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Clubs

Love to be... Manchester at The Yard Manchester

Love to be... Manchester

2:00pm - 11:00pm

The Yard Manchester

Love to be... Manchester

The Yard Manchester

We return to Manchester for a very special Bank Holiday Day party headlined by Roger Sanchez plus a stellar line up over 2 rooms!

Get Closer: Luuk Van Dijk at The Loft MCR

Get Closer: Luuk Van Dijk

11:00pm - 5:00am

The Loft MCR, Manchester

Get Closer: Luuk Van Dijk

The Loft MCR, Manchester

Lots of you asking for this one... Luuk Van Dijk finally joins us in the playground. Fomo is huge.

OBP: 14 Hour Day & Night Party 17/05/25. SIGN UP BELOW at Hidden

OBP: 14 Hour Day & Night Party 17/05/25. SIGN UP BELOW

Saturday 17th May

2:00pm - 4:00am

Hidden, Manchester

OBP: 14 Hour Day & Night Party 17/05/25. SIGN UP BELOW

Hidden, Manchester

The wait is over. Our first party back. No BS, just killer vibes, hard-hitting music, and serious additions. Sign up now, more details coming soon.

AW62 - Fri 4th / Sat 5th / Sun 6th April at Golden Lion Todmorden

AW62 - Fri 4th / Sat 5th / Sun 6th April

Fri 4th - Sun 6th April

6:00pm - 11:30pm

Golden Lion Todmorden

AW62 - Fri 4th / Sat 5th / Sun 6th April

Golden Lion Todmorden

Richard Fearless Fantastic Twins David Holmes Scott Fraser Duncan Gray Matt Hum FPE DJs Adrian Sherwood Jonny Halifax Invocation Curley & Sherman

Homoelectric at Hidden at Hidden

Homoelectric at Hidden

10:00pm - 4:00am

Hidden, Manchester

Homoelectric at Hidden

Hidden, Manchester

Homoelectric returns to Hidden in Manchester for a Sunday night early May Bank Holiday weekend showdown.

tINI & The Gang: tINI, Jennifer Loveless & Charlotte at The Loft MCR

tINI & The Gang: tINI, Jennifer Loveless & Charlotte

Saturday 19th April

11:00pm - 5:00am

The Loft MCR, Manchester

tINI & The Gang: tINI, Jennifer Loveless & Charlotte

The Loft MCR, Manchester

Highly demanded tINI and the Gang are coming in to run the playground. The Manchester leg of their 15th-anniversary tour.

Teletech Hardcore 2025 [Day & Night] [SOLD OUT] at Hidden

Teletech Hardcore 2025 [Day & Night] [SOLD OUT]

Saturday 3rd May

3:00pm - 4:00am

Hidden, Manchester

Teletech Hardcore 2025 [Day & Night] [SOLD OUT]

Hidden, Manchester

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

Homegrown- A tribute to UB40 at ICONS Prestwich

Homegrown- A tribute to UB40

Saturday 5th April

8:45pm - 11:00pm

ICONS Prestwich, Manchester

Homegrown- A tribute to UB40

ICONS Prestwich, Manchester

UKs leading tribute to UB40

Gigs

Sean Paul and Ashanti at AO Arena

Sean Paul and Ashanti

Sunday 20th April

6:00pm - 11:00pm

AO Arena, Manchester

Sean Paul and Ashanti

AO Arena, Manchester

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

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

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

Lemar Live in Manchester Cathedral at Manchester Cathedral

Lemar Live in Manchester Cathedral

Friday 25th April

6:45pm - 10:00pm

Manchester Cathedral

Lemar Live in Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

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

The Horrors at New Century

Friday 28th November

7:00pm - 11:00pm

New Century, Manchester

New Century, Manchester

Now Wave presents The Horrors at New Century on 28th November 2025

Adele - The Candlelight Concert - Manchester Cathedral at Manchester Cathedral

Adele - The Candlelight Concert - Manchester Cathedral

Friday 29th August

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Manchester Cathedral

Adele - The Candlelight Concert - Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Adeles music like never before with 'Adele - The Candlelight Concert', an immersive candlelit tribute concert starring Natalie Black

Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart at Todmorden Unitarian Church

Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart

Friday 25th April

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Todmorden Unitarian Church

Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart

Todmorden Unitarian Church

Jah Wobbles career speaks for itself, spanning over 40 years, he has played on countless albums. We welcome him to Todmorden in 2025.

Dave Pearce: Dance Anthems at Uppermill Civic Hall

Dave Pearce: Dance Anthems

Saturday 10th May

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Uppermill Civic Hall, Oldham

Dave Pearce: Dance Anthems

Uppermill Civic Hall, Oldham

The creator and original presenter of BBC Radio 1s Dance Anthems Dave Pearce comes to Uppermill Civic Hall.

The Vintage Explosion at Stoller Hall

The Vintage Explosion

Friday 23rd January 2026

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Stoller Hall , Manchester

The Vintage Explosion

Stoller Hall , Manchester

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion.

