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Clubs

Escapism with Deep Dish, Smokin Jo & Pattn

Saturday 10th October

3:30pm - 11:00pm

Victoria Baths, Manchester

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Escapism with Deep Dish, Smokin Jo & Pattn

Victoria Baths, Manchester

ESCAPISM LAUNCHES IN MANCHESTER WITH DEEP DISH, SMOKIN JO & PATTN AT THE ICONIC VICTORIA BATHS

Mint Warehouse, Leeds

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Forward Motion Leeds

Mint Warehouse, Leeds

We return to Leeds with an outdoor Terrace party in Mint Warehouse. Deep / Soulful House. Over 25s

21+

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Animal Crossing presents: Dr Banana All Day Long

Animal Crossing presents: Dr Banana All Day Long

Progress, Manchester

A full day of it... 8 hours of guaranteed fun. Limited £15 early bird tickets available for 48 hours only. Please note this event is 21+

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WHP + Teletech presents DOOF - Hannah Laing + Guests

Friday 16th October

8:00pm - 4:00am

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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WHP + Teletech presents DOOF - Hannah Laing + Guests

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Hannah Laing heads to The Depot, Mayfield on Friday 16th October for WHP + Teletech presents DOOF. Ages 18+

18+

Martin Kemp's Back to the 80s DJ Set|SteelYard | LAST 50 TICKETS

Saturday 5th September

2:00pm - 10:00pm

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

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Martin Kemp's Back to the 80s DJ Set|SteelYard | LAST 50 TICKETS

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

Get ready for a night of neon, nostalgia and non-stop 80s anthems as Martin Kemp brings the ultimate retro party to life!

18+

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EATS EVERYTHING & MORE| Kargo at HANGR Sheffield

Saturday 13th June

6:00pm - 1:00am

Hangr Warehouse, Sheffield

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EATS EVERYTHING & MORE| Kargo at HANGR Sheffield

Hangr Warehouse, Sheffield

This June, Kargo hosts the opening party for HANGR in Sheffield, with a stacked lineup including Eats Everything, Ella Knight plus support!

18+

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RNB MANIA | Wakefield's R&B Festival

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Tileyard North, Wakefield

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RNB MANIA | Wakefield's R&B Festival

Tileyard North, Wakefield

Wakefield, are you ready to experience the very best of R&B music? R&B MANIA comes to Tileyard North on Saturday, 25th July!

18+

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SLAPFUNK & RUCKUS24 HALLOWEEN [Leeds]

Saturday 31st October

1:00pm - 11:00pm

TESTBED Leeds

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SLAPFUNK & RUCKUS24 HALLOWEEN [Leeds]

TESTBED Leeds

The annual SLAPFUNK & RUCKUS24 HALLOWEEN day & night party! 16 hours across TESTBED and UNDER THE ARCHES with a killer lineup & very special guest.

Gigs

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K-POP Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Sunday 28th June

11:30am - 2:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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K-POP Live | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture Manchester! Bringing K-Pop performers to life through live acts & high energy choreography.

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K-POP Live | Project House, Leeds

K-POP Live | Project House, Leeds

Project House, Leeds

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture through live acts & high energy choreography.

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Rum & Reggae 2026 | SteelYard, Sheffield

Saturday 4th July

1:00pm - 11:00pm

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

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Rum & Reggae 2026 | SteelYard, Sheffield

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

The ultimate island experience returns next Summer! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...

16+

A TRIBUTE TO AMY (The Amy Winehouse Celebration)

Saturday 26th September

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Howard Assembly Room, Leeds

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A TRIBUTE TO AMY (The Amy Winehouse Celebration)

Howard Assembly Room, Leeds

The only tribute show worldwide to be endorsed by both of Amy's parents, Janis Winehouse & Mitch Winehouse!

16+

Fast Love | A George Michael Tribute | SteelYard, Sheffield

Saturday 15th August

6:30pm - 10:00pm

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

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Fast Love | A George Michael Tribute | SteelYard, Sheffield

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

The world's No.1 George Michael tribute act is coming to SteelYard in Sheffield. Expect all of his greatest hits in one unforgettable show!

GirlyPop Live - Pink Pony Birthday Party | Project House, Leeds

GirlyPop Live - Pink Pony Birthday Party | Project House, Leeds

Project House, Leeds

GirlyPop Live is returning to Project House, Leeds with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

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GirlyPop Live - Zara Larsson Theme | Freight Island, Manchester

Sunday 12th July

12:00pm - 4:30pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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GirlyPop Live - Zara Larsson Theme | Freight Island, Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

GirlyPop Live is returning to Freight Island, Manchester with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

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Circulate: At The Barn

Saturday 27th June

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Tattersalls Farm, Burnley

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Circulate: At The Barn

Tattersalls Farm, Burnley

Step into something different. Our first-ever event lands in a raw barn setting. A day party you won't forget.

