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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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  • 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 […]

    £23

  • Grimmfest 2026

    Odeon Cinema Great Northern Warehouse, Manchester, Manchester

    Stockport Alternative Market is teaming up with Grimmfest once again!  On Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October 2026, the Grimmfest Market will be at The ODEON Great Northern Warehouse, Manchester, […]

    Free

  • Disabled Women & Girls Sports Festival

    National Cycling Centre Stuart Street, Manchester, Manchester

    We are delighted to invite you to our Disabled Women & Girls Sports Festival, a free and inclusive event for disabled, d/Deaf and/or neurodivergent women and girls aged 5–25. You do […]

    Free

  • The Littlest Yak

    HOME 2 Tony Wilson Pl, Manchester, Manchester

    A rolliking, heart-warming tale for everyone! This musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of […]

    £15.20

  • Holly Hudson: Fine, Actually

    Creatures Comedy Club 42-44 Oldham St, Manchester, Manchester

    Holly Hudson: Fine, Actually. Midlife American stand-up on reinvention, dating, family and trying not to answer personally for America. Tuesday 27 October, 7pm, Creatures Comedy Club, 42-44 Oldham St, Manchester […]

    £16.20

  • Victorian Séance Experience Antwerp Mansion, Manchester 29th October 2026

    Antwerp Mansion Kent Road West, Rusholme, Rusholme

    Victorian Séance Experience Antwerp Mansion, Manchester An immersive evening of history and spiritualism inside one of Manchester’s most talked-about locations. On the last Thursday of each month, a small group […]

    £25.00

  • 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 […]

    £250

  • Marginalised & Menopausal – Manchester

    Stretford Public Hall Chester Rd, Stretford, Stretford

    Reimagining Menopause Through Community, Culture and Collective Care Back in action for the third year running, this gathering brings together marginalised communities, academics, researchers, practitioners, and local stakeholders into one […]

    £16.96 – £22.38

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    £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 […]

    £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 […]

    £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

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    £14 – £2026

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