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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!

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.

Soul Mass Transit System at Hidden

Soul Mass Transit System

11:00pm - 4:00am

Hidden, Manchester

Soul Mass Transit System

Hidden, Manchester

SOUL MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM makes his long awaited return to the venue for a headline show in May!! Tickets out now

D Double E presents: Reload Kings - Manchester at Hidden

D Double E presents: Reload Kings - Manchester

Friday 11th April

11:00pm - 4:00am

Hidden, Manchester

D Double E presents: Reload Kings - Manchester

Hidden, Manchester

Reload Kings comes to Manchester with a very special line-up. Join him alongside a load of special guests. Tickets on sale now!

Renaissance Presents Mills + Boom at The Golden Lion

Renaissance Presents Mills + Boom

7:00pm - 2:00am

The Golden Lion, Todmorden

Renaissance Presents Mills + Boom

The Golden Lion, Todmorden

Presenting a brand new night - Mills + Boom! Launching at the legendary Golden Lion, Renaissance welcomes frequent favourite Dave Seaman + guests

ROMAN FLUGEL / Dweedo / Syd Minsky / Matthew Hum at Golden Lion Todmorden

ROMAN FLUGEL / Dweedo / Syd Minsky / Matthew Hum

Friday 18th April

8:00pm - 1:00am

Golden Lion Todmorden

ROMAN FLUGEL / Dweedo / Syd Minsky / Matthew Hum

Golden Lion Todmorden

Musar Recordings & People Like Us present ROMAN FLUGEL DWEEDO SYD MINSKY MATTHEW HUM

TROBE - 'Going Under' EP Launch DNB + TACOS at The Eagle Inn

TROBE - 'Going Under' EP Launch DNB + TACOS

Sunday 6th April

4:00pm - 11:00pm

The Eagle Inn, Salford

TROBE - 'Going Under' EP Launch DNB + TACOS

The Eagle Inn, Salford

Minimal Damage and Dropjaw Audio's label present a launch party for their very own Trobe, as he releases his 'Going Under' EP, featuring B-Don.

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

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!

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.

Crazy P (DJ Set) / James Holroyd / Neil Diablo at The Golden Lion Todmorden

Crazy P (DJ Set) / James Holroyd / Neil Diablo

Friday 25th April

7:00pm - 1:00am

The Golden Lion Todmorden

Crazy P (DJ Set) / James Holroyd / Neil Diablo

The Golden Lion Todmorden

Me Productions are honoured to present this charity event in memory of Danielle Moore with all proceeds going towards causes dear to Danielle's heart

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.

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

ROLLA - Manchester at Manchester New Century Hall

ROLLA - Manchester

Saturday 3rd May

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Manchester New Century Hall

ROLLA - Manchester

Manchester New Century Hall

"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

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.

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.

Bassline Festival 2025 at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Bassline Festival 2025

Saturday 21st June

2:00pm - 2:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Bassline Festival 2025

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

We're bringing Bassline Festival back to Manchester this Summer 2025! 8000 Ravers, 5 Arenas, All Day Festival, Outdoor & Indoor! feat NICHE & CRU2!

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.

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

Manchester Forever at Bowlers Exhibition Centre

Manchester Forever

Saturday 3rd May

2:00pm - 12:00am

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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

Comedy

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.

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.

Adam Rowe & Some Of His Mates at Creatures Comedy Club

Adam Rowe & Some Of His Mates

Friday 11th April

9:00pm - 11:00pm

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, new/fresh sets. 9.30pm show.

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

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

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 22nd June, Manchester at Manchester Cathedral

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 22nd June, Manchester

Sunday 22nd June

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Manchester Cathedral

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight - 22nd June, Manchester

Manchester Cathedral

London Concertante is joined by three excellent opera singers to perform A Night at the Opera by Candlelight where every piece is a captivating gem.

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

R&B Brunch - Manchester at The Bierkeller Manchester

R&B Brunch - Manchester

Saturday 12th April + 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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Stoller Story Sounds at The Stoller Hall

Stoller Story Sounds

Saturday 12th April

3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

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.

Seasonal

Rochdale Family FunPark at Rochdale Family Fun Park

Rochdale Family FunPark

Thu 3rd - Mon 21st April

1:00pm - 9:00pm

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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