What's on in Manchester and surrounding area
Friday 10 October 2025
Up to 50% Off selected dance shows at Lowry

Up to 50% Off selected dance shows at Lowry
Lowry, Salford
GREAT OFFER FOR DANCE SHOWS AT LOWRY... 10% off for one show 25% off each show if you book two 50% off each show if you book three or more The discounted price will be automatically added in your basket. Offer valid for the six eve...Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular

Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Something wickedly spectacular this way comes...! Dare you enter the haunted Big Top? Gandeys Circus returns, bringing you a brand-new, spine-chilling, and action-packed Halloween Spooktacular-a legendary show filled with frights, delights,...Birmingham Royal Ballet - Black Sabbath

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Black Sabbath
Lowry, Salford
Carlos Acosta turns up the volume on Birmingham's musical legacy as he brings Black Sabbath - The Ballet to Lowry for the first time. Black Sabbath - The Ballet delivers a spectacular theatrical experience featuring thrilling dance alongsid...Aunty Donna

Aunty Donna
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Australian YouTube, podcast and Netflix surrealist comedy superstars - Broden Kelly, Zachary Ruane and Mark Bonanno - bring their wonderfully riotous sketch comedy show Drem to Europe. Featuring a 75ish minute live show, with all new ...The Sherlocks

The Sherlocks
Albert Hall, Manchester
Sheffield alt-rock stalwarts The Sherlocks became the first unsigned act since fellow Sheffield rockers Arctic Monkeys to sell out the city's iconic Leadmill venue. They have undergone a rebirth with brothers Kiaran and Brandon Crook int...Mufutau Yusuf - Impasse

Mufutau Yusuf - Impasse
Lowry, Salford
A compelling exploration of ethnicity, identity, and the experience of the Black diaspora. Mufutau Yusuf's Impasse is an attempt to understand the politics of the Black body in a contemporary western society, interrogating notions of repres...Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Swift Club Night

Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Swift Club Night
Gorilla, Manchester
Swiftogeddon is a night run by fans, for fans to come together and worship at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. The greatest songwriter of her generation? That'...Far Gone

Far Gone
Lowry, Salford
Northern Uganda. When Okumu's village is attacked by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), he and his brother's lives are changed forever. Inspired by John Rwothomack's own real-life experience of nearly being kidnapped by the LRA, Far Gone is ...LOWRY 360

LOWRY 360
Lowry, Salford
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry's iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK's first free permanent immersive experience. Created in collaboration with Barcelona's renowned Immersive studi...Under 5s Little Creatives

Under 5s Little Creatives
Lowry, Salford
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 attenders (child and adult) must book a ticket and ...Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young

Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young
The Citadel Theatre, St Helens
Los Pacaminos is a Tex-Mex band that was formed by pop star Paul Young in 1992 during a break in his music career. The band originally consisted of six members, including guitarist Jamie Moses, accordion/keyboard player Matt Irving, songwr...Slow Reading Club - Banned Book Week: James Joyce's Ulysses

Slow Reading Club - Banned Book Week: James Joyce's Ulysses
The Portico Library, Manchester
A bookclub but with a difference - just a few passages to read & discuss in a relaxed environment. Perfect for a book few people have actually read....Slow Reading Club: James Joyce's Ulysses

Slow Reading Club: James Joyce's Ulysses
The Portico Library, Manchester
A bookclub but with a difference - just a few passages to read & discuss in a relaxed environment. Perfect for a book few people have actually read....The Loft: Shonky & Malika

The Loft: Shonky & Malika
The Loft, Manchester
Shonky returns to The Loft with a 3 hour set that will prove Parisians do it better. Support from multi-faceted rising star Malika....P.L.U.R. An Art Exhibition With A Difference

P.L.U.R. An Art Exhibition With A Difference
Lost Weekend, Manchester
Peace, Love, Unity and Respect. An evening celebrating the impact of house music through the decades on popular culture using Artwork and music....Taste Film Presents Twilight (2008)

Taste Film Presents Twilight (2008)
The Anthologist, Manchester
? Taste Film believes films should be more than just watched?they should be lived, shared, and tasted. Get ready to embark on a journey where fine food and iconic film moments collide, transforming your night out into an unforgettable adven...Twenty One Pilots Appreciation Party (Menchester)

Twenty One Pilots Appreciation Party (Menchester)
Mother Mary's, Manchester
The Banditos are gathering at Mother Mary's to celebrate the end of a 10 year long story with 4 hours of non stop Twenty One Pilots...Upgrade Carnival Replay

