Things to do in Manchester - Page 18

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Yes, Manchester

Simon Doty [all Night Long]

Simon Doty brings his All Night Long: Reup Tour to the Joshua Brooks basement this May.

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

New

📅Sat 30 May·22:00

Simon Doty [all Night Long]

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Oasis96 - Oasis Tribute

Tribute to the infamous Oasis.

New Century Hall, Manchester

New

From £28

📅Sat 30 May·17:00

Oasis96 - Oasis Tribute

New Century Hall, Manchester

Simon Doty

LONDON! Simon Doty is BACK for a huge Simon Doty & Friends party. Supplying his signature edgy analog synths, swirling melodies, and power-packed grooves, get r…

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

New

📅Sat 30 May·22:00

Simon Doty

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Marina

Welsh singer-songwriter Marina, formerly Marina and the Diamonds.Along with her most popular singles – Primadonna, How To Be A Heartbreaker, Oh No!

Aviva Studios, Manchester

New

📅Sat 30 May·18:30

Marina

Aviva Studios, Manchester

Frame Works 2026

We are back for the third year running, presenting the cream of the UK scene in one single day.

Gullivers, Manchester

New

📅Sat 30 May·15:00

Frame Works 2026

Gullivers, Manchester

Benjamin Steer

Benjamin Steer is a 21-year-old British-American artist and songwriter whose music is a catchy, introspective and deeply moving selection of stories about moder…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

New

From £19

Benjamin Steer

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

10 Years Of Ordinary Friends @ PROGRESS

If you came to stand still, stand somewhere else. It's a simple rule Manchester's Ordinary Friends crew have stayed true to since their first gathering a decade…

Progress Centre, Manchester

New

🎧 Clubs & NightlifeNew

📅Sat 30 May·15:00

10 Years Of Ordinary Friends @ PROGRESS

Progress Centre, Manchester

Bezstock

Hosted by Bez of the Happy Mondays, alongside fellow Manchester legends. Including Altern8 DJ Set, Mc Tunes, Vince Vega & Melanie Williams (Sub Sub) Live and DJ…

Escape To Freight Island, Manchester

New

🎪 FestivalsNew

📅Sat 30 May·13:00

Bezstock

Escape To Freight Island, Manchester

The Handsome Family

The Handsome Family, formed by husband and wife duo Brett and Rennie Sparks, bring their unique brand of alternative country music to the region.The Sparks’ mus…

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

New

From £27

📅Sat 30 May·20:00

The Handsome Family

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

Jake Martin & the Broken Bodies

Grab a ticket early. It's going to be another big night.Solo Armada presents another night built for the front row.

Aatma, Manchester

New

From £17

Jake Martin & the Broken Bodies

Aatma, Manchester

Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beast

Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2024 show Side Eye, Rachel Fairburn is back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate…

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

New

From £11

😂 ComedyNew

📅Sat 30 May·14:00

Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beast

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Scam Fender vs The Kopycat Killers vs Subarctic Monkeys

Tribute triple-bill tour featuring The Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender, and the Subarctic Monkeys.

New Century Hall, Manchester

New

From £28

📅Sat 30 May·17:00

Scam Fender vs The Kopycat Killers vs Subarctic Monkeys

New Century Hall, Manchester

Nocturne Musical

East of the sun and west of the moon comes a tale of finding your courage and staying true to yourself.

Theatre 53two, Manchester

New

From £35

🎭 TheatreNew

📅Sat 30 May·14:00

Nocturne Musical

Theatre 53two, Manchester

Jake Martin & the Broken Bodies

Grab a ticket early. It's going to be another big night.Solo Armada presents another night built for the front row.

Fuel Cafe Bar, Manchester

New

From £17

Jake Martin & the Broken Bodies

Fuel Cafe Bar, Manchester

Bed By 10pm

Fancy going out for a dance but not keen on sacrificing the next day? We've got you covered!Bed By 10pm is a chance for ravers over 30 to relive the peak of the…

Gorilla, Manchester

New

From £24

🌿 Days OutNew

📅Sat 30 May·16:00

Bed By 10pm

Gorilla, Manchester

Kitty Craft

Debuting in 1994 with a self-titled cassette on Australia’s Toytown label and the IT’S STUPID EP in 1995, Pam’s early sound was low-tech and homespun.

