SOCIAL EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
SOCIAL EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Social Events in Manchester
Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House
Sat 4 - Fri 31 Jul 2026
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square
Sat 4 Jul 2026 - Wed 30 Jun 2027
The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway
Thu 6 Aug - Fri 30 Oct 2026
StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum
Sat 4 Jul 2026 - Wed 30 Jun 2027
Buff Bingo Drag Brunch
On Bar, Manchester
Saturday 4 July - Saturday 19 December 2026
If your idea of brunch involves dancing on your chair, shouting at bingo cards, and being served by buff butlers, you're in the right place. Buff Bingo Drag Brunch is pure, unfiltered fun-a daytime party that doesn't hold back. Go big with...Summer Diesel Gala
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 July 2026
Gleaming diesel locomotives, gorgeous sun-drenched days (hopefully) and soothing summer evenings. It's the East Lancashire Railway's Summer Diesel Gala!See and ride behind your favourite engines from the ELR home fleet, and maybe even some...Horizon of Khufu - Journey to Ancient Egypt
Transmission House, Manchester
Saturday 4 - Friday 31 July 2026
The Pyramids of Egypt have arrived in the UK for the first time! This immersive and groundbreaking expedition takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, meet the goddess Ba...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor scavenger hunt
Great Northern Square, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026 - Wednesday 30 June 2027
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group bo...StreetHunt Games: Outdoor treasure hunt
Science & Industry Museum, Manchester
Saturday 4 July 2026 - Wednesday 30 June 2027
Will you crack the case? Whether you're planning a day out or a team event with a difference, this is Manchester as you've never experienced it. Friends, couples & families - Something fun, surprising and story-driven. Corporate & group bo...Family Art Stars
Z-arts, Manchester
Saturday 4 - Saturday 18 July 2026
Families that learn together, grow together. We are very excited to continue our Family Art Stars sessions every Saturday! Come down, muck in and make some art as a family, spending quality time and learning new techniques. No skill is req...The Science of Dreams
Friends' Meeting House, Manchester
Monday 6 July 2026
Join us while we take a closer look at what happens to the brain while we sleep + the meaning behind our dreams. Followed by Q+A....Baby Book Club
Z-arts, Manchester
Tuesday 7 - Tuesday 14 July 2026
Baby Book Club is a wonderful way to spend time together with your baby (0-2 years) and develop their love of books, stories and reading. Baby Book Club helps parents develop skills in how to make reading fun for their babies and help ...The Overlooked Woman: Making Sense of ADHD Hormones & Midlife
The Room Park House Wilmslow, Stockport
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Relaxed, practical, in person coaching workshop for women on living well with ADHD, a midlife diagnosis and the realities of modern life...Babies Playtime
Lowry, Salford
Thursday 9 July 2026
A great opportunity to meet other parents and socialise babies, come along to The Lowry's fun and friendly activity for babies. In this session you and your little ones will sing, dance and get creative.10am-10.45am: For babies under 1 (pr...Rhyme Time
Z-arts, Manchester
Thursday 9 - Thursday 16 July 2026
Rhyme time is a fun group singing session for babies and toddlers (0-4 years) and their grown-ups. Singing together and repeating rhymes helps your child develop listening, visual and memory skills, which will help them develop. Rhyme ...Under 5s Little Creatives
Lowry, Salford
Friday 10 July 2026
Sessions not available during school holidays Come along to Little Creatives in The Lookout for 45 minutes of fun. These sessions are designed for children age 2-5yrs with lots of engaging activities for them to get involved with. All atte...Rail Ale Trail
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 11 July - Saturday 26 September 2026
Chug through lush valleys and pretty villages, take in the stunning scenery and sample some delicious local ales when you join the East Lancashire Railway's Rail Ale Trail. Climb aboard one of the steam or diesel trains on the ELR and be g...AWFC vs Premier All Stars Charity Football Match
The Project Solar Stadium, Stockport
Sunday 12 July 2026
