Things to do in Manchester- Page 18

Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell

Everyone’s annoying cousin, Ed Gamble, is going back on tour in 2027 across the UK & Ireland with some more of his stand up grot.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Royal Ballet & Opera: Romeo and Juliet

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona.

Home, Manchester

Osees

Osees sound incorporates a wide range of rock genres, including 1960s garage rock and psychedelic rock, punk rock, noise rock, art punk, and 1980s post-punk.

New Century Hall, Manchester

John Vincent III

Nashville folk troubadour John Vincent III has cultivated a devoted following with his heartfelt, stripped-down song-writing rooted in classic folk.

Gorilla, Manchester

Roni Size & Reprazent - New Forms 30th Anniversary

Crosstown Concerts PresentsRoni Size & Reprazent - New Forms 30th AnniversaryPresented by Crosstown Concerts.Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult (18+)

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Hairspray

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover afte…

Palace Theatre, Manchester

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

Celebrate the end of the week with an exceptional performance of Chopin! Renowned concert pianists Warren Mailley-Smith, who recently became the first British p…

St Ann's Church, Manchester

Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

Celebrate the end of the week with an exceptional performance of Chopin! Renowned concert pianists Warren Mailley-Smith, who recently became the first British p…

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

Back To The Future The Musical

Strap in for the smash hit Back to the Future The Musical, landing as part of its first ever UK tour.

Opera House, Manchester

Grease

The world’s best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before.After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-…

Opera House, Manchester

Mass of the Fermenting Dregs

Known for their guitar driven melodic sound and hair-flailing energetic live shows, Mass of the Fermenting Dregs are one of the most edgy and attractive alterna…

New Century Hall, Manchester

Wet Wet Wet

Released in 1987, Popped In Souled Out was the album that introduced Wet Wet Wet to not only a national audience, but a global one too.

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Hannah Fry

Come join Professor Hannah Fry as she brings her signature sass, wit, and warmth to a thought-provoking show that will help bring complex ideas to life - and ho…

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Patrick Spicer: The Big Daddy Spice Tour

Patrick Spicer is a stand-up comedian and comic actor quickly making a name for himself with a distinctively playful, relaxed stage presence and offbeat, unpred…

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems

Bringing you all the best tracks from the greatest decade for music, think Blur vs Oasis, Fatboy Slim, Primal Scream, The Verve, The Chemical Brothers, Faithles…

Albert Hall, Manchester

Tom Allen: Totally

Co-host of ITV's Cooking with the Stars and the Like Minded Friends podcast, and host of everyone's favourite gardening visualised podcast, Pottering.

Opera House, Manchester

Atlas

An emerging 5-piece indie-rock band based in Rochdale/Manchester known for high-energy live shows.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

BBC 6 Music's Chris Hawkins Presents Awesome Friends

Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music) Presents Awesome Friends with Florentenes, Cherry Holt and The NorthPresented by SJM Concerts.This is a 14+ event

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Iguana Death Cult

Iguana Death Cult is a high-energy Dutch rock band from Rotterdam known for blending garage punk, psych-rock, and post-punk.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Gustavo Andrade and The Brasukas

Gustavo Andrade & The Brasukas are an 11-piece band led by Brazilian saxophonist Gustavo Andrade from Sao Paulo.

Band on the Wall, Manchester

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Khakikid

KhakiKid has had a whirlwind of a start to his career - exploding onto the scene less than two years ago, drawing in fans instantly with his alt-style and disti…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Aidan Jones: Chopin's Nocturne

I grew up playing classical piano, but failed my conservatory audition at 18. After some time focusing on MDMA, I started stand-up in 2011.

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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Tommy WÁ, Kayla Grace

In a landscape where Afrobeats dominate the airwaves, Tommy WÁ carved his own quieter, more rooted path, reviving mid-20th-century West African folk traditions…

The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester

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Northcote

Northcote is the musical project of Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Goud, known for his heartfelt songwriting and dynamic live performances.

