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title: "What's on in Manchester this month: gigs, events and nights out | Manchester Tonight"
description: "Gigs, club nights, comedy, theatre, seasonal events and once-a-month nights across Manchester, date by date for this month and the next two."
url: "https://manchestertonight.co.uk/this-month"
last_checked: "2026-10-17"
---

# This month in Manchester, date by date

One-off gigs, club nights, shows, seasonal events and once-a-month nights across Manchester from Saturday 17 October 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026. The regular weekly nights are on [this week](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/this-week). Last checked 17 October 2026.

## Today and already on, Saturday 17 October 2026

- **11am** Withington Public Hall Institute (Withington): A Day with Local Press Club, club night. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct.
- **11:30am** Freight Island (Castlefield): R&B Club Classics Bottomless Brunch, club night. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct.
- **12pm** [The Deaf Institute](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-deaf-institute) (Oxford Road): Neighbourhood Festival (venue day), gig. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct.
- **12pm** YES (Pink Room) (Oxford Road): Neighbourhood Festival 2026, gig. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct.
- **1pm** [Gorilla](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/gorilla) (City centre): Neighbourhood Festival, gig. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct. Part of Neighbourhood Festival. 1pm–11pm.
- **4:30pm** [Joshua Brooks](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/joshua-brooks) (City centre): Dimitri From Paris | Day Time Disco, club night. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct.
- **6:15pm** New York New York Manchester (Gay Village): Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester, pub quiz. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct.
- **6:30pm** Area Manchester (City centre): Manchester Comedy Club - 17th of October, comedy. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct.
- **7pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): PET NEEDS + Keep Flying + So Good, gig. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct.
- **7pm** Holy Diver (Stockport): Britallica (Britney Spears Metal Tribute), gig. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct.
- **7pm** Night & Day (Northern Quarter): Bar DJs: J Hoy, gig. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct. Free in.
- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Fat Freddy's Drop, gig. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct. With DJ Nightmares On Wax.
- **7pm** [Stage & Radio](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/stage-and-radio) (Northern Quarter): Sleazy F Baby - Northern Quarter Confidential Launch Party, gig. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct.
- **8:30pm** [Creatures Comedy Club](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club) (Northern Quarter): Saturday Night Showcase, comedy. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct.
- **9pm** Big Hands (Oxford Road): Fomies (CH) // Mister Strange, gig. One-off, Friday 16 Oct (runs overnight).
- **9:30pm** Depot Mayfield (Piccadilly): WHP: Eric Prydz (Concourse), club night. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct.
- **10pm** [Hidden](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/hidden) (Salford): 5 Years of OBP, club night. One-off, Friday 16 Oct (runs overnight).
- **10pm** [Joshua Brooks](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/joshua-brooks) (City centre): Badger In The Wild, club night. One-off, Friday 16 Oct (runs overnight).
- **10pm** The Loft MCR (City centre): The Loft: Francesco Del Garda, club night. One-off, Friday 16 Oct (runs overnight).
- **11pm** [Joshua Brooks](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/joshua-brooks) (City centre): RUZE + Danny Snowden, club night. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct (runs overnight).
- **11pm** [Sankeys Manchester](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/sankeys-manchester) (Oxford Road): Sankeys MCR: Richy Ahmed, Luca 606 & more, club night. One-off, Saturday 17 Oct (runs overnight).
- **CULTPLEX STAB 2026 Horror Season**, CULTPLEX (Green Quarter): Film season, 1 Oct to 1 Nov. Paid per screening. A month of adult horror films at the independent cinema on Red Bank. Screening times vary, so check the programme and book ahead. [Details](https://cultplex.co.uk/Cultplex.dll/Page?m=m&p=2190&sp=615163)
- **Weird Wonders at Museum of Illusions**, Museum of Illusions (City centre): Family attraction, 2 Oct to 31 Oct. From about £24. Family. Halloween takeover of the Market Street museum during normal opening hours. Halloween packages include a free 3D puzzle. Booking advised. [Details](https://moimanchester.com/current-event/weird-wonders-that-reimagine-reality/)
- **Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular**, Big Top, P7 car park, Trafford Centre (Trafford Park): Circus, 10 Oct to 1 Nov. Paid. Family. Halloween family circus show in a big top at the Trafford Centre. Shows are usually at 12pm, 2:30pm and 5:30pm, but times vary by day. Book ahead. [Details](https://gandeyscircus.com/trafford-centre-halloween-spooktacular/)
- **Trafford Centre Halloween Fair**, Outside The Great Hall, Trafford Centre (Trafford Park): Funfair, 17 Oct to 1 Nov, 2pm till 9pm. Paid entry plus ride tokens. Family. Halloween funfair outside The Great Hall. Opens at 4pm instead of 2pm from 19 to 23 October. Booking online advised. [Details](https://traffordcentre.co.uk/halloween)

## Sunday 18 October 2026

- **12:30pm** Revolucion De Cuba Manchester (City centre): Honkytonk Highway Line Dance Social Manchester, gig. One-off, Sunday 18 Oct.
- **4pm** [Gorilla](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/gorilla) (City centre): Violent Reaction, gig. One-off, Sunday 18 Oct.
- **6pm** [Frog & Bucket](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/frog-and-bucket) (Northern Quarter): COBO: Comedy Shutdown (Black History Month), comedy. One-off, Sunday 18 Oct.
- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds, gig. One-off, Sunday 18 Oct.
- **8pm** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Joe Wells: Daddy Autism, comedy. One-off, Sunday 18 Oct.

