Festivals in Manchester

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ENTERTAINMENT

Betfred Super League Grand Final 2026 Tickets

Sat, 03 Oct Old Trafford

EUR 52

Freshers Festival Manchester 2026

Sat, 26 Sep at 11:00 am Manchester Central Convention Complex

FREE FITNESS

Tropiloco - Fresher Fest @ Freight Island Manchester

Wed, 23 Sep at 03:00 pm Freight Island

FESTIVALS

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

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

PARTIES

BLACKOUT 2026 - THE NORTH'S BIGGEST PARTY!

Tue, 29 Sep at 09:00 pm Manchester Academy

ENTERTAINMENT

The BIG Indie Tribute Festival in Manchester!

Fri, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm O2 Ritz Manchester

GBP 18 TO 21 FESTIVALS

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

Sun, 20 Sep at 11:00 am Manchester Universities

BOLLYWOOD-PARTIES

OVER 30's CLUB - Daytime 30+ Clubbing - Manchester

Sat, 19 Sep at 01:00 pm Freight Island

FESTIVALS

RNB Festival Manchester 2026: (September 26)

Sat, 26 Sep at 03:00 pm Queen Street

GBP 17 TO 28 FITNESS

Deptford Northern Soul Club

Sat, 19 Sep at 11:00 pm 38 Charles St, Manchester M1 7DB, UK

FESTIVALS

OVER 30's CLUB - Daytime 30+ Clubbing - Manchester • FREIGHT ISLAND

Sat, 19 Sep at 01:00 pm Freight Island

FESTIVALS

Manchester Navratri Mahotsav 2026 (Season Pass)

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

GBP 13 TO 44 FITNESS

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

Neighbourhood Festival

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

FESTIVALS

No LeLe - Àtì Dé 🇳🇬 (MANCHESTER)

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

CONCERTS

Mid-autumn festival celebration at Manchester Museum

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

FREE FITNESS

Mukes Carnival

Sat, 19 Sep at 04:00 pm The Yard Manchester

FITNESS

Manchester Camerata Orchestra Presents: The Expansion of Sound

Fri, 18 Sep at 07:30 pm The Monastery Manchester

MUSIC

Manchester Whisky Festival 2026

Fri, 16 Oct at 06:00 pm Manchester Cathedral

GBP 21 TO 100 FITNESS

La Discotheque Festival, Manchester

Sat, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Depot Mayfield

FITNESS

Neighbourhood Festival - 17th October

Sat, 17 Oct at 01:00 pm Gorilla. Arch 54/56 Whitworth Street West, M1 6 Manchester, United Kingdom

FESTIVALS

Trance Day Party: Manchester 🔊

Sat, 26 Sep at 02:00 pm FAC251 - Factory Manchester

PARTIES

Animangapop Manchester Weekender!

Sat, 19 Sep at 10:30 am Pendulum Hotel

GBP 8 TO 53 FITNESS

The Doors Alive Hit Manchester 2026

Sat, 10 Oct at 07:30 pm Manchester Academy

MUSIC

PROJECT HALLOWEEN 🎃 Manchester's Biggest Halloween Event! ❤️‍🔥 10,000 People!

Thu, 29 Oct at 10:30 pm Mayfield Depot Home Of The Warehouse Project

ENTERTAINMENT

Halloween Garage Day Party - Freight Island Manchester [TICKETS ON SALE!]

Sat, 24 Oct at 02:00 pm Freight Island

FESTIVALS

Neighbourhood Festival 2026

Sat, 17 Oct at 12:00 pm Various Manchester Venues

MUSIC

Kings of Lyon (Kings of Leon Tribute)

Sat, 03 Oct at 06:00 pm Lions Den Manchester

FESTIVALS

Europe's biggest thrift festival: Manchester

Sun, 25 Oct at 11:00 am Victoria Baths

GBP 0 TO 9 FITNESS

Medieval Faire

Sat, 26 Sep at 11:00 am Long Millgate, M3 1SB Manchester, United Kingdom

ABBA Day Party: Manchester 💃🕺 SOLD OUT ❌

Sat, 17 Oct at 03:00 pm Impossible - MCR

PARTIES

The Art of Wedding Photography: A Next-Level Creative Experience

Sat, 04 Apr Northern Quarter

GBP 541 WORKSHOPS

The Independent Black (African/Caribbean) Manchester Film Festival 2026

Sat, 03 Oct at 12:00 pm Contact Theatre

GBP 6 FITNESS

Snap & Share: Street Photography Workshop

Sat, 22 Aug Northern Quarter

GBP 99 PHOTOGRAPHY

Mary Middlefield

Mon, 05 Oct at 06:00 pm The Deaf Institute

ART

Neck of the Woods Festival

Sat, 26 Sep at 12:30 pm Fuel Bar Cafe

FITNESS

Friday Night De-Lights! Epic Appellations: France in 6 Wines & Cheeses

Fri, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm La Fromagerie, Urmston