Upgrade Carnival Replay
The Lounge, Manchester
For all those that either enjoyed the Manchester Carnival Afterparties last weekend, or for the ones who were too tired to attend- we are REPLAYing IT...Pre-Theatre Dining at The Lowry

Pre-Theatre Dining at The Lowry
Lowry, Salford
Enjoy lunch, pre-matinee, dinner and pre-theatre dining at The Lowry, overlooking the stunning waterside setting of Salford Quays and MediaCityUK. Pier Eight Restaurant is located on the ground floor of The Lowry. ...Saturday 11 October 2025
Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular

Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Something wickedly spectacular this way comes...! Dare you enter the haunted Big Top? Gandeys Circus returns, bringing you a brand-new, spine-chilling, and action-packed Halloween Spooktacular-a legendary show filled with frights, delights,...Birmingham Royal Ballet - Black Sabbath

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Black Sabbath
Lowry, Salford
Carlos Acosta turns up the volume on Birmingham's musical legacy as he brings Black Sabbath - The Ballet to Lowry for the first time. Black Sabbath - The Ballet delivers a spectacular theatrical experience featuring thrilling dance alongsid...Aunty Donna

Aunty Donna
O2 Apollo, Manchester
Australian YouTube, podcast and Netflix surrealist comedy superstars - Broden Kelly, Zachary Ruane and Mark Bonanno - bring their wonderfully riotous sketch comedy show Drem to Europe. Featuring a 75ish minute live show, with all new ...New Found Glory

New Found Glory
O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
Florida pop-punk band New Found Glory are known for their fast-paced punk drums and emo lyrics. They reached the UK Top 10 with their 2002 album Sticks and Stones which spawned the Top 40 hit "My Friends Over You". ...Thomas Green

Thomas Green
Lowry, Salford
One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences with a brand new hour, Brainstorm, following his sell-out debut tour. After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwi...Second Hand Dance - The Sticky Dance

Second Hand Dance - The Sticky Dance
Lowry, Salford
Second Hand Dance present The Sticky Dance, an interactive, engaging and colourful performance installation for children aged 3-5 years old and their families. Three dancers' shimmy through the audience weaving a tapestry of sticky tape in...Simon & Oscar (Ocean Colour Scene)

Simon & Oscar (Ocean Colour Scene)
RNCM, Manchester
In 2015 Ocean Colour Scene celebrated their 25th Anniversary with a sell-out acoustic tour of some of the most prestigious UK Concert Halls, it was not only their most successful for 15 years, but also their best received, with ecstatic aud...Allo Darlin'

Allo Darlin'
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Described by The New York Times as "Terrific, witty and heartfelt, like a less moody Belle & Sebastian", Allo Darlin' were formed in 2008 after Australian Elizabeth Morris arrived in London and bought a ukulele from the Duke of Uke shop in...Grant-Lee Phillips (Grant Lee Buffalo)

Grant-Lee Phillips (Grant Lee Buffalo)
Hallé at St Michael's, Manchester
Veteran Californian folk rock singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips boasts a prolific output, a melodic prowess and an ear for lyric in everyday conversation. Offering a salve to a wounded world, struggling to regain equilibrium, the former ...Allo Darlin'

Allo Darlin'
Yes, Manchester
Described by The New York Times as "Terrific, witty and heartfelt, like a less moody Belle & Sebastian", Allo Darlin' were formed in 2008 after Australian Elizabeth Morris arrived in London and bought a ukulele from the Duke of Uke shop in...Cloudbusting - The Music of Kate Bush

Cloudbusting - The Music of Kate Bush
Manchester Academy, Manchester
'If you missed seeing Kate herself, Cloudbusting are the next best thing!' Simon Mayo, BBC Radio 2Cloudbusting have been championed by BBC ONE as one of the most authentic tributes in the world. Their passion for Kate's music has won over s...LOWRY 360

LOWRY 360
Lowry, Salford
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry's iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK's first free permanent immersive experience. Created in collaboration with Barcelona's renowned Immersive studi...Bimbo Ponmile - The Agile Employee: Manchester Book Launch

Bimbo Ponmile - The Agile Employee: Manchester Book Launch
The Portico Library, Manchester
The Agile Employee,?provides a guide to building a career focused on professional growth and mental wellness simultaneously.?The book, and?Bimbo?Ponmile's work in general, advocates for a leadership and work culture that prioritises psychol...23 Degrees: Soul Mass Transit System - All Night Long