White Hotel Club, Manchester

New

📅Sat 30 May·20:00

Kitty Craft

White Hotel Club, Manchester

Wait and Bleed: Nu Metal Night

Calling all Maggots, join us for a night of Nu Metal anthems. We are going to take you back to the days of Slipknot, Korn, Limp Bizkit & More.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

New

From £9

📅Sat 30 May·23:00

Wait and Bleed: Nu Metal Night

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Dermot Kennedy

Dermot Kennedy’s rip-roaring, free-flowing folk-pop grew out of years singing over rowdy crowds at local bars and open mics and in the streets of Dublin.

AO Arena, Manchester

New

📅Sat 30 May·18:30

Dermot Kennedy

AO Arena, Manchester

Paint a Pic: Van Gogh Fireflies

Come down and paint your own masterpiece with the guidance of our resident artist.

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester

New

From £36

✨ OtherNew

📅Sat 30 May·17:00

Paint a Pic: Van Gogh Fireflies

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester

United Alpha Holy Spirit Day

Churches from across Manchester who are running Alpha will be gathering together for the Alpha Holy Spirit Day

Audacious Church, Manchester

New

United Alpha Holy Spirit Day

Audacious Church, Manchester

Love the 90s Festival

Love The 90s Festival is taking over the O2 Victoria Warehouse on Saturday 30th May 2026 for a huge indoor throwback celebration!

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

New

🎪 FestivalsNew

📅Sat 30 May·13:00

Love the 90s Festival

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Rickie Lee Jones

Iconic American musician, storyteller, and two-time Grammy winner.

Royal Northern College Of Music (RNCM), Manchester

New

📅Sat 30 May·20:00

Rickie Lee Jones

Royal Northern College Of Music (RNCM), Manchester

Nightstalker

Heavy sound, groovy rhythms, intense bass playing. All together with a lot of catchy melodies and the power of Argy’s vocals are the secret of the music of Nigh…

The Peer Hat, Manchester

New

From £22

Nightstalker

The Peer Hat, Manchester

Anjunadeep Open Air Manchester // Square One at Progress

In May 2026, Anjunadeep are heading north to Manchester to open the summer season of Anjunadeep Open Air. Set against the backdrop of Central Manchester's skyli…

Progress Centre, Manchester

New

🎪 FestivalsNew

📅Sat 30 May·15:00

Anjunadeep Open Air Manchester // Square One at Progress

Progress Centre, Manchester

The Lemon Twigs

Long Island brothers -- Michael and Brian D'Addoria -- present their flamboyant, nostalgic powerpop sound.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

New

From £28

📅Sat 30 May·19:30

The Lemon Twigs

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Luton Fyah LIVE

Experience the vibes, the rhythms, and the unstoppable fyah as he lights up the stage with powerful vocals, infectious beats, and an electrifying performance yo…

Rasta HQ, Manchester

New

Luton Fyah LIVE

Rasta HQ, Manchester

Hidden x Denham Audio: Danny Rankin, Hugo Chegwin + More

Hidden teams up with Denham Audio to bring a lineup packed full of talent! All things bass, UK Garage and everything in between to kick off our summer season in…

Hidden, Manchester

New

📅Sat 30 May·16:00

Hidden x Denham Audio: Danny Rankin, Hugo Chegwin + More

Hidden, Manchester

Nightstalker

Heavy sound, groovy rhythms, intense bass playing. All together with a lot of catchy melodies and the power of Argy’s vocals are the secret of the music of Nigh…

Aatma, Manchester

New

Nightstalker

Aatma, Manchester

Knox Hill & Friends

Join Knox Hill, Viktus & friends on their epic return to Brighton!! Don't miss out on a night that will be full of surprises and exclusive performances.