Raising Money for MIND Charity, Manchester's AWFC will face a team made up of some of the best UK Battle Rappers and musicians, at Hyde United....Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 18 July - Sunday 4 October 2026
Peep! Peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at East Lancashire Railway. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to en...Dance4Depression 1st Birthday with People like us
Asylum, Wigan
Saturday 25 July 2026
Dance 4 depression is turning 1 on 25th July, dropping house, disco, tech house and everything in-between. Join us 2pm-2am...Sober & Sound Coffee Rave
St Peters Pavilion Hindley Wn2 3dn, Wigan
Sunday 26 July 2026
We create alcohol free spaces where music, coffee, movement and community come together to spark authentic connection and high vibrational energy...Creative Tiny Humans
HOME, Manchester
Friday 31 July 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...The Science of Trauma & The Body
Friends' Meeting House, Manchester
Wednesday 5 August 2026
Discover how and why trauma manifests as physical symptoms and what we can do about it. With Q&A....The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 6 August - 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...SmokeyHouseProductions & Co music event charity based
Havelock Inn, Blackburn
Saturday 8 August 2026
SmokeyHouseProductions & Co are hosting and performing at the Havelock Inn blackburn for a music event all ticket money goes to charity...Freak Queer Hike
Errwood Reservoir, Stockport
Saturday 22 August 2026
The weekend before Manchester Pride, we're heading out to the beautiful Goyt Valley for a da...Peppa Pig
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 22 August 2026
The East Lancashire Railway is thrilled to welcome back everyone's favourite cheeky little piggy. Come and meet Peppa Pig in the fantastic Bury Transport Museum at intervals on Saturday 22nd August 2026. Just pre-book your general admissi...Rock Out for Macmillan Cancer Support Fest
Ukrainian Cultural Centre, Manchester
Saturday 29 August 2026
Family-filled fun in the day and the night is adults onlyThe day aims to give back to the Macmillan Cancer Support Team and raise awareness...Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Friday 4 September - Friday 4 December 2026
If you like theatre... no, if you love theatre, drama, comedy, musical theatre, play reading, poetry and much more and would relish the opportunity to meet new people, then the new 'Altrincham Garrick Play Reading Club' is for you. Here is...Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival
Tatton Park, Knutsford
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 September 2026
Fuel your thoughts and find your sanctuary this summer at the UK's biggest space dedicated to feeding both body and mind. Spawned from Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast, which sees the London born broadcaster talk to incredible peop...Blackburn Golf Club Annual Dinner 2026
Saturday Night Live: The Stand Ins (CLAIN Fundraiser)
Greenalls Sports And Social Club, St Helens
Saturday 19 September 2026
Get ready for an electrifying night at Greenhalls .. as The Stand Ins bring their unforgettable energy to the stage... Grab your tickets NOW...Sunday Skate 20th September 2026 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)
The Barlow Rc High School, Manchester
Sunday 20 September 2026
Our regular Sunday skate at Barlow RC, Didsbury. Click More Info for directions and T&Cs which you accept by purchasing a ticket....Thursday Skate 24th September 2026 with Manc Skating (Kearsley)
Kearsley Academy, Bolton
Thursday 24 September 2026
Our regular Thursday skate at Kearsley Academy. Click More Info for directions and T&Cs which you accept by purchasing a ticket....Sunday Skate 27th September 2026 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)
The Barlow Rc High School, Manchester
Sunday 27 September 2026
Our regular Sunday skate at Barlow RC, Didsbury. Click More Info for directions and T&Cs which you accept by purchasing a ticket....Social Experiment
Contact, Manchester
Thursday 19 November 2026
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...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...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...Candlelight Gift Card
Gift Cards, Bolton
Tuesday 1 January 2030
Official Gift Card for Fever Original Candlelight. Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose. ...Candlelight Gift Card