## Monday 19 October 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Cabaret Voltaire: Manchester for the last time, gig. One-off, Monday 19 Oct.
- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Tyla, gig. One-off, Monday 19 Oct.

## Tuesday 20 October 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Chris D'Elia: Go For It! The Tour, comedy. One-off, Tuesday 20 Oct.
- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): Transvision Vamp, gig. One-off, Tuesday 20 Oct.
- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Ancient Infinity Orchestra, gig. One-off, Tuesday 20 Oct.
- **7:30pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Brandon Flowers, gig. One-off, Tuesday 20 Oct.

## Wednesday 21 October 2026

- **7pm** [Gorilla](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/gorilla) (City centre): Twin Atlantic, gig. One-off, Wednesday 21 Oct.
- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): Melanie C, gig. One-off, Wednesday 21 Oct.
- **7pm** [The Deaf Institute](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-deaf-institute) (Oxford Road): Iguana Death Cult, gig. One-off, Wednesday 21 Oct.
- **7:30pm** Aatma (Northern Quarter): Headrush + special guests, gig. One-off, Wednesday 21 Oct.
- **7:30pm** Night & Day Café (Northern Quarter): Jordan O'Keefe, gig. One-off, Wednesday 21 Oct.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** AO Arena (City centre): Paul Smith, comedy. One-off, Wednesday 21 Oct.

## Thursday 22 October 2026

- **7pm** Night & Day Café (Northern Quarter): Unconvention: Cooper T + guests, gig. One-off, Thursday 22 Oct.
- **7:30pm** Night & Day Café (Northern Quarter): The Wytches, gig. One-off, Thursday 22 Oct.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** AO Arena (City centre): Paul Smith, comedy. One-off, Thursday 22 Oct.

## Friday 23 October 2026

- **6:30pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): The Proclaimers, gig. One-off, Friday 23 Oct.
- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): The Coral, gig. One-off, Friday 23 Oct.
- **7pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Montello, gig. One-off, Friday 23 Oct.
- **7pm** Holy Diver (Stockport): The Buzzcocks - Attitude Adjustment, gig. One-off, Friday 23 Oct.
- **7pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): Antony Szmierek, gig. One-off, Friday 23 Oct.
- **7pm** Niamos (Chorlton): Sinai Sound System alongside Impressa Sound System, gig. One-off, Friday 23 Oct (runs overnight).
- **7pm** The Bread Shed (Oxford Road): Grandmaster Flash – The Four Elements Tour, gig. One-off, Friday 23 Oct.
- **7pm** [Wallop Didsbury](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/wallop-didsbury) (Didsbury): All My Goodness at Roof Space, gig. One-off, Friday 23 Oct.
- **7:30pm** Aatma (Northern Quarter): Earth Tongue + T.B.A.Y.N, gig. One-off, Friday 23 Oct.
- **11pm** The Peer Hat (Northern Quarter): SOUL CITY, club night. One-off, Friday 23 Oct (runs overnight). Northern soul night in the basement.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** Co-op Live (Eastlands): Westlife: The Anniversary World Tour, gig. One-off, Friday 23 Oct.