The Castle Hotel, Manchester

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Will Samson

For the past decade, Will Samson has been steadily amassing a catalogue of albums and EPs that explore the spaces between folk, electronic and ambient sounds.

Lloyds Bar, Manchester

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Revivalry

Revivalry are tearing up the scene.These teenage trailblazers have exploded onto the alternative circuit in the last year, captivating audiences with their yout…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Halloween Garage Day Party

Manchester we return this October 2026 at Freight Island after our SELLOUT show in March! Join us for a HUGE Indoor Garage Festival.

Escape To Freight Island, Manchester

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Josie Edwards

A rising folk-pop singer-songwriter based in Nashville.

Yes, Manchester

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Soft Loft

Presented by Now Wave.This is an 18+ event

The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester

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Katzpascale

KatzPascale is an NYC-based neo-classical, post-punk, and anti-pop duo composed of Sammi Katzmann (cello) and Jenna Pascale (saxophone).

St Michael's, Manchester

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Moliy

Ghanaian-American Afropop artist known for her vibrant, genre-bending blend of Afrobeats, pop, and dancehall, featuring hits like "Shake It To The Max".

Night & Day, Manchester

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Finlay Christie

Finlay Christie (Live at the Apollo, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You) humblebrags for an hour about his fuckboy era and his new search…

The Frog & Bucket, Manchester

Blood Red Shoes

Alt-rock duo Blood Red Shoes are back. With more distortion and more synths than ever, they're looking firmly to the future with their latest album Get Tragic.

Gorilla, Manchester

Mdc Pro Class With Lewys Holt

A dance improvisation class exploring simple instructions, shifting focus and the ways our individual movements intersect with the dances of others in the room.…

Contact, Manchester

Rob Clamp & The Ashmen

Rob Clamp & The Ashmen are a highenergy folk/Americana outfit from the South Coast, turning raw storytelling into big, fullband, festivalready moments.Fronted b…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Charlotte Bront & Elizabeth Gaskell Twilight Tour

We invite you to join this one-off twilight tour of Elizabeth Gaskells House exploring the friendship between Charlotte Bronte and Elizabeth Gaskell.Twinkling i…

Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Manchester

Shay O'Dowd

Shay O'Dowd is a Glasgow indie-pop singer-songwriter, heading out on his first UK tour.

The Castle Hotel, Manchester

Women in Music Showcase - Presented by Outer City

Outer City is back with their Women In Music Showcase - a three act bill with the additional opportunity of networking with likeminded creatives!We have an incr…

Off The Square, Manchester

Chali 2Na

Charles Stewart, better known as Chali 2na, is an American painter and rapper, associated with the groups Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli.

The Blues Kitchen, Manchester

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.

AREA, Manchester

Matthew Mole

Ghost contains Matthew’s typical eclectic blend of folk, electronica undertones and positive vibes.

Lions Den, Manchester

Reggaeton Halloween Party

Come and celebrate all things Reggaeton with 300+ other Reggaeton lovers this Halloween.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Reggaeton Halloween Party

Step into the shadows for a night of monstrous Reggaeton drops, haunting vibes, and dance floor chaos that will leave you spellbound till sunrise.Room 1 - Regga…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Library After Hours

Join us for an exclusive after hours self-guided tour through the medieval stone passages, secret staircases and richly panelled rooms of Chetham's Library.Afte…

Chetham's Library, Manchester

Nick Hakim

Nick Hakim is an American singer, songwriter, and producer based in Brooklyn, New York.

Yes, Manchester

Ultimate Coldplay

Since launching in 2017, Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world's most accurate and well rounded tribute to Coldplay.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

UK Foo Fighters

This World-Famous tribute band UK Foo Fighters takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary Foo Fighters and their charismatic leade…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

The 9075

The 9075, formed in August 2019 from a jamming session, are the world's first tribute dedicated to celebrating the music and essence of The 1975.With a 2-hour s…

Factory 251, Manchester