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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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
Eliza Carthy and the Restitution
  • Wednesday 27th November 7:30pm until 9:30pm
One of the UK's most legendary folk musicians returns to Manchester with all-new music and a high-energy touring band. 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
ORPHANED LAND at Academy 3 - Manchester
  • Sunday 1st December 6:00pm until 11:00pm
Israeli metal outfit ORPHANED LAND return joined by very special guests DIRTY SHIRT, and STRÅLE | RING OF GYGES | ROYAL RAGE https://tinyurl.com/ypvjpb3b View event
PURE REASON REVOLUTION at Club Academy - Manchester
  • Thursday 5th December 7:00pm until 11:00pm
British rock outfit PURE REASON REVOLUTION are back with their latest album ‘Coming Up To Consciousness’ the follow up to 2022’s ‘Above Cirrus’. Tickets https://tinyurl.com/2m867dv2 View event
A Winter Union
  • Thursday 5th December 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Five leading lights of the British roots scene join forces to create a festive folk band like no other. View event
Maestro Hossein Alizadeh and the Hamavayan Ensemble
  • Thursday 5th December 8:00pm until 10:00pm
A concert by one of Iran’s most celebrated and popular musicians of the past half century. View event
Sale care home invites community to Christmas fair
  • Friday 6th December 1:00pm until 6:00pm
A care home in Sale is inviting the local community to get into the festive spirit at a magical Christmas fair. View event
Revolting Rhymes – Family Concert
  • Saturday 7th December 12:00pm until 1:00pm
A riotous musical version of Little Red Riding Hood, featuring storytelling and the sounds of a full orchestra. View event
Carols from Kantos
  • Saturday 7th December 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Driving home for Christmas… Kantos chamber choir return for another evening of festive celebration, and they’ll be exploring one of the oldest themes of the holiday season – journeys. View event
OUR LAST NIGHT at Academy 2 - Manchester
  • Saturday 14th December 7:30pm until 11:00pm
International post-hardcore band Our Last Night are thrilled to announce two headline performances in the UK this December https://link.dice.fm/p6d3450d4d06 View event
G4 Christmas - Manchester Monastery
  • Sunday 29th December 7:30pm until 9:30pm
Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic festive setting, with the original X Factor stars G4 View event
Etihad Stadium Wedding Fayre
  • Sunday 5th January
Join us on Sunday, January 5th, as we return to the Etihad Stadium for Manchester's biggest wedding fayre and a day packed with 3 floors of inspiration! View event
Donaheys Learn to Dance in a Day Workshop
  • Saturday 25th January 11:00am until 3:30pm
Can't commit to weekly evening dance lessons? Take a look at Donahey's fabulous 1-day Ballroom Dancing Lessons. View event
Astley Bank Hotel
  • Sunday 26th January
Join us at the beautiful Astley Bank Hotel on Sunday, January 26th, for an inspiring day dedicated to all things wedding! View event
The Manchester 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run 2025
  • Sunday 2nd February 9:00am until 1:00pm
A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k, 10k and half marathon run with us. View event
Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes
  • Saturday 8th February 8:00pm until 10:00pm
Following a recent step towards theatre in his last few shows, Mark Thomas is back to his finest stand-up form and anti-Tory sentiment in Gaffa Tapes as takes his tour to Sale! View event
Atsuko Okatsuka The ‘Full Grown’ tour
  • Friday 21st February 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Asian American comedian Atsuko Okatsuka has announced the UK leg of her global comedy tour with three dates this February at the O2 Academy Glasgow on 20th, the Manchester Academy on 21st and London’s... View event
Crewe Alexandra Wedding Fayre
  • Sunday 23rd February
Attention newly engaged couples! Join us at the Crewe Alexandra Stadium Wedding Fayre on Sunday, 23rd February for an inspiring day of wedding planning. View event
Billy Billingham 'Always A Little Further'
  • Tuesday 8th April 7:30pm until 10:30pm
SAS: Who Dares Wins star Billy Billingham MBE QCB has announced an extensive new tour for 2024/2025 entitled ‘Always A Little Further’. The tour will be at SALFORD – The Lowry (Quays), Tuesday 8th April.... View event
The South Manchester Food Festival 2025: A Springtime Feast
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of FOOD at Wythenshawe Park & Gardens, Manchester! View event
Jeff Dunham 'Artificial Intelligence’
  • Saturday 14th June 8:00pm until 10:00pm
Record-breaking, global comedy superstar and ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham, is bringing his cast of colourful characters to two UK arenas in 2025. The dates are on Friday 13th June at London’s OVO Arena Wembley... 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
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
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