Spotlight Events in Manchester
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Regardless of your budget there are events in Manchester all year round to be enjoyed by all. Museum exhibitions, vintage fairs and comedy events are just some of what’s on in Manchester to keep you entertained. All of the information is at your fingertips in our handy online events guide.

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Gobefest
  • Friday 20th September, 4:00pm - Until Sunday 22nd September, 11:00pm
International Urban Folk Festival Gobefest, Manchester's original international urban folk music and dance festival, has been rescheduled for Friday 20-Sunday 22 September 2024. View event
TYKETTO // LITTLE CAESAR at Academy 2 - Manchester
  • Friday 20th September 7:00pm until 11:00pm
Melodic rockers TYKETTO and LITTLE CAESAR join forces for 'A Show Of Strength', plus DAN BYRNE View event
Stevens and Pound: Ascending Tour
  • Saturday 21st September 8:00pm until 10:00pm
BBC Radio 3’s award-winning Delia Stevens and three-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year nominee Will Pound, deliver an unprecedented collaboration, following the creative evolution of the classical... View event
Last Drop Village Wedding Fayre
  • Sunday 22nd September 12:00pm until 3:00pm
Get your wedding planning off to a great start on Sunday 22nd September at our Last Drop Village Wedding Fayre! View event
Tova Leigh: Honey I'm Losing It
  • Friday 27th September 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Join comedian, author and global internet sensation Tova Leigh as she spills the beans on all things marriage, perimenopause, parenting and more. View event
Rock N Roll Bingo
All singing, all dancing, all cheating...fully encouraged! Looking for a quality, musical bingo night out near you? Rock N Roll Bingo is an event that you don’t want to miss! View event
Muslim Marriage Events Manchester - 2 Age Groups
  • Sunday 29th September 11:00am until 4:30pm
We are holding the next Muslim Marriage Events Manchester on Sunday 29th September 2024 at Manzil Banqueting Suite, 29 Bury New Rd, Manchester M8 8EQ View event
The Canny Band
  • Sunday 29th September 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Returning to The Stoller Hall for 2024, The Canny Band are Sam Mabbett, Michael Biggins (BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2021) and Callum Convoy, A rare folk fusion of piano, diatonic button... View event
Tantra Speed Date® - Manchester! Meet Singles Speed Dating
  • Friday 4th October 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Join the speed dating revolution with a 94% connection rate! Meet singles and ignite connections through fun, chemistry-building games! View event
Budapest Café Orchestra
  • Friday 4th October 7:30pm until 9:30pm
In 2009 Christian Garrick established the refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired Budapest Café Orchestra. The intention to present a broad range of music from all over the world in the most... View event
Claire Martin with the Martin Sjöstedt Trio
  • Saturday 5th October 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Renowned UK jazz vocalist and multi-award winner, Claire Martin OBE, reunites with her accomplished Swedish trio, led by the exceptional pianist and arranger Martin Sjöstedt, for their latest collaborative... View event
THE World Academic Summit 2024 | Manchester, UK | 7-9 October
  • Monday 7th October, 9:00am - Until Wednesday 9th October, 3:00pm
500+ delegates will convene at our flagship event to focus on social responsibility and the obligation of universities to make a real difference to people's lives. View event
The Best Of Grohl - Lions Den, Manchester
  • Friday 11th October 7:30pm until 10:30pm
The ultimate rock show dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age, Tenacious D, Probot & Them Crooked Vultures. View event
Volunteer at Manchester Memory Walk
  • Sunday 13th October
Make a difference, at a walk like no other, on 13th October in Heaton Park, Manchester where we will raise funds to make a vital difference to people affected by dementia. View event
G4 20th Anniversary Tour - STOCKPORT
  • Tuesday 15th October 7:30pm until 9:30pm
The UK's No.1 vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with a spectacular anniversary show. View event
The Christie Tower Run
  • Sunday 20th October 9:00am until 3:00pm
46 floors, 1 amazing cause! Sprint, jog or walk up one of Manchester’s most iconic buildings, the Beetham Tower and help The Christie Charity get a step ahead of cancer. View event
Toot! A Concert for Families
  • Friday 25th October 11:30am until 12:45pm
Join the Toot! Ensemble for a fun family concert that’s perfect 7 to 11-year-olds and their families. View event
Monastery Manchester Wedding Fayre
  • Sunday 27th October 12:00pm until 3:00pm
Fancy taking a look round a stunning Manchester landmark and chatting to lots of local wedding suppliers? Join us on Sunday 27th October at the beautiful Monastery Manchester. View event
KAMELOT at O2 Ritz - Manchester
  • Sunday 3rd November 6:00pm until 10:00pm
Florida's power metallers KAMELOT - AWAKEN THE WORLD TOUR 2024 with special guests AD INFINITUM and BLACKBRIAR and FROZEN CROWN. View event
GILBY CLARKE at Rebellion - Manchester
  • Thursday 7th November 6:00pm until 11:00pm
Guitar hero GILBY CLARKE - CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF 'PAWN SHOP GUITARS' plus support. Tickets https://tinyurl.com/2nm9ywct View event
Seckou Keita Homeland Band
  • Friday 8th November 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. View event
Vesselin Stanev and Eva Oertle
  • Tuesday 12th November 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Pianist Vesselin Stanev and flautist Eva Oertle perform a concert celebrating music by female composers View event
The Bank Heist
  • Friday 15th November 6:30pm until 11:00pm
Get ready to channel your inner criminal mastermind as a brand-new immersive dining experience, The Bank Heist, comes to Manchester! View event
The Manchester 1.5k, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon MoRun 2024
  • Sunday 17th November 9:30am until 12:30pm
MoRunning is back this November and we want you to be part of this incredible running event supporting a fantastic cause. We promise great times, good laughs, fancy dress and a top run. View event
The Christie Festive Dash
  • Sunday 24th November 9:30am until 12:00pm
Step into Christmas with Team Christie! Help Santa get in shape for his big day by joining The Christie Festive Dash! View event
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