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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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  • Halloween Coffee Rave

    Layla's Cafe 9 Catalan Sq, Manchester, Manchester

    Layla’s Coffee Rave is back from the dead for a special Halloween edition. Join us at Layla’s Cafe in Castlefield on Saturday 31 October from 11am to 1pm for a Halloween morning filled with live DJs, speciality coffee, matcha, brunch and costumes. The Halloween Coffee Rave offers a different way to begin the celebrations. Instead […]

    Free

  • 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

  • North West Magic Dealers Day & Magicians Car Boot Sale

    Irish World Heritage Centre 1 Irish Town Way, Queens Road, Cheetham Hill,, Manchester, Manchester

    North West Magic Dealers’ Day & Car Boot Sale Date: Sunday 15 November 2026 Time: 10am–5pm Venue: Irish World Heritage Centre, Queens Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester. The event brings together magic dealers, magicians, collectors and enthusiasts for a day of buying, selling and discovering magical props, books, tricks and second-hand equipment. Admission is £4 per […]

    £4,00

  • AUDIOWEB

    Rebellion 2B Whitworth Street West, Manchester, Manchester

    Audioweb present a special one-off home town show to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album.

    £20

  • Freedom Fest 2026 Manchester

    Pendulum Hotel Sackville Street, Manchester, Manchester

    Freedom Fest 2026 is a new one-day Manchester event bringing together people interested in privacy, digital rights, civil liberties and the technologies that can help individuals retain greater control over their digital lives. Taking place at the Pendulum Hotel in Manchester on Saturday 21 November 2026, Freedom Fest will bring campaigners, journalists, technologists, developers, privacy […]

    £2 – £119

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