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Manchester events

Name: Sunday Skate 9th Feb 2025 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)
Start: 2025-02-09T19:00:00+00:00
Location: The Barlow RC High School

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Manchester events

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Clubs

ATW presents: Interplanetary Criminal + Special Guests

ATW presents: Interplanetary Criminal + Special Guests

Nowhere, Manchester

Interplanetary Criminal + Special Guests - Sign up for pre-sale - Thursday 23rd January 10am

18+

MVSON @ Secret Warehouse

MVSON @ Secret Warehouse

Nowhere, Manchester

A homecoming to remember in a place called Nowhere. MVSON @ Secret Warehouse. Details: uploading...

SOSA returns to Manchester this Feb with his @cocobeatsuk imprint inviting Ahmed Spins and Kidoo. Tickets on sale now.

18+

D.O.D @ Secret Warehouse

D.O.D @ Secret Warehouse

Nowhere, Manchester

A very special homecoming show for D.O.D at a never before used secret warehouse

18+

Ben Hemsley presents: Intimacy

Ben Hemsley presents: Intimacy

Nowhere, Manchester

Ben Hemsley presents: Intimacy

18+

Jocelyn Brown, Craig Charles & Odyssey at Manchester Cathedral

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+

Planet X - Manchester

Friday 31st January

9:00pm - 4:00am

Albert Hall, Manchester

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Planet X - Manchester

Albert Hall, Manchester

Ben Sterling brings Planet X to the Albert Hall in Manchester. Joining him are Prospa, Rich Nxt, Fabe, Elliot Schooling, Liam Palmer & Fletch.

18+

Teletech Hardcore 2025 [Day & Night]

Teletech Hardcore 2025 [Day & Night]

Hidden, Manchester

13 hours. 24 artists. Day & Night. Courtyard & Club. Manchester prepare for our yearly marathon @ Hidden: Teletech Hardcore.

Gigs

18+

Ibiza Anthems Live At Manchester Cathedral

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

Sean Paul and Ashanti

Sean Paul and Ashanti

AO Arena, Manchester

Geestar Empire presents Sean Paul and Ashanti at AO Arena, Manchester on 20th April 2025

18+

Aswad, Dawn Penn & Musical Youth LIVE at Manchester Cathedral

Thursday 30th January

6:30pm - 11:00pm

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

14+

The Music of Prince - New Purple Celebration - Manchester

Saturday 22nd February

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.

18+

Louis Berry - Manchester

Tuesday 4th March

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE

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Louis Berry - Manchester

The Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE

Louis Berry kicks off 2025 with a UK tour. Hear new songs live for the first time and fan favourites. Limited tickets - Don't miss out!

18+

Lemar Live in Manchester Cathedral

Lemar Live in Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

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

The legacy of the Khans, Rahat Fateh Ali khan, Shah Zaman Ali

The legacy of the Khans, Rahat Fateh Ali khan, Shah Zaman Ali

AO Arena, Manchester

Geestar Empire presents The legacy of the Khans, Rahat Fateh Ali khan, Shah Zaman Ali - performing all his greatest hits from Bollywood to Qaw'w'ali

Trey Songz and Jeremih

Friday 2nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

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Trey Songz and Jeremih

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Geestar Empire presents Trey Songz and Jeremih at O2 Victoria Warehouse on 2nd May 2025

Festivals

The Brit Fest Cheshire

Fri 4th - Sun 6th July

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!

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Manchester Forever

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The biggest celebration of the 90's Manchester Rave Scene! Hardcore // Jungle // Classic DNB // House // Acid // Trance // Old Skool // Techno

18+

Country Club - Outdoor Country Music Festival - Manchester

Saturday 26th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Freight Island, Manchester

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Country Club - Outdoor Country Music Festival - Manchester

Freight Island, Manchester

Saddle up cowboys & cowgirls The UKs first ever country music OUTDOOR OPEN AIR day party is riding into MANCHESTER

Craic by the Creek 2025

Fri 18th - Sun 20th July

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.

14+

Damnation 2025

Sat 8th - Sun 9th November

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.

Salford Pride presents The Pink Picnic 2025! Salford's annual LGBTQ+ pride celebration.

18+

Moovin Festival 2025

Fri 13th - Sun 15th June

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

Ramsbottom Cricket Club Festival

Saturday 27th September

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.

Comedy

14+

Kate Butch: Wuthering Shites

Saturday 26th April

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.

16+

Lucky Chalm Comedy @ Inventery

Thursday 30th January

8:15pm - 10:30pm

Inventery Cheadle Hulme

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Lucky Chalm Comedy @ Inventery

Inventery Cheadle Hulme

We return on Thursday 30th January to give you another phenomenal night of comedy

18+

Darragh Ennis: The Ultimate Pub Quiz

Sunday 27th April

1:30pm - 4:30pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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Darragh Ennis: The Ultimate Pub Quiz

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Get ready for a thrilling and fast-paced quiz experience like no other, as Darragh Ennis (star of The Chase) takes the helm in The Ultimate Pub Quiz.