## Saturday 24 October 2026

- **1pm** [Matt & Phred's](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/matt-and-phreds) (Northern Quarter): Swings A 21st Century Thing, gig. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct.
- **5:30pm** [Creatures Comedy Club](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club) (Northern Quarter): Saturday Afternoon Showcase, comedy. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct.
- **6:15pm** New York New York Manchester (Gay Village): Halloween Special: BENIDORM BINGO | FunnyBoyz Manchester, pub quiz. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct.
- **6:30pm** Area Manchester (City centre): Manchester Comedy Club - 24th of October, comedy. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct.
- **7pm** Aatma (Northern Quarter): Mek It Rrr (Halloween party), club night. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct.
- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Lake Street Dive, gig. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct.
- **7pm** Concept Haus (Northern Quarter): Corruption Bounce The Slaughter Factory, gig. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct (runs overnight).
- **7pm** [Dulcimer](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/dulcimer) (Chorlton): Octavia Holyoake: LP Launch, gig. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct.
- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Show, gig. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct.
- **7pm** The Bread Shed (Oxford Road): Jeremiah Ferrari, gig. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct.
- **7pm** [The Deaf Institute](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-deaf-institute) (Oxford Road): James Smith, gig. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct.
- **8pm** The Roebuck (City centre): KTS Comedy Club: Round Two, comedy. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct.
- **8:30pm** [Creatures Comedy Club](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club) (Northern Quarter): Saturday Night Showcase, comedy. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct.
- **11pm** [Amber's](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/ambers) (City centre): 4 Fizzy Records Official Halloween After Party, club night. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct (runs overnight).
- **11pm** [Sankeys Manchester](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/sankeys-manchester) (Oxford Road): Sankeys MCR: Darius Syrossian, Rudanec & Miruna Ghica, club night. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct (runs overnight).
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** Co-op Live (Eastlands): Westlife: The Anniversary World Tour, gig. One-off, Saturday 24 Oct.
- **Merseyday of the Dead**, Merseyway and Redrock (Stockport): Free family day, Saturday 24 October, 12pm onwards. Free. All ages. Trail, crafts and safe trick-or-treating at Merseyway 12pm-3pm, then a Day of the Dead parade at Redrock 5pm-7pm. [Details](https://merseyway.com/events/merseyday-of-the-dead-part-2/)
- **Solstice presents UKG Halloween**, Escape to Freight Island (City centre): Day party, Saturday 24 October, 3pm till 9pm. From £22. 18+. Halloween UK garage day party with Oxide & Neutrino and more. [Details](https://www.escapetofreightisland.com/entertainment/2026-10-24/solstice-presents-ukg-halloween)
- **Heaton Park of Horrors: Halloween Night Tubing**, Zip World Manchester, Heaton Park (North Manchester): Haunted attraction, 24 Oct to 1 Nov, 5:30pm till 8:30pm. From £25, plus £5 booking fee per order. 9+. Haunted night tubing on selected dates, aimed at teens and adults. [Details](https://www.zipworld.co.uk/events/heaton-park-of-horrors)
- **Halloween in the City**, Across the city centre (City centre): Free festival, 24 Oct to 25 Oct. Free. All ages. Free weekender with giant inflatable monsters, street performers, DJs, fancy dress and a roaming procession. The MCR Monsters trail stays up until 31 October. [Details](https://cityco.com/halloween-in-the-city/)
- **Victoria Park Guardians: The Lost Key**, Victoria Park (Stretford): Family trail, 24 Oct to 31 Oct. £7 per child, £5 each extra child. Ages 3-12. Halloween adventure trail for children, sessions of up to 90 minutes. Book on Eventbrite. [Details](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/victoria-park-guardian-lost-key-tickets-2002067111625)
- **Hidden Horrors Trails**, 13 Manchester parks (Across Manchester): Family trail, 24 Oct to 1 Nov. Free. All ages. Free Halloween trails over half term in 13 council parks, including Heaton Park, Boggart Hole Clough, Platt Fields, Wythenshawe Park, Debdale, Alexandra Park, Cringle Park, Fog Lane Park and Chorlton Water Park. Open during park hours. [Details](https://loadstodo.co.uk/events/hidden-horrors-trail/)
- **Radcliffe Cricket Club Fireworks Display**, Radcliffe Cricket Club (Radcliffe): Fireworks, Saturday 24 October, 5:30pm onwards. £10 adult, £4 child (15 and under), £24 family, plus fee. All ages. Musical display by BrightSparks at 8pm, plus a funfair. No bonfire. Enter from Unsworth Street. Nearly sold out last year, so book ahead. [Details](https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/radcliffe-cricket-club/firework-display-radcliffe-cc-2026)

## Sunday 25 October 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Foy Vance: The Wake World Tour, gig. One-off, Sunday 25 Oct.
- **7pm** [Gorilla](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/gorilla) (City centre): Cancer Bats, gig. One-off, Sunday 25 Oct.
- **7:45pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): A Certain Ratio (additional date), gig. One-off, Sunday 25 Oct.
- **7:45pm** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Simon Amstell, comedy. One-off, Sunday 25 Oct.
- **8:30pm** [Creatures Comedy Club](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club) (Northern Quarter): Made in Manchester, comedy. One-off, Sunday 25 Oct.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** AO Arena (City centre): D-Block Europe, gig. One-off, Sunday 25 Oct.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** Co-op Live (Eastlands): Westlife: The Anniversary World Tour, gig. One-off, Sunday 25 Oct.
- **All Killa No Filla: Live at Halloween**, The Hall, Aviva Studios (Castlefield): Comedy, Sunday 25 October, 7:30pm. £25 to £35, plus £2.50 fee. 16+. The true-crime comedy podcast live on stage for Halloween. [Details](https://factoryinternational.org/whats-on/all-killa-no-filla-live-at-halloween/)

