ATTRACTIONS IN MANCHESTER
ATTRACTIONS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Attractions in Manchester
Smithsonian Starstruck - An Immersive Experience
Manchester
Thu 1 Oct 2026 - Tue 1 Jan 2030
Horrible Science - Cosmic Chaos
Science & Industry Museum
Thu 1 Oct 2026 - Sun 3 Jan 2027
Machu Picchu - Journey to the Lost City
Gift Cards
Thu 1 Oct 2026 - Tue 1 Jan 2030
Murder Mystery - Death in the Shadows
Manchester Central Library
Thu 1 Oct - Tue 1 Dec 2026
Art & Joy Annual Exhibition
Chorley United Reformed Church, Chorley
Friday 16 - Saturday 17 October 2026
Celebrating 5 years of our community art group Art & Joy Art available to buy, DJ Jason Marx bringing the vibes, prosecco, nibbles and more...A Day with Local Press Club
Withington Public Hall Institute, Manchester
Saturday 17 October 2026
A whole day of arts, crafts, and music across two Withington Venues....Her Table
X1 Media City Tower A, Salford
Saturday 17 October 2026
Gather around Her Table, a supper club event. Enjoy a nourishing three-course meal, meaningful connection and a movie night with the girls...Collectorcon
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Sunday 18 October 2026
CollectorCon is the ultimate trading card experience, bringing together collectors, traders, investors and hobby enthusiasts from across the UK for a full day dedicated to trading cards and collectibles. Whether you're into Pokemon, Sports...The Bridgewater Hall Building Tour with BSL
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Sunday 18 October - Wednesday 2 December 2026
Take a look behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall, and learn more about Manchester's iconic international concert venue. The entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the building's history, its acoustics and arc...
Tatton Park Wedding Show
Tatton Park, Knutsford
Sunday 18 October 2026
Join us at our brand new wedding show at Tatton Park and meet up to 60 wedding suppliers....Investment Readiness
West Lancashire Investment Centre, Wigan
Wednesday 21 October 2026
This event has been brought to you by LDH behalf of Innovate Lancashire....Ready to Raise
West Lancashire Investment Centre, Wigan
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Brought to you by LDH on behalf of Innovate Lancashire in partnership with Fhunded....The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich
Thursday 22 October - Sunday 27 December 2026
A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits in Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a frightfully fun frolic through the world of the beloved film, now featuring even more of y...Un-Convention Manchester 2026
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 22 - Friday 23 October 2026
The 116th Un-Convention music industry conference will take place at Band on the Wall in Manchester on Thursday the 22nd and Friday the 23rd October....Drive A Steam Train Experience
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 23 October 2026
Bring your childhood dreams to life as you step onto the footplate of a full-sized, fully operational heritage steam train and take control of the magnificent engine. A steam train driving experience on the East Lancashire Railway is exact...Liberation Town Album Launch Party
Cupra City Garage Mcr, Manchester
Friday 23 October 2026
Liberation Town Album Launch Party promises to be a night of great Vibes and Edutainment. Afrobeat, Amapiano and Dancehall fused with Musical Activism...Tech Trek
The Old Milk Depot, Blackburn
Friday 23 October 2026
This Lancashire Digital Hub event has been organised on behalf of Rossendale Borough Council...The Manchester Food Fest
42 Great Southern St, Manchester
Friday 23 - Sunday 25 October 2026
Join us for three days of food, culture, shopping, and entertainment in Manchester...
Ten
Manchester Academy, Manchester
Saturday 24 October 2026
Mancunian melodic hard rock band Ten were formed in 1994 by frontman Gary Hughes following a prolific solo career. ...Mermaids: Tide Up Art Exhibition
Pink Stockport, Stockport
Saturday 24 October 2026
Exhibiting artists works based around the themes of oceanic destruction through a mythological lens....Wellbeing Laughter in Manchester
Sister And Soul, Manchester
Sunday 25 October - Sunday 22 November 2026
Wellbeing Laughter in Manchester for a happiness boost, stress relief, and feel the natural bouncy high from endorphins...Work-life balance: A Buddhist approach
The Vegetarian Society, Manchester
Tuesday 27 October - Tuesday 17 November 2026
This course will look at reassessing our life and expectations; creating a good environment for our well being....Garswood Book Club Kids Halloween FREE poetry session
Downall Green And Garswood Independent Methodist Churc, Wigan
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Halloween themed reading writing and rhyming session with local author Ray Douglashave spellbinding fun exploring Rays silly and ghoulish poems...Halloween Ghost Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 29 - Saturday 31 October 2026
Are your family ready for the fright of their lives on the Halloween Scream Train? The Halloween Ghost Train is back to haunt the East Lancashire Railway this October, and we're hoping you're brave enough to climb aboard. Do you have what ...The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 29 - Friday 30 October 2026
It's a kind of magic! Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry. Join the madcap mages and wacky witches of the faculty on a spellbinding adventure to work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick s...Creative Tiny Humans
HOME, Manchester
Friday 30 October 2026 - Friday 26 March 2027
Join us in the Creativity Corner for our baby and toddler group drop in session to enjoy crafts, chats and creativity. Expect making for tiny hands, stories and most importantly PLAY. Join artist and community facilitator Phoebe Foxtrot on...Go Gaga Bottomless Brunch
Area, Manchester
Saturday 31 October 2026
Drag queens, brunch, bottomless bubbles & all the Gaga hits you you handle?... Look no further for a pop-tastic brunch party you'll never forget. A full show from Lady Gaga Impersonator Donna Marie & her backing dancers ...Bolton Black History Charity Dance
The Roundhouse Pub, Bolton
Friday 6 November 2026
Back by popular demand Our Charity Disco & Dance. Groove to the classic heritage reggae, afrobeat and soul rhythms that shaped our lives....Manchester Music Tours - Oasis Tour
Vinyl Revival, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026 - Saturday 23 January 2027
You have the opportunity to see first-hand where Manchester's most famous brothers grew up. Acclaimed by Noel and Liam themselves, the tour includes visits to the iconic Boardwalk where the band rehearsed and performed their first gig. Can...The Neuroscience of Music: The impact of sound on the brain
Friends' Meeting House, Manchester
Monday 9 November 2026
What happens in your brain & body when you listen to music? Explore how it shapes our identities and future therapeutic uses. With Q&A....Build Fast Connections
The Old Milk Depot, Blackburn
Friday 13 November 2026
This Lancashire Digital Hub event has been organised on behalf of Rossendale Borough Council...Eric Isaacson (Mississippi Records) A People's History of Music
Natural Endings, Oldham
Friday 13 November 2026
A People's History of Music (During Times of Authoritarianism) is a visual and sonic presentation by Eric Isaacson, founder of Mississippi Records....