23 Degrees: Soul Mass Transit System - All Night Long
The Loft, Manchester
The Soul Mass Transit System pulls into town for his UK all night long tour. Last time he was in Leeds it sold out fast, don't miss the ride....Chloe Foy

Chloe Foy
Low Four Studio, Manchester
Chloe Foy has shared the title-track from her forthcoming debut album, Where Shall We Begin. Arriving on 11 June, the album closes the chapter on a formative period for the Gloucestershire-via-Manchester songwriter. After losing her father ...Red Laser Manctalo Harvest

Red Laser Manctalo Harvest
Carlton Club, Manchester
As the harvest season draws to a close, we re-embark the Carlton Club to bring you another Surburban Diskoteque in deepest Whalley Wood... Blast-off:...AKA NOEL GALLAGHER plus The Truly Weller Experience

AKA NOEL GALLAGHER plus The Truly Weller Experience
Lower Kersal Social Club, Manchester
The ONLY Noel Gallagher tribute name-checked by The Chief himself... joined by special guest Truly Weller Experience....Autumnal Afternoon Melodies

Autumnal Afternoon Melodies
The Rhyddings Suite At The Royal Toby Hotel, Oldham
Indulge in an award winning Afternoon Tea, accompanied by a live pianist....BLONDIE Tribute Band

BLONDIE Tribute Band
Elton Liberal Club In Bury, Bolton
The Curse of Blondie is a dynamic high-energy tribute band celebrating the iconic sound & style of Blondie and its legendary frontwoman, Debbie Harry...Brownsuga After Party

Brownsuga After Party
The Lounge, Manchester
Brownsuga Party with all your favourite DJ's bringing you the very best in RnB, Afrobeats, Bashment and moreWith the latest license in the city...Sunday 12 October 2025
Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular

Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Something wickedly spectacular this way comes...! Dare you enter the haunted Big Top? Gandeys Circus returns, bringing you a brand-new, spine-chilling, and action-packed Halloween Spooktacular-a legendary show filled with frights, delights,...Dead Ringers

Dead Ringers
Lowry, Salford
To mark its 25th anniversary, BBC Radio 4's legendary, multi-award-winning topical satire show takes to the road with a full UK tour for the first time. Starring long-standing cast members Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, and Dun...London Concertante - Vivaldi's Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending

London Concertante - Vivaldi's Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending
Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
A stunning concert celebrating the virtuosity of the violin in all its forms, London Concertante brings Vivaldi's masterpiece to life in a wonderful concert featuring gems of baroque music. This concert features Vivaldi's Four Seasons; a...Josie Long

Josie Long
Lowry, Salford
Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and very-hard-to-pin-down-indie-underdog-nightmare Josie Long is back with Now is The Time of Monsters, a new show about extinct gigantic, charismatic, megafauna. ★★★★★ The Skinny "Riot...Listen Very Carefully - The 'Allo 'Allo Podcast

Listen Very Carefully - The 'Allo 'Allo Podcast
Lowry, Salford
Attenzion! You will listen very carefully. I shall say this only once. Following the success of their hit podcast, 'Allo 'Allo! stars Kim Hartman (Helga!), Guy Siner (Lieutenant Gruber!), and Richard Gibson (Herr Flick!) are now ...RNCM Young Explorers - Fairytales, Folklore and Fantasy

RNCM Young Explorers - Fairytales, Folklore and Fantasy
RNCM, Manchester
Adventure awaits with an interactive family-friendly afternoon of live orchestral music from How to Train Your Dragon, Peer Gynt, and Sleeping Beauty. But the magic doesn't stop there. Delve into the world classic fairy tales with a hila...LOWRY 360

LOWRY 360
Lowry, Salford
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of LS Lowry's iconic work, Going to the Match, in the UK's first free permanent immersive experience. Created in collaboration with Barcelona's renowned Immersive studi...Brownsuga After Party

Brownsuga After Party
The Lounge, Manchester
Brownsuga Party with all your favourite DJ's bringing you the very best in RnB, Afrobeats, Bashment and moreWith the latest license in the city...Sunday Skate 12th October 2025 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)

Sunday Skate 12th October 2025 with Manc Skating (Didsbury)
The Barlow Rc High School, Manchester
Our regular Sunday skate at Barlow RC, Didsbury. Click More Info for directions and T&Cs which you accept by purchasing a ticket. Book before 6pm....Taste Film Presents Twilight (2008)
