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Manchester events

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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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ROSSI.HOME//GRXWN. //Manchester at Progress
ROSSI.HOME//GRXWN. //Manchester
Saturday 24th May
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Progress, Manchester
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FLOW: Franky Rizardo at Albert Hall, Manchester
FLOW: Franky Rizardo
Friday 7th March
9:00pm - 4:00am
Albert Hall, Manchester
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MVSON @ Secret Warehouse at Nowhere
MVSON @ Secret Warehouse
Friday 7th March
8:00pm - 2:00am
Nowhere, Manchester
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Eastenderz Manchester at Albert Hall, Manchester
Eastenderz Manchester
Saturday 19th April
9:00pm - 4:00am
Albert Hall, Manchester
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Unfussy at the Albert Hall W/ Morgan Seatree at Albert Hall
Unfussy at the Albert Hall W/ Morgan Seatree
Friday 28th March
10:00pm - 3:00am
Albert Hall, Manchester
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UNLÍSH @ Secret Warehouse at Nowhere
UNLÍSH @ Secret Warehouse
Saturday 29th March
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Nowhere, Manchester
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Fish56Octagon: Manchester at Manchester Academy
Fish56Octagon: Manchester
Saturday 8th March
10:00pm - 4:00am
Manchester Academy
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Teletech Hardcore 2025 [Day & Night] at Hidden
Teletech Hardcore 2025 [Day & Night]
Saturday 3rd May
3:00pm - 4:00am
Hidden, Manchester
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Sean Paul and Ashanti at AO Arena
Sean Paul and Ashanti
Sunday 20th April
6:00pm - 11:00pm
AO Arena, Manchester
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Lemar Live in Manchester Cathedral at Manchester Cathedral
Lemar Live in Manchester Cathedral
Friday 25th April
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Manchester Cathedral
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UK Slam Fest 2025 at The Bread Shed
UK Slam Fest 2025
Fri 10th - Sat 11th October
6:00pm - 11:00pm
The Bread Shed, Manchester
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The legacy of the Khans, Rahat Fateh Ali khan, Shah Zaman Ali at AO Arena
The legacy of the Khans, Rahat Fateh Ali khan, Shah Zaman Ali
Sunday 6th April
6:00pm - 11:00pm
AO Arena, Manchester
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Trey Songz and Jeremih at O2 Victoria Warehouse
Trey Songz and Jeremih
Friday 2nd May
7:00pm - 11:00pm
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
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Pinked Floyd at George Lawton Hall
Pinked Floyd
Saturday 29th March
7:00pm - 10:30pm
George Lawton Hall, Mossley, Manchester
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Carpathian Forest - Rebellion, Manchester at Rebellion Manchester.
Carpathian Forest - Rebellion, Manchester
Tuesday 18th March
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Rebellion Manchester.
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Frankie Mack at The Stoller Hall
Frankie Mack
Saturday 17th January 2026
7:00pm - 10:30pm
The Stoller Hall, Manchester
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Festivals

The Brit Fest Cheshire at Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA
The Brit Fest Cheshire
Fri 4th - Sun 6th July
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER
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Damnation 2025 at BEC Arena
Damnation 2025
Sat 8th - Sun 9th November
11:00am - 11:45pm
BEC Arena, Manchester
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Moovin Festival 2025 at Whitebottom Farm
Moovin Festival 2025
Fri 13th - Sun 15th June
2:00pm - 2:00am
Whitebottom Farm, Stockport
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Teletech Festival 2025 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Teletech Festival 2025
Saturday 2nd August
1:00pm - 5:00am
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
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Craic by the Creek 2025 at Whitebottom Farm
Craic by the Creek 2025
Fri 18th - Sun 20th July
12:00pm - 11:45pm
Whitebottom Farm, Stockport
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Manchester Forever at Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Manchester Forever
Saturday 3rd May
2:00pm - 12:00am
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
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Parklife Festival 2025 at Heaton Park
Parklife Festival 2025
Sat 14th - Sun 15th June
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Heaton Park, Manchester
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Rochdale Mayfield Rugby Club Festival at Rochdale Mayfield Rugby Club
Rochdale Mayfield Rugby Club Festival
Saturday 9th August
12:00pm - 9:30pm
Rochdale Mayfield Rugby Club
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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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