Manchester Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Manchester? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Manchester with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Manchester and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Manchester, featuring the best of things to do in Manchester – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Manchester fundraisers and charity events.

Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

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Manchester Jazz Festival

Band on the Wall 25 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ, Manchester, Manchester

mjf2026 is now on sale Manchester! Did you miss us? #mjf2026 has landed, with our full line-up now announced and on sale via Eventbrite. Hot off the heels of our 30th anniversary bumper edition, mjf returns for the 31st year! Continuing our pledge to present the very best contemporary, genre-fusing jazz from across the North […]

£27

Celebrating Nat King Cole with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra

The Stoller Hall Hunts Bank, Manchester, Manchester

Enjoy timeless classics such as Mona Lisa, Let’s Face the Music and Dance and L-O-V-E lovingly brought back to life by the instrumentalists and vocalists of this sensational 30-piece orchestra – one of the few UK jazz ensembles to feature a string section. This is not a tribute show, but rather a vibrant celebration of Nat King Cole’s life and music; […]

£44 – £48

Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride

The Piazza, MediaCity, Salford M50 2EQ MediaCity, Salford, Salford

60 Miles. Two Cities. One Incredible Ride. Take on the epic challenge with our 60-Mile Bike Ride from Manchester to Blackpool! Starting from Salford Quays, you’ll journey through rolling countryside and vibrant towns before finishing triumphantly on Blackpool’s iconic Promenade. Perfect for both seasoned cyclists and motivated first-timers, this point-to-point ride offers the perfect blend […]

£32.00

Salford Triathlon & Aquabike

MediaCityUK The Open Centre, The Plaza, MediaCityUK, Salford Qyas, Salford Qyas

SalTri & Aqua offers athletes of all abilities - newbies to pro's - top class racing on fast, flat courses around MediaCityUK, Salford Quays. With distances from sprint to standard including relays, we've something for every regular superhero. What you get Bespoke Medals Goody Bag / Swim Cap Trophies / Prizes: Overall Champs  Trophies: Each Tri […]

Various

Property Nexus Manchester Property Networking Event July 2026

Be At One Manchester 80 Deansgate, Manchester, Manchester

Property Nexus (UK property network) is excited to be holding our Manchester Property Networking Event at Be At One Manchester on Wednesday 29th July 2026 This is a premier networking event for the Manchester property industry. At the event you can expect to meet a diverse group of professionals from property, construction, and other sectors within the built environment, […]

£31.05 – £38.62

Magic of Thailand Festival in Manchester

Platt Fields Park Platt Lane, Manchester, Manchester

A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Platt Fields Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Manchester Thai Festival. Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge […]

£6.00

Ghost Hunt Transport Museum Manchester 5th Septemebr 2026

Transport Museum Manchester Boyle Street, Manchester, Manchester

Ghost Hunt at the Transport Museum, Greater Manchester – 5 September 2026 If you appreciate history and have a curiosity for the unexplained, this event brings both together under one roof. The Transport Museum, Greater Manchester (MOTGM) is housed in a former bus depot on Boyle Street, Cheetham, and is known not only for its […]

£23

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