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Manchester events

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Start: 2025-01-24T19:00:00+00:00
Location: The Carlton Club Manchester

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Manchester events

Events in Manchester: The biggest guide to gigs, clubs, festivals and more. With lineups, venue details and entry times. Buy tickets from a trusted primary outlet.

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Clubs

Jocelyn Brown, Craig Charles & Odyssey at Manchester Cathedral

Saturday 1st March 2025

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Manchester Cathedral

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Jocelyn Brown, Craig Charles & Odyssey at Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Echoes Presents Jocelyn Brown, Craig Charles & Odyssey LIVE at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday 1st March

18+

DEFECTED & GLITTERBOX New Year's Eve

Tuesday 31st December

8:00pm - 4:00am

Depot (Mayfield), Manchester

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DEFECTED & GLITTERBOX New Year's Eve

Depot (Mayfield), Manchester

Depot Mayfield - 31st December

18+

Teletech NYD 2025 @ Hidden

Wednesday 1st January 2025

9:00pm - 4:00am

Hidden, Manchester

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Teletech NYD 2025 @ Hidden

Hidden, Manchester

2025 is just around the corner and theres only one way to kick it off right - 3 floors takeover at Hidden.

Concourse Depot Mayfield, Manchester

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Steppers

Concourse Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Steppers - 29th December 2024 (Concourse in Depot Mayfield)

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90s Baby Vs Clubland - New Years Eve

Tuesday 31st December

9:00pm - 3:00am

MANCHESTER ALBERT HALL, City Centre

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90s Baby Vs Clubland - New Years Eve

MANCHESTER ALBERT HALL, City Centre

90s Baby & Clubland team up for a New Years Eve extravaganza at the Albert Hall on 31st December!

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Moovin-In Present Todd Terje at Manchester Cathedral

Friday 31st January 2025

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Manchester Cathedral

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Moovin-In Present Todd Terje at Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Norwegian music maestro Todd Terje is set to mesmerize audiences at Manchester Cathedral on Friday 31st Januaruy

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La Discothèque Manchester

Saturday 8th March 2025

8:00pm - 3:00am

Albert Hall, Manchester

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La Discothèque Manchester

Albert Hall, Manchester

La Discothèque lovers.. we return to our city of birth on 8th March 2025 at Manchesters' Albert Hall for a dazzling decadent disco!

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Heavy House Society @ Secret Warehouse

Saturday 15th March 2025

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Secret Warehouse In Manchester

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Heavy House Society @ Secret Warehouse

Secret Warehouse In Manchester

The German manc returns with his biggest & boldest statement yet. The House is about to get heavy...

Gigs

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Ibiza Anthems Live At Manchester Cathedral

Saturday 26th April 2025

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Manchester Cathedral

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Ibiza Anthems Live At Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Join us this April as Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago perform an incredible headline gig inside the stunning Manchester Cathedral for Ibiza Anthems Live

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Aswad, Dawn Penn & Musical Youth LIVE at Manchester Cathedral

Thursday 30th January 2025

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Manchester Cathedral

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Aswad, Dawn Penn & Musical Youth LIVE at Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Aswad, Dawn Penn, Musical Youth & Iration Steppas head to Manchester Cathedra on Thursday 30th January for an evening of UK Reggae

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Lemar Live in Manchester Cathedral

Friday 25th April 2025

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Manchester Cathedral

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Lemar Live in Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

British Soul Singer Lemar will be performing live inside the incredible Manchester Cathedral!

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noisenight194: The Olllam

Saturday 8th February 2025

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Band On The Wall, Manchester

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noisenight194: The Olllam

Band On The Wall, Manchester

the olllam bring their trailblazing blend of traditional Irish instruments, folk melodies, jazz rhythms, and funk-based psych-post-rock to Manchester.

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The Wanted 2.0 LIVE at Manchester Cathedral

Thursday 27th February 2025

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Manchester Cathedral

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The Wanted 2.0 LIVE at Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

The Wanted 2.0 Take the Stage at Manchester Cathedral on Thursday 27th February for an unforgettable night in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity

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Delights: Album Launch Party, Manchester

Friday 17th January 2025

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Lodge At Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Delights: Album Launch Party, Manchester

The Lodge At Deaf Institute, Manchester

Jacaranda Records presents a live performance from Delights in support of their new album 'If Heaven Looks A Little Like This'

Rhythm of the 90s - Live at Manchester Academy 2

Saturday 1st March 2025

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Manchester Academy 2

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Rhythm of the 90s - Live at Manchester Academy 2

Manchester Academy 2

Rhythm of the 90s return to Manchester in 2025! Don't miss out on your chance to grab a ticket to the best 90s dance event of the year!

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The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration - Manchester

Saturday 22nd February 2025

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Manchester Academy 2

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The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration - Manchester

Manchester Academy 2

Come! Celebrate the life, legacy and the music of Prince.

