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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World Book Day Outfit Creative and Fun Costume Ideas for Book Lovers
  • Friday 21st February - Until Wednesday 31st December
World Book Day outfit is a wonderful annual event dedicated to celebrating books, reading, and the power of storytelling. One of the most exciting traditions associated with this day is dressing up as... View event
Every Single Sound In The World (Work In Progress)
A new physical comedy show about sound and silliness. View event
Oasis - Live '25
  • Friday 11th July 6:00pm until 11:00pm
In 2025, the legendary Manchester band Oasis will reunite for four historic nights at Heaton Park, bringing their iconic sound back to the city where it all began. View event
Oasis - Live '25
  • Saturday 12th July 6:00pm until 11:00pm
In 2025, the legendary Manchester band Oasis will reunite for four historic nights at Heaton Park, bringing their iconic sound back to the city where it all began. View event
SNOLIGOSTER
The Florida-via-London smash hit takes over Manchester this July! View event
All These Pretty Things
  • Tuesday 15th July, 7:00pm - Until Wednesday 16th July, 8:00pm
What do you do when your husband leaves you for your teenage goddaughter? You dye your wedding dress black, write some killer songs and make a show #TrueStory View event
Oasis - Live '25
  • Saturday 19th July 6:00pm until 11:00pm
In 2025, the legendary Manchester band Oasis will reunite for four historic nights at Heaton Park, bringing their iconic sound back to the city where it all began. View event
Oasis - Live '25
  • Sunday 20th July 6:00pm until 11:00pm
In 2025, the legendary Manchester band Oasis will reunite for four historic nights at Heaton Park, bringing their iconic sound back to the city where it all began. View event
Leeches
Longlisted for the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2022 , Leeches makes its much anticipated premiere at Greater Manchester Fringe Festival in July View event
Bloody Marvellous
A Comedy Show about the Middle Ages A comic tour of the medieval world with daft professor of medieval studies Luke Connell and his games, props and songs. View event
The Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival 2025: A Feast in The Park
  • Saturday 2nd August, 10:00am - Until Sunday 3rd August, 7:00pm
MANCHESTER, GET READY! After a record-breaking year in 2024, we’re back and bigger than ever! Mark your calendars for August 2nd & 3rd, 2025, as Heaton Park transforms into the ultimate foodie paradise. View event
Manchester Tech Festival 25 | Core Conference
  • Wednesday 24th September, 8:30am - Until Thursday 25th September, 10:00pm
Join us for Manchester Tech Festival 2025, the city’s only two-week indie tech festival packed with conferences, exhibitions, hands-on workshops, and evening socials. View event
Manchester Tech Festival 25 | Cyber Security
  • Friday 26th September
Explore the latest threats, solutions, and policy challenges shaping the cyber landscape. View event
The Christie Tower Run
  • Sunday 28th September 9:30am until 2:00pm
Can you beat Beetham with Team Christie? Rise to the challenge and climb 798 steps to the top of one Manchester’s tallest skyscrapers, the iconic Beetham Tower! View event
Manchester Tech Festival 25 | Women In Tech [Unfiltered]
  • Tuesday 30th September
Honest, unfiltered conversations and empowering talks from women across the tech industry. View event
Manchester Tech Festival 25 | AI Conference
  • Wednesday 1st October
A focused day on artificial intelligence, featuring applications, ethics, and future trends. View event
Manchester Tech Festival 25 | Leadership Day
  • Thursday 2nd October
Designed for current and aspiring tech leaders — covering strategy, scaling, and team building. View event
Manchester Tech Festival 25 | Software Development Day
  • Friday 3rd October
A full day of code, architecture, tooling, and best practices from some of the region’s top devs. View event
Hollyoaks: The 30th Anniversary Tour
  • Monday 13th October 7:30pm until 10:00pm
Three decades of hard-hitting storylines, jaw-dropping drama, and larger than life personalities – now it’s time to go behind the scenes like never before! View event