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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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  • Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular Trafford

    The Trafford Centre The Trafford Centre, P7 Car Park, M17 8AA, Manchester, Manchester

    🎃 Something wickedly spectacular this way comes...! 🎪👻 Dare you enter the haunted Big Top? Gandeys Circus returns, bringing you a brand-new, spine-chilling, and action-packed Halloween Spooktacular—a legendary show filled with frights, delights, and dazzling sights for the whole family! Prepare for jaw-dropping thrill acts that will leave you gasping, grand production numbers bursting with eerie enchantment, and of course, plenty of laughter and screams along the way. […]

    £9.99

  • Manchester Businesses & Influencers Meetup on 31st October 2026

    Namii Restaurant New York St, Manchester M1 4HN, Manchester, Manchester

    Hi, We love your profile & We’re expanding our Manchester community into real-life events, starting with an event specifically for influencers and content creators.   We’re launching our first Manchester Influencers & Businesses Meetup & we’d love to have you there.   We’re bringing together 150 influencers and content creators from across Manchester for an […]

    £250

  • Desperados Lottería presents Girls Don’t Sync

    Crazy Pedro's Short St, Manchester, M4 1AA, Manchester, Manchester

    Desperados is bringing a celebration of art, music and Mexican culture to Manchester, with British DJ collective Girls Don't Sync taking over Crazy Pedro's on Thursday 5 November. Part of Desperados Lottería, a city-wide celebration created with Manchester artist Stanley Chow, the free event will feature a live DJ set and a real-life game of […]

    Free

  • Manchester Festive Wheel

    Manchester Christmas Markets Albert Sq, Manchester, Manchester

    Manchester Festive Wheel Returns to Albert Square for Christmas 2026! Experience the magic of Manchester at Christmas from a whole new perspective as the Manchester Festive Wheel returns to Albert Square from 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027! Located in the heart of Manchester's famous Christmas Markets, the spectacular 50-metre observation wheel offers breathtaking […]

    £6

  • Manchester Houseplant Festival

    Treehouse Hotel Manchester Blackfriars Street, Manchester, Manchester

    The houseplant festival you’ve been waiting for! Love houseplants, finding new planty things and a good game of bingo? Join us for Manchester Houseplant Festival at Treehouse Hotel Manchester. We’re bringing the Northern plant community together for an afternoon of houseplant bingo, rare and unusual plants, plant accessories and some of our favourite planty vendors. […]

    £24

  • NO SCRUBS: Live R&B + UKG

    One Eight Six 186 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WB, United Kingdom, Manchester, Manchester

    NO SCRUBS returns to ONE EIGHT SIX, Manchester, for an afternoon of incredible live music, feel-good vibes and throwback anthems! Expect the very best of R&B classics, UK Garage and old-school favourites, brought to life by a live band and DJ. From singalong anthems to dancefloor favourites, it’s the perfect excuse to round up your […]

    £18

  • Aldwinians Fireworks Extravaganza

    Aldwinians Fireworks Extravaganza Aldwinians RUFC, Audenshaw, Audenshaw

    A professional pyrotechnic display lighting up the sky over Audenshaw Park — building to a synchronised grand finale

    £8

  • Mississippi Records presents: A People’s History of Music (during times of Authoritarianism)

    PINK Hilton House, Lord Street, Stockport, Stockport

    Mississippi Records presents: A People’s History of Music (during times of Authoritarianism) Coming from Portland, Oregon to Manchester! Tells a story of global music scenes that struggled and endeavoured during periods of authoritarianism. This is a timely and compelling interweaving of people and places, of past and present, of making and sharing music in very […]

    £11

  • Developing in the Dark – illuminating stories of support

    Hyatt Regency Manchester 55 Booth Street West, Manchester, Manchester

    A film photography portrait project that reveals the people and stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed by helplines. Developing in the Dark – illuminating stories of support Join Helplines Partnership and Little Vintage Photography this November for the next showcase of the Developing in the Dark photography exhibition. Behind every call or message […]

    Free

  • Mottram Community Centre Ghost Hunt 14th November 2026

    Mottram Community Centre Mottram-in-Longdendale, Tameside, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester

    Mottram Community Centre Ghost Hunt – Saturday 14th November 2026 Date: Saturday 14th November 2026Ticket Price: £20Address: Mottram Community Centre, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Tameside, Greater Manchester, SK14 6JJ Return to Mottram Community Centre for another evening of paranormal investigation with DeadLive. Discover the history of this unique venue, explore the building after dark and experience a professionally […]

    £14 – £2026

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