Entertainment events in Manchester

ULTIMATE RIFF RAFF FRESHERS 2026 ⚡️ UNI OF ROUTE presents FISH56 OCTAGON ⚡️ Official Student Partners with BoohooMAN 👕 Free Hoodie + Huge Artist with Every Ticket - Sold Out 15 Years Running!

Sun, 20 Sep at 09:30 pm Mayfield Depot Home of WHP, Ambers, IDRA, Yes, Albert Hall, 256 Fallowfield, Gorilla, Grosvenor, Yes Rooftop + MANY MORE

ENTERTAINMENT

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Fri, 21 Aug at 07:30 pm Manchester Cathedral

GBP 39 TO 57 CANDLELIGHT-CONCERTS

OFFICIAL MMU FRESHERS DAY 1 - EVENT 1: THE FRESHERS SUNDAY OFFICIAL MOVING IN PARTY - 2 CLUB TAKEOVER 🎉🪩🔥 // THE O2 RITZ & GORILLA

Sun, 20 Sep at 09:30 pm O2 RITZ & GORILLA

PARTIES

Jimmy Carr - Victoria

Sat, 26 Sep at 08:00 pm Co-op Live

MANCHESTER MET - MMU - OFFICIAL All Access Freshers Wristband 2026 🎟️

Sun, 20 Sep at 09:30 pm Ark / Popworld / Factory / Joshua Brooks / Gorilla / O2 Ritz / Boundary / MMU Union / Deaf Institute / Brickhouse / O'Connells + SECRET LOCATION + many more

PARTIES

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER'S OFFICIAL All Access Freshers Wristband 2026 🎟️ INCLUDES MANCHESTER'S BEST CLUBS / BIGGEST WEEKLY STUDENT BRANDS / SPECIAL GUESTS INCL DANI BABES / SCOTT VAN DER SLUIS & MUCH MORE! ⚡️

Sun, 20 Sep at 09:30 pm Factory / 256 / Joshua Brooks / Gorilla / Event30SIX / Manchester Academy / + SECRET LOCATION + many more

PARTIES

Candlelight: Disney Love Songs

Fri, 25 Sep at 06:00 pm Manchester Cathedral

GBP 19 TO 57 ENTERTAINMENT

The World of Hans Zimmer - Premium Ticket and Hotel Experiences

Wed, 07 Oct at 07:31 pm Co-op Live

MUSIC

Josh Baker, Enzo Siragusa, Chloé Caillet, Seth Troxler, Dennis Cruz, Sidney Charles, Luuk Van Dijk, Julian Fijma, L.P. Rhythm, Marsolo, Traumer, Shanti Celeste, Sally C, Jamback, Kepler, M-High, The Trip, Dennis Quin, Job De Jong, Stef Davidse, jWave, Local Dub, Hidde van Wee, Jamie Fielding, RTK Tarantino, ADR, Jentzen, Jelsen, Simmo, Alex Culross, Mati Astroza, Matt Littman, Jacob Matthews, Kamorah, Alex Dyer, Prospa, J6, Kepler., Franky Rizardo, Kolter, Mella Dee, DJ Saoirse in Manchester

Fri, 02 Oct at 07:00 pm Depot Mayfield

CONCERTS

Sigma, Hybrid Minds, Camo & Krooked, Bou, Hedex, Andy C, Koven, K Motionz, Kings Of The Rollers, Mozey, S.P.Y, SOTA, Basslayerz, Catching Cairo, Harriet Jaxxon, Bladerunner, Joker, Charlie Tee, North Base in Manchester

Fri, 09 Oct at 09:00 pm Depot Mayfield

CONCERTS

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Fri, 07 Aug at 09:30 pm Manchester Cathedral

GBP 20 TO 52 CANDLELIGHT-CONCERTS

Anuv Jain in Manchester

Sat, 26 Sep at 07:00 pm Manchester Academy 2

ENTERTAINMENT

AVAN LOUNGE PRESENTS: NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE WITH MAYORKUN 🇳🇬