Festivals

The Brit Fest Cheshire

Fri 4th - Sun 6th July 2025

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

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The Brit Fest Cheshire

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

The Brit Fest Cheshire is a family-friendly weekend packed with the best of British music and entertainment!

ITS A MAZZA!!! MAZZA L20s First Headline Show

Friday 24th January 2025

1:00pm - 3:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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ITS A MAZZA!!! MAZZA L20s First Headline Show

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Mazza & Friends 1pm-6pm Age 8 and over. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult Mazza & Featured Artists 8pm - 3am Ages 18 & Over

Ramsbottom Cricket Club Festival

Saturday 27th September 2025

12:00pm - 9:30pm

Ramsbottom Cricket Club, Bury

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Ramsbottom Cricket Club Festival

Ramsbottom Cricket Club, Bury

Ramsbottom Cricket Club are proud to present the very first Ramsbottom Cricket Club Festival.

Leigh Cricket Club Festival 2025

Saturday 20th September 2025

12:00pm - 9:30pm

Leigh Cricket Club

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Leigh Cricket Club Festival 2025

Leigh Cricket Club

Leigh Cricket Club Festival returns Sat 20th Sept 2025 Full line up released soon.

Craic by the Creek 2025

Fri 18th - Sun 20th July 2025

12:00pm - 11:45pm

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

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Craic by the Creek 2025

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

The fifth instalment of the worlds greatest Irish festival! Craic by the Creek returns on the 18th, 19th & 20th July 2025 in Greater Manchester.

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Damnation 2025

Sat 8th - Sun 9th November 2025

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

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Damnation 2025

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation's 20th anniversary, taking place on the 8th and 9th of November 2025 at the BEC Arena, Manchester.

90s Baby Festival 2025

Sat 19th - Sun 20th July 2025

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Manchester TBC

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90s Baby Festival 2025

Manchester TBC

90s Baby Festival returns bigger & better than ever before on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July!

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Moovin Festival 2025

Fri 13th - Sun 15th June 2025

2:00pm - 2:00am

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

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Moovin Festival 2025

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

Moovin Festival is back for 2025 and promises to get you dancing to a mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house & d&b until the cows come home

Comedy

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Gabby Bryan & Stef Dag

Friday 14th March 2025

8:00pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Gabby Bryan & Stef Dag

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Join NYC comics Stef Dag & Gabby Bryan for stand-up, crowdwork, and fun! As seen on ITV, NY Times, Nylon, & HuffPost. A demented sleepover vibe!

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Kate Butch: Wuthering Shites

Saturday 26th April 2025

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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Kate Butch: Wuthering Shites

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Fresh from the runway of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Kate Butch has written a comedy jukebox musical based on the songs of Kate Bush.

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Lucky Chalm Comedy @ Inventery

Wednesday 18th December

8:15pm - 10:30pm

Inventery Cheadle Hulme

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Lucky Chalm Comedy @ Inventery

Inventery Cheadle Hulme

Join us for some festive cheer on the 18th December with another fantastic line up! Christmas shopping stressing you out? Take a break, have a laugh!

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Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 21st December

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club, Manchester

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Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club, Manchester

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

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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Art Battle Manchester XXV - Clocking On at Factory

Friday 17th January 2025

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Aviva Studios (Factory International), Manchester

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Art Battle Manchester XXV - Clocking On at Factory

Aviva Studios (Factory International), Manchester

Manchester's most energetic art event. 10 Artists, 30 Minutes on the Clock, YOU Decide the winner. Expect DJ's, food, drink, and the unexpected

Come From Away

Thursday 2nd January 2025 + 14 other dates

7,000 Stranded Passengers. One Small Town. A Remarkable True Story. Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the...

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Divina De Campo - I Do Think - Manchester

Friday 9th May 2025

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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Divina De Campo - I Do Think - Manchester

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Divina De Campo (Drag Race UK, The Voice) returns with her one woman show, exploring life's highs, lows and everything in between.

Christmas by Candlelight - Manchester

Monday 23rd December

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Christmas by Candlelight - Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

Experience the MAGIC of Christmas by Candlelight!

Experiences & Attractions

Tattoo Tea Party 2025

Sat 29th - Sun 30th March 2025

11:00am - 8:00pm

Manchester Central

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Tattoo Tea Party 2025

Manchester Central

The Wait is over....the 13th edition of the Tattoo Tea Party, one of the biggest tattoo shows in Europe returns.

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Looney Tunes Nye celebration

Tuesday 31st December

9:00pm - 3:00am

AREA 25 THE LANDING SITE, Oldham

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Looney Tunes Nye celebration

AREA 25 THE LANDING SITE, Oldham

This Nye Looney Tunes are bringing you into the new year with bubbling beats to see you into 2025..

Wythenshaw @ The Forum- Saturday 28th December

Saturday 28th December

10:00am - 4:00pm

Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester

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Wythenshaw @ The Forum- Saturday 28th December

Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester

Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising dinosaurs!