Northern Publishers' Fair
Manchester Central Library Performance Space, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
Join readers and writers alike at this free event celebrating independent publishing. Peruse books from 16 publishers across genres including literary fiction, genre fiction, middle-grade and children's, poetry and memoir. Watch a printing...Haydock Racecourse. Big Merseyside Wedding Show 14th & 15th NOV
Haydock Park, Newton-le-Willows
Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 November 2026
£4.95* per person (under 18s go free). Book your tickets online at: www. redeventweddingfayres. com/haydock-park-racecourse-wedding-show...For the Love of Horror
Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester
Sunday 15 November 2026
FOR THE LOVE OF HORROR is part of the Monopoly Events family of pop culture conventions, attracting over ten thousand fans annually to their home venue, Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester. The main attraction every year is of course t...Christmas Market
The Royal Toby Hotel, Oldham
Sunday 15 November 2026
Festive market stalls, live music, festive food & seasonal drinks at the Rhyddings Suite, a perfect Christmas day out...Social Experiment
Contact, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026 - Thursday 11 February 2027
Presented by Word of Warning and Contact, Social Experiment is a gathering for anyone interested in Live Art and contemporary performance to meet, chat, and try ideas out... A free and informal, semi-regular evening event which is a uniq...Homegrown
N.I.A.M.O.S Radical Art & Culture Centre, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
An orchestra show celebrating the next generation of Manchester artists, dancers and fashion designers....Believe! The Polar Express Experience
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Saturday 21 November - Thursday 24 December 2026
Believe! The Polar Express Experience is a brand new, truly magical, multi-room immersive walkthrough experience that brings the enchanting world of the beloved movie to life in a whole new way. Step into the Hero Boy's house where you be ...Investment Readiness
The Old Milk Depot, Blackburn
Wednesday 25 November 2026
This event has been brought to you by LDH behalf of Innovate Lancashire....Ready to Raise
The Old Milk Depot, Blackburn
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Connecting Lancashire Businesses to Real Investors & Real ConversationsBrought to you by Northern Reach on behalf of Rossendale Borough Council...Tech Voices: Tech Tinsel and Tomorrow
Industry Collaboration Zone Blackburn College, Blackburn
Thursday 26 November 2026
This event has been brought to you by LDH on behalf of The ICZ, Blackburn College....Santa Special
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 28 November - Thursday 24 December 2026
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Treat the family to an enchanting voyage through the magical Irwell Valley, kick start your Christmas on one of our famous Santa Specials! There's more family friendly fun, colourful characters ...Bangers Bingo Bash
6th Royton Scout Hut Ol2 5js, Oldham
Saturday 28 November 2026
Join us to raiae money for 6th Royton Scout, Boogie ans Bingo at the same time...Barbados 60th Independence Dinner Gala
Voco Manchester City Centre, Manchester
Saturday 28 November 2026
Barbados at 60 with an unforgettable evening of Bajan food, music, dancing, culture, unity and caribbean spirit....MancUnion plus Special Guests
Box2box Bar, Rochdale
Saturday 28 November 2026
Matt from MancUnion is hosting a Charity event and raising money for Andy's Man Club, this will feature 7 bands/artists...Manchester Card Show
Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton
Sunday 29 November 2026
The Manchester Card Show is a family friendly event that shines a light on the collector space be it Pokemon, Sports Cards, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic The Gathering, Weiss Schwarz, Dragon Ball Super and beyond! Buy, sell, trade and most importantly ...
Snowstorm - A Frozen Adventure
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
Following five sensational years of sell-out performances, Manchester's favourite festive ice spectacular returns with an all-new magical adventure for 2026... Welcome to SNOWSTORM 6: A Frozen Adventure - a breathtaking Christmas spectacul...The Oasis Wonderwalk Tour
Chinatown Faulkner Street Manchester M1 4fh, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026 - Sunday 31 January 2027
Join the ultimate Oasis Tour in Manchester, where the legendary Britpop band was born This tour is a must for any Oasis fan...ABC Dance Christmas Glitter Ball
Billingtons Oldham, Oldham
Saturday 5 December 2026
Dress in your sparkliest outfit, join us for an evening of dancing under the Christmas tree, a delicious buffet and a glass of prosecco...Developing Music Careers & Lancashireâs Music Sector
Chorley Central Library, Chorley
Saturday 5 December 2026
A free interactive session exploring music careers, building Lancashire's music sector, making connections and your next steps....Pre-Rave x MaccMillyHub
Old Millstone Macclesfield, Stockport
Saturday 19 December 2026
A new rave for parents and their children to enjoy together...Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show