## Monday 26 October 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Arlo Parks: Desire Tour, gig. One-off, Monday 26 Oct.
- **7:30pm** Stoller Hall (City centre): Tracy Borman: Tudors on Tour, talk. One-off, Monday 26 Oct.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** Co-op Live (Eastlands): The Strokes, gig. One-off, Monday 26 Oct.
- **Albert's Schloss Halloween: Viva Slash Vegas**, Albert's Schloss (City centre): Bar event, 26 Oct to 1 Nov. Free entry, table booking recommended. Halloween party every evening that week on Peter Street, plus a Halloween brunch on Saturday 31 October, 12:30pm-3:30pm. [Details](https://www.albertsschloss.com/halloween/)

## Tuesday 27 October 2026

- **7pm** [Creatures Comedy Club](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club) (Northern Quarter): Holly Hudson: Fine, Actually, comedy. One-off, Tuesday 27 Oct.
- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Jack Savoretti, gig. One-off, Tuesday 27 Oct.
- **7pm** The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Leslie Odom Jr., gig. One-off, Tuesday 27 Oct.
- **7pm** [The Deaf Institute](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-deaf-institute) (Oxford Road): Brown Horse, gig. One-off, Tuesday 27 Oct.
- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Manding Melody ft. Habib Koité, gig. One-off, Tuesday 27 Oct.
- **8pm** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Daniel Foxx: How Lovely, comedy. One-off, Tuesday 27 Oct.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Waitress (musical), theatre. One-off, Tuesday 27 Oct to Saturday 31 Oct.

## Wednesday 28 October 2026

- **7pm** [Gorilla](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/gorilla) (City centre): Blood Red Shoes, gig. One-off, Wednesday 28 Oct.
- **8pm** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Barry From Watford: Shooting From The New Hip, comedy. One-off, Wednesday 28 Oct.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** Co-op Live (Eastlands): J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour, gig. One-off, Wednesday 28 Oct.
- **Red Rodeo Club: The Rocky Horror Picture Show**, Fairfield Social Club (Angel Meadow): Line dancing, Wednesday 28 October, 7pm till 10:30pm. Sold out, waiting list. 18+. Sold out, waiting list. Monthly queer line dancing night with a Rocky Horror theme: three beginner tutorials with Shanika Sunrise, hosted by Violet Blonde. Doors 7pm, last entry 7:30pm. Tickets were £14, or £10 low income. [Details](https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Fairfield-Social-Club/Red-Rodeo-Club/42737501/)

## Thursday 29 October 2026

- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Felabration, gig. One-off, Thursday 29 Oct.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** Co-op Live (Eastlands): J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour, gig. One-off, Thursday 29 Oct.
- **Bottomless Pumpkin Carving**, Doghouse Manchester (City centre): Bar event, Thursday 29 October, 6pm till 7pm. £21.94. An hour of pumpkin carving with bottomless drinks. [Details](https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/city-centre/doghouse-manchester/bottomless-pumpkin-carving)
- **Museum After Hours: Halloween**, Science and Industry Museum (Castlefield): Museum late, Thursday 29 October, 7pm till 10pm. £12 (£6 students and Universal Credit). 18+. Adults-only evening in the museum with space-themed games, live performances and spooky surprises. [Details](https://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/museum-after-hours)
- **Hidden Halloween**, Hidden (City centre): Club night, Thursday 29 October, 10pm till 4am. Part one of Hidden's Halloween, with DJ Q and Flowdan headlining. [Details](https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Hidden/Halloween-Pt1-DJ-Q-Hugo-Chegwin-Fold--More/42617436/)
- **Whip-Round: Halloween Horrorshow**, The Deaf Institute (Oxford Road): Club night, Thursday 29 October, 11pm till 3am. Free tickets. 18+. Halloween club night across three rooms, with cheap drinks. [Details](https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/The-Deaf-Institute/Whip-Round--HALLOWEEN-HORRORSHOW/42643761/)
- **Halloween Ghost Trains**, East Lancashire Railway, Bolton Street Station (Bury): Haunted attraction, 29 Oct to 31 Oct. About £20 to £25. Haunted train rides from Bury Bolton Street. This year's theme is the Swamp Monster of Irwell Vale. Departures around 5:30pm, 7pm and 8:30pm; check times and prices when you book. [Details](https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/halloween-ghost-trains/)

