jahman Xpress live in Manchester

Saturday 1st August

10:00pm - 4:00am

Central Hall Oldham Street M1 1JQ, Manchester

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Jahman Xpress live in Manchester

Central Hall Oldham Street M1 1JQ, Manchester

Jahman Xpress is a Senegalese Musician who has gained recognition for his melodic voice and has featured in top 5 most popular Senegalese artists.

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Green Day and Avril Lavigne | Pop Punk Night, Elevation13, Hyde

Green Day and Avril Lavigne | Pop Punk Night, Elevation13, Hyde

Elevation13, Hyde

Experience the UK's most authentic tributes to Green Day and Avril Lavigne, high-energy, pop-punk hits and nostalgia all night long.

M&P's Jazz Brunch

Saturday 1st August

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Matt And Phreds, Manchester

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M&P's Jazz Brunch

Matt And Phreds, Manchester

Enjoy a swinging jazz quintet accompanied by a specially-curated brunch pizza menu, in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter!

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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.

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Teletech Festival 2026

Saturday 1st August

1:00pm - 5:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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

Saturday 15th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Sixtrees Kitchen, Manchester

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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!

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Norden Cricket Club Festival 2026

Saturday 15th August

12:00pm - 9:30pm

Norden Cricket Club, Rochdale

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Norden Cricket Club Festival 2026

Norden Cricket Club, Rochdale

Norden Cricket Club Festival 2026 is back after last years sell out event. Early Bird ticket sales are now ON SALE !!!!

Roe Green Cricket Club festival 2026

Saturday 22nd August

12:00pm - 9:30pm

ROE GREEN CRICKET CLUB, Worsley

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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

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R&B Lovers - Summer Weekender - Freight Island Manchester

Sat 8th - Sun 9th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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R&B Lovers - Summer Weekender - Freight Island Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

R&B Lovers to Manchester this August for a HUGE Summer Weekender at the amazing Freight Island! This event will sell out in advance!

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Allday Indie Outdoor Festival - Manchester

Sunday 30th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Allday Indie Outdoor Festival - Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

All Day Indie Outdoor Festival, Freight Island Manchester A massive allday throwback party celebrating the soundtrack of your youth.

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Pop Republic Fest | Freight Island, Manchester

Saturday 22nd August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Pop Republic Fest | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

Pop Republic Fest lands at Freight Island with world-renowned pop stars, iconic anthems, huge sing-alongs and ultimate day party vibes.

HIDDEN MANCHESTER, Manchester

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Cru2 Manchester

HIDDEN MANCHESTER, Manchester

Cru2 is back in Manchester with a stacked lineup

Your GREAT BIG Family Day Out is Here! Get ready for a full day of family fun, feel good vibes, and unforgettable memories!

The Gee Cross Summer Festival

Sat 8th - Sun 9th August

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Sam Redfern Green, Hyde

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The Gee Cross Summer Festival

Sam Redfern Green, Hyde

Built by the community, for the community! Something very special for our village.

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TREVOR NELSON Soul Nation MANCHESTER Outdoor SUMMER Party Aug 26

Sunday 23rd August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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TREVOR NELSON Soul Nation MANCHESTER Outdoor SUMMER Party Aug 26

Freight Island, Manchester

Trevor Nelson takes his old school RNB & soul day party OUTDOORS at the amazing Freight Island Manchester

Manchester turns up in August with outdoor club sessions, rooftop sets and night-long vibes across the city. Wondering what’s on in Manchester in August? Hidden’s terrace, The Warehouse Project’s offshoots and promoters at Deaf Institute take centre stage. Manchester events in August offer energy, bass and big crowds under the open sky. Get in the mix—see what’s popping and lock in your outdoor summer night plan.

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Latest news from around Manchester

Whether it's the latest tour hitting the city or a brand new club opening, our comprehensive news section has a plethora of up to date information on everything going down in your local haunt.

Creatures Comedy Festival 2026: lineups, venues and what’s new

Returning to the 'Worker Bee' city for its third instalment, read more about this year's mixture of international and local names, as well as the introduction of festival passes.

Manchester's Space Afrika bring immersive new film installation to London's ICA this week

Space Afrika and Valentin Noujaïm's new exhibition, The Dark Wood, is now open at London's ICA, combining film, sound and urban storytelling to haunting effect.

Manchester festival Beyond The Music opens artist applications for 2026

You can apply to perform at Salford’s Media City festival, which goes down in October, now.

Manchester’s Victoria Baths to host new immersive daytime dance event Escapism

Deep Dish, Smokin Jo and Pattn will soundtrack the first edition of the new daytime series , bringing together electronic music, immersive production and a unique setting.

Pigeon announce 2027 UK tour and share new Future Country video

Watch the satirical new video for the psych-inspired outfit's latest single, Future Country, and discover where you can catch them live on the road in 2027.

Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Manchester

It's Coming Home! To get stuck into all things 2026 FIFA World Cup and more in Manchester, scroll down now!

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