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Clubs

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.

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

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!

The Loft: Calibre, Henzo & Clemency at The Loft MCR

The Loft: Calibre, Henzo & Clemency

Friday 4th April

11:00pm - 4:00am

The Loft MCR, Manchester

The Loft: Calibre, Henzo & Clemency

The Loft MCR, Manchester

Liquid DnB legend Calibre finally takes over the playground

OBP @ Hidden: 14 Hour Day & Night Party at Hidden

OBP @ Hidden: 14 Hour Day & Night Party

Saturday 17th May

2:00pm - 4:00am

Hidden, Manchester

OBP @ Hidden: 14 Hour Day & Night Party

Hidden, Manchester

The wait is over. Our first party back. No BS, just killer vibes, hard-hitting music, and serious additions.

10 YEARS OF HIDDEN x 5 YEARS OF EC2A at Hidden

10 YEARS OF HIDDEN x 5 YEARS OF EC2A

Saturday 31st May

11:00pm - 4:00am

Hidden, Manchester

10 YEARS OF HIDDEN x 5 YEARS OF EC2A

Hidden, Manchester

We're linking up with dubplate specialists EC2A to celebrate a decade of music. Dr. Dubplate, Miley Serious b2b Chloe Robinson, Shadev + more!

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.

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.

Gigs

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

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

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

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

Martin Kemp Back to The 80's DJ Set at Uppermill Civic Hall

Martin Kemp Back to The 80's DJ Set

Friday 14th November

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Uppermill Civic Hall, Oldham

Martin Kemp Back to The 80's DJ Set

Uppermill Civic Hall, Oldham

TV personality and star of Spandau Ballet, Martin Kemp will be spinning the biggest and best hits of that 80's.

Penguin Cafe Performs Music From The Penguin Cafe Orchestra at Todmorden Unitarian Church

Penguin Cafe Performs Music From The Penguin Cafe Orchestra

Thursday 29th May

8:00pm - 10:30pm

Todmorden Unitarian Church

Penguin Cafe Performs Music From The Penguin Cafe Orchestra

Todmorden Unitarian Church

2025 sees Penguin Cafe bringing the music of the legendary Penguin Cafe Orchestra back to life.

Morton Betts - Manchester at Off The Square

Morton Betts - Manchester

Saturday 5th April

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Off The Square, Manchester

Morton Betts - Manchester

Off The Square, 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

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

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.

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

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

Kolter Curates at Progress

Saturday 5th April

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Progress, Manchester

Progress, Manchester

After consecutive sell-out Manchester shows, mastermind Kolter returns with a specially curated lineup to take over Progress for the opening party.

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.

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.

Parklife Festival 2025 at Heaton Park

Parklife Festival 2025

Sat 14th - Sun 15th June

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Heaton Park, Manchester

Parklife Festival 2025

Heaton Park, Manchester

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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!

Luis J Gomez - LIVE || Creatures Comedy Club at Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club

Luis J Gomez - LIVE || Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 31st May

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club, Manchester

Luis J Gomez - LIVE || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Of The Night Comedy Club, Manchester

He is the founding member of Legion of Skanks and the co-creator of Skankfest and GAS Digital Network.

Kate Butch: Wuthering Shites at Fairfield Social Club

Kate Butch: Wuthering Shites

Saturday 26th April

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Fairfield Social Club, Manchester

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.

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

Manchester's NEWEST Kilo Sale at Halle St Michael's

Manchester's NEWEST Kilo Sale

Sunday 6th April

11:00am - 4:00pm

Halle St Michael's, Manchester

Manchester's NEWEST Kilo Sale

Halle St Michael's, Manchester

Welcome to Manchester's BEST Vintage Kilo Sale! LOCATION Our event is at Halle St Michael's, 36-38 George Leigh St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DG.

Food & Drink

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.

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!

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.

O'er Vales and Hills Sunday Yoga Session at St John's Church

O'er Vales and Hills Sunday Yoga Session

Sunday 13th April

6:00pm - 8:00pm

St John's Church, Hebden Bridge

O'er Vales and Hills Sunday Yoga Session

St John's Church, Hebden Bridge

Two hours of vinyasa flow yoga and meditation from 6pm with music and sound curated live, specially for the practice by audio artist Katie Chatburn.

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!

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

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.

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.

Stoller Story Sounds at The Stoller Hall

Stoller Story Sounds

Saturday 12th April

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Seasonal

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!

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.

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