## Friday 30 October 2026

- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): The Bluetones, gig. One-off, Friday 30 Oct.
- **7:30pm** Night & Day Café (Northern Quarter): Fever Dream Kills, gig. One-off, Friday 30 Oct.
- **7:30pm** Stoller Hall (City centre): Manchester Camerata: The Lark Ascending, classical. One-off, Friday 30 Oct.
- **7:30pm** The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): The Amy Winehouse Band, gig. One-off, Friday 30 Oct.
- **8pm till 4am** Depot Mayfield (Piccadilly): WHP: Overmono, club night. One-off, Friday 30 Oct.
- **8pm** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Stevie Martin: Clout, comedy. One-off, Friday 30 Oct.
- **11pm till 4am** [SOUP](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/soup) (Northern Quarter): The Lunar Snail Affair presents H-Foundation (extended set), club night. One-off, Friday 30 Oct.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** Co-op Live (Eastlands): The Reytons, gig. One-off, Friday 30 Oct.
- **The Halloween Horrors: Murder Mystery Dinner**, Treehouse Hotel Manchester (City centre): Dinner, Friday 30 October, 7pm onwards. From £60, with three courses and a welcome drink. Murder mystery dinner in Pip at the Treehouse Hotel. [Details](https://www.treehousehotels.com/manchester/events/halloween-horrors-murder-mystery)
- **Baked A La Ska: Halloween Special**, Band on the Wall (Northern Quarter): Gig, Friday 30 October, 7pm till 10pm. From £16. 16+. Ska Halloween night with fancy dress. [Details](https://bandonthewall.org/events/baked-a-la-ska-halloween-special-6/)
- **Diecast Doomsday**, Diecast (Ancoats): Party, 30 Oct to 31 Oct, 8pm onwards. Ticketed. Halloween weekend at Diecast. One ticket covers both Dance Til Ya Dead in the warehouse and the Rocky Horror Beerhall on the night you choose. Saturday tickets are on a separate Mato page. [Details](https://ma.to/event/doomsday-30-oct-2026)
- **Reggaeton Halloween Party**, The Deaf Institute (Oxford Road): Club night, Friday 30 October, 11pm till 3am. From £8.80. Reggaeton and Bad Bunny Halloween party. [Details](https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/The-Deaf-Institute/Reggaeton-Halloween-Party-Manchester-2026/42647180/)
- **Halloween weekend at Creatures**, Creatures Comedy Club (Northern Quarter): Comedy, 30 Oct to 31 Oct. From £1. Comedy showcases both nights, a £1 Friday evening show, and free karaoke on Friday and Saturday. [Details](https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Creatures-Comedy-Club/)
- **Farnworth Cricket Club Bonfire and Firework Display**, Farnworth Cricket Club, Bridgman Park (Farnworth): Fireworks, Friday 30 October, 5:30pm onwards. £5 adult, £3 child, cash on the gate. All ages. Bonfire and fireworks at 7:15pm, off Lavender Road. No need to book: pay cash on the gate. [Details](https://www.facebook.com/events/2386721431862055)
- **Atherton Cricket Club Halloween Fireworks Spectacular**, Atherton Cricket Club (Atherton): Fireworks, Friday 30 October, 6pm onwards. Ticketed (price not published). All ages. Halloween fireworks night at the club on Eckersley Fold Lane. Check prices with the club. [Details](https://athertoncc.com/events-page/)

