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Manchester events

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Manchester events

Events in Manchester: The biggest guide to gigs, clubs, festivals and more. With lineups, venue details and entry times. Buy tickets from a trusted primary outlet.

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Clubs

KOMPND RNB LYFE | Albert Hall

Sunday 25th May

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Albert Hall, Manchester

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KOMPND RNB LYFE | Albert Hall

Albert Hall, Manchester

KOMPND presents 'RNB LYFE' - Sunday 25th May at the iconic Albert Hall. The ultimate day party celebration of R&B - prepare to sing your hearts out!!

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Mechano Presents SNTS, CASSIE RAPTOR, PRYDIE + Support

Fri 9th - Sat 10th May

10:00pm - 6:00am

Six Trees, Manchester

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Mechano Presents SNTS, CASSIE RAPTOR, PRYDIE + Support

Six Trees, Manchester

The Dark Lord SNTS Returns to Manchester After being Absent in recent years, With Him Is CASSIE RAPTOR, PRYDIE + An Impressive Show Of Heavy Support

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Chaos In The CBD & Friends

Chaos In The CBD & Friends

Progress, Manchester

Chaos In The CBD touch down in Manchester for an open-air day party at Progress.

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K-Klass - HAÇIENDA ALL NIGHT LONG

Saturday 4th October

9:00pm - 3:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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K-Klass - HAÇIENDA ALL NIGHT LONG

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Haçienda - All Night Long: an exciting new series of exclusive parties featuring a single DJ performing an extended set from the start to finish

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Greg Wilson - HAÇIENDA ALL NIGHT LONG

Saturday 7th June

9:00pm - 3:00am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Greg Wilson - HAÇIENDA ALL NIGHT LONG

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Haçienda - All Night Long: an exciting new series of exclusive parties featuring a single DJ performing an extended set from the start to finish

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Haze Manchester - Sat 28th Jun 2025

Saturday 28th June

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Six Trees, Manchester

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Haze Manchester - Sat 28th Jun 2025

Six Trees, Manchester

After our successful events in Birmingham, Liverpool and Cardiff, we are proud to announce our Haze Manchester event on Saturday 28th June 2025.

Six Trees, Manchester

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Traxxwerk Day Party

Six Trees, Manchester

We host our first day party with two legends of the scene alongside some serious local talent

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STÜM, Yasmin Gardezi, Lils, Nestor & Mcavoy

STÜM, Yasmin Gardezi, Lils, Nestor & Mcavoy

Hidden, Manchester

Hailing from Naarm [Melbourne] and spreading his musical wings into the world via his own Happy Wax Records, STÜM joins us on 9th May!

Gigs

Adele - The Candlelight Concert - Manchester Cathedral

Adele - The Candlelight Concert - Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Adeles music like never before with 'Adele - The Candlelight Concert', an immersive candlelit tribute concert starring Natalie Black

14+

Capleton & The Prophecy Band LIVE in Concert

Friday 8th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Albert Hall, Manchester

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Capleton & The Prophecy Band LIVE in Concert

Albert Hall, Manchester

Reggae Icon Capleton Set to Ignite Manchesters Albert Hall on Friday 8th August!

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Jacquees and Dej Loaf - F*ck a friend zone Tour

Sunday 8th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Aviva Studios (Factory International), Manchester

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Jacquees and Dej Loaf - F*ck a friend zone Tour

Aviva Studios (Factory International), Manchester

M.E Promotions presents an unforgettable night as Jacquees & Dej Loaf bring their F*UK A FRIEND ZONE TOUR to Manchester on June 8th, 2025.

To celebrate the huge success of Jordan's new tape "It's Gritty Up North", Jordan announces a small headline show at Manchester's Amber's!

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Luke Una - Live and In Conversation

Luke Una - Live and In Conversation

AO Arena, Manchester

Join us for an evening with genre-defying DJ, Luke Una, and BBC 6 Music's Chris Hawkins as they take a journey through Manchester's music scene.

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Dj Silk Presents The Throwback PARTY Manchester

Saturday 5th July

4:00pm - 10:30pm

Impossible , Manchester

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Dj Silk Presents The Throwback PARTY Manchester

Impossible , Manchester

THE UK'S PREMIER OLD SKOOL DAY PARTY RETURNS TO MANCHESTER AFTER COUNTLESS SOLD OUT EVENTS !!! WE ARE BACK IN TOWN

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UK Slam Fest 2025

Fri 10th - Sat 11th October

6:00pm - 11:00pm

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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UK Slam Fest 2025

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Most Extreme Fest In The Northwest returns in 2025 to celebrate 10 years of brutality

Strawberry Disco Festival

Saturday 14th June

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Richmond Rovers Football Club, Hazel Grove

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Strawberry Disco Festival

Richmond Rovers Football Club, Hazel Grove

The Ultimate DISCO experience! Join in for an unforgettable day of disco. Dance the day away to classic beats and iconic tunes hosted by Leroy Lurve

Festivals

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East End Dubs presents

East End Dubs presents

Progress, Manchester

Shutting down the streets of Manchester for the city's biggest open-air party. Tickets on sale 8th May at 12pm.