Sat, 03 Oct at 10:00 pm Avan Lounge Restaurant & Shisha Bar

PERFORMANCES

OFFICIAL UOM FRESHERS DAY 6 - EVENT 1: OFFICIAL FRESHERS CLOSING PARTY

Fri, 25 Sep at 09:30 pm The Grosvenor Manchester

PARTIES

RIFF RAFF FRESHERS PROJECT presents FISH56 OCTAGON ⚡️ 🚨 90% SOLD OUT 🚨

Tue, 22 Sep at 09:30 pm DEPOT MAYFIELD, HOME OF THE WAREHOUSE PROJECT

ART

Charity Gayle in Manchester

Sat, 03 Oct at 06:00 pm Co-op Live

NONPROFIT

Tropiloco - Fresher Fest @ Freight Island Manchester

Wed, 23 Sep at 03:00 pm Freight Island

FESTIVALS

256 Freshers week 2026.

Mon, 21 Sep at 07:00 pm 256 Wilmslow Road

PARTIES

F*CK ME It's Freshers - Manchester Freshers 2026

Tue, 22 Sep at 09:30 pm Gorilla

ENTERTAINMENT

Josh Baker, Prospa, Enzo Siragusa, Chloé Caillet, Seth Troxler, Dennis Cruz, Sidney Charles, Luuk Van Dijk, Julian Fijma, L.P. Rhythm, Marsolo, Traumer, Shanti Celeste, Sally C, Jamback, Kepler, The Trip, Dennis Quin, Stef Davidse, Local Dub, Jelsen, Simmo, M-High, Job De Jong, jWave, Hidde van Wee, Jamie Fielding, RTK Tarantino, ADR, Jentzen, Alex Culross, Mati Astroza, Matt Littman, Jacob Matthews, Kamorah, Alex Dyer, J6, Kepler., Stocked Up, Alexandria, Benji KING in Manchester

Sat, 03 Oct at 04:00 pm Depot Mayfield

CONCERTS

WE LOVE ❤️ WEDNESDAYS - FRESHERS OPENING PARTY HOSTED BY GYMSKIN - Manchester's Biggest Student Night!

Wed, 23 Sep at 10:00 pm O2 Ritz Manchester

FESTIVALS

🧪 UNIT.90 FRESHERS FRIDAY @ GORILLA 🧪 MANCHESTER FRESHERS 2026 - 3 ROOMS - 1500+ FRESHERS

Fri, 25 Sep at 09:00 pm Gorilla

ENTERTAINMENT

OFFICIAL UOM FRESHERS DAY 2 - EVENT 3 - THE FRESHERS HOUSE PARTY 🌐

Mon, 21 Sep at 09:30 pm Event30Six

PARTIES

🟪 SHAPES @ SANKEYS 🟪 - BRAND NEW TUESDAY NIGHTS AT MCR'S MOST ICONIC NIGHTCLUB 🥇🪅🪩 - FRESHERS OPENING PARTY

Tue, 22 Sep at 09:30 pm Sankeys

PARTIES

DILJIT DOSANJH OFFICIAL CONCERT AFTER PARTY

Sun, 20 Sep at 10:00 pm Impossible - Manchester

ENTERTAINMENT

OFFICIAL MMU DAY 5 - EVENT 6: THE SECRET WAREHOUSE RAVE - VENUE REVEALED 48 HOURS BEFORE...

Thu, 24 Sep at 09:30 pm SECRET VENUE TBA

RAVES

BLACKOUT 2026 - THE NORTH'S BIGGEST PARTY!

