Things to do in Manchester - Page 3

💃 DanceSuper popular

📅Fri 30 Oct·20:00

Overmono - Pure Devotion

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

The Reytons

Harbouring the clatter, clamour and camaraderie of a night out fuelled by cheap vodka Red Bulls and questionable decision making, South Yorkshire four-piece The…

Co-op Live, Manchester

Super popular

From £42

📅Fri 30 Oct·18:30

The Reytons

Co-op Live, Manchester

Papa Roach

Over the past two decades Papa Roach have established themselves as true trendsetters in rock music and with their new album, Who Do You Trust, the band are ent…

Co-op Live, Manchester

Super popular

📅Fri 6 Nov·18:00

Papa Roach

Co-op Live, Manchester

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

Super popular

🌿 Days OutSuper popular

📅Sat 7 Nov

The Good Clothes Show

Manchester Central, Manchester

Noah Kahan

Two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has risen from his New England roots to become a globally resonant voice of his…

AO Arena, Manchester

Super popular

📅Mon 9 Nov·18:30

Noah Kahan

AO Arena, Manchester

📅Fri 13 Nov18:30

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

📅Fri 13 Nov·18:30

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

👨‍👩‍👧👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family

📅Sat 14 Nov10:00

Super popular

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

Super popular

👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & FamilySuper popular

📅Sat 14 Nov·10:00

Gladiators

AO Arena, Manchester

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

Super popular

From £38

📅Sun 15 Nov·18:30

Myles Smith

Co-op Live, Manchester

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

Super popular

📅Thu 19 Nov·18:30

Enter Shikari

Co-op Live, Manchester

Shinedown, Coheed and Cambria, Those Damn Crows

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

AO Arena, Manchester

Super popular

📅Fri 20 Nov·18:00

Shinedown, Coheed and Cambria, Those Damn Crows

AO Arena, Manchester

Deep Purple

Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Steve Morse and Don Airey, Mark VIII of the band, continue to travel the scope of hard rock — the textures and nuances of r…

AO Arena, Manchester

Super popular

📅Sun 22 Nov·17:30

Deep Purple

AO Arena, Manchester

Squeeze

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

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Super popular

📅Mon 23 Nov·19:00

Squeeze

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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

Super popular

📅Mon 23 Nov·18:00

Bloc Party & Interpol

Aviva Studios, Manchester

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

Super popular

From £43

📅Fri 27 Nov·18:30

Jungle

Co-op Live, Manchester

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

Super popular

📅Sat 28 Nov·18:00

Ocean Colour Scene

AO Arena, Manchester

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

Super popular

📅Thu 3 Dec·18:00

Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

AO Arena, Manchester

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

Super popular

From £42

📅Fri 4 Dec·18:30

Placebo

Co-op Live, Manchester

Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics

Classical music and Clubland, together at last, thanks to the vision of a bona-fide dance music legend.

AO Arena, Manchester

Super popular

From £48

📅Fri 4 Dec·18:00

Pete Tong Presents Ibiza Classics

AO Arena, Manchester

The Pogues

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

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Super popular

📅Fri 4 Dec·19:00

The Pogues

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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

Super popular

🎬 Film & CinemaSuper popular

📅Mon 7 Dec·19:00

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

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

Super popular

📅Fri 11 Dec·18:00

The Darkness

AO Arena, Manchester

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

Super popular

📅Sat 12 Dec·13:00

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

Co-op Live, Manchester

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

Super popular

From £40

📅Tue 15 Dec·19:00

Kodaline

Albert Hall, Manchester

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland…

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Super popular

📅Thu 17 Dec·18:30

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Christmas Musical Spectacular

A breathtaking Christmas Musical Spectacular arrives at the iconic AO Arena, transforming one of Europe's greatest live venues into a powerful celebration of mu…

AO Arena, Manchester

Super popular

📅Tue 22 Dec·17:30

Christmas Musical Spectacular

AO Arena, Manchester

Jack Whitehall: Settle Down

Over the last few years, Jack has firmly established himself as one of the country’s most successful young talents.

Co-op Live, Manchester

Super popular

📅Sat 9 Jan·20:00

Jack Whitehall: Settle Down

Co-op Live, Manchester

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

Super popular

📅Fri 5 Feb·18:30

Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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

Super popular

🖼️ ExhibitionsSuper popular

📅Sat 6 Feb·09:00

For the Love of Wrestling

Bowlers Exhibition Centre Arena, Manchester

Scouting for Girls

The British pop band, who took the country by storm with their witty lyrics and catchy pop songs.

