Things to do in Manchester - Page 30

Lorna Rose Treen: Now That's What I Call Character

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

The Surfrajettes

The Surfrajettes are a four-piece instrumental combo from Toronto, ON, Canada. Since forming in late 2015, the band has charmed audiences with their clever mix…

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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From £22

The Surfrajettes

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Dear Hunter

Anachronistic and timeless in equal measure, the narrative of The Dear Hunter existed in both the past and the present, its detailed plot standing simultaneousl…

Gorilla, Manchester

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From £22

The Dear Hunter

Gorilla, Manchester

Havok

HAVOK return!This time with a killer package of Darkest Hour, Cephanlic Carnage and Harlot!£16.50 // 14+ (U16 to be accompanied) // 7pm

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

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From £29

📅Fri 18 Sept·18:00

Havok

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

Off The Hook

Daz Black (Daz Games) and Will, of the successful YouTube channel Off The Hook, are hitting the road for the first time, bringing their Unhooked show to a theat…

Opera House, Manchester

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🎤 Talks & LecturesNew

Off The Hook

Opera House, Manchester

Junkyard Drive

Born Again Concerts proudly presentsSqueeze tour 2026Junkyard drivePlus supportPresented by Born Again Concerts.All Ages (U18s to be accompanied by an adult)

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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From £15

Junkyard Drive

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Mike Dawes

Mike Dawes is hailed as one of the world’s finest and most creative modern fingerstyle guitar performers.

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

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From £27

Mike Dawes

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

Silence of the Jams 27

Bringing silent disco fun to the South Manchester suburbs, Silence of the Jams offers an eclectic mix of tunes across three channels.

Carlton Club, Manchester

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From £6

🎧 Clubs & NightlifeNew

📅Sat 19 Sept·21:00

Silence of the Jams 27

Carlton Club, Manchester

The Abberettes

Having wowed audiences worldwide with their exceptional tribute to one of the world's most successful acts, Abberettes have firmly established themselves as one…

Guide Bridge Theatre, Manchester

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From £14

📅Sat 19 Sept·14:30

The Abberettes

Guide Bridge Theatre, Manchester

Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.This breathtaking produc…

Opera House, Manchester

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From £25

Whitney: Queen of the Night

Opera House, Manchester

Let's Dance Some Mo

This year we celebrate our 10th birthday and continue our ethos of inviting guest DJs to come along and play music they love from the heart on original vinyl on…

The Rat & Pigeon, Manchester

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📅Sat 19 Sept·16:00

Let's Dance Some Mo

The Rat & Pigeon, Manchester

Tom Ward: Post-millennium Tension

Before Tom bails out on the modern world entirely to commit to nostalgia full-time, the burner phone using, Discman carrying, 1988-1995 obsessed freak is giving…

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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From £19

📅Sat 19 Sept·19:00

Tom Ward: Post-millennium Tension

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Men's International Twenty20 Match: England vs Sri Lanka

England take on Sri Lanka in this International fixture.

Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester

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⚽ SportNew

📅Sat 19 Sept·14:30

Men's International Twenty20 Match: England vs Sri Lanka

Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester

Gutalax

Czech party goregrind masters Gutalax are returning to Manchester in September to turn The Bread Shed into a swamp Supported by Basement Torture Killings and Co…

The Bread Shed, Manchester

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📅Sat 19 Sept·19:00

Gutalax

The Bread Shed, Manchester

The Molotovs

The Molotovs have become one of the UK's hottest young bands. Sharp, punchy anthems delivered with highly charged stagecraft that leaves absolutely nothing in t…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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From £17

The Molotovs

Manchester Academy, Manchester

Vukovi

Scottish pop-punk group Vukovi mix heavy rock riffs with melodic, catchy vocals to create a sound that is as intense as it is fun.Hamish Reilly (guitar), Jason…

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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From £30

Vukovi

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Ward Thomas

Ward Thomas could tell that change was afoot from the moment they wrote Cartwheels, now the punch-to-the-stomach title track of their sensational second album.

Aviva Studios, Manchester

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Ward Thomas

Aviva Studios, Manchester

Death Cab For Cutie

Formed in 1997, America's Death Cab For Cutie released their debut album Something About Airplanes to widespread acclaim from independent music reviewers.They b…

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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From £40

📅Sat 19 Sept·19:00

Death Cab For Cutie

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Rosalie Cunningham

The Queen of Psychedelic Prog and her superb band are back out on the road! Picking up where they left off when they were rudely interrupted by a certain pandem…

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

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📅Sun 20 Sept·19:00

Rosalie Cunningham

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

Aoife Dunne

Aoife Dunne is one of Ireland’s most exciting new comedy voices, known for blending razorsharp stand-up with painfully relatable storytelling.

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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📅Sun 20 Sept·19:30

Aoife Dunne

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Autumn Alchemy: Celebrating the Equinox & Natures Abundance

The Autumn Equinox marks a time of balance, when the sun rises and sets exactly twelve hours apart, and the Earth prepares for the transition into the darker ha…

The Monastery, Manchester

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Autumn Alchemy: Celebrating the Equinox & Natures Abundance

The Monastery, Manchester

María José Llergo

María José Llergo is a standout voice in contemporary flamenco, blending traditional roots with modern, urban sounds.

Band on the Wall, Manchester

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From £18

📅Sun 20 Sept·19:00

María José Llergo

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Jazz Emu

JAZZ EMU is the viral comedy character sensation from award-winning writer, actor, musician Archie Henderson.

New Century Hall, Manchester

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📅Sun 20 Sept·20:00

Jazz Emu

New Century Hall, Manchester

David Essex

Internationally renowned singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE has announced his first major tour in over four years.

