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Premier League: Manchester United vs Aston Villa

Manchester United take on Aston Villa in this Premier League fixture.

Old Trafford, Manchester

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The Good Clothes Show

Find high-end sustainable clothes, meet designers and discuss the future of fashion at The Good Clothes Show.As we all strive to slow the climate crisis, our at…

Manchester Central, Manchester

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La Discotheque Festival

Founded in Manchester, La Discothèque has grown from a local institution into a globally recognised party series, with acclaimed residencies in Ibiza and events…

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three de…

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Paul Heaton

Chart-topping duo, formerly of The Beautiful SouthPaul Heaton is one of the UK's most successful songwriters with well over 15 million album sales under his bel…

Co-op Live, Manchester

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Gladiators

Get ready for the ultimate action-packed experience, as Gladiators Live Tour makes its global debut in arenas across the UK for the very first time in 2025.

AO Arena, Manchester

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The Warehouse Project, Klangkuenstler

The Warehouse Project, Klangkuenstler at Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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Myles Smith

Growing up in Luton, Myles Smith rapidly established himself as different to his peers, picking up an acoustic guitar and singing covers of some of his favourit…

Co-op Live, Manchester

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Enter Shikari

In early 2003 four standard geezers from St. Albans City, a standard area just north of London, formed a band.

Co-op Live, Manchester

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Shinedown, Coheed and Cambria, Those Damn Crows

Shinedown, Coheed and Cambria, Those Damn Crows at AO Arena, Manchester

AO Arena, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester City vs Fulham

Manchester City take on Fulham in this Premier League fixture.

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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Squeeze

One of the best post-punk pop acts, helmed by the songwriting duo Glen Tilbrook and Chris Difford.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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Bloc Party & Interpol

Interpol and Bloc Party today announce a co-headline tour that will unite two era-defining bands for a run of 18 dates across the UK and Europe in 2026.The tour…

Aviva Studios, Manchester

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Anna Lapwood

Hailed as "the dream ambassador for classical music" by Gramophone, organist Anna Lapwood brings an evening of festive organ music to some of the UK's most stun…

Co-op Live, Manchester

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Dylan John Thomas

Dylan John Thomas is the Scottish singer-songwriter taking the UK music scene by storm.

Albert Hall, Manchester

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Jungle

Based around a core musical duo known simply as ‘J’ and ‘T’ who expand to a thrilling seven piece live band, Jungle make mesmeric, modern soul that’s unmistakab…

Co-op Live, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester United vs Brentford

Manchester United take on Brentford in this Premier League fixture.

Old Trafford, Manchester

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Ocean Colour Scene

Formed in Birmingham in 1989, OCS spent six years fine-tuning their sound before lighting up the Britpop party with three Top 5 albums; 1996’s ‘Moseley Shoals’,…

AO Arena, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester City vs Leeds United

Manchester City take on Leeds United in this Premier League fixture.

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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Razorlight

With three chart-topping albums, and hits such as ‘Somewhere Else’, ‘In the Morning’ and ‘America’, English indie rock band, Razorlight are not-to-be-missed.

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Enthralling family fun, to divert and transport from the tribulations of daily life!Bill Bailey returns with a show that celebrates this great tradition, as the…

AO Arena, Manchester

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Placebo

With their androgynous aesthetic and raw attack, Placebo caused a stir upon their debut in the 1990s, when Brit-pop ruled the charts and grunge was on its way o…

Co-op Live, Manchester

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The Pogues

The Pogues are a Celtic folk rock band from London, formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester United vs Coventry City

Manchester United take on Coventry City in this Premier League fixture.

Old Trafford, Manchester

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell

The original line-up of UB40 with Ali, Astro and Mickey enjoyed huge success over a period of 30 years from 1979 until 2008, including number 1 album’s and mult…

Co-op Live, Manchester

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The Muppet Christmas Carol

Senbla presents The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live OrchestraDisney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented live in concert this winter across th…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

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The Darkness

2003 saw the start of a love affair between one of the most extraordinary and best loved bands to come from the UK and fans all around the world.

AO Arena, Manchester

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RnB Winter Ball, Jagged Edge, B2k, Mario

RnB Winter Ball, Jagged Edge, B2k, Mario at Bowlers Exhibition Centre Arena, Manchester

Bowlers Exhibition Centre Arena, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester City vs Chelsea

Manchester City take on Chelsea in this Premier League fixture.

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - In Concert

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - In Concert at Co-op Live, Manchester

Co-op Live, Manchester

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Kodaline

‘One Day At A Time’ is Kodaline's fourth album, and adds a new chapter to a career that has already encompassed three #1 albums in Ireland, two Top 5 albums in…

Albert Hall, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester City vs Hull City

Manchester City take on Hull City in this Premier League fixture.

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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Christmas Musical Spectacular

A breathtaking Christmas Musical Spectacular transforming one of Europe's greatest live venues into a powerful celebration of music, emotion and festive magic.

AO Arena, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Manchester United take on Nottingham Forest in this Premier League fixture.

Old Trafford, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester United vs Sunderland

Manchester United take on Sunderland in this Premier League fixture.

Old Trafford, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester City take on Tottenham Hotspur in this Premier League fixture.

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester United vs Newcastle United

Manchester United take on Newcastle United in this Premier League fixture.

Old Trafford, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest

Manchester City take on Nottingham Forest in this Premier League fixture.

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester United vs Liverpool

Manchester United take on Liverpool in this Premier League fixture.

Old Trafford, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester City vs Arsenal

Manchester City take on Arsenal in this Premier League fixture.

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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James Taylor Quartet

An acclaimed British jazz-funk band formed in 1985 by keyboardist James Taylor. Famed for their energetic live shows, they set the standard for funky acid jazz…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

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Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Man Down and Cuckoo, this is Greg’s biggest live tour yet.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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For the Love of Wrestling

For The Love Of Wrestling is Europe's largest dedicated wrestling fan convention, featuring the biggest global stars from WWE, AEW, TNA, ROH, WCW, NIPW and impa…

Bowlers Exhibition Centre Arena, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester United vs Chelsea

Manchester United take on Chelsea in this Premier League fixture.

Old Trafford, Manchester

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Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour

Get ready, Disney fans: three iconic worlds are about to collide on stage like never beforeThe Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour is a full-scale arena pop conc…

AO Arena, Manchester

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Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

Kevin Bridges cut his comedy teeth in Glasgow after leaving school at the age of 17. From there, the young comedian began performing around the UK.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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Premier League: Manchester United vs Brighton and Hove Albion

Manchester United take on Brighton and Hove Albion in this Premier League fixture.

Old Trafford, Manchester

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The Specials Ltd.

The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials.When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they l…

O2 Ritz, Manchester