AO Arena, Manchester

Super popular

📅Fri 12 Feb·18:00

Scouting for Girls

AO Arena, Manchester

📅Fri 12 Feb19:00

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

From £29

📅Fri 12 Feb·19:00

The Specials Ltd.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Kacey Musgraves

Texas-native and Nashville-based singer/songwriter, Kacey Musgraves released her Mercury Records Nashville debut album, Same Trailer Different Park, in the spri…

AO Arena, Manchester

Super popular

📅Wed 24 Feb·09:00

Kacey Musgraves

AO Arena, Manchester

📅Fri 26 Feb19:30

Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

📅Fri 26 Feb·19:30

Michael Starring Ben

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

RUSH

RUSH at Co-op Live, Manchester

Co-op Live, Manchester

Super popular

📅Fri 12 Mar·18:30

RUSH

Co-op Live, Manchester

Gabrielle

Through the first chapter of her career from her emergence in 1993 through to 2007, Gabrielle was a constant presence in the UK charts.

AO Arena, Manchester

Super popular

📅Sat 24 Apr·18:00

Gabrielle

AO Arena, Manchester

Thirty Seconds to Mars

Indulgent emo rock from Hollywood heart-throb Jared Leto, with kindred support.

Co-op Live, Manchester

Super popular

📅Thu 29 Apr·18:00

Thirty Seconds to Mars

Co-op Live, Manchester

John Bishop: Back At It

After years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; stan…

Co-op Live, Manchester

Super popular

📅Sun 2 May·18:30

John Bishop: Back At It

Co-op Live, Manchester

Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Super popular

From £46

🎭 TheatreSuper popular

📅Fri 21 May·19:00

Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

From £46

📅Fri 12 Jun19:45

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

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

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

📅Fri 12 Jun·19:45

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

📅Fri 12 Jun19:45

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

📅Fri 12 Jun·19:45

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

St Ann's Church, Manchester

📅Sat 13 Jun19:30

Senser

Senser are pioneers of cross-over alternative/hip hop/metal/electronic and since 2009 have been back on the scene playing some fantastic live shows.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

From £25

📅Sat 13 Jun·19:30

Senser

Manchester Academy, Manchester

From £25

📅Thu 18 Jun18:00

Foreigner

With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musi…

AO Arena, Manchester

📅Thu 18 Jun·18:00

Foreigner

AO Arena, Manchester

📅Thu 18 Jun19:30

This Will Destroy You

This Will Destroy You are a Texan group who compose lengthy, atmospheric instrumental pieces utilizing a variety of guitar effects and dynamic changes.

Gorilla, Manchester

From £27

📅Thu 18 Jun·19:30

This Will Destroy You

Gorilla, Manchester

From £27

📅Thu 18 Jun19:00

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose.

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

From £37

📅Thu 18 Jun·19:00

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

From £37

📅Multiple time slots

Bass Face // DnB

We return to one of the county's most exceptional warehouse venues.

Gorilla, Manchester

📅Multiple time slots

Bass Face // DnB

Gorilla, Manchester

📅Mon 22 Jun19:30

Queensryche

Imagine the perfect pop-metal medley, add in a big dose of unexpectedly high-pitched vocals along with almost 20 years of experience in reaping live havoc and y…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

From £39

📅Mon 22 Jun·19:30

Queensryche

Manchester Academy, Manchester

From £39

💃💃 Dance

📅Tue 23 Jun19:30

Kaytranada

Hip hop and dance producer from Canada.

Co-op Live, Manchester

💃 Dance

📅Tue 23 Jun·19:30

Kaytranada

Co-op Live, Manchester

📅Wed 24 Jun19:00

Sierra Ferrell

With her spellbinding voice and time-bending sensibilities, Sierra Ferrell makes music that's as fantastically vagabond as the artist herself.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

📅Wed 24 Jun·19:00

Sierra Ferrell

Manchester Academy, Manchester

📅Wed 24 Jun19:00

Elvis Costello

The veteran singer-songwriter and guitarist, born Declan Patrick MacManus, plays from a selection of his pub rock and new wave hits including 'Alison', 'Watchin…

Palace Theatre, Manchester

From £48