Tue, 29 Sep at 09:00 pm Manchester Academy

ENTERTAINMENT

Manchester International Welcome Party | 2026

Fri, 25 Sep at 10:00 pm O2 Ritz Manchester

ART

BONGO'S BINGO : STUDENT SHOWS 🎊🪩🖊️🍻 - MMU FRESHERS SPECIAL

Mon, 21 Sep at 07:00 pm The Union at Manchester Metropolitan University

BINGO

Desi Beatz Manchester : FRESHERS ICEBREAKER! | BLVD MANCHESTER

Thu, 01 Oct at 10:00 pm BLVD Manchester

DANCE

TROPILOCO MANCHESTER: FRESHERS WEEK PT 2 @ Factory 251

Thu, 24 Sep at 09:00 pm Factory 251

FITNESS

ARCHIVES - The UK's Newest Throwback Party | Manchester Freshers 2026

Thu, 24 Sep at 09:00 pm Impossible - Manchester

ENTERTAINMENT

FRESHERS WEEK - FREE ENTRY WITH STUDENT ID

Tue, 22 Sep at 10:55 pm Cruz 101

ART

Krome Events x OF Events Proudly Presents: First Lesson 🔥📚

Sat, 26 Sep at 10:00 pm MN1 Manchester

ART

OFFICIAL MMU & UOM FRESHERS DAY 1 - EVENT 2: THE FRESHERS SUNDAY OFFICIAL MOVING IN PARTY PART 2 // JB's

Sun, 20 Sep at 09:30 pm FAC251 - Factory Manchester

PARTIES

THE OFFICIAL BOLLYWOOD X DESI FRESHERS WELCOME PARTY - MASSIVE TAKEOVER | 25TH SEPTEMBER- MANCHESTER

Fri, 25 Sep at 10:00 pm Manchester Academy

BOLLYWOOD-PARTIES

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles

Fri, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm Hallé St Peter's

GBP 22 TO 64 CANDLELIGHT-CONCERTS

Urzila Carlson at O2 Apollo Manchester

Fri, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm O2 Apollo Manchester

TRIPS-ADVENTURES

🌴🪩 TROPILOCO MANCHESTER - FRESHERS WEEK PT 2 🪩🌴 POWERED BY VK! 🌴☀️ THE UK’S BIGGEST PARTY BRAND // EVERY THURSDAY @ FACTORY!

Thu, 24 Sep at 09:00 pm FAC251 - Factory Manchester

PARTIES

Omar El Akkad in conversation with David Olusoga - Manchester Deansgate

Tue, 29 Sep at 06:30 pm Waterstones

GBP 14 ART

Single Mingle 40s & 50s Singles Party | Manchester | 80s vs 90s | 26th Sept

Sat, 26 Sep at 05:00 pm Barça - Canal-side Bar, Castlefield - Manchester

GBP 25 TO 31 FITNESS

THE FRESHERS FULL MOON PARTY - MANCHESTER FRESHERS 🌕⚡️

Mon, 21 Sep at 09:00 pm MANCHESTERS BEST VENUE

ENTERTAINMENT

AFROLUSO

Sat, 26 Sep at 10:00 pm Avan Lounge Restaurant & Shisha Bar

ENTERTAINMENT

Manchester Navratri Mahotsav 2026 (Season Pass)

Fri, 09 Oct at 07:30 pm The National Cycling Centre, Manchester

GBP 13 TO 44 FITNESS

Freshers World Manchester

Thu, 01 Oct at 10:00 pm TBC

ART

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Sat, 26 Sep at 08:00 pm St Ann's Church, Manchester

GBP 22 TO 49 MUSIC

Harry Potter Rave comes to Manchester!