## Saturday 31 October 2026

- **7:30pm** Stoller Hall (City centre): The Hands of Orlac (film with live music), gig. One-off, Saturday 31 Oct.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** AO Arena (City centre): Korn, gig. One-off, Saturday 31 Oct.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** Co-op Live (Eastlands): Manic Street Preachers & Suede, gig. One-off, Saturday 31 Oct.
- **Factory International Mega Halloween Party**, The Warehouse, Aviva Studios (Castlefield): Family party, Saturday 31 October, 11am onwards. £5, babies 18 months and under free. All ages. Two sessions: 11am-1pm and 2:30pm-4:30pm. Book ahead. [Details](https://factoryinternational.org/whats-on/mega-halloween-party/)
- **Fright Night at the Fitz**, The Fitzgerald (Northern Quarter): Bottomless brunch, Saturday 31 October, 12pm till 2pm. £33, or £38.50 with cocktails. 18+. Bottomless brunch with a film: The Lost Boys at 12pm, or The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 3pm. [Details](https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/northern-quarter/the-fitzgerald/fright-night-at-the-fitz)
- **Bongo's Bingo: Halloween Special**, Albert Hall (City centre): Bingo, Saturday 31 October, 12pm till 5pm. From £10. 18+. Daytime Halloween rave bingo on Peter Street. [Details](https://alberthallmanchester.com/event/bongos-bingo-halloween-special-2/)
- **Mannyfest Halloween Special**, Six Trees Kitchen & Bar (Trafford Park): Day party, Saturday 31 October, 2pm onwards. From £28.38. Fancy-dress drum and bass all-dayer across three stages, with Benny L, Amplify, Gray and more. Listings say it runs until 4am. [Details](https://dice.fm/event/92v9b6-mannyfest-halloween-special-31st-oct-six-trees-kitchen-bar-manchester-tickets)
- **Dr Banana and Animal Crossing present a Halloween Hullabaloo**, Nowhere and The Loft (Green Quarter): Club night, Saturday 31 October, 2pm till 5am. From about £39.90. 18+. Halloween all-dayer running through the night on Burstock Street. Few tickets left. [Details](https://wearenowhere.uk/)
- **Halloween Bottomless Brunch**, Cherry Jam (Stockport): Bottomless brunch, Saturday 31 October, 3pm till 4:30pm. From £31.90. Halloween brunch on Mealhouse Brow in Stockport town centre. [Details](https://www.designmynight.com/uk/bars/stockport/cherry-jam/halloween-bottomless-brunch)
- **Sidewinder Halloween Festival**, Bowlers Exhibition Centre (Trafford Park): Festival, Saturday 31 October, 4pm till 4am. 18+. Twelve-hour Halloween all-dayer. [Details](https://www.skiddle.com/festivals/sidewinder-halloween/)
- **Bez's Halloween Day Party**, Escape to Freight Island (City centre): Day party, Saturday 31 October, 4pm till 10pm. Halloween day party hosted by Bez of the Happy Mondays. [Details](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bkinthedaytime/2328913)
- **Bingo Jamz: Halloween Edition**, Escape to Freight Island (City centre): Bingo, Saturday 31 October, 7pm onwards. 18+. Rave bingo, about three hours. [Details](https://feverup.com/m/764754)
- **Old Skool Bingo: Halloween Special**, Impossible (City centre): Bingo, Saturday 31 October, 7pm till 10pm. £23.10 to £132.50. Bingo, games and prizes on Peter Street. [Details](https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/whats-on/themed-nights/old-skool-bingo-manchester-halloween-special-2)
- **Hide and Shriek**, Treehouse Hotel Manchester (City centre): Party, Saturday 31 October, 7pm onwards. Free, booking required. Halloween party across The Nest and The Hideout with DJs, magic and costumes encouraged. [Details](https://www.treehousehotels.com/manchester/events/hide-and-shriek)
- **The Monster Ball**, Social Refuge (Ancoats): Party, Saturday 31 October, 7pm till 11pm. £10. Halloween costume party with a free shot for fancy dress and a best-dressed vote on the night. [Details](https://www.socialrefuge.com/event-details/halloween-the-monster-ball)
- **Monster Mash Halloween Bar Crawl**, Starts at Salt Dog Slim's (City centre): Bar crawl, Saturday 31 October, 7:30pm till 3am. From £33. Guided Halloween bar crawl with free shots and drink deals. [Details](https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/albert-square/salt-dog-slims-manchester/manchester-halloween-bar-crawl-monster-mash-free-shots-drink-deals-2)
- **Saints vs. Sinners Halloween Party**, Boom Battle Bar (City centre): Party, Saturday 31 October, 8pm onwards. £5. BACARDÍ Halloween takeover with DJs, games and cocktails. Free entry if you have a brunch or games booking that day. [Details](https://boombattlebar.com/uk/manchester/social-events/halloween/)
- **NEXUP: The Warehouse Project Halloween**, Depot Mayfield (Piccadilly): Club night, Saturday 31 October, 8pm till 4am. Ticketed. The Warehouse Project's Halloween night, with Max Dean, Luke Dean, OMAR+ and more. [Details](https://depotmayfield.com/event/nexup-manchester-the-warehouse-project-26/)
- **Bants and Bars: Halloween Comedian Bar Tour**, Starts at Dogtown (Northern Quarter): Bar crawl, Saturday 31 October, 8:30pm till 10:30pm. Free. Comedian-led bar crawl through speakeasy-style bars, about 40 minutes per stop. Limited free places; bring ID. [Details](https://www.meetup.com/linkar-manchester/events/316940202/)
- **So Fetch: 2000s Halloween Party**, The Deaf Institute (Oxford Road): Club night, Saturday 31 October, 11pm till 3am. From £11.55. 2000s pop Halloween party. [Details](https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/event-space/oxford-road/the-deaf-institute/so-fetch-2000s-halloween-party-manchester)
- **Halloween at Sankeys with Miguel Campbell**, Sankeys (Ancoats): Club night, Saturday 31 October, 11pm till 4am. House music, limited capacity and a no-phones policy. [Details](https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Sankeys-Manchester/Sankeys-MCR-Halloween-at-Sankeys-with-Miguel-Campbell/42285113/)
- **IllusiOm Halloween**, Rebellion (City centre): Club night, Saturday 31 October, 11pm till 5am. 18+. Last entry 2am. Line-up still to be announced. [Details](https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Rebellion/IllusiOm-Halloween-2026---Manchester/42563813/)
- **Don't F\*\*k With Disco: Halloween**, Albert Hall (City centre): Club night, Saturday 31 October, 11pm till 3am. From £25. 21+. Costumes compulsory and phones away. Last entry 1am. One listing says sold out, so check before you go. [Details](https://alberthallmanchester.com/event/dont-fk-with-disco/)
- **Haunted House Party Halloween Brunch**, Flight Club Manchester (City centre): Bottomless brunch, Saturday 31 October. From £38. Darts and a Halloween bottomless brunch on King Street. Several start times. [Details](https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/king-street/flight-club-manchester/haunted-house-party-halloween-brunch-flight-club-manchester)
- **Halloween Brunch at Electric Shuffle**, Electric Shuffle Manchester (Deansgate): Bottomless brunch, Saturday 31 October. £38. Shuffleboard and a Halloween brunch. Several start times. [Details](https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/deansgate/electric-shuffle-manchester/halloween-brunch-electric-shuffle-manchester)
- **Holy Diver's Halloween: Welcome to Hell**, Holy Diver (Stockport): Party, Saturday 31 October. Halloween night at the Stockport rock bar. [Details](https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Stockport/Holy-Diver/Holy-Divers-Halloween---Welcome-To-Hell/42619012/)
- **Down With Homework: The Simpsons Pub Quiz**, Fairfield Social Club (Angel Meadow): Pub quiz, Saturday 31 October. £4. A Lovely Time's Simpsons trivia quiz with fancy-dress prizes. The venue lists 1:30–4:30pm and also doors 7pm/show 7:30pm, so check before you go. [Details](https://fscmcr.co.uk/whats-on/halloweensimpsonsquiz)
- **Salford Firework Weekend: Buile Hill Park**, Buile Hill Park (Salford): Fireworks, Saturday 31 October, 4pm till 9pm. Free. All ages. Three displays: Little Sparks 5:30pm, Firecracker 6:30pm and the main show 7:30pm. Funfair, food, marshmallow toasting and a fire walk. No bonfire. Gates close 9pm. [Details](https://www.visitsalford.info/events/salford-firework-weekend-returns-to-salford-for-2026/buile-hill-park/)
- **St Hugh's PTA Fireworks**, St Hugh's Catholic Primary School (Timperley): Fireworks, Saturday 31 October, 5pm till 8pm. £6 adult, £4 under-18, under-3s free. All ages. School PTA display on Park Road, fireworks at 7pm. Sold out last year, so book ahead. [Details](https://www.sthughspta.org/events-1/st-hughs-fireworks-2026)

