What's on in Manchester this week
We've gathered 100 events happening in Manchester between 28 Oct – 1 Nov across 48 venues — led by music (69), dance (7) and theatre (5), including 5 free-entry events. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.
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NOW PLAYING: PAWSA, ANOTR & Chris Stussy
Gorilla, Manchester
Is Generosity Incompatible With a Rising Cost of Living?
The University Of Manchester, Manchester
Bukkle Up Halloween - Going Up
Stage & Radio, Manchester
All 100 events
Tuesday 30 October
35 events
Est Gee - Manchester - Bigger Than the Devil Tour
Soup Kitchen, Manchester
Afrosounds Halloween: Djames + Support
Gorilla, Manchester
Manchester Hypes: The Treatment
Contact, Manchester
Reggae Bingo
AREA, Manchester
National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope
The Edge, Manchester
Snug Live Sessions W/the Ariston
The Snug, Manchester
Viva Reggaeton Manchester - Halloween
AREA, Manchester
Dutty Moonshine Big Band
New Century Hall, Manchester
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Howard's House X Subterranean Records : Halloween
Stage & Radio, Manchester
Reggaeton Halloween Party
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Alabama 3
New Century Hall, Manchester
(Til Death Do Us Rave) Ramona Club X Chanel Carmichael
Ramona, Manchester
Matthew Mole
Lions Den, Manchester
Tortured Demon
Manchester Academy, Manchester
The Reytons
Co-op Live, Manchester
The Amy Winehouse Band
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Halloween Trance Special Rave
AREA, Manchester
Overmono
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Yaang
Yes, Manchester
Everything Falls Into Place: An Evening With Amber Prothero
The Yard, Manchester
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele
Hallé St Peter's, Manchester
Baked A La Ska
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Formal Sppeedwear
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Jeanie & the White Boys // Tough Guys
Big Hands, Manchester
The Warehouse Project, Overmono, James Blake, Joy Orbison, Andy C, Moodymann, BLAWAN, Helena Hauff
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Reggaeton Halloween Party
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Evil Scarecrow
Rebellion Manchester, Manchester
Gaz Brookfield
Gullivers, Manchester
New Animals - Radioactive
Aatma, Manchester
Mietze Conte
Gorilla, Manchester
The Bluetones
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Overmono - Pure Devotion
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Tranceoween Spooky Trance Night Rave EuphoricSounds Free B4 10pm
AREA, Manchester
Manchester Halloween Bar Crawl // Monster Mash
Salt Dog Slim's, Manchester
Monday 29 October
40 events
Static Dress
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Baile/Home
Martin Harris Centre For Music And Drama, Manchester
Women in Music Showcase - Presented by Outer City
Off The Square, Manchester
Whip-Round Opening Special
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Everyday Money Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them
The University Of Manchester, Manchester
Louis O'hara And His Burley Chassis
Gullivers, Manchester
STVW
Rebellion Manchester, Manchester
Freya Skye
Aviva Studios, Manchester
Hidden Halloween W/ DJ Q & Flowdan, Hugo Chegwin + More
Hidden, Manchester
Temic
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Halloween Party
University Academy 92, Manchester
Chali 2na w/ Live Band
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
Milburn
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Late Night With Kyle and Evan Creatures Comedy Club
Creature Comedy Club, Manchester
Chali 2Na
The Blues Kitchen, Manchester
The Kid Laroi
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Project Halloween
Depot Mayfield, Manchester
Tropiloco Trop or Treat: Halloween Warm Up
Factory 251, Manchester
Mindslip Records Jazz Jam
The Rat & Pigeon, Manchester
Modern Woman
The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester
Whip-Round Halloween Horrorshow
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Milburn, The Rosadocs
O2 Ritz, Manchester
Charlotte Bront & Elizabeth Gaskell Twilight Tour
Elizabeth Gaskell's House, Manchester
Ps Hitsquad
Yes, Manchester
The Music Circle Presents: Live
Escape To Freight Island, Manchester
Shay O'Dowd
The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Thomas Green: Brainstorm
New Century Hall, Manchester
Jamie Grey
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Thursday Night Live
The Frog & Bucket, Manchester
Runaway Club
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Mdc Pro Class With Lewys Holt
Contact, Manchester
Rhythm of Africa Vol. 2 feat. Dele Sosimi
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Ramona M.O.T Club
Ramona, Manchester
Book Launch: China +100
The University Of Manchester, Manchester
Rob Clamp & The Ashmen
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Hidden Halloween W/ DJ Q & Flowdan, Hugo Chegwin, Simms + More
Hidden, Manchester
Max Fry
Yes, Manchester
Basht.
Gorilla, Manchester
One Pound Comedy: Thursday Creatures Comedy Club
Creature Comedy Club, Manchester
Brat
Star & Garter, Manchester
Sunday 28 October
25 eventsNOW PLAYING: PAWSA, ANOTR & Chris Stussy
Gorilla, Manchester
Is Generosity Incompatible With a Rising Cost of Living?
The University Of Manchester, Manchester
Bukkle Up Halloween - Going Up
Stage & Radio, Manchester
The Devil at Midnight
St Paul's Peel Community Hall, Manchester
Manchester Halloween Burlesque Series
Gffdamian Dance Studio, Manchester
Blood Red Shoes
Gorilla, Manchester
Adult Leisure
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Finlay Christie
The Frog & Bucket, Manchester
Citizen
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Villagerrr
Gullivers, Manchester
Max Winter + Norman D. Loco
The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester
Saigon Soul Revival
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Batty Hatsters Presents: Spent Hen
Guide Bridge Theatre, Manchester
Max & Harvey
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Pocket Sun
Band on the Wall, Manchester
Natanya
Yes, Manchester
Speed Quizzing
BarCa, Manchester
Panchiko
New Century Hall, Manchester
Hammered III
Fuel Cafe Bar, Manchester
Coco
Yes, Manchester
J. Cole
Co-op Live, Manchester
Havoc Presents: Spooky Fashion Eggstravaganza
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
'Desperate Circumstances: Negotiating Abortion As Crime and Healthcare in the Late Russian Empire'
The University Of Manchester, Manchester
Scatterchild @ Rat & Pigeon
The Rat & Pigeon, Manchester
De Gaulle: Liberté
Home, Manchester
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