Fri, 02 Oct at 08:00 pm Club Academy

RAVES

Cast in Manchester

Sat, 03 Oct at 06:00 pm Manchester New Century Hall

CONCERTS

The Oasis Wonderwalk Tour

Fri, 27 Feb The Edwardian Radisson Blu Hotel

MUSIC

DISCO BISCUIT 🍪 💃 MANCHESTER'S NEWEST DISCO + POP BANGERS NIGHT 🪩

Thu, 24 Sep at 10:00 pm Amber's

PARTIES

Chicago Blues Brothers

Sat, 03 Oct at 07:30 pm The Opera House

MUSIC

🔺 DIRTY ANTICS 🔺 FRESHERS SPECIAL - MANCHESTER’S BIGGEST MONDAY NIGHT - £1 ENTRY

Mon, 21 Sep at 09:30 pm FAC251 - Factory Manchester

PARTIES

Manchester Bollywood Freshers Icebreaker 2026-27 Signup - The Official Waitlist

Sun, 20 Sep at 11:00 am Manchester Universities

BOLLYWOOD-PARTIES

VOGUE Saturday Nigerian Independence Special At Runway Club Manchester

Sat, 03 Oct at 10:55 pm Runway Nightclub

ENTERTAINMENT

#WeTouchGrass presents: MANCHESTER Anime Rave

Sat, 26 Sep at 11:00 pm Gorilla

GBP 12 TO 25 ANIME

Freshers Takeover | Where Your Manchester Story Begins | The Ultimate Welcome Night

Fri, 02 Oct at 10:00 pm Gorilla

PARTIES

LATE NIGHT HOMOS 2026 (Homobloc Afters)

Sat, 26 Sep at 10:00 pm Cruz 101

PARTIES

Liana Flores

Thu, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm Gorilla

MUSIC

WELCOME TO MANNEH | THE OFFICIAL WELCOME PARTY | TTPR

Wed, 23 Sep at 09:00 pm Impossible - Manchester

ART

Impossible Thursdays | Manchesters Newest Weekly Night Hosted By Desi Fever x Desi Motive ( Student Drink Deals All Night )

Thu, 24 Sep at 10:00 pm Impossible - Manchester

ART

Chris Stussy presents USS @ Aviva Studios (Manchester)

Fri, 09 Oct at 09:00 pm Aviva Studios (Factory International)

FITNESS

RNB Festival Manchester 2026: (September 26)

Sat, 26 Sep at 03:00 pm Queen Street

GBP 17 TO 28 FITNESS

No LeLe - Àtì Dé 🇳🇬 (MANCHESTER)

Fri, 02 Oct at 09:00 pm Impossible - Manchester

CONCERTS

Neighbourhood Festival

Fri, 16 Oct at 11:00 am The Deaf Institute

FESTIVALS

Punjabi Pulse Presents Karan Aujla Official Concert After Party

Thu, 08 Oct at 09:00 pm Manahatta Deansgate

CONCERTS

OFFSIDE @ YES 😈 FIRST EVER 4 FLOOR TAKEOVER! £5 Buckets 🪣 £3.50 Drinks! 🥤 HUGE ROOFTOP TERRACE + MORE

Wed, 30 Sep at 10:00 pm YES

PARTIES

J. Cole in Manchester

Thu, 29 Oct at 06:30 pm Co-op Live

Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra

Mon, 05 Oct at 07:30 pm Bridgewater Hall

MUSIC

BUFF BINGO BOTTOMLESS DRAG BRUNCH & DINNER MANCHESTER - ON BAR

Sat, 10 Jan at 05:00 pm On Bar Manchester

GBP 17 TO 54 BRUNCH

After Dark Tuesdays @ Ambers 🧡 Opening Party! Manchester's Biggest Tuesday Night! ⚡️ Sells Out Every Week! ❤️‍🔥 Season 3

Tue, 22 Sep at 09:30 pm Amber's

ART

I Love Bollywood Manchester FRESHERS - Friday 2nd October |Bee noir

Fri, 02 Oct at 10:00 pm Bee Noir Manchester

ART

Karl Jenkins Conducts ‘The Armed Man’ | The Bridgewater Hall Manchester

Sat, 26 Sep at 03:00 pm Bridgewater Hall Manchester

ENTERTAINMENT

So Fetch- 2000s Party (Manchester)

Fri, 25 Sep at 11:00 pm The Deaf Institute

PARTIES

R&B Brunch Manchester (Sep 26)