Festivals

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Moovin Festival 2026

Fri 12th - Sun 14th June

2:00pm - 11:30pm

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

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Moovin Festival 2026

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

Moovin Festival is back for 2026 and promises to get you dancing to a mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house & d&b until the cows come home

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Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026

Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Heaton Park, Manchester

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Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026

Heaton Park, Manchester

Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Heaton Park, Manchester Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Fri 28th August - Tue 1st September

12:00pm - 6:00am

Manchester Gay Village

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Village Pride 2026: Four days, three stages, one Village. Bank Holiday takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the heart of Manchester.

Tileyard North Courtyard, Wakefield

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Our House Fest 2026

Tileyard North Courtyard, Wakefield

Join us at the incredible Tileyard North in Wakefield for an epic daytime festival over 2 stages boasting a Courtyard, Waterside Terrace & Warehouse!

The Church Inn, Chadderton

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PubLIFE26

The Church Inn, Chadderton

Join us for PUBLIFE 2026. After a fantastic second year in 2025, PUBLIFE returns for what is sure to be Greater Manchester's best 90s family festival.

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Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | SteelYard

Saturday 29th August

2:00pm - 11:00pm

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

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Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | SteelYard

SYSheffield (Steel Yard)

After a series of successful SOLD OUT shows, The Road to Nashville is returning to SteelYard for a second HUGE country takeover!

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Craic by the Creek 2026

Fri 17th - Sun 19th July

12:00pm - 11:45pm

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

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Craic by the Creek 2026

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

2026 brings the sixth instalment of Craic by the Creek. The Greatest Festival of Irish and Country Music.

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Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026

Fri 17th - Sat 18th July

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Tameside Stadium, Ashton-under-Lyne

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Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026

Tameside Stadium, Ashton-under-Lyne

Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026 is a two-day music festival taking place in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester.

Comedy

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Friday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Friday 12th June

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Friday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Only 7 night a week comedy club in Manchester. 15+ shows a week! Come find out why we've moved to a bigger venue!

18+

Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 18th July + 3 other dates

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

4 hand-picked comedians and one of our resident hosts! Every Saturday Night in our New York style basement comedy club!

18+

Saturday Afternoon Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 13th June

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Saturday Afternoon Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

4 hand-picked comedians and one of our resident hosts! Every Saturday Afternoon, join us in our New York style basement Comedy Club.

16+

Horatio Gould: Work in Progress || Creatures Comedy Festival

Wednesday 29th July

8:45pm - 9:45pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Horatio Gould: Work in Progress || Creatures Comedy Festival

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

As heard on Fin Vs History, comedian and podcaster Horatio Gould cooks up a brand-new hour of standup.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Góbéfest

Saturday 20th June + 2 other dates

11:00am - 11:00pm

Manchester Cathedral Gardens

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Góbéfest

Manchester Cathedral Gardens

Manchester's original international urban folk music and dance festival! Expect vibrant folk traditions from across Europe and beyond.

FRIDAY THE 13TH - Special viewing at Live at 13! Expect: Themed horror cocktails inspired by the film Full screening of Friday the 13th

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The Plastic Cabaret: Freakshow

The Plastic Cabaret: Freakshow

On Bar Manchester

The Plastic Cabaret returns to ON Bar Manchester on Friday 31 July with 'Welcome to the Freak Show'

Bradford Bookfest: July 2026

Wednesday 8th July + 8 other dates

8:00am - 8:00pm

UK Bookfest, Bradford

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Bradford Bookfest: July 2026

UK Bookfest, Bradford

Our first bookfest in our new long-term venue, 100,000 books for people of all ages and interests. Mostly second-hand but some brand new.

Experiences & Attractions

Northern Green Gathering 2026

Thu 13th - Sun 16th August

2:00pm - 11:45pm

Newland Park, Normanton, Wakefield. West Yorkshire

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Northern Green Gathering 2026

Newland Park, Normanton, Wakefield. West Yorkshire

A celebration of nature and off-grid living. Four days of camping, music and discovery, along with exciting workshops and all powered by the sun.

Ridezone Plus+ Family Fun Fair

Sat 13th - Sat 20th June

12:00pm - 8:30pm

FAIRGROUND FAIR ROAD WIBSEY, Bradford

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Ridezone Plus+ Family Fun Fair

FAIRGROUND FAIR ROAD WIBSEY, Bradford

Bradford's Best Value Fun Fair is back where you can purchase unlimited ride wristbands and enjoy ride after ride for up to 2 1/2 hours.

18+

Glassy 'n' Paint

Saturday 10th October

Unleash your inner artist at Glassy 'n' Paint! Sip, paint, and dance to Bhangra & RnB beats while creating your masterpiece.

Bath Street Reunion

Saturday 13th June

4:00pm - 10:00pm

The Huddersfield Ukrainian Club

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Bath Street Reunion

The Huddersfield Ukrainian Club

The Bath street reunion Join us for a jam-packed evening 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩,

Food & Drink

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Gin & Rum Festival - Leeds - 2026

Saturday 11th July

12:30pm - 10:00pm

The Royal Armouries, Leeds

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Gin & Rum Festival - Leeds - 2026

The Royal Armouries, Leeds

The UKs Biggest Touring Gin and Rum Festival Returns to Leeds for ONE Weekend Only

Wins Cookout is MCRs homegrown day fest, DJs, games and pure vibes. Manchesters summer link-up.