The Brit Fest Cheshire

Fri 4th - Sun 6th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

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The Brit Fest Cheshire

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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Moovin Festival 2025

Fri 13th - Sun 15th June

2:00pm - 2:00am

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

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Moovin Festival 2025

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

Moovin Festival is back for 2025 and promises to get you dancing to a mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house & d&b until the cows come home

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Teletech Festival 2025

Saturday 2nd August

1:00pm - 5:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Teletech Festival 2025

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

We are incredibly excited to announce the lineup for Teletech Festival 2025. This will be an 18 hour extravaganza of all things Teletech.

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Damnation 2025

Sat 8th - Sun 9th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

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Damnation 2025

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation's 20th anniversary, taking place on the 8th and 9th of November 2025 at the BEC Arena, Manchester.

Craic by the Creek 2025

Fri 18th - Sun 20th July

12:00pm - 11:45pm

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

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Craic by the Creek 2025

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

The fifth instalment of the worlds greatest Irish festival! Craic by the Creek returns on the 18th, 19th & 20th July 2025 in Greater Manchester.

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Parklife Festival 2025

Sat 14th - Sun 15th June

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Heaton Park, Manchester

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Parklife Festival 2025

Heaton Park, Manchester

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Mardi Gras - Manchester Pride 2025

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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Mardi Gras - Manchester Pride 2025

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Mardi Gras Depot Mayfield

Comedy

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Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 10th May

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club, Manchester

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Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club, Manchester

4 hand-picked comedians and one of our resident hosts! Every Saturday Night in our New York style basement comedy club!

Northenden Comedy Club 23rd May

Friday 23rd May

7:00pm - 10:15pm

Northenden Social Club, Manchester

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Northenden Comedy Club 23rd May

Northenden Social Club, Manchester

Join us on 23/05 as we return to Northenden Social Club for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy, with our incredible headliner - Mick Ferry!

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Friday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Friday 9th May

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club, Manchester

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Friday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club, Manchester

Only 7 night a week comedy club in Manchester. 15+ shows a week! Come find out why we've moved to a bigger venue!

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Luis J Gomez - LIVE || Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 31st May

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club, Manchester

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Luis J Gomez - LIVE || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club, Manchester

He is the founding member of Legion of Skanks and the co-creator of Skankfest and GAS Digital Network.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - Manchester Cathedral

Thursday 4th September

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Manchester Cathedral

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Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Experience Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - at Manchester Cathedral on Thursday 4th September

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Divina De Campo - I Do Think - Manchester

Friday 9th May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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Divina De Campo - I Do Think - Manchester

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Divina De Campo (Drag Race UK, The Voice) returns with her one woman show, exploring life's highs, lows and everything in between.

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 22nd June, Manchester

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 22nd June, Manchester

Manchester Cathedral

London Concertante is joined by three excellent opera singers to perform A Night at the Opera by Candlelight where every piece is a captivating gem.

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Mondo Queero: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

Friday 30th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Carlton Club Manchester

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Mondo Queero: Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

The Carlton Club Manchester

Russ Meyer's camp horror sexploitation musical that satirises Hollywood.

Experiences & Attractions

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Bingo Lingo

Fri 9th - Sat 10th May

8:00pm - 12:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Bingo Lingo

Freight Island, Manchester

Manchester! This is bingo with no limits. Prizes - Dance Battles - Hilarious Hosts - Huge Prizes - Rave Rounds - Confetti Showers. LETS PLAY BINGO!

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Ultimate Rave Bingo // Altrincham // Friday 25th July

Friday 25th July

7:00pm - 11:30pm

The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham

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Ultimate Rave Bingo // Altrincham // Friday 25th July

The Bowdon Rooms, Altrincham

We're the UK's No.1 Touring Bingo Show - and this isn't like any bingo you've been to before we we're the funny naughty risky kids at School.

Freight Island, Manchester

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Bingo Lingo

Freight Island, Manchester

Manchester! This is bingo with no limits. Prizes - Dance Battles - Hilarious Hosts - Huge Prizes - Rave Rounds - Confetti Showers. LETS PLAY BINGO!

