What's on in Manchester Summer 2026
We've gathered 100 events happening in Manchester between 1 Jun – 31 Aug across 49 venues — led by music (64), theatre (13) and comedy (10), including 2 free-entry events. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.
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Macy Gray
New Century Hall, Manchester
JMSN
Gorilla, Manchester
ivri
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Macy Gray: An Intimate Evening With Macy Gray
New Century Hall, Manchester
Jordana
Yes, Manchester
Harry Stachini & Clementine Bogg-Hargroves
Creature Comedy Club, Manchester
EMF
Gorilla, Manchester
Kaneko Ayano
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Case Oats
Gullivers, Manchester
Xs Malarkey: Edinburgh Previews With Acts Tba
53Two, Manchester
Valerie June
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Malory Towers
Home, Manchester
Billy Bibby (Catfish and the Bottlemen)
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Fakemink: A Terrible Beauty . - The Tour
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Billy Bibby Band
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Lany
O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester
Laura Belbin
The Frog & Bucket, Manchester
Forest Blakk
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Vent 414
Gorilla, Manchester
Acid Reign
The Bread Shed, Manchester
Starbenders
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Dermot Henry
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Skinner
The Rat & Pigeon, Manchester
Peter Hook & the Light
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Dropout Improv
O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester
A Comedy Double Bill
St Paul's Peel Community Hall, Manchester
Play For Planet #1
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Tarang Hardikar: If I'm Not Wrong
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Molly McGuinness: Slob
Carlton Club, Manchester
Jon Spencer
Gorilla, Manchester
RC DnB w/ S.P.Y + MC LOWQUI (90 mins), LOWQUI DJ Set, SOLA ++
Rebellion Manchester, Manchester
Vestry Presents: Dierotica @ Wphi, A Carrie-Themed Gig
Withington Public Hall And Institute, Manchester
Joe Carnall Jnr
Gorilla, Manchester
Manchester Comedy Club presents: FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY!
AREA, Manchester
ShxtsNGigs
O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
A Night At The Phoenix - The Comedy Dining Experience
voco Manchester, Manchester
Ye Vagabonds
Manchester Academy, Manchester
The Bevis Frond
Yes, Manchester
Real Farmer
Yes, Manchester
Blue October
Albert Hall, Manchester
Soul Bingo
Escape To Freight Island, Manchester
English Youth Ballet - Swan Lake
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
8 Songs for a Mad King
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Rufus Rice
New Century Hall, Manchester
Vinny Peculiar Band
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Marconi Union
The Yard, Manchester
Paint a Pic: Tree of Life
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester
R&B Lovers
Escape To Freight Island, Manchester
An Evening with David Sedaris
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Reggae Bingo
AREA, Manchester
Love Train (DJ Set) Day Time Disco with Brutus Gold Manchester
Joshua Brooks, Manchester
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
AO Arena, Manchester
Journey's End
East Didsbury Methodist Church, Manchester
Kevin Saunderson - Haçienda All Night Long
Joshua Brooks, Manchester
An Idiots Guide to Wine
New Century Hall, Manchester
Hot Wheels Stunt Show
Co-op Live, Manchester
RnB Mania
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Old Skool Bingo Pop Special in Manchester
AREA, Manchester
Room At The Top (Manchester) with Guest Djs TBA
Aatma, Manchester
And the Band Played On: Tales of the Titanic
Guide Bridge Theatre, Manchester
R&B Mania Festival
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Space Station Earth
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Green Island Festival
Hulme Community Garden Centre, Manchester
The Jury Experience: Million-Dollar Murder or Web of Lies?
Royal Northern College Of Music (RNCM), Manchester
Trampolene
Night & Day, Manchester
Fatiha El-Ghorri - Cockney Stacking Doll
The Frog & Bucket, Manchester
Dream, Ivory
Yes, Manchester
Bloomin'Buzzin'
The Edge, Manchester
Ghosts Of Garage: Free Summer Day Party W/ Preditah
Escape To Freight Island, Manchester
BAFTA Games In Concert
Aviva Studios, Manchester
The Archers: Live at 75
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Paint a Pic: Moonlight
Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse, Manchester
Everyday Angels with Alison Knox - The Emerald Star Journey
The Monastery, Manchester
30 & Over It
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Under the Sea
The Edge, Manchester
Aldous Harding
Albert Hall, Manchester
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester
Cammy Barnes
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Julian Marley & The Uprising
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Soul Asylum, Everclear
Gorilla, Manchester
Tom Waters Band Feat. Geoff Achison: Brush With The Blues
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Holywatr
Rebellion Manchester, Manchester
Sounds of the 60s Live with Tony Blackburn
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Adam Kay & Friends
The Frog & Bucket, Manchester
Elevation Rhythm
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Bruno Berle
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Ben Kweller
Gorilla, Manchester
Annie
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Lecture: Ian Rowland: The Best Secrets Ive Learned In Almost 50 Years Of Magic & Mentalism
Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester
Darryl Rahn
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Liz Lawrence
The International Anthony Burgess Foundation, Manchester
Teddy Thompson & Kelly Jones
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
The Slow Death
The Peer Hat, Manchester
Paint a Pic: Northern Lights
Banyan, Manchester
Lola Young
O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester
Lions versus Elephants
The Edge, Manchester
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