Home / Guides / ManchesterWhat's On in ManchesterA powerhouse of music, culture, and nightlife. Manchester's events scene punches well above its weight, with a proud legacy from Factory Records to the Warehouse Project.52 events in Manchester itself · 1730 events within 50 kmWhat's on in ManchesterTodaySun 4 Oct 2026 — Spitalfield at Rebellion Manchester — Tapestry Promotions are proud to present: Spitalfield Plus special guest - Jonah Matranga Support - Jon Walker…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — South Summit at The Deaf Institute — South Summit, one of the best young live bands out of Australia right now, return to the UK and Europe this…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — club brat at The Deaf Institute — CLUB BRAT is a high-intensity UK punk and noise-pop band formed in 2023. Originally from Peterborough and now based…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Skinner Brothers at Gorilla — The Skinner Brothers are an English indie rock band formed in London in 2018 by frontman Zachary Charles Skinner. Known…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — KARTEL + Support at Aatma — MCHC Presents KARTEL with support from BLOOD MONEY POWERMOVE xNECESSARY DEMISExSun 4 Oct 2026 — Rookie Numbers at Lions Den Manchester — The Pentatonic Presents ** Rookie Numbers ** With Special Guests Technicolour Steam Train ___________________________…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Bachateame Manchester with Alberto & Jolie – Sunday 4th October | Revolution de Cuba at Revolución de Cuba Manchester — Manchester’s Bachata Social – Sunday 4th October 2026 ★• Bachateame Manchester •★• “Bachateame Mami” & “Bachateame Papi…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — Didsbury Comedy Club, Manchester October 2026 at Didsbury Comedy Club — Didsbury Comedy Club October 2026 with special guest MC Scott Bennett (The Royal Variety Performance, Teenage Cancer…Sun 4 Oct 2026 — My Generation at Matt and Phred'sThis weekendFri 9 Oct 2026 — The Skints at Gorilla — + support from: Carsick An eclectic and spirited London four-piece, the Skints deliver a versatile amalgamation of…Fri 9 Oct 2026 — Glacmanis at Lloyd & Platt and Kamera Ballroom — + KennyMax ClaytonFrank & The Beats (Solo)_____________________________________________ Glacmanis are a…Fri 9 Oct 2026 — Station Selects: Guest DJ TBA at Station South (10 dates) — The weekend starts here. Station Selects brings a rotating line-up of Manchester DJs and selectors to the Station Hall…Fri 9 Oct 2026 — Comedy at Contact at Contact Theatre (2 dates) — Join us for our regular evening of hilarious stand-up comedy, featuring a line-up of established and emerging North…Fri 9 Oct 2026 — FACTORY 251 FRIDAYS at FAC251 - Factory Manchester (3 dates) — MANCHESTER’S FAVOURITE FRIDAY NIGHT DESTINATION! 🪩✨ GROUND FLOOR: HIP HOP & R&B 🕺 MIDDLE FLOOR: INDIE & CHEESE 🎸 TOP…Fri 9 Oct 2026 — Manchester K-Pop Party – Fire Tour THE BIG SHOW | Friday 9th October at O2 Ritz Manchester — KPOP PARTY is back Manchester ! 🔥 A new academic year commences! We welcome all new and returning students and kpop…Sat 10 Oct 2026 — Tchotchke at The Peer Hat, Faraday Street — https://www.facebook.com/events/1027609963250750 https://www.seetickets.com/event/tchotchke/the-peer-hat/3661254Sat 10 Oct 2026 — JJerome87 | Manchester, New Century Locker at New Century — Scruff of the Neck & CloseUp presents Dork’s Night Out MCR: JJerome87 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/artis…Facebook…Sat 10 Oct 2026 — Ten Hands High | Manchester, The Rat & Pigeon at The Rat & Pigeon — Scruff of the Neck presents Ten Hands High Listen: https://spoti.fi/3hLU2CaFacebook…Sat 10 Oct 2026 — Columbia Mills | Manchester, Grafton Arms at Grafton Arms — Scruff of the Neck presents Columbia Mills Listen: https://open.spotify.com/artis…Facebook…Sun 11 Oct 2026 — Jot: Pop Up Bookshop at Station South Terrace (2 dates) — Jot is a South Manchester based pop-up bookshop project offering a carefully selected assemblage of the best…What's on in Manchester this week · See all Manchester eventsNearbyWithin 50 km of Manchester — nearest ring first (within 10 km, then 25 km, then beyond), soonest within eachHeatons Comedy Club, Stockport October 2026 · Heatons Sports Club · 8.1 kmHelicopter Pirates | Surf Tour · The Eagle Inn, Salford · 0.9 kmTelenova · The Deaf Institute · 1.2 kmMary Middlefield · The Deaf Institute · 1.2 kmLove Hurts – Rock Anthems and Power Ballads · Stockport Plaza · 9.6 kmSebastian Schub · The Deaf Institute · 1.2 kmNew Adelphi Comedy Night · New Adelphi · 2.2 kmOthello — A secret marriage. The brink of war. Fact and fiction. · HOME · 0.8 kmSelkie: inWaves Tour · The Eagle Inn, Salford · 0.9 kmFestivals near ManchesterWed 9 – Thu 10 Dec — Debut 2026 – A Festival of Theatre, Film and Comedy (2 days) at New Adelphi, SalfordWhy ManchesterMusic heritageHome to legendary venues and a thriving independent music scene.Northern QuarterThe creative heart of the city, packed with unique event spaces.Growing tech sceneMediaCityUK and the tech corridor drive corporate event demand.The Manchester guidesThings to do in ManchesterLive Music in ManchesterNightlife in ManchesterArts & Culture in ManchesterKids' Days Out in ManchesterEat & drink in ManchesterTop event categories in ManchesterMusicNightlifeCorporateFood & DrinkComedyVenues & places in ManchesterPlaces people go in ManchesterJolly Crofters — Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL6 6REYork Hotel — 112 Newport Street, Bolton, BL3 6ABMoorside Farm — Moorside Rd, Manchester, M27 9LDHouse Without A Name — 75 Lea Gate, Bolton, BL2 3ETElephant & Castle — 4-10 Deansgate, Bolton, BL1 1The Kings Head — 62 Junction Road, Bolton, BL3 4NAThe Balmoral Hotel — 94 Bradshawgate, Bolton, BL1 1QQThe Spinning MuleThe Farmers Arms — 160 Manchester Road, Manchester, M27 5TPHolcombe Tap — 13 Bolton Road West, Bury, BL0 9NAThe Market Hotel — 11 Brackley Street, Bolton, BL4 9DSCricketers Arms — 227 Manchester Road, Manchester, M27 4TT99 places near Manchester have a page on FolkAir.Place data © OpenStreetMap contributorsExplore ManchesterExplore events, venues and suppliers in Manchester · All city guidesWhat's OnGigsPlacesFestivalsBlogExplorePricingFor suppliersFor venuesProductAboutJoin freeLondon eventsManchester eventsBirmingham eventsGlasgow eventsEdinburgh eventsLiverpool eventsLeeds eventsBristol eventsNewcastle upon Tyne eventsBrighton eventsFolkestone eventsAll city guides