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Impossible Saturdays

Saturday 10th May + 3 other dates

11:00pm - 4:00am

Impossible , Manchester

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Impossible Saturdays

Impossible , Manchester

Manchester biggest Saturday night club event!

Food & Drink

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FUME BBQ FESTIVAL - Manchester

Sat 5th - Sun 6th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Progress, Manchester

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FUME BBQ FESTIVAL - Manchester

Progress, Manchester

A lineup of the best pitmasters from around the world, competing in the UK's Largest BBQ competition. Curated by Eating with Tod and Savour Events.

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Saddleworth Round Table Presents: ABBA Re-Bjorn

Saturday 31st May

6:00pm - 11:45pm

Doctor House Farm, Oldham

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Saddleworth Round Table Presents: ABBA Re-Bjorn

Doctor House Farm, Oldham

The Uk's Premier ABBA Tribute Band and Mom's Spaghetti DJ's come to Doctor House Farm Saddleworth for a good old Barn Dance!

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Keeping it Country Hoedown Bottomless Brunch

Keeping it Country Hoedown Bottomless Brunch

Grosvenor Manchester

Get ready for a wile ride as The Grosvenor brings Nashville to you!! Grab your boots and join the Bottomless Brunch - YeeHaw!

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R&B Brunch - Manchester

Saturday 10th May + 16 other dates

12:00pm - 5:00pm

The Bierkeller Manchester

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R&B Brunch - Manchester

The Bierkeller 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 UKs biggest R&B Brunch Daytimer.

Sport

FutureShock Wrestling: The Union @ MMU

Saturday 10th May

6:00pm - 9:00pm

The Union, Manchester

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FutureShock Wrestling: The Union @ MMU

The Union, Manchester

Live pro wrestling action from Manchester's home grown promotion for fans of all ages.

Gorilla Invitational 7

Saturday 31st May

3:00pm - 9:00pm

The Empty Space, MediaCity

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Gorilla Invitational 7

The Empty Space, MediaCity

Gorilla invitational returns on May 31st

FutureShock Wrestling: Stockport

Sunday 15th June

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Stockport Masonic Guildhall

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FutureShock Wrestling: Stockport

Stockport Masonic Guildhall

Live action-packed pro wrestling for fans of all ages. If you've got WWE fans in your family they'll love this.

FutureShock Wrestling: Hangover V

Sunday 6th July

1:30pm - 4:30pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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FutureShock Wrestling: Hangover V

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Fine food, bountiful beverages & world-class wrestling... FutureShock and Fairfield Social Club present the perfect Sunday.

Family Days Out

Footy Fest

Sunday 25th May

1:30pm - 8:30pm

St Hugh Of Lincoln, Lostock

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Footy Fest

St Hugh Of Lincoln, Lostock

Join us for Footy Fest on May 25th, 2025, this Bank Holiday weekend! At St Hugh of Lincoln primary school in Lostock, Manchester.

Join us on Sunday 1st June in the upstairs area of Sky Bar to socialise your furry friends with treats and puppichinos galore!

RAVE KIDZ goes BONKERS

Sunday 26th October

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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RAVE KIDZ goes BONKERS

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Rave Kidz Goes Bonkers in Bowlers - Family Rave Event

Family Friendly Days @ Point Blank Manchester

Thursday 29th May + 3 other dates

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Point Blank Shooting Manchester

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Family Friendly Days @ Point Blank Manchester

Point Blank Shooting Manchester

Our Family Friendly sessions are back with a BANG! Simulation shooting games and food served to your very own private range!

Seasonal

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Eurovision Song Contest at Fairfield Social Club

Saturday 17th May

6:00pm - 11:45pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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Eurovision Song Contest at Fairfield Social Club

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Join us at FSC as we show this years Eurovision Song Contest on our giant screen! With party vibes and good times guaranteed. Fancy dress encouraged.

A Summer Cookout from The Carlton Club, So Flute & ShinDigger

Saturday 28th June

1:00pm - 1:00am

The Carlton Club Manchester

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A Summer Cookout from The Carlton Club, So Flute & ShinDigger

The Carlton Club Manchester

All day & nighter from The Carlton Club, So Flute & ShinDigger, with 5 Food Vendors, 4 Bars & 1 Outdoor Stage! Enjoy music, food & drink on the green!

what's on in manchester

In the city that spawned The Hacienda, The Stone Roses, The Smiths, Joy Division and Homobloc, it's fair to say that there is no shortage of musical heritage in Manchester, a trait which has continued through to today, with an enormous number of music events taking place in the city.

Our What's on in Manchester this weekend guide covers all Manchester clubs, as well as a Manchester gig guide, comedy nights and tickets.

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