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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Blizzard Comedy LIVE, featuring David Stanier
  • Monday 10th June 7:00pm until 11:00pm
Comedy for the malcontent left, featuring headline act David Stanier View event
Long Story Short
  • Tuesday 11th June, 7:30pm - Until Thursday 13th June, 9:30pm
A night of five short plays written, produced and performed by Farewell Theatre Company. View event
Sofie Hagen: Will I Ever Have Sex Again?
  • Saturday 15th June 7:30pm until 9:00pm
Sofie Hagen is bringing her brand new stand-up show and her brand new book on tour View event
Manchester Camerata: Missing Pieces
  • Thursday 20th June 8:00pm until 10:00pm
A night featuring brand new works of classical music with one thing in common - parts are missing and the performers must fill them in. View event
Gobefest
  • Friday 21st June, 4:00pm - Until Sunday 23rd June, 11:00pm
International Urban Folk Festival Gobefest, Manchester's original international urban folk music and dance festival, is back Friday 21-Sunday 23 June 2024. View event
After Hours at Chetham's Library
  • Friday 21st June 5:30pm until 6:30pm
Explore the medieval buildings and hidden passageways of Chetham's Library. View event
Bol Kaffara Qawwali Night with Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal
  • Sunday 23rd June 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Bol Kaffara Qawwali Night with Shahbaz Fayyaz Qawwal returns, featuring Mera Dil ye Pukare Aaja. View event
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
  • Friday 28th June, 7:30pm - Until Saturday 29th June, 10:30pm
The incredible ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ has confirmed their dates for 2024 – these include their continued monthly residency in the West End at the Cambridge Theatre, plus a host of dates... View event
Blizzard Comedy presents: previews by Katie Mitchell and Eddie French
  • Monday 1st July 7:00pm until 11:00pm
Blizzard Comedy presents: previews by Katie Mitchell and Eddie French View event
Muslim Marriage Events Manchester - 2 Age Groups
  • Sunday 7th July 11:00am until 4:30pm
We are holding the next Muslim Marriage Events Manchester on Sunday 7th July 2024 at Manzil Banqueting Suite, 29 Bury New Rd, Manchester M8 8EQ View event
MASSACRE at Rebellion - Manchester
  • Sunday 7th July 6:00pm until 11:00pm
Embark on a night of unrelenting horror and old-school death metal as MASSACRE brings their latest EP 'TRI-POCALYPSE' and 'FROM BEYOND' classics, joined by DAMIM https://tinyurl.com/4dcnamuw View event
Blizzard Comedy LIVE, featuring Cheekykita
  • Monday 8th July 7:00pm until 11:00pm
Comedy for the malcontent left, featuring headline act Cheekykita View event
Emily King
  • Tuesday 9th July 8:00pm until 10:00pm
The acclaimed singer-songwriter mixes soul, R&B and pop in her newest music, live at the Stoller Hall View event
Tough Mudder Manchester: July 2024
  • Saturday 13th July, 8:00am - Until Sunday 14th July, 5:00pm
Every Tough Mudder event is built on the foundation of teamwork and features world class obstacles. Your next challenge awaits you. View event
Gorton Philharmonic: Music from the Movies
  • Saturday 13th July 7:30pm until 9:30pm
An evening of dramatic and popular orchestra music from the silver screen, including the theme from Ladies in Lavender and Addinsell’s Warsaw Concerto with violin and piano soloists, plus music from Star... View event
The Christie Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride
  • Sunday 14th July 7:00am until 5:00pm
Cycle from city to sea this summer with #TeamChristie! View event
The Beauty of Being Herd
A one woman show with original songs, clowning and tender moments too. View event
Diva of the Decades
  • Saturday 27th July 7:30pm until 10:00pm
Welcome to the electrifying world of Diva of the Decades! View event
Chetham's International Piano Summer School - Daily Concerts
  • Thursday 8th August - Until Saturday 17th August
Head to Manchester's Stoller Hall for ten days of daily concerts from world-class professional pianists, as well as up-and-coming young talent. View event
Magic of Thailand Festival in Manchester
  • Saturday 10th August, 10:00am - Until Sunday 11th August, 7:00pm
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Platt Fields Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Manchester Thai Festival. View event
As Seen on Britain's Got Talent - Johns' Boys Welsh Male Choir
  • Saturday 31st August 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Johns' Boys Welsh Male Choir has gathered millions of followers since appearing on Britain's Got Talent. Described by Simon Cowell as, "Quite beautiful, a brilliant choir; I loved them View event
Strictly Smokin' Big Band
  • Saturday 7th September 7:30pm until 7:30pm
Get ready to swing the night away with the Strictly Smokin’ Big Band as they bring to life the timeless music of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. View event
Etihad Stadium Wedding Fayre
  • Sunday 8th September 11:30am until 4:00pm
We’re back at the Etihad Stadium, Home of Manchester City, on Sunday 8th September with a FAB range of local suppliers and creatives! View event
ILL NINO at Rebellion - Manchester
  • Wednesday 11th September 7:00pm until 11:00pm
Latin metallers ILL NINO celebrating 25 years, joined by modern metal machine EKTOMORF, and nu-groove upstarts MIND INCISION. View event
Burbage Works: A Musical Journey
  • Saturday 14th September 7:00pm until 9:00pm
This unique brass band performance, combining live music and narrated audio-visual storytelling, documents the history of brass bands through the eyes of Burbage Band of Buxton.  View event
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