## Sunday 1 November 2026

- **6:30pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): Deaf Havana: Fools & Worthless Liars + More, gig. One-off, Sunday 1 Nov.
- **Salford Firework Weekend: Prince's Park**, Prince's Park (Irlam): Fireworks, Sunday 1 November, 4pm till 9pm. Free. All ages. Little Sparks display 5:30pm, traditional bonfire 6:30pm, main display 7:30pm. Funfair, food and drink. Free parking at Lidl and Tesco. [Details](https://www.visitsalford.info/events/salford-firework-weekend-returns-to-salford-for-2026/princes-park/)
- **Golborne Parkside Firework Spectacular**, Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club (Golborne): Fireworks, Sunday 1 November, 4pm till 9pm. Free to £22.38 depending on ticket. All ages. Doors 2pm, event 4pm-9pm, on Rivington Avenue. Book on Eventbrite. [Details](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/firework-spectacular-tickets-2000363289447)
- **Spark in the Park**, Haigh Woodland Park (Wigan): Fireworks, Sunday 1 November, 4:30pm till 7pm. £13.17 adult, £11 child (4-15), under-4s free; VIP upgrades. All ages. Fireworks at about 6:40pm. Book on Eventbrite. [Details](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spark-in-the-park-2026-tickets-1999383103685)
- **Horwich RMI Cricket Club Fireworks Display**, Horwich RMI Cricket Club (Horwich): Fireworks, Sunday 1 November, 6pm onwards. £5 adult, £3 child, £12 family. All ages. Fireworks 7:45pm. Book via TicketFest. [Details](https://ticketfest.co.uk/event/horwich-rmi-cricket-club-fireworks-display-sunday-1st-november-2026/)
- **The Oast House Winter TeePee**, The Oast House (Spinningfields): Winter bar, 1 Nov to 31 Dec. Free entry. Fire pits, festive cocktails and live music seven nights a week through November and December. [Details](https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/spinningfields/the-oast-house)

## Monday 2 November 2026

- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): girli, gig. One-off, Monday 2 Nov.
- **Middleton Bonfire and Fireworks**, Bowlee Community Park (Middleton): Fireworks, Monday 2 November, 6pm till 10pm. Free. All ages. Rochdale Council event. Funfair from 6pm, bonfire 7pm, reduced-noise fireworks 7:30pm. No alcohol. [Details](https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/events/event/482/middleton-bonfire-and-fireworks-display)

## Tuesday 3 November 2026

- **7pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): Jalen Ngonda, gig. One-off, Tuesday 3 Nov.
- **Heywood Bonfire and Fireworks**, Queen's Park Road (Heywood): Fireworks, Tuesday 3 November, 6pm till 10pm. Free. All ages. Rochdale Council event. Funfair from 6pm, bonfire 7pm, reduced-noise fireworks 7:30pm. No toilets or parking on site. [Details](https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/events/event/480/heywood-bonfire-and-fireworks-display)