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Bingo Lingo Manchester - Christmas Special - Let's Get Piste

Saturday 21st December

8:30pm - 12:00am

Freight Island, Manchester

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Bingo Lingo Manchester - Christmas Special - Let's Get Piste

Freight Island, Manchester

Welcome to an exhilarating winter wonderland where icy thrills, snowy adventures and Bingo await! Join us for our ski-themed extravaganza!

Food & Drink

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Boxing Day Service

Thursday 26th December

We are back at MNKY HSE for another exclusive brunch into late night. Holy vibes and unholy parties

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RAMONA NYE 2024/ / Dance Into The Future

Tuesday 31st December

7:00pm - 2:00am

Ramona, Manchester

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RAMONA NYE 2024/ / Dance Into The Future

Ramona, Manchester

Get ready for a 360 PARTY like no other- Live percussion, Dj's, and a whole venue takeover that'll two step you into 2025!

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Beer Vs Wine with Cheese

Saturday 18th January 2025

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

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Beer Vs Wine with Cheese

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

One of our favourite events matching both wine and beer to cheese. you pick which you prefer - wine or beer with cheese.

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Christmas Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 21st December

3:00pm - 5:00pm

The Grosvenor Manchester

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Christmas Bottomless Brunch

The Grosvenor Manchester

Join our resident DJ for sack loads of festive fun, carol-oke, singalongs and loads loads more. Includes 90-mins of bottomless drinks and 1 food dish.

Sport

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Fury vs Usyk Live at Joshua Brooks

Saturday 21st December

9:00pm - 12:30am

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

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Fury vs Usyk Live at Joshua Brooks

Joshua Brooks, Manchester

Watch the Fury vs Usyk fight live at Joshua Brooks' Clubhouse. Booths for 6-8, free standing tickets available. Multiple screens, great sound!

FutureShock Wrestling: Hangover III.

Sunday 5th January 2025

1:30pm - 4:30pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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FutureShock Wrestling: Hangover III.

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Fine food, bountiful beverages & world-class wrestling... FutureShock and Fairfield Social Club present the perfect Sunday.

Progress Check FC #2

Saturday 21st December

2:00pm - 11:30pm

The Hideout, Woolden St, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7EP

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Progress Check FC #2

The Hideout, Woolden St, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7EP

After the massive success of September's debut event, PCFC returns to the hideout Bolton for another massive night of MMA action.

FutureShock Wrestling: Double Header!

Saturday 1st February 2025

1:30pm - 8:30pm

The Union, Manchester

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FutureShock Wrestling: Double Header!

The Union, Manchester

Live pro wrestling from Manchester's own pro wrestling company. World class action for fans of all ages at the MMU Union. 2 Huge shows 2pm & 6pm!

Family Days Out

Wythenshaw @ The Forum- Saturday 28th December

Saturday 28th December

10:00am - 4:00pm

Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester

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Wythenshaw @ The Forum- Saturday 28th December

Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester

Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising dinosaurs!

Salford @ New Adelphi Theatre - Sunday 9th March -TREX SHOW

Sunday 9th March 2025

10:00am - 4:00pm

New Adelphi Theatre And Studio, Salford

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Salford @ New Adelphi Theatre - Sunday 9th March -TREX SHOW

New Adelphi Theatre And Studio, Salford

Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising dinosaurs!

John Street Social Family Christmas Party

Monday 23rd December

5:00pm - 9:00pm

John Street Social, Manchester

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John Street Social Family Christmas Party

John Street Social, Manchester

Monday 23rd December, doors at 5.00pm, our annual family Christmas party, with Children's entertainer, Visit from Santa and a gift for each child!

Arthur Christmas Cinema

Saturday 21st December

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cuckoo (Prestwich), Manchester

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Arthur Christmas Cinema

Cuckoo (Prestwich), Manchester

Arthur Christmas Film + Pizza + Mocktail (Adults wine/ beer) + Popcorn

Seasonal

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Festive Funkery - Sweet Soul Music

Friday 20th December

8:30pm - 1:30am

The Carlton Club Manchester

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Festive Funkery - Sweet Soul Music

The Carlton Club Manchester

Back for our 5th year of festive frolicking and Funkery at our favourite venue. expect funky festive bangers and that Sweet Sweet Soul Music!

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Annual New Year Eve Ball

Tuesday 31st December

11:00pm - 4:00am

Sol House Manchester

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Annual New Year Eve Ball

Sol House Manchester

Annual New Year Eve Ball in association with the world immortal StoneLove with Bill Cosby; Classique Sound; Tectris; Unruly Sound & Koko Level Up Boss

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PINKTOPIA NYE Party Manchester

Tuesday 31st December

6:30pm - 3:00am

Boom Battle Bar Manchester

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PINKTOPIA NYE Party Manchester

Boom Battle Bar Manchester

The place to be NYE in Manchester with an all pink blow out party

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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