Festivals

Rong Indoor Festival 2025 at O2 Victoria Warehouse

Rong Indoor Festival 2025

Saturday 4th October

4:00pm - 3:00am

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Rong Indoor Festival 2025

O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Rong returns to Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on Saturday 4th October, part of the Rong Weekender.

Gay Village Party - Manchester Pride 2025 at Sackville Gardens

Gay Village Party - Manchester Pride 2025

Fri 22nd - Mon 25th August

5:00pm - 2:00am

Sackville Gardens, Manchester

Gay Village Party - Manchester Pride 2025

Sackville Gardens, Manchester

Gay Village Party returns this August Bank Holiday weekend

Mardi Gras - Manchester Pride 2025 at Depot Mayfield

Mardi Gras - Manchester Pride 2025

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Mardi Gras - Manchester Pride 2025

Depot Mayfield, Manchester

Mardi Gras Depot Mayfield

Teletech Festival 2025 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Teletech Festival 2025

Saturday 2nd August

1:00pm - 5:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Teletech Festival 2025

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

We are incredibly excited to announce the lineup for Teletech Festival 2025. This will be an 18 hour extravaganza of all things Teletech.

Moovin Festival 2025 at Whitebottom Farm

Moovin Festival 2025

Fri 13th - Sun 15th June

2:00pm - 2:00am

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

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

Damnation 2025 at BEC Arena

Sat 8th - Sun 9th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

BEC Arena, Manchester

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

FerringoFest 2025 at Elton Vale Sports Club

FerringoFest 2025

Sunday 25th May

12:00pm - 8:00pm

Elton Vale Sports Club, Bury

FerringoFest 2025

Elton Vale Sports Club, Bury

Welcome to FerringoFest 2025! This year boasting 2 huge marquee stages and an acoustic stage featuring live performances by 17 local bands/artists!

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

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.

Comedy

Adam Rowe & Some Of His Mates at Creatures Comedy Club

Adam Rowe & Some Of His Mates

Thursday 10th April

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Adam Rowe & Some Of His Mates

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Adam Rowe headlines with 30-45 minutes of new / WIP material. 2-3 of his mates will also be here doing shorter, but equally new/fresh sets. 7pm show.

Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club at Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club

Saturday Night Showcase|| Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 5th April

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club, Manchester

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!

Adam Rowe & Some Of His Mates at Creatures Comedy Club

Adam Rowe & Some Of His Mates

Thursday 10th April

9:00pm - 11:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Adam Rowe & Some Of His Mates

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Adam Rowe headlines with 30-45 minutes of new / WIP material. 2-3 of his mates will also be here doing shorter, new/fresh sets. 9.30pm show.

Frankie Allen Live in Rochdale at Empire Rochdale

Frankie Allen Live in Rochdale

Thursday 17th April

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Frankie Allen Live in Rochdale

Empire Rochdale, Greater - Manchester

Frankie Allen comes to the Empire. The UK.s most feared comedian. Get ready to laugh, cry or both. Includes MC on the night and meet and greet

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - Manchester Cathedral at Manchester Cathedral

Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - Manchester Cathedral

Thursday 4th September

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Manchester Cathedral

Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral

Experience Whitney - The Candlelight Concert - at Manchester Cathedral on Thursday 4th September

MISS CHIEF CABARET: Who Dunnit?! at The Feel Good Club

MISS CHIEF CABARET: Who Dunnit?!

Saturday 5th April

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Feel Good Club, Manchester

MISS CHIEF CABARET: Who Dunnit?!

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.

Divina De Campo - I Do Think - Manchester at Fairfield Social Club

Divina De Campo - I Do Think - Manchester

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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.

Forest & flame Fantasy ball at The Circle Bacup

Forest & flame Fantasy ball

Saturday 13th September

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Circle Bacup

Forest & flame Fantasy ball

The Circle Bacup

Step into an enchanting realm, an evening full of live entertainment & mythical creatures. Includes canapés & drink on arrival

Experiences & Attractions

Horrorwood 2 - Heywood's Horror Convention at Heywood Sports Village

Horrorwood 2 - Heywood's Horror Convention

Sunday 13th April

10:00am - 4:00pm

Heywood Sports Village

Horrorwood 2 - Heywood's Horror Convention

Heywood Sports Village

Horror fans rejoice! You don't have to wait until Halloween to enjoy spooky scares! We've got traders, a scaremaze, sets, props, photo ops and more!

