Things to do in Manchester

UEFA Champions League: Manchester City vs AEK Athens

Manchester City take on AEK Athens in this UEFA Champions League fixture.

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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Paul Smith - Happy

The biggest, boldest show of Paul Smith’s career.Attention comedy fans worldwide! Paul Smith is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour Happy, bringing a…

AO Arena, Manchester

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ALISHA - Concourse Only

Alisha performs an all-night-long, intimate DJ set.

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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The Mary Wallopers

The Mary Wallopers are a folk group from Dundalk, breathing new life into both well known & rare ballads.

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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Westlife

Irish pop superstars bring Westlife 25: The Anniversary Tour to the UK.The tour will see the band deliver a euphoric, hit-filled set spanning their extraordinar…

Co-op Live, Manchester

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The Proclaimers

The Proclaimers have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide as the emotional honesty, political fire, wit and sing-along rauco…

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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Cody Johnson

Known for his explosive live shows and electrifying stage presence, COJO Music / Warner Music Nashville Platinum recording artist Cody Johnson has established a…

AO Arena, Manchester

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Manchester Adored

A full day and night of Music that inspired a generation.Over 30 live bands and DJ's playing anthems in all arenas creating an indoor festival."This is Manchest…

Bowlers Exhibition Centre Arena, Manchester

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Duke Dumont, The Warehouse Project

Duke Dumont, The Warehouse Project at Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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Duke Dumont

Presented by SJM Concerts & BroadwickThis is an 18+ event - physical photo ID required

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester United vs Bournemouth

Manchester United take on Bournemouth in this Premier League fixture.

Old Trafford, Manchester

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The Strokes

The Strokes at Co-op Live, Manchester

Co-op Live, Manchester

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J. Cole

J. Cole at Co-op Live, Manchester

Co-op Live, Manchester

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Project Halloween

This isn’t just a Halloween party-it’s a full-blown NIGHTMARE at DEPOT MAYFIELD. For the first time ever, thousands of will descend into the rave of horror.

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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Overmono - Pure Devotion

Renowned UK electronic music duo formed by Welsh brothers Tom and Ed Russell.

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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The Warehouse Project, Overmono, James Blake, Joy Orbison, Andy C, Moodymann, BLAWAN, Helena Hauff

The Warehouse Project, Overmono, James Blake, Joy Orbison, Andy C, Moodymann, BLAWAN, Helena Hauff at Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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Overmono

Overmono is a Welsh electronic music duo consisting of brothers Tom and Ed Russell.

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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Brandon Flowers

The Killers' Brandon Flowers will be heading out on a full American tour this fall in support of his highly anticipated debut solo album, Flamingo, out tomorrow…

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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Steve Hackett

Guitarist Steve Hackett joined Genesis in 1971, making his band debut on the Nursery Cryme album which enjoyed a greater commercial success in Europe than the U…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

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Melanie C

Performance from the singer-songwriter who rose to fame as Sporty Spice in the Spice Girls.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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Melanie C : Album Launch Show

Jacaranda Records presents a live performance from Melanie C in support of her new album 'Sweat'.Presented by Jacaranda Records.This is an 18+ event

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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Twin Atlantic

Twin Atlantic are an alternative rock band from Glasgow. ‘Transparency’ is Sam McTrusty spilling his guts on everything from marriage, male friendship and the a…

Gorilla, Manchester

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Goldie Lookin' Chain

Coming straight out of Newport The GLC are officially Britain’s biggest rap group.

New Century Hall, Manchester

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K-Trap

K-Trap rose to rap prominence due to his unorthodox flow, finesse and mystery which all remain at the heart of his artistry and sound.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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K-Trap

K-Trap rose to rap prominence due to his unorthodox flow, finesse and mystery which all remain at the heart of his artistry and sound.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Grandmaster Flash

In the past, whenever you saw your favourite hip hop DJ play, it has only been about what you hear – not what you see.

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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Nutopia: The Ultimate Nu Metal Club Night

DJ Rowena Alice will be taking over the dancefloor with nothing but nu metal anthems, classics and absolute bangers.

Gorilla, Manchester

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Oasis

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before.

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

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Khalid

Whether you're still jamming to American Teen, you've checked into Suncity or you're riding that Free Spirit wave, singer/songwriter Khalid's vibey RnB is perfe…

Aviva Studios, Manchester

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R&B Orchestra Live

Experience the ultimate celebration of R&B — brought to life like you’ve never heard before.Step inside some of the UK’s most breathtaking cathedral spaces for…

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

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Textures

A forward-thinking seated adventure with two modern pioneers of ambient and experimental sounds.Ana Roxanneworks at the intersection of electric meditation, dre…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

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Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Experience an enchanting evening of classical music bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight, set within the awe-inspiring beauty of some of the most breath tak…

St Ann's Church, Manchester

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Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

St Ann's Church, Manchester

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The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada balance metallic turbulence, hardcore spirit, provocatively eloquent lyricism and melodic exorcism.In between these opposing extremes, the…

New Century Hall, Manchester

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Lake Street Dive

The members of Lake Street Dive met in 2004 as students at Boston's New England Conservatory of Music.

Albert Hall, Manchester

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Dusky

Amassing almost 13 million streams on their crowd-pleasing track Careless, Dusky have released with the likes of Aus Music, Dirtybird and Anjunadeep.

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Black Stone Cherry

The Kentucky-bred hard rockers in Black Stone Cherry have had their music blared from speakers large and small, toured relentlessly with the likes of Nickelback…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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A Certain Ratio

Formed in 1978 with a core line-up of Jez Kerr, Martin Moscrop and Donald Johnson, A Certain Ratio emerged from the hallowed grounds of the late 70s punk scene,…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

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Catching Cairo

A captivating singer, songwriter, and vocal powerhouse born and raised in North London, Catching Cairo is making bold waves across the dance music spectrum.

Yes, Manchester

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Cancer Bats

Proving that loud, gritty, and ranting punk rock is still alive and thrashing in Canada, Toronto's Cancer Bats employ a punishing blend of hardcore punk, metalc…

Gorilla, Manchester

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D-Block Europe

Young Adz and Dirtbike LB are ready to light up stages across the UK & Ireland — with audiences set to experience all the hits, brand-new tracks, and the unmatc…

AO Arena, Manchester

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London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you!London Concertante present a s…

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

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Dodie

Dorothy Miranda Clark, known mononymously as Dodie, is an English singer, songwriter, author and YouTuber.

Royal Northern College Of Music (RNCM), Manchester

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Fimiguerrero

Fresh from the release of his acclaimed EP, The Statue of a Fool, London rapper and underground trailblazer Fimiguerrero is preparing to embark on the Lost City…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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James Blake

Producer, singer, and songwriter James Blake became known for his unique style, which wrapped aching, gently sung R&B vocals around the deep bass and minimal rh…

New Century Hall, Manchester

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Foy Vance

Usual tags such as ‘singer-songwriter', ‘folk-soul', ‘troubadour' are perceived with a considerable amount of cynicism these days, especially since the music sc…

Albert Hall, Manchester

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The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selli…

Opera House, Manchester