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Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Manchester

Saturday 4th July

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Rewind Nq, Manchester

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Throwing it Back Brunch 90's/00's Manchester

Rewind Nq, Manchester

Expect the best old skool anthems from the 90s and 00s classic hip hop, R&B, UKG, soul, and more. Every track brings that "remember this?"

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The Dirty Dancing Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Saturday 11th July

11:30am - 4:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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The Dirty Dancing Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island

Freight Island, Manchester

Prepare yourselves for the ultimate brunch experience, jam packed with unforgettable moments! Expect, LIVE performances, Sing along moments & More!

Sport

Elite Motiv Hybrid Event

Sunday 9th August

9:30am - 2:30pm

Dorathy Hyman Sports Centre, Cudworth, Barnsley

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Elite Motiv Hybrid Event

Dorathy Hyman Sports Centre, Cudworth, Barnsley

Barnsley's first female only hybrid fitness competition. Pair up, take on workout stations & track running. £60 ticket per pair.

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ENGLAND v CROATIA at FSC

Wednesday 17th June

4:00pm - 1:00am

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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ENGLAND v CROATIA at FSC

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Watch England v Croatia live at FSC. Guaranteed seat, burger + pint included, pre-match BBQ, big screen and full fan zone atmosphere.

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Victory at the Baths: World Cup England vs Panama Fanzone

Saturday 27th June

5:00pm - 12:00am

Victoria Baths, Manchester

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Victory at the Baths: World Cup England vs Panama Fanzone

Victoria Baths, Manchester

England's World Cup journey continues at Victoria Baths. Watch England vs Panama on the big screen with street food, bars, DJs and plenty of hope!

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Victory at the Baths: World Cup England vs Croatia Fanzone

Wednesday 17th June

6:00pm - 11:45pm

Victoria Baths, Manchester

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Victory at the Baths: World Cup England vs Croatia Fanzone

Victoria Baths, Manchester

England's World Cup journey continues at Victoria Baths. Watch England vs Croatia on the big screen with street food, bars, DJs and plenty of hope!

Family Days Out

Northern Green Gathering 2026

Thu 13th - Sun 16th August

2:00pm - 11:45pm

Newland Park, Normanton, Wakefield. West Yorkshire

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Northern Green Gathering 2026

Newland Park, Normanton, Wakefield. West Yorkshire

A celebration of nature and off-grid living. Four days of camping, music and discovery, along with exciting workshops and all powered by the sun.

Ridezone Plus+ Family Fun Fair

Sat 13th - Sat 20th June

12:00pm - 8:30pm

FAIRGROUND FAIR ROAD WIBSEY, Bradford

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Ridezone Plus+ Family Fun Fair

FAIRGROUND FAIR ROAD WIBSEY, Bradford

Bradford's Best Value Fun Fair is back where you can purchase unlimited ride wristbands and enjoy ride after ride for up to 2 1/2 hours.

Bath Street Reunion

Saturday 13th June

4:00pm - 10:00pm

The Huddersfield Ukrainian Club

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Bath Street Reunion

The Huddersfield Ukrainian Club

The Bath street reunion Join us for a jam-packed evening 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩,

Shark Fest returns for 2026 a full day of live music, great food, and community atmosphere at Shark Park.

Seasonal

18+

Leeds World Cup Fan Zone at Beaverworks / ENGLAND vs CROATIA

Leeds World Cup Fan Zone at Beaverworks / ENGLAND vs CROATIA

Beaver Works, Leeds

Every England World Cup 2026 game shown live on giant screens, with the best atmosphere, DJs & singalongs! Free beer or cider with every ticket

18+

Leeds World Cup Fan Zone at Beaverworks / ENGLAND vs PANAMA

Leeds World Cup Fan Zone at Beaverworks / ENGLAND vs PANAMA

Beaver Works, Leeds

Every England World Cup 2026 game shown live on giant screens, with the best atmosphere, DJs & singalongs! Free beer or cider with every ticket

18+

Sessions presents: Josh Wink!

Friday 31st July

8:00pm - 1:00am

The Golden Lion, Todmorden

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Sessions presents: Josh Wink!

The Golden Lion, Todmorden

Sessions are delighted to host Acid house royalty DJ Josh Wink, to the fabulous Golden Lion.

18+

Leeds World Cup Fan Zone at Beaverworks / ENGLAND vs GHANA

Leeds World Cup Fan Zone at Beaverworks / ENGLAND vs GHANA

Beaver Works, Leeds

Every England World Cup 2026 game shown live on giant screens, with the best atmosphere, DJs & singalongs! Free beer or cider with every ticket

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what's on in manchester

In the city that spawned The Hacienda, The Stone Roses, The Smiths, Joy Division and Homobloc, it's fair to say that there is no shortage of musical heritage in Manchester, a trait which has continued through to today, with an enormous number of music events taking place in the city.

Our What's on in Manchester this weekend guide covers all Manchester clubs, as well as a Manchester gig guide, comedy nights and tickets.

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