GBP 35 TO 70 SPORTS

TELENOVA | MANCHESTER | THE WARNING TOUR | DEAF INSTITUTE

Mon, 05 Oct at 05:00 pm The Deaf Institute

FESTIVALS

Habitat After Dark with Silver Finger Singh Goldfinger Nico Harmony Aaron Sequila ,Tara

Fri, 25 Sep at 06:00 pm Progress Centre

ENTERTAINMENT

JOSH MEADER TRIO | MANCHESTER

Wed, 30 Sep at 08:00 pm Band on the Wall

MUSIC

Findmypast Live x PHM

Sat, 19 Sep at 10:00 am People's History Museum

FREE FITNESS

For the Love of Horror November 2026

Sat, 14 Nov at 09:00 am BEC Arena, Longbridge Road, Trafford Park, M17 1SN Manchester, United Kingdom

FESTIVALS

Jim Ghedi + Lawyr / Gullivers, Manchester / Wed 30 Sep

Wed, 30 Sep at 07:30 pm Gullivers NQ

ENTERTAINMENT

The ABBA Day Party: Manchester 💃🕺 SOLD OUT ❌

Sat, 17 Oct at 02:00 pm Impossible - Manchester

PARTIES

John Craigie + Jobi Riccio / YES Pink Room, Manchester / Wed 14 Oct

Wed, 14 Oct at 07:30 pm YES

ART

South Summit

Sun, 04 Oct at 06:00 pm The Deaf Institute

BUSINESS

Oliver Pinder | The Castle Hotel, Manchester

Thu, 08 Oct at 06:30 pm Castle Hotel

MUSIC

Kibo

Sun, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm The Deaf Institute

ART

Sidewinder Halloween Festival 2026

Sat, 31 Oct at 04:00 pm Bowlers Exhibition Centre

FESTIVALS

Sharad Poonam Garba Night (Manchester)

Sat, 24 Oct at 07:30 pm National Cycling Centre

GBP 13 TO 17 FITNESS

Kathryn Stott Presents Madeleine Brown: Piano — Young Artist Showcase

Thu, 24 Sep at 06:30 pm Forsyth Brothers Limited

GBP 5 FITNESS

Manchester - Dutty Moonshine Big Band - Second Distillation Tour

Fri, 30 Oct at 06:00 pm New Century

MUSIC

DESPISED ICON, CARNIFEX, SUFFOCATION

Thu, 05 Nov at 06:30 pm Manchester Academy

FESTIVALS

Ben Fest 2026

Sat, 19 Sep at 01:00 pm Projekts Skate Park

FESTIVALS

Bollywood Dandiya Night (Manchester)

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

GBP 13 TO 17 FITNESS

MANCHESTER ROOTED AND LOCAL

Fri, 18 Sep at 10:00 am Mayfield Park

FREE FITNESS

The Hard Way Up - Free Museum Event

Sat, 19 Sep at 11:00 am Pankhurst Centre

GBP 0 TO 6 FITNESS

The Cambridge x Manchester Partnership Innovation Summit

Thu, 08 Oct at 09:00 am Sister - Renold Building

FREE BUSINESS

MID-AUTUMN FUN DAY 中秋同樂日

Sun, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm St John's Parish Centre

FREE FITNESS

Ben P Williams ** album launch ** + Macharia / Low Four Studio, Manchester / Sat 10 Oct

Sat, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm Low Four Studio

MUSIC

Barkers Blastfest

Sat, 03 Oct at 11:00 am Rebellion Manchester

FESTIVALS

A Tribute to Manchester | Manchester Academy

Fri, 04 Dec at 06:00 pm Oxford Road, M13 9PR Manchester, United Kingdom

ENTERTAINMENT

True Pride

Sat, 07 Nov at 05:00 pm HIDDEN MANCHESTER

FESTIVALS

Biffy McClyro (Biffy Clyro Tribute)

Fri, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm Lions Den Manchester

FESTIVALS

Festa dell’Unità 2026 - Manchester

Sun, 20 Sep at 10:30 am St Kentigern's Parish Hall

GBP 0 TO 12 MUSIC

Exhibition Preview: Umi Ishihara 'Nocturnal Melody'

Fri, 09 Oct at 06:00 pm esea contemporary

GBP 0 TO 5 ART

Manchester Blues Festival 2026

Sun, 18 Oct at 02:00 pm 113 Carlton Road, M16 8BE

MUSIC

Auris Festival: Weekend Pass (Oct 9-11)