The winner takes it all bingo - Ashton 31/5/25 at Buzz Bingo Ashton

The winner takes it all bingo - Ashton 31/5/25

Saturday 31st May

6:30pm - 11:30pm

Buzz Bingo Ashton, Ashton-under-Lyne

The winner takes it all bingo - Ashton 31/5/25

Buzz Bingo Ashton, Ashton-under-Lyne

Are you ready for SUPER DUPER celebration of Abba? Featuring a live tribute band singing all your fave hits, PLUS Abba themed bingo games and prizes

Wedding Fayre - Rochdale Masonic Hall - 13th April 2025 at Rochdale Masonic Hall

Wedding Fayre - Rochdale Masonic Hall - 13th April 2025

Sunday 13th April

11:00am - 3:00pm

Rochdale Masonic Hall

Wedding Fayre - Rochdale Masonic Hall - 13th April 2025

Rochdale Masonic Hall

Looking for the perfect **FREE** wedding venue in Rochdale? Look no further! The Rochdale Masonic Ballroom offers everything you need to make you

Pooch Party at Sky Bar Bury

Sunday 1st June

10:00am - 6:00pm

Join us on Sunday 1st June in the upstairs area of Sky Bar to socialise your furry friends with treats and puppichinos galore!

Food & Drink

Saddleworth Round Table Presents: ABBA Re-Bjorn at Doctor House Farm

Saddleworth Round Table Presents: ABBA Re-Bjorn

Saturday 31st May

6:00pm - 11:45pm

Doctor House Farm, Oldham

Saddleworth Round Table Presents: ABBA Re-Bjorn

Doctor House Farm, Oldham

The Uk's Premier ABBA Tribute Band and Mom's Spaghetti DJ's come to Doctor House Farm Saddleworth for a good old Barn Dance!

R&B Brunch - Manchester at The Bierkeller Manchester

R&B Brunch - Manchester

Saturday 10th May + 3 other dates

12:00pm - 5:00pm

The Bierkeller Manchester

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.

Mediterranean Banquet Supper Club at Fairfield Social Club at Fairfield Social Club

Mediterranean Banquet Supper Club at Fairfield Social Club

Friday 11th April

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Mediterranean Banquet Supper Club at Fairfield Social Club

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

A relaxed, intimate evening of feasting featuring lovingly cooked, family-style banquet platters, paired wines and good times.

DAY SESSIONS - Manchester - 2025 at Manchester Cathedral

DAY SESSIONS - Manchester - 2025

Saturday 31st May

5:30pm - 10:00pm

Manchester Cathedral

DAY SESSIONS - Manchester - 2025

Manchester Cathedral

Looking for a party where you can soak up the good vibes without staying out all night?

Sport

FutureShock Wrestling: Hangover IV at Fairfield Social Club

FutureShock Wrestling: Hangover IV

Sunday 6th April

1:30pm - 4:45pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

FutureShock Wrestling: Hangover IV

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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

An Afternoon Of Darts With Simon Whitlock at Milnrow Cricket Club

An Afternoon Of Darts With Simon Whitlock

Sunday 21st September

1:30pm - 11:30pm

Milnrow Cricket Club

An Afternoon Of Darts With Simon Whitlock

Milnrow Cricket Club

An Afternoon Of Darts With Simon Whitlock Sunday 21st September 2025.

Barking Mad Last Man Standing at Dearden Wood Campsite

Barking Mad Last Man Standing

Fri 12th - Sat 13th September

1:00pm - 1:00pm

Dearden Wood Campsite, Bury

Barking Mad Last Man Standing

Dearden Wood Campsite, Bury

24hr Last Man Standing event hosted at Dearden Wood Campsite! 4.167 Mile loop on the hour every hour!

The Pilates Kitchen Launch Party at The Pilates Kitchen

The Pilates Kitchen Launch Party

Saturday 26th April

2:00pm - 6:00pm

The Pilates Kitchen, Manchester

The Pilates Kitchen Launch Party

The Pilates Kitchen, Manchester

To all my Pilates Princesses, Join us in Manchester at the Official Launch Party of Pilates Kitchen!

Family Days Out

Pooch Party at Sky Bar Bury

Sunday 1st June

10:00am - 6:00pm

Join us on Sunday 1st June in the upstairs area of Sky Bar to socialise your furry friends with treats and puppichinos galore!

Mini Music Adventures at The Stoller Hall

Mini Music Adventures

Saturday 28th June

3:30pm - 4:30pm

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

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.

Stoller Story Sounds at The Stoller Hall

Stoller Story Sounds

Saturday 12th April

1:00pm - 2:00pm

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

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 at The Stoller Hall

Mini Music Adventures

Saturday 28th June

2:00pm - 3:30pm

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

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

Eurovision Song Contest at Fairfield Social Club at Fairfield Social Club

Eurovision Song Contest at Fairfield Social Club

Saturday 17th May

6:00pm - 11:45pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Eurovision Song Contest at Fairfield Social Club

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

Join us at FSC as we show this years Eurovision Song Contest on our giant screen! With party vibes and good times guaranteed. Fancy dress encouraged.

Rochdale Family FunPark at Rochdale Family Fun Park

Rochdale Family FunPark

Thu 3rd - Mon 21st April

6:00pm - 6:00pm

Rochdale Family Fun Park

Rochdale Family FunPark

Rochdale Family Fun Park

Get ready for unlimited thrills and unforgettable family fun at Cowies Fun Fairs with Rochdale Family FunPark!

Rochdale events, clubs, gigs and what's on

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