What's on in Manchester this weekend
We've gathered 35 events happening in Manchester between 1 Aug – 2 Aug across 26 venues — led by music (12), theatre (6) and comedy (5), including 2 free-entry events. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.
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Top picks this weekend
Hand-picked from 35 events
Paint a Pic: Bonsai Tree
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester
Bingo Jamz
Escape To Freight Island, Manchester
All In A Mouse's Night
Home, Manchester
All 35 events
Wednesday 1 August
26 eventsPaint a Pic: Bonsai Tree
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester
Bingo Jamz
Escape To Freight Island, Manchester
All In A Mouse's Night
Home, Manchester
M&P's Jazz Brunch
Matt And Phred's, Manchester
Paint a Pic: Bloom & Sway
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre, Manchester
Teletech Festival 2026
Bowlers Exhibition Centre Arena, Manchester
Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival 2026: The Fifth Anniversary Feast
Heaton Park, Manchester
Fluorescents
Star & Garter, Manchester
COSPLAY Club Night Launch/ Con Afterparty
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
20 CUTS in Manchester, UK: An Immersive Real-World Thriller Game
Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester
Todd Terry - Haçienda All Night Long
Joshua Brooks, Manchester
Evan Desmarais: Work In Progress Creatures Comedy Festival
Creature Comedy Club, Manchester
Hijack 08: Manchester w/ Urma + Support
Stage & Radio, Manchester
TOOLBOX Vol 4 Album Launch
Sub 101, Manchester
Manchester Music Outdoor Exploration Game
Johnny Roadhouse Music, Manchester
Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
Ramona Club x TROPIC X ABB
Ramona, Manchester
Over 30s Afternoon of Indie
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Wax Format Outdoors: Sam Mitcham Vinyl Only All Day Long
The Yard, Manchester
Spanish Horses
The Old Abbey Taphouse, Manchester
Tales from the Lighthouse
Home, Manchester
Benidorm Bingo hosted by Drag Queens
New York New York, Manchester
Manchester's Secret Conspiracy: Hunt for the Files!
Manchester Central Library, Manchester
An Afternoon of Rock
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Serenity Records X Amber's: Harry Wills, Dig This, Holly Why & Juxta
Amber's, Manchester
Rosie Holt: Preview Creatures Comedy Festival
Creature Comedy Club, Manchester
Thursday 2 August
9 events
The Magic Bookmark
Home, Manchester
Didsbury Comedy Club, Manchester
St Catherine's Community Centre, Manchester
Solya
The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Disc Unknown
Castlefield Gallery, 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
Over to You: The Storytelling Gameshow
Home, Manchester
Writers Cafe Showcase
Theatre 53two, Manchester
Everyday Angels with Alison Knox - Rediscover Your Wings
The Monastery, Manchester
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