Opera House, Manchester

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From £41

📅Sun 20 Sept·19:00

David Essex

Opera House, Manchester

Arabs VS Asians

The Hilarious Arabs vs Asians Stand-up comedy show, featuring award winning and hilarious British Asian and Arab comedians.

The Frog & Bucket, Manchester

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From £15

📅Sun 20 Sept·18:00

Arabs VS Asians

The Frog & Bucket, Manchester

Gay Wedding Show Manchester Autumn

InfoGay Wedding Show Manchester Autumn takes place on Sunday the 20th September 2026 at the Malmaison Manchester hotel.Our Manchester Gay Wedding Shows have alw…

Malmaison Manchester, Manchester

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📅Sun 20 Sept·12:00

Gay Wedding Show Manchester Autumn

Malmaison Manchester, Manchester

Anastacia

The big-voiced, chart-topping American singer performs her pop, R&B and soul hits.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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📅Mon 21 Sept·19:00

Anastacia

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Good Kid

Good Kid is a five-piece pack of rambunctious indie rockers from Toronto, a jack-of-all-trades ensemble of musicians, programmers, and storytellers.

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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📅Tue 22 Sept·19:00

Good Kid

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Tom Gilbey: Absolute Filth

Tom Gilbey is an award-winning wine expert, marathon-runner, and now author, with a career that has seen him taste, sell, spill and celebrate wine for over 30 y…

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

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🎤 Talks & LecturesNew

📅Tue 22 Sept·19:00

Tom Gilbey: Absolute Filth

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

Magic Lecture - Michael Diamond: The Real Inside Secrets Of Escapology - Manchester

We are pleased to welcome Michael Diamond to The Order of the Magi in Manchester for a fascinating and detailed look into the world of escapology.This lecture e…

Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester

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From £10

📅Tue 22 Sept·19:30

Magic Lecture - Michael Diamond: The Real Inside Secrets Of Escapology - Manchester

Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester

Anything for Love - The Meatloaf Story

Steve Steinman made his public debut when appearing on the UK's popular impersonation competition Stars In Their Eyes in 1993, going on to become the show's mos…

Opera House, Manchester

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From £38

📅Tue 22 Sept·19:30

Anything for Love - The Meatloaf Story

Opera House, Manchester

I Prevail

Metal bands all come together for a night to remember

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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📅Tue 22 Sept·18:00

I Prevail

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Forager

FORAGER are Manchester’s newest offering of 21st century Grunge/Punk. The five-piece radiate manic energy that comes expertly drenched in classic 90s alternativ…

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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From £17

📅Tue 22 Sept·19:00

Forager

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Man/woman/chainsaw

Man/Woman/Chainsaw are Billy Ward (vocals, guitar), Emmie-Mae Avery (vocals,keys/synths), Vera Leppänen (vocals, bass), Clio Starwood (violin), Lola Cherry (dru…

Gorilla, Manchester

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From £19

📅Tue 22 Sept·19:30

Man/woman/chainsaw

Gorilla, Manchester

The Afghan Whigs

The Afghan Whigs were a seminal part of the 90’s alt rock explosion in America and were amongst the first bands to be snatched up by iconic label Sub Pop.Formed…

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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From £41

The Afghan Whigs

O2 Ritz, Manchester

Maiah Manser

Maiah Manser is a Los Angeles-based vocalist, producer, and visual artist who builds bridges between the worlds of automation and nature.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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From £18

Maiah Manser

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Feng

Known for his dreamy fusion of Cloud Rap, indie pop, and experimental hip-hop, Feng’s sound is both nostalgic and futuristic—weightless synths, punchy drums, an…

New Century Hall, Manchester

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Feng

New Century Hall, Manchester

Man In The Mirror

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP!This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrify…

Opera House, Manchester

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📅Wed 23 Sept·19:30

Man In The Mirror

Opera House, Manchester

Feng: Weekend Rockstar Show

Presented by Live Nation.This is a 14+ event.

New Century Hall, Manchester

New

Feng: Weekend Rockstar Show

New Century Hall, Manchester

Gift

Presenting GIFT. They’re a Brooklyn psychedelic-rock quintet that invite you to share the present with them, celebrating the eternal now and each moment’s richn…

Yes, Manchester

New

From £16

📅Wed 23 Sept·19:30

Gift

Yes, Manchester

You Should Know Podcast Presents: The Ysk House Tour

Live Nation Presents:You Should Know PodcastPresented by Live NationThis is an 14+ event

New Century Hall, Manchester

New

From £42

📅Thu 24 Sept·19:00

You Should Know Podcast Presents: The Ysk House Tour

New Century Hall, Manchester

Tom Robinson With Adam Phillips - Then & Now

An evening of tall tales and top tunes from half a century working on the wilder fringes of the Music Industry.

St Michael's, Manchester

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📅Thu 24 Sept·20:00

Tom Robinson With Adam Phillips - Then & Now

St Michael's, Manchester

Tom Robinson With Adam Phillips - Then & Now

An evening of tall tales and top tunes from half a century working on the wilder fringes of the Music Industry.

Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester

New

📅Thu 24 Sept·20:00

Tom Robinson With Adam Phillips - Then & Now

Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester

A Country Night in Nashville

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in t…

Opera House, Manchester

New

📅Thu 24 Sept·19:30

A Country Night in Nashville

Opera House, Manchester

Jazz Sabbath

Jazz Sabbath are a jazz trio from the UK that plays instrumental jazz interpretations of Black Sabbath songs.

Band on the Wall, Manchester

New

From £29

📅Thu 24 Sept·19:30

Jazz Sabbath

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Little Barrie

Little Barrie return with a new album.

Yes, Manchester

New

From £23