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

New

From £15

Knox Hill & Friends

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

Teen Spirit

Nirvana / Pearl Jam/ Red Hot Chili Peppers/ Rage Against The Machine/ Guns N' Roses / Foo Fighters/ Green Day/ Blink 182 / Pixies / Weezer/ Oasis/ Blur/ Faith N…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

New

From £9

📅Sat 30 May·23:00

Teen Spirit

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Indiepalooza

Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to the Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Stone Roses and Kas…

New Century Hall, Manchester

New

From £32

Indiepalooza

New Century Hall, Manchester

Howard's House & Real Good Rhythms Summer Bash

Howard's House & Real Good Rhythms come together again for the third time to come and bring you there Summer Bash to Stage & Radio on May bank holiday

Stage & Radio, Manchester

New

📅Sat 30 May·23:00

Howard's House & Real Good Rhythms Summer Bash

Stage & Radio, Manchester

Paint a Pic: Fiery Landscape

Come down and paint your own masterpiece with the guidance of our resident artist.

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester

New

From £36

✨ OtherNew

📅Sat 30 May·14:00

Paint a Pic: Fiery Landscape

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester

Scott Bradlee & Postmodern Jukebox

Starting out as the bedroom project of Jazz pianist Scott Bradlee and rapidly growing into a viral and real-world sensation, the US group's vintage-pop mash ups…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

New

Scott Bradlee & Postmodern Jukebox

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Open Mike Eagle

A member of California's Project Blowed collective with a whip-smart sense of humor, rapper Open Mike Eagle was born Michael Eagle II in Chicago.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

New

From £22

📅Sun 31 May·19:30

Open Mike Eagle

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Paint a Pic: Northern Lights

Come down and paint your own masterpiece with the guidance of our resident artist.

Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse, Manchester

New

From £36

✨ OtherNew

📅Sun 31 May·14:00

Paint a Pic: Northern Lights

Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse, Manchester

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert, featuring John Williams’ GRAMMY® Award-winning score, will be performed live to the film on a UK…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

New

📅Sun 31 May·17:30

Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Alignments, Earth Energy & Leylines: Co..incidence? - A talk by David Dickinson

What's the connection between the Birkrigg, Swinside, Arbor Low and Minninglow stone circles, and the Al-Aqsa Mosque (Dome of the Rock) in Jerusalem?While explo…

The Monastery, Manchester

New

Alignments, Earth Energy & Leylines: Co..incidence? - A talk by David Dickinson

The Monastery, Manchester

Josh Pugh: Work In Progress

Josh Pugh brings a brand new work in progress show about enjoying life (to a point) and having it large (medium).

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

New

From £11

😂 ComedyNew

📅Sun 31 May·16:45

Josh Pugh: Work In Progress

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

The Music of The Lord of The Rings: Tribute to Howard Shore

Our precious concert in a 19th century church in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington.Experience the majestic music of the iconic saga «Lord of the Ring…

The Bank - Manchester, Manchester

New

📅Sun 31 May·15:30

The Music of The Lord of The Rings: Tribute to Howard Shore

The Bank - Manchester, Manchester

Car Culture

New Jersey born, Queens based artist Car Culture, the alias of Daniel Fisher (best known as Physical Therapy), releases his new album Rest Here via NAFF Recordi…

Yes, Manchester

New

From £16

📅Sun 31 May·19:30

Car Culture

Yes, Manchester

My Generation

My Generation, Manchesters Coolest Cabaret Club Night, will be hosting their Annual Christmas Twister.Expect an evening of dance floor fillers from across the d…

Matt And Phred's, Manchester

New

📅Sun 31 May·18:30

My Generation

Matt And Phred's, Manchester

Madison Beer

Madison Beer is an American singer and songwriter. Born in New York, she began posting covers to YouTube in early 2012.She has since attracted the endorsements…

Co-op Live, Manchester

New

From £49

📅Sun 31 May·18:30

Madison Beer

Co-op Live, Manchester

From £49

👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family

📅Sun 31 May

New

Great Manchester Run

A weekend of running, including the 10K, half marathon and junior events.

Manchester City Centre, Manchester

New

👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & FamilyNew

📅Sun 31 May

Great Manchester Run

Manchester City Centre, Manchester

The Music of The Lord of The Rings: Tribute to Howard Shore

Our precious concert in a 19th century church in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington.Experience the majestic music of the iconic saga «Lord of the Ring…

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

New