Things to do in Manchester

The Weeknd, Playboi Carti

The Weeknd, Playboi Carti at Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts

Legendary singer-songwriting Neil Young and his band The Chrome Hearts. Fans can expect an iconic setlist of classic tracks from Young’s early work such as Hear…

Heaton Park, Manchester

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Take That

The prototype boy band have re-lit their own fire and returned to cash in those nostalgia dollars, and have proved far more credible than any of us could have i…

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

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Candlelight: Coldplay vs Ed Sheeran

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience.Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone.Performers…

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

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Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band, join us for a ‘Landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!…

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

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London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you!London Concertante present a s…

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

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Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

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Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

St Ann's Church, Manchester

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Senser

Senser are pioneers of cross-over alternative/hip hop/metal/electronic and since 2009 have been back on the scene playing some fantastic live shows.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose.

Hallé St Peter's, Manchester

Foreigner

With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musi…

AO Arena, Manchester

This Will Destroy You

This Will Destroy You are a Texan group who compose lengthy, atmospheric instrumental pieces utilizing a variety of guitar effects and dynamic changes.

Gorilla, Manchester

Amy Spalding: The Dykonic Handbook Tour

Calling all dykes, divas and non-binary baddies!Are you familiar with:Navigating the lesbian web like a pro?How to tell if she’s flirting or just giving you a c…

Contact, Manchester

Old Skool Bingo

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of RnB-inspired fun and games with our unique twist on classic bingo!Slow it down and groove to the hottest beats as we c…

The Venue, Manchester

Bass Face // DnB

We return to one of the county's most exceptional warehouse venues.

Gorilla, Manchester

Lola Young

Lola Young is a British soul singer who rose to fame for her cover of "Together In Electric Dreams" by Giorgio Moroder and Philip Oakey.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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Declan J Donovan

Two years ago, Declan J Donovan uploaded a home-recorded demo of a track called Fallen So Young to his SoundCloud.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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LLoyd

LLoyd at O2 Ritz, Manchester

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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An Hour With Mick Miller

Often referred to as "The bald guy with the long hair," Mick first came to prominence in the 70's on the iconic ITV show The Comedians but remains as relevant a…

Premier Suite, Manchester

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Sooshi Mango

Sooshi Mango at O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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Chopin & Champagne by Candlelight

Celebrate the end of the week with an exceptional performance of Chopin! Renowned concert pianists Warren Mailley-Smith, who recently became the first British p…

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

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Voivod + Midnight

VoivodVery few bands survive for four decades. Even fewer are those that continue to reach new creative heights, long after legendary status has been achieved.

Rebellion Manchester, Manchester

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Theo Katzman

A man walks barefoot through the snow, takes a long bath in an icy river, then searches Craigslist for new-in-box cassette tapes from the early 90’s.He lights a…

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

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Oct (On Company Time)

Oct (On Company Time) at O2 Ritz, Manchester

O2 Ritz, Manchester

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Westside Gunn

An underdog from the underground, Buffalo-bred rapper Westside Gunn makes his London headline debut with a landmark performance this summer.With a 2-hour extend…

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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Wu Lyf

Manchester-based indie band, marked by raspy vocals, reverby guitars, and an anti-establishment ethos.

Albert Hall, Manchester

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Ben & Kammy's Unbelievable Show

AEG Presents:Ben & Kammy's Unbelievable ShowPresented by AEGThis is an 14+ event

New Century Hall, Manchester

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The All-American Rejects

Find tickets and full event details for The All-American Rejects live in the UK, including venues, performance dates, and accessibility information.

Manchester Academy, Manchester

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I'm Grand Mam

Chart topping podcasters I'm Grand Mam are back with a bang.The two lads, originally from Cork, have a cuppa and catch up each week while exploring the collecti…

New Century Hall, Manchester

Madison Ryann Ward

American singer-songwriter and former Division I volleyball player from Oklahoma, known for her soulful, genre-bending music combining gospel, blues, and pop.

Gorilla, Manchester

Joanne McNally: Pinotphile

After the success of her record-breaking tour The Prosecco Express, Joanne McNally returns with her hotly anticipated new stand-up show Pinotphile.

Palace Theatre, Manchester

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Day Fever

The day-time clubbing event started by Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend & The Makers has swept the UK since it’s launch in 2024‘The day-time disco that do…

New Century Hall, Manchester

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Sammy Hagar

Sammy Hagar ("The Red Rocker") is an American rock vocalist, guitarist, and entrepreneur.

AO Arena, Manchester

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Men's International Twenty20 Match: England vs India

England take on India in this International fixture.

Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club, Manchester

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Hacienda Classical

Since its very first shows in February 2016, Hacienda Classical has played numerous concerts in the UK and internationally.Hacienda Classical will again include…

Castlefield Bowl, Manchester

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Kings of Leon

Since their debut in 2003, Kings of Leon ((Caleb (guitar/vocals), Nathan (drums), Jared (bass) and Matthew Followill (guitar)) have released eight studio albums…

Co-op Live, Manchester

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Def Leppard and Whitesnake

2018 will see Def Leppard perform their Hysteria album in full, in addition to other hits, across UK arenas.As a cornerstone of rock and roll’s history, Def Lep…

Co-op Live, Manchester

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Sammy Hagar

Sammy Hagar ("The Red Rocker") is an American rock vocalist, guitarist, and entrepreneur.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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Wet Leg

Wet Leg’s blend of dry wit and minimalist-punk riffs started off as a joke between Isle of Wight duo Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers.

Castlefield Bowl, Manchester

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Johnny Marr

The early 1980s weren’t the best of times to be an aspiring guitar player. Twenty years earlier, the head of Decca records, Dick Rowe, had made the biggest A&R…

Castlefield Bowl, Manchester

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Outbreak Presents Count Your Blessings | Repented

Bring Me The Horizon performing Count Your Blessings + More + SupportsHailing from Sheffield, Bring Me The Horizon have become one of the most influential bands…

Bowlers Exhibition Centre Arena, Manchester

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Pat Metheny

Pat Metheny was born in Kansas City on August 12, 1954 into a musical family. Starting on trumpet at the age of 8, Metheny switched to guitar at age 12.

Aviva Studios, Manchester

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Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

Kevin Bridges cut his comedy teeth in Glasgow after leaving school at the age of 17. From there, the young comedian began performing around the UK.

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

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Lewis Capaldi

After weathering the kind of storm that few can prepare for, Lewis Capaldi returns with a renewed sense of purpose.

Wythenshawe Park, Manchester

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Trevor Nelson Soul Nation

Trevor Nelson MBE is an critically acclaimed Radio Host, Promoter, Club DJ & Television presenter.An award-winning DJ and champion for RnB music worldwide, Trev…

Escape To Freight Island, Manchester

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The Courteeners

Get ready for an epic night of indie anthems as Courteeners bring their electrifying live show.

Wythenshawe Park, Manchester

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The Prodigy

One of the most successful electronic groups of all time, The Prodigy, was formed in 1990, they’ve had 18 UK Top 40 hits and five number one albums.

Wythenshawe Park, Manchester

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The Neighbourhood

The Neighbourhood at Co-op Live, Manchester

Co-op Live, Manchester

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