Sat, 26 Sep at 12:00 pm Impossible - Manchester

GBP 18 TO 111 FITNESS

Dj Silk Presents The Throwback PARTY Manchester

Sat, 26 Sep at 04:00 pm Impossible

ENTERTAINMENT

I PREVAIL AFTER SHOW PARTY

Tue, 22 Sep at 10:00 pm Satans Hollow

ENTERTAINMENT

DISCO PUSS: Freshers' Fiesta - Bring Your Own Booze & Grooves

Tue, 22 Sep at 10:00 pm XLR

PARTIES

Manchester Opera House - Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George

Thu, 01 Oct at 07:00 pm Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester

LIVE-MUSIC

AVAN LOUNGE PRESENTS: WELCOME BACK WSTRN

Fri, 25 Sep at 10:00 pm Avan Lounge Restaurant & Shisha Bar

PERFORMANCES

BACK TO SCHOOL TOUR ✏️

Sat, 12 Sep at 09:00 pm TBA

BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Aktivate 🔥

Sun, 27 Sep at 03:00 pm Impossible - Manchester

ART

Jazz Sabbath - Manchester UK

Thu, 24 Sep at 08:00 pm Band on the Wall

MUSIC

Fresh Fridays Presents N:Fostell ICU Freshers Party

Fri, 25 Sep at 10:00 pm 31 Withy Grove, M4 2BJ Manchester, United Kingdom

ENTERTAINMENT

QUEEN B BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH SHOW MANCHESTER

Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 pm On Bar Manchester

GBP 17 TO 52 FITNESS

MvmentProject Presents - Nigerian Independence Special

Sat, 03 Oct at 10:00 pm Peppermints

DANCE

Megan Moroney

Sun, 27 Sep at 07:00 pm O2 Apollo Manchester

Joe Webb at the St James’s Club

Fri, 02 Oct at 08:00 pm The St. James's Club

GBP 18 TO 22 FITNESS

Arlo Parks at Albert Hall

Mon, 26 Oct Albert Hall

Manchester K-Pop Party - Fire Tour THE BIG SHOW | Friday 9th October

Fri, 09 Oct at 10:15 pm O2 Ritz Manchester

ENTERTAINMENT

Bingo Jamz Manchester | 2026

Sat, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm Freight Island

GBP 19 BINGO

Single Mingle 40s & 50s Singles Party | Manchester | 80s vs 90s

Sat, 26 Sep at 04:00 pm Barca Bar

PARTIES

THE EXPERIENCE - Afrobeats/HipHop/Amapiano/RnB/DanceHall

Sat, 26 Sep at 10:00 pm Xscape Manchester

GBP 6 TO 22 DANCE

The 9075

Thu, 08 Oct at 06:00 pm FAC251 - Factory Manchester

MUSIC

The Laughienda Comedy Club | 24th Sep '26 | Paul Hilleard Headlines

Thu, 24 Sep at 06:30 pm Lions Den Manchester

COMEDY

RIFF RAFF FRESHERS ULTIMATE EVENT 6: GROOVYLAND 🪩 @ 2566 FALLOWFIELD - THE ULTIMATE THROWBACK EVENT

Thu, 24 Sep at 10:00 pm 256 Wilmslow Road

PARTIES

Manchester Bollynights - Grand Welcome - Friday 25th September | IMPOSSIBLE

Fri, 25 Sep at 10:30 pm Impossible - Manchester

BOLLYWOOD-PARTIES

Mid-autumn festival celebration at Manchester Museum

Sat, 26 Sep at 11:00 am The Manchester Museum

FREE FITNESS

Manchester Pub Crawl / 5 Venues / Free Shots / Drink Deals + MORE!

Fri, 21 Aug Salt Dog Slim's Manchester

GBP 17 TO 28 PARTIES

Day Time Disco: The Shapeshifters + Jade Edwards

Sat, 10 Oct at 03:00 pm Joshua Brooks

PARTIES

Candlelight: Tribute to Ariana Grande

Fri, 09 Oct at 07:00 pm Hallé St Peter's

GBP 38 TO 42 CANDLELIGHT-CONCERTS