Fri, 09 Oct at 12:00 pm SEESAW

GBP 60 TO 80 FITNESS

Auris Festival: Saturday Day Pass

Sat, 10 Oct at 10:30 am SEESAW

GBP 23 TO 30 FITNESS

Festival of Fantastic Films 2026 - Manchester

Fri, 23 Oct at 04:00 pm Pendulum Hotel

GBP 30 TO 120 FESTIVALS

Nik Colk Void at Auris Festival: Performance tickets

Fri, 09 Oct at 08:00 pm Sister - Renold Building

GBP 10 TO 13 FESTIVALS

Unfazed 90s Day Rave | 3rd October | Amber's MCR

Sat, 03 Oct at 12:00 pm Amber's

FITNESS

Rememba Fela 2026

Sat, 10 Oct at 09:00 pm Niamos

FITNESS

Honey Blues dancing workshop and social with Dara & Eylem

Fri, 16 Oct at 07:30 pm Manchester, United Kingdom

WORKSHOPS

Francisco López at Auris Festival: Performance tickets

Sat, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm Sister - Renold Building

GBP 10 TO 13 FITNESS

ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: Launch event

Wed, 30 Sep at 02:00 pm Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum

FREE SCIENCE-FAIR

Manchester Book Fair

Sun, 11 Oct at 10:00 am The Monastery Manchester

ART

Red Balloon Presents ... Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet LIVE at the Monastery Manchester

Sun, 18 Oct at 01:00 pm The Monastery Manchester

MUSIC

JIM JONES ALL STARS, NIGHT & DAY CAFE (MANCHESTER)

Mon, 12 Oct at 07:30 pm Night & Day Cafe

MUSIC

PAULINE BLACK: My Life in 10 Records - with MAISIE ADAM

Sat, 14 Nov at 08:00 pm INNSIDE Manchester

GBP 17 TO 20 ENTERTAINMENT

The Mouse Outfit | Manchester, Gorilla

Fri, 06 Nov at 07:30 pm Gorilla

ENTERTAINMENT

Phoenix Manchester Friday Firecracker

Fri, 18 Sep at 08:30 am West Didsbury & Chorlton AFC

SPORTS

Northern Soul Day Party: Manchester ✊

Sat, 07 Nov at 03:00 pm Impossible - Manchester

PARTIES

An Evening with acclaimed author and campaigner Qaisra Shahraz

Wed, 23 Sep at 06:00 pm Chorlton Library

GBP 0 TO 6 ART

TRUE PRIDE Festival - feat. The Irrepressibles, Planningtorock, David Hoyle, WitchofTheEast & more

Sat, 07 Nov at 05:00 pm Hidden, 16-18 Mary St, Cheetham Hill, , Manchester, United Kingdom, M3 1NH

FESTIVALS

Lights Up 2026 | Expression of Interest

Sat, 07 Nov at 04:00 pm All Saints Park

FREE FITNESS

ILLUMIN8TE NEW EARTH FESTIVAL (FRIDAY 9TH - 11TH OCTOBER ) @ THE LIGHTHOUSE HUB

Fri, 09 Oct at 06:00 pm The Lighthouse Hub

FESTIVALS

CLINT BOON: The Manchester Chronicles True Tales of Music, Madness & Mayhem

Fri, 13 Nov at 06:30 pm INNSIDE Manchester

GBP 15 TO 17 FITNESS

Fantastic Days: NICK HEYWARD in conversation

Fri, 13 Nov at 06:30 pm INNSIDE Manchester

GBP 19 TO 22 MUSIC

Bobbie Dazzle

Sun, 18 Oct at 06:00 pm The Deaf Institute

MUSIC

Manchester Literature Festival presents Sufiyaan Salam & Monika Radojevic

Sun, 18 Oct at 05:00 pm The Manchester Museum

FREE FITNESS

Growing Change: Social Innovation from the Ground Up

Thu, 08 Oct at 10:00 am Manchester Museum

FREE FESTIVALS

An Evening with historian and author Brian Groom

Thu, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm Chorlton Library

GBP 0 TO 6 FITNESS

Aladdinsane - The Sound & Vision Of David Bowie - Lions Den, Manchester

Sat, 17 Oct at 06:30 pm Lions Den Manchester

ART

Fontaines C.D. (Fontaines D.C. Tribute)

Sat, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm Lions Den Manchester

FESTIVALS

Country to Country - Manchester

Fri, 12 Mar at 11:00 am Manchester AO Arena

FESTIVALS

Celebrating 800 Years of Saint Francis of Assisi

Sun, 04 Oct at 02:00 pm The Monastery Manchester

ART

Anna McCargow: Piano — Scarlatti, Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt

Thu, 15 Oct at 06:30 pm Forsyth Brothers Limited

GBP 5 FITNESS

Country to Country 2027 - 3-Day Pass Manchester Tickets

Fri, 12 Mar at 02:00 pm Manchester AO Arena

EUR 286