Things to do in Manchester

Lany

Electronic trio from LA.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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Dropout Improv

The tour will feature appearances by Dropout regulars Jacob Wysocki, Kurt Maloney and some special guests as they connect with a live audience and return to the…

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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ShxtsNGigs

After touring across North America, Australia and beyond, Shxtsngigs are bringing the Daddy’s Home Tour to home ground for the first time.Best friends on and of…

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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Evening 4 Ricky

Where else could this event take place but the iconic AO Arena, home of so many of Ricky's fights.

AO Arena, Manchester

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The Weeknd, Playboi Carti

The Weeknd, Playboi Carti at Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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Macy Gray

Passionate and poetic singer-songwriter with a funky, soulful voiceBorn and raised in Canton, Ohio, Macy Gray – real name Natalie Renée McIntyre – moved to Sout…

New Century Hall, Manchester

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Valerie June

As a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and three-time Americana Music Honors and Awards nominee, June weaves fresh medicinal downloads of love, sweetness, good…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

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Peter Hook & the Light

Peter Hook first revisited the seminal Joy Division album Unknown Pleasures back in May 2010 for a commemorative charity concert and has followed it each year b…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Blue October

Texas-based alt-rockers Blue October are best known for their shimmering melodies and heart-string pulling lyrics, boasting a powerful line-up of players.

Albert Hall, 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.

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

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Soul Bingo

Soul Bingo: a night of classic hits, fun, and games!Get ready for Soul Bingo: the ultimate night of soul, motown, and classic hits from the 70s & 80s!

Escape To Freight Island, Manchester

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Reggae Bingo

Get ready to dive into a night of pure entertainment - packed with comedy, chaos, dance-offs, reggae-oke, and cash prizes up for grabs.

Impossible, Manchester

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R&B Mania Festival

From intimate R&B parties to sold-out venues across the UK, RNB Mania brings you that iconic R&B vibe that can’t be matched.

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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An Evening with David Sedaris

You may have heard him on the hugely popular BBC Radio 4 series Meet David Sedaris or you might be one of the millions worldwide who have read one of his many b…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

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Old Skool Bingo

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of RnB-inspired fun and games with our unique twist on classic bingo!Slow it down and groove to the hottest beats as we c…

The Venue, Manchester

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Old Skool Bingo

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of RnB-inspired fun and games with our unique twist on classic bingo!Slow it down and groove to the hottest beats as we c…

AREA, Manchester

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Rainbow Kitten Surprise

The band plays indie pop and earnest, harmony-driven folk-rock.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit

What happens after an artist has achieved his dreams? That was the major ques­tion Jason Isbell was asking himself leading up to the creation of his newest albu…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Aldous Harding

Aldous Harding is a rare artist who defies conventions and categorisation, creating lush, off-kilter indie pop.

Albert Hall, Manchester

Sounds of the 60s Live with Tony Blackburn

A string of extra shows have been added to the incredibly popular Sound Of The 60s Live tour, hosted by BBC Radio 2’s Tony Blackburn OBE.Every week, listeners a…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

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

Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band, join us for a ‘Landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!…

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

Candlelight: Coldplay vs Ed Sheeran

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience.Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone.Performers…

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

EMF

British dance-rock quintet EMF formed in Cinderford, England in October 1989.All five original members were veterans of the local music scene before founding EM…

Gorilla, Manchester

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Fakemink: A Terrible Beauty . - The Tour

Ahead of his upcoming album, 'Terrified', UK underground star Fakemink has announced his new tour, 'a Terrible Beauty'.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra

Recently co-starring as The Wizard of Oz with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the critically acclaimed global box office smash, “Wicked” and “Wicked: For Goo…

Palace Theatre, Manchester

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Jon Spencer

The first-ever solo record from Jon Spencer, a milestone in a legendary career that has spanned three decades of brain-splattering innovation, groovy-ghoulie no…

Gorilla, Manchester

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Tarang Hardikar: If I'm Not Wrong

Rising comedy star Tarang Hardikar brings his sharp wit and hilarious perspective to the UK and Europe for the first time with his brand-new show If I’m Not Wro…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Ye Vagabonds

Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow, a small town in the southeast of Ireland.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Day Sessions

Good vibes only! Our event is designed for those who love to dance, socialise, and enjoy great music.

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

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Space Station Earth

Tickets On Sale: 10am Friday 10th October 2025Space Station EarthDoors: 7pm

Aviva Studios, Manchester

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The Archers: Live at 75

To mark this extraordinary milestone, The Archers is stepping out of the studio and onto the stage for a very special national tour.

Palace Theatre, Manchester

BAFTA Games In Concert

Kilimanjaro, esk and Nibbs Events present:BAFTA Games in ConcertA landmark live concert celebrating two decades of BAFTA-nominated and award-winning games music…

Aviva Studios, Manchester

Julian Marley & The Uprising

Julian Marley & The Uprising is a Grammy-winning roots-reggae act led by the son of Bob Marley, delivering a blend of traditional reggae, jazz, dancehall, and h…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Cammy Barnes

Born in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland, Cammy Barnes has had success with multiple singles charting in the UK Top 20 and #1 entries on the Singer/Songwriter & Co…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Annie

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Elevation Rhythm

Elevation Rhythm is the youth expression of Elevation Church based in Charlotte, NC - making music for the next generation to sing, dance, and worship to.They r…

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Lola Young

Lola Young is a British soul singer who rose to fame for her cover of "Together In Electric Dreams" by Giorgio Moroder and Philip Oakey.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

LLoyd

LLoyd at O2 Ritz, Manchester

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Declan J Donovan

Two years ago, Declan J Donovan uploaded a home-recorded demo of a track called Fallen So Young to his SoundCloud.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Take That

The prototype boy band have re-lit their own fire and returned to cash in those nostalgia dollars, and have proved far more credible than any of us could have i…

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts

Legendary singer-songwriting Neil Young and his band The Chrome Hearts. Fans can expect an iconic setlist of classic tracks from Young’s early work such as Hear…

Heaton Park, Manchester

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Joanne McNally: Pinotphile

After the success of her record-breaking tour The Prosecco Express, Joanne McNally returns with her hotly anticipated new stand-up show Pinotphile.

Palace Theatre, Manchester

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Day Fever

The day-time clubbing event started by Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend & The Makers has swept the UK since it’s launch in 2024‘The day-time disco that do…

New Century Hall, Manchester

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Hacienda Classical

Since its very first shows in February 2016, Hacienda Classical has played numerous concerts in the UK and internationally.Hacienda Classical will again include…

Castlefield Bowl, Manchester

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Men's International Twenty20 Match: England vs India

England take on India in this International fixture.

Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester

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Kings of Leon

Since their debut in 2003, Kings of Leon ((Caleb (guitar/vocals), Nathan (drums), Jared (bass) and Matthew Followill (guitar)) have released eight studio albums…

Co-op Live, Manchester

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Sammy Hagar

Sammy Hagar ("The Red Rocker") is an American rock vocalist, guitarist, and entrepreneur.

AO Arena, Manchester

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