What's on in Manchester August 2026
We've gathered 100 events happening in Manchester between 1 Aug – 31 Aug across 57 venues — led by music (50), other (10) and theatre (9), including 4 free-entry events. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.
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M&P's Jazz Brunch
Matt And Phred's, Manchester
Spanish Horses
The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester
Tales from the Lighthouse
Home, Manchester
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M&P's Jazz Brunch
Matt And Phred's, Manchester
Spanish Horses
The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester
Tales from the Lighthouse
Home, Manchester
Evan Desmarais: Work In Progress Creatures Comedy Festival
Creature Comedy Club, Manchester
Manchester's Secret Conspiracy: Hunt for the Files!
Manchester Central Library, Manchester
COSPLAY Club Night Launch/ Con Afterparty
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Teletech Festival 2026
Bowlers Exhibition Centre Arena, Manchester
Serenity Records X Amber's: Harry Wills, Dig This, Holly Why & Juxta
Amber's, Manchester
Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival 2026: The Fifth Anniversary Feast
Heaton Park, Manchester
20 CUTS in Manchester, UK: An Immersive Real-World Thriller Game
Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
Paint a Pic: Bonsai Tree
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester
Rosie Holt: Preview Creatures Comedy Festival
Creature Comedy Club, Manchester
Manchester Music Outdoor Exploration Game
Johnny Roadhouse Music, Manchester
An Afternoon of Rock
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
All In A Mouse's Night
Home, Manchester
Ramona Club x TROPIC X ABB
Ramona, Manchester
Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long
Joshua Brooks, Manchester
Benidorm Bingo hosted by Drag Queens
New York New York, Manchester
Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
On Bar, Manchester
Bingo Jamz
Escape To Freight Island, Manchester
Over 30s Afternoon of Indie
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Wax Format Outdoors: Sam Mitcham Vinyl Only All Day Long
The Yard, Manchester
Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
TOOLBOX Vol 4 Album Launch
Sub 101, Manchester
Fluorescents
Star & Garter, Manchester
Paint a Pic: Bloom & Sway
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester
Fluorescents
Yes, Manchester
Hijack 08: Manchester w/ Urma + Support
Stage & Radio, Manchester
Solya
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Didsbury Comedy Club, Manchester
St Catherine's Community Centre, Manchester
Over to You: The Storytelling Gameshow
Home, Manchester
The Magic Bookmark
Home, Manchester
Disc Unknown
Castlefield Gallery, Manchester
Writers Cafe Showcase
Theatre 53two, Manchester
Paint a Pic: Van Gogh Fireflies
Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse, Manchester
The Jury Experience: Million-Dollar Murder or Web of Lies?
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Everyday Angels with Alison Knox - Rediscover Your Wings
The Monastery, Manchester
Merauder
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Xs Malarkey With Headliner Abigoliah Schamaun
53Two, Manchester
Miss Saigon
Palace Theatre, Manchester
The Science Of Trauma & The Body
Friend's Meeting House, Manchester
Philip Quinn 'snazzy' Album Launch Party
Yes, Manchester
Borderline
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Paint a Pic: Dock in the Sunset
Foundry Project, Manchester
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience
Transmission House, Manchester
Gramps Morgan UK Tour
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Croakheads does brat summer at off the square on 06.08
Off The Square, Manchester
Biohazard
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Maunders
Escape To Freight Island, Manchester
mixfag Launch Party
Lost Cat, Manchester
Zdenka + Ishango Bone + Hopalong Gretzky
The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester
New to You Theatre present: Ancient and Modern & Last Bus To Whitby
Guide Bridge Theatre, Manchester
Jack Carroll: Walking Funny
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
The Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble ft. Yahael Onono
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Improvidence #2
Levenshulme Library, Manchester
Slow Mass
Yes, Manchester
The Loft: Nicola Cruz, Matthias & Larushkin
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Bass Face // DnB
Gorilla, Manchester
Paint a Pic: Santorini
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester
TranceCode EuphoricSounds Free
AREA, Manchester
Candlelight: Queen vs ABBA
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Ramona Club x Chanel Carmichael
Ramona, Manchester
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
Grand Theft Audio All Dayer w/ DJ SS, North Base, SyRan, Sola...
Rebellion Manchester, Manchester
ABBA Believe In Angels Bottomless Brunch Show
AREA, Manchester
R&B Brunch with Bottomless Rum Punch!
BLVD Manchester, Manchester
Wild Wild Step: Country Music Party
Impossible, Manchester
Erika Jayne
New Century Hall, Manchester
Lord knows, we need Love
Ramona, Manchester
Steve Gunn
Yes, Manchester
Old Skool Bingo
Impossible, Manchester
Peter Kay
AO Arena, Manchester
Wild Wild Step
Impossible, Manchester
R&B Lovers
Escape To Freight Island, Manchester
Black Hudu X Manchester Caribbean Carnival
Alexandra Park, Manchester
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Band on the Wall, Manchester
UKTTA Tattoo Convention
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Paint a Pic: Tree of Life
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester
Dork's Day Out
Yes, Manchester
Red Remedy
Low Four Studio, Manchester
Stand Up With The Real McCoy
The Frog & Bucket, Manchester
Misery Index plus Special Guests
Rebellion Manchester, Manchester
Choir Party In The Pub: The One Night Choir For Everybody!
The Fitzgerald, Manchester
Kittie, Split Chain, Harpy
Manchester Academy, Manchester
We Wear Black: The Emo Club Night
Gorilla, Manchester
Le Vent du Nord
Band on the Wall, Manchester
The Harry Styles Tribute Show
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Last Race Home
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Peppa Pig's Big Family Show
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Swing Pit
AREA, Manchester
Tinyumbrellas
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Ramona Club x La Noche
Ramona, Manchester
Levenshulme Pride
Levenshulme, Manchester
Paint a Pic: Manchester Skyline
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester
Charlie Worsham
Yes, Manchester
InTheHouse
The Eagle Bar, Manchester
Paint a Pic: Manchester Bee
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester
Over 30's Club - Summer Open Air Festival
Escape To Freight Island, Manchester
Institute: Trance 1993 - 2026
AREA, Manchester
Randy Houser
Manchester Academy, Manchester
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