Events in Manchester

The best things to do in Manchester — 661 upcoming events across Concerts, Cinema, Theater, Comedy and more.

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Lowdown Brass Band

15 October at 19:30 Lions Den

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

26 September, 24 October Saint Ann's Church

History Exhibition

Horizon of Khufu: A Journey to Ancient Egypt

30 August +20 more Transmission House

Performing Arts

The Jury Experience – Death on the Port Side

3 October 2026, 15 November 2026, 30 January 2027 The Stoller Hall

Manchester City FC vs Arsenal FC Premier League

19 September at 15:00 +3 more Etihad Stadium

Manchester United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC Premier League

16 January 2027 at 15:00 Etihad Stadium

Mo Gilligan - The Mo You Know

17 October at 20:00 AO Arena

30 November at 19:00 Manchester Academy

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

1 October at 19:00 +3 more Manchester Cathedral

Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience

30 August +20 more Transmission House

Most popular

1 Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Saint Ann's Church 26 September, 24 October
2 Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA Manchester Cathedral 10 September at 21:30
3 Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Manchester Cathedral 1 October at 19:00
4 Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran Manchester Cathedral 10 September, 15 October
5 Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles Halle St Peter's 25 September, 7 November

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Concerts

387 events · Indie, Rock, Alternative Indie and more

Lowdown Brass Band

15 October at 19:30 Lions Den

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

26 September, 24 October Saint Ann's Church

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

10 September at 21:30 +4 more Manchester Cathedral

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

1 October at 19:00 +3 more Manchester Cathedral

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Ed Sheeran

10 September, 15 October Manchester Cathedral

Comedy

6 events

Mo Gilligan - The Mo You Know

17 October at 20:00 AO Arena

Kevin Bridges - Here If you need me

10–12 February 2027 O2 Apollo Manchester

Akaash Singh: Generational Triumph Tour

1 November at 19:00 Aviva Studios

Chris Ramsey: Here Man

2 October at 19:30 Manchester Opera House

21, 22 & 24 October AO Arena

Performing Arts

5 events · Music Theatre, Opera and more

The Jury Experience – Death on the Port Side

3 October 2026, 15 November 2026, 30 January 2027 The Stoller Hall

A League Of Their Own

5 September at 18:30 AO Arena

Dick Whittington - Pantomime

16 December at 19:00 +3 more Manchester Opera House

25 November at 19:30 Co-Op Live

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

17 November at 19:30 +4 more Manchester Opera House

Sports

5 events

Manchester United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC Premier League

16 January 2027 at 15:00 Etihad Stadium

Manchester United FC vs. Nottingham Forest FC

16 January 2027 Etihad Stadium

Manchester United FC vs. Leeds United FC

2 December Etihad Stadium

Wakefield Trinity vs Toulouse Olympique Betfred Super League

14 February 2027 at 20:30 Belle Vue

Leicester City FC vs. Hull City AFC

19 December Etihad Stadium

Art & Culture

3 events · History Exhibition, History Tour and more

Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience

30 August +20 more Transmission House

History Exhibition

Horizon of Khufu: A Journey to Ancient Egypt

30 August +20 more Transmission House

History Exhibition

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

30 August +20 more Transmission House