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Manchester events

Name: Sunday Skate 12th Jan 2025 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)
Start: 2025-01-12T19:00:00+00:00
Location: The Barlow RC High School

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Manchester events

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Clubs

UNLÍSH @ Secret Warehouse

Saturday 29th March

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Secret Warehouse In Manchester

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UNLÍSH @ Secret Warehouse

Secret Warehouse In Manchester

ALISHA brings UNLÍSH to Manchester for the first time.

18+

Azyr [All Night Long] @ Factory International [SOLD OUT]

Friday 28th March

11:00pm - 4:00am

Aviva Studios (Factory International), Manchester

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Azyr [All Night Long] @ Factory International [SOLD OUT]

Aviva Studios (Factory International), Manchester

On 28th March we takeover Factory International with Azyr for what will be the first show of its kind in this incredible venue...

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Moovin-In Present Todd Terje at Manchester Cathedral

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

Homoelectric is back after a 6 month break at our Spiritual home at Hidden in Manchester.

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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

Secret Warehouse In Manchester

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SOSA presents COCO

Secret Warehouse In Manchester

SOSA + more to be revealed. Sign up for priority access to tickets on sale 10am Friday.

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Heavy House Society @ Secret Warehouse

Saturday 15th March

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...

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Teletech Manchester: Hidden 1st February

Saturday 1st February

9:00pm - 4:00am

Hidden, Manchester

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Teletech Manchester: Hidden 1st February

Hidden, Manchester

We return to Hidden with another 3 floorer stacked to the brim with bouncy and trancey acts with a load of exciting TT and MCR debuts.

Gigs

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+

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

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Aswad, Dawn Penn & Musical Youth LIVE at Manchester Cathedral

Thursday 30th January

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

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

Rhythm of the 90s - Live at Manchester Academy 2

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 Wanted 2.0 LIVE at Manchester Cathedral

Thursday 27th February

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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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!

14+

Big In 2025 - Manchester

Friday 31st January

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Factory251, Manchester

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Big In 2025 - Manchester

Factory251, Manchester

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first" Carl Barat

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!

ITS A MAZZA!!! MAZZA L20s First Headline Show

Friday 24th January

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

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.

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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

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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.

90s Baby Festival 2025

Sat 19th - Sun 20th July

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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Fields Of Gold Festival 2025

Fri 5th - Sat 6th September

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Ashton Cricket Club, Manchester

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Fields Of Gold Festival 2025

Ashton Cricket Club, Manchester

Fields Of Gold Festival 2025 is a two-day music festival taking place in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester.

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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

Comedy

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Gabby Bryan & Stef Dag

Friday 14th March

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!

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.

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Friday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Friday 3rd January

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club, Manchester

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Friday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Of The Night 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!

16+

Aaron Wood: More To Life

Friday 26th September

8:00pm - 10:30pm

CULTPLEX, Manchester

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Aaron Wood: More To Life

CULTPLEX, Manchester

Highly anticipated debut tour from one of the North West's fastest rising stars Aaron Wood. 'Hilarious!' 4.5 stars - The Student

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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Art Battle Manchester XXV - Clocking On at Factory

Friday 17th January

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

Saturday 4th January + 3 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...

Espíritu Flamenco presents: Emuná

Friday 14th March

8:00pm - 9:30pm

The Empty Space, MediaCity

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Espíritu Flamenco presents: Emuná

The Empty Space, MediaCity

Emuná by flamenco dancer Cristina Aguilera, an enchanting and passionate performance from flamenco greats, with Miguel Lavi, David Caro.

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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.

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.

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

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Looney Tunes Nye celebration

Tuesday 31st December 2024

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..

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.

Food & Drink

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RAMONA NYE 2024/ / Dance Into The Future

Tuesday 31st December 2024

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!

18+

The Firehouse Presents: NYE SURREALIST BALL

Tuesday 31st December 2024

7:00pm - 2:00am

The Firehouse Manchester

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The Firehouse Presents: NYE SURREALIST BALL

The Firehouse Manchester

Get ready for a freaky high fashion fuelled New Years Eve EXTRAVAGANZA, sure to propel you into the new year with STYLE. Think Gaga, Dada and BIZARRE!

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R&B Brunch - NYE SPECIAL - Manchester

Tuesday 31st December 2024

9:00pm - 2:30am

The Bierkeller Manchester

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R&B Brunch - NYE SPECIAL - Manchester

The Bierkeller Manchester

The UKs biggest R&B New Year's Eve Party is back! Come down and party hard on 31st Dec as R&B Brunch throws its annual Old School R&B bash!

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New Years Eve 2024

Tuesday 31st December 2024

8:00pm - 1:00am

Gardeners Arm, Altrincham

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New Years Eve 2024

Gardeners Arm, Altrincham

Let's celebrate with great food, friends and fun this New Years Eve! With DJ Simon on decks and a delicious buffet available, book today!

Sport

FutureShock Wrestling: Hangover III.

Sunday 5th January

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.

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!

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Sunday Skate 5th Jan 2025 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)

Sunday 5th January

7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Barlow RC High School , Manchester

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Sunday Skate 5th 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

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.

Family Days Out

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.

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!

Stoller Story Sounds

Saturday 12th April

1:00pm - 2:00pm

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

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Stoller Story Sounds

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

Our Stoller Story Sounds musical journeys will transport you a beautiful world of new and exciting sights.

Mini Music Adventures

Saturday 29th March

3:30pm - 4:30pm

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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Annual New Year Eve Ball

Tuesday 31st December 2024

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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New Years Eve Bottomless Party

Tuesday 31st December 2024

8:00pm - 1:00am

On The Hush, Manchester

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New Years Eve Bottomless Party

On The Hush, Manchester

Dance into 2025 with a Bang (or pop of champagne) on New Years Eve! We've got DJs, sparklers, confetti cannons, bottomless drinks & entry only tickets

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PINKTOPIA NYE Party Manchester

Tuesday 31st December 2024

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.

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