18+

Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 1st February

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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Divina De Campo - I Do Think - Manchester

Friday 9th May

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.

14+

MISS CHIEF CABARET: Hopelessly devoted to you.

Saturday 8th February

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Feel Good Club, Manchester

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MISS CHIEF CABARET: Hopelessly devoted to you.

The Feel Good Club, Manchester

Miss Chief is BACK with an amazing season of shows for the Manchester rodents, this 2025. Located at Feel Good Club, Hilton Street.

Charity Poetry Night

Wednesday 5th February

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Retro Bar, Manchester

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Charity Poetry Night

Retro Bar, Manchester

Charity poetry night held by independent theatre company Hedge Maze Theatre to raise money for Alzheimer's Society.

18+

The Plastic Cabaret: Freak Show

The Plastic Cabaret: Freak Show

Area Manchester

Join us at The Plastic Cabaret for a night of jaw-dropping, boundary-pushing brilliance as we present Freak Show, a multi-sensory drag extravaganza.

Experiences & Attractions

Tattoo Tea Party 2025

Sat 29th - Sun 30th March

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.

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

Sunday 9th March

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!

Miss Manchester Grand Finale

Saturday 8th March

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Vermillion, Manchester

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Miss Manchester Grand Finale

Vermillion, Manchester

The grand finale of the Miss Manchester, Miss Cheshire and Miss Lancashire competition as part of Miss England

The Creative Wedding Fair presented by Grace In Spring Weddings

Sunday 26th January

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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The Creative Wedding Fair presented by Grace In Spring Weddings

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Grace in Spring Weddings presents the CREATIVE WEDDING FAIR at Fairfield Social Club, with 30+ independent wedding suppliers!

Food & Drink

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Swifties Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 1st February

3:00pm - 5:00pm

The Grosvenor Manchester

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Swifties Bottomless Brunch

The Grosvenor Manchester

Featuring 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, a food dish of your choice and live entertainment from acclaimed Taylor Swift tribute, Hannah Pocock!

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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Winter Wine Night

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Join us at Fairfield Social Club for a winter wine night featuring 8 winter wines, tasty food and a guided tasting from our venue's wine expert James.

18+

R&B Brunch - Manchester

Saturday 8th February + 7 other dates

12:00pm - 5:00pm

The Bierkeller Manchester

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R&B Brunch - Manchester

The Bierkeller Manchester

Welcome to the official R&B Brunch, Don your furs, dust off your cane and let's get the crystal on ice at the UKs biggest R&B Brunch Daytimer.

18+

THROWING IT BACK BRUNCH 90's/00's - Manchester

Saturday 1st February + 3 other dates

12:00pm - 5:00pm

The Bierkeller Manchester

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THROWING IT BACK BRUNCH 90's/00's - Manchester

The Bierkeller Manchester

5 hours packed full of everything from the '90s - 00s Classic Hip Hop, RnB, UKG, Dancehall, Soul and club Anthems, Sing-Alongs, Commerical belters!

Sport

FutureShock Wrestling: Double Header!

Saturday 1st February

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!

FutureShock Wrestling

Sunday 23rd February

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Stockport Masonic Guildhall

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FutureShock Wrestling

Stockport Masonic Guildhall

Live action-packed pro wrestling for fans of all ages. If you've got WWE fans in your family they'll love this.

18+

Sunday Skate 26th Jan 2025 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)

Sunday 26th January

7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Barlow RC High School , Manchester

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Sunday Skate 26th Jan 2025 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)

The Barlow RC High School , Manchester

Our regular Sunday skate at Barlow RC, Didsbury. Large, smooth sports hall. Bring your own skates to practice whatever you want. All levels welcome!

FutureShock Wrestling: Hangover IV

Sunday 6th April

1:30pm - 4:45pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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FutureShock Wrestling: Hangover IV

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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

Family Days Out

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

Sunday 9th March

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!

Wythenshawe @ The Forum - Tuesday 8th April

Tuesday 8th April

10:00am - 4:30pm

Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester

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Wythenshawe @ The Forum - Tuesday 8th April

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 creatures.

RAVE KIDZ goes BONKERS

Sunday 26th October

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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RAVE KIDZ goes BONKERS

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Rave Kidz Goes Bonkers in Bowlers - Family Rave Event

Mini Music Adventures

Saturday 28th June

2:00pm - 3:30pm

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

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Mini Music Adventures

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

Come explorers! Get ready to travel across the world to discover new tales and tunes exploring who we are, and where we come from.

Seasonal

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The Best Party in Town!

The Best Party in Town!

Manchester Cathedral

Our mission is to deliver the Ultimate Prosecco experience. Finest bubbles, vibrant music & unforgettable celebrations with your besties!

18+

Ladies Night

Saturday 15th February

Valentines Ladies Night with performance from MALE STRIPPERS and Special Guest DJ's! *LADIES ONLY!*

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.

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