## Wednesday 4 November 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Cat Power: The Greatest Redux, gig. One-off, Wednesday 4 Nov.
- **7:30pm** Night & Day Café (Northern Quarter): Mercy Kelly, gig. One-off, Wednesday 4 Nov.
- **Rochdale Bonfire and Fireworks**, Cronkeyshaw Common (Rochdale): Fireworks, Wednesday 4 November, 6pm till 10pm. Free. All ages. Rochdale Council event. Bonfire 7pm, reduced-noise fireworks 7:30pm. No toilets or parking on site. [Details](https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/events/event/481/rochdale-bonfire-and-fireworks-display)

## Thursday 5 November 2026

- **7pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): Dizzee Rascal, gig. One-off, Thursday 5 Nov.
- **7pm** Rebellion (City centre): Eat Static, gig. One-off, Thursday 5 Nov.
- **7pm** The Bread Shed (Oxford Road): Plane Comedy, comedy. One-off, Thursday 5 Nov.
- **7pm** [The Deaf Institute](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-deaf-institute) (Oxford Road): Mykki Blanco, gig. One-off, Thursday 5 Nov.
- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Romare, gig. One-off, Thursday 5 Nov.
- **Low-bang fireworks at Cockfields Farm**, Cockfields Farm (Ashton-under-Lyne): Fireworks, 5 Nov to 8 Nov, 4pm till 8:30pm. £13.95 to £17.95 depending on the night, under-1s £5.95; card only. All ages. Low-bang display set to Disney songs at 7pm each night, food trucks, optional s'mores kit. [Details](https://cockfieldsfarm.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/80622)
- **Digital Bonfire Night at Printworks**, Pumpyard, Printworks (City centre): Digital fireworks, Thursday 5 November, 4:30pm till 7pm. Free. All ages. Indoor fireworks on the digital ceiling: SEN-friendly display 5:20pm, main musical display 6:15pm, live choir 6:30-7pm, free sweet treats. [Details](https://printworks-manchester.com/news/join-us-for-our-digital-bonfire-night/)
- **Vale Fire and Fireworks Festival**, Reddish Vale Farm (Stockport): Fireworks, 5 Nov to 6 Nov, 5pm till 8pm. £12.50 per person, £45 family of 4. All ages. Gates 5pm, bonfire 6pm, Pyrotex fireworks set to music 7pm, close 8pm. Fire performers and marshmallow toasting. Check the price when you book. [Details](https://shop.beyonk.com/2xzvqiv5/experiences)
- **Leigh Cricket Club Food and Firework Festival**, Leigh Cricket, Tennis and Bowling Club (Leigh): Fireworks, Thursday 5 November, 5pm till 11pm. £10 adult, £5 under-18, £25 family. All ages. Food festival with a children's display and a main display, on Beech Walk. Book via TicketSource. [Details](https://www.ticketsource.com/lctbc/fireworks-food-festival/e-jovgbp)
- **Woodford Community Centre Bonfire and Fireworks**, Woodford Community Centre (Stockport): Fireworks, Thursday 5 November, 5:45pm till 9pm. £10 adult, £5 child, £30 family (2 adults and 3 children aged 3-16), under-3s free, plus booking fee. All ages. Gates 5:45pm, children's display 7pm, main display 8pm, bonfire and fairground. Online tickets only. [Details](https://woodfordcom.com/bonfire/)
- **BOI TOI Bonfire**, Night & Day Café (Northern Quarter): Gig, Thursday 5 November, 7pm till 11:30pm. £5. 18+. DIY Bonfire Night gig with BOI TOI, Damsel Fly, Arcadia Ego, Abandoned Buildings and Corah. [Details](https://www.outsavvy.com/event/39837/boi-toi-bonfire)
- **Gunpowder Rock**, The Peer Hat (Northern Quarter): Gig, Thursday 5 November, 7pm till 11pm. Free to £8. 70s-style rock night with a Newborn Spiders EP launch. Optional 70s dress code. Aggregator listing, so check before you go. [Details](https://whatnightout.uk/manchester/events/gunpowder-rock-5th-nov-the-peer-hat-manchester-nq-7499780)
- **Bangers and Mash-Up: Bonfire Night Wine Tasting**, Whole Bunch Wines (Prestwich): Wine tasting, Thursday 5 November, 7pm onwards. £35. 18+. Four smoky wines. Tickets via Eventbrite; aggregator listing, so check before booking. [Details](https://eventslist.co.uk/manchester/events/bangers-mash-up-bonfire-night-wine-tasting-2026-11-05-manchester)

## Friday 6 November 2026

- **12pm** The Met (Bury): Bury Beer Festival 2026, beer festival. One-off, Friday 6 Nov.
- **6:45pm** [Creatures Comedy Club](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club) (Northern Quarter): Anesti Danelis: Live In Manchester, comedy. One-off, Friday 6 Nov.
- **7pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Children of Zeus, gig. One-off, Friday 6 Nov.
- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): The Jacksons, gig. One-off, Friday 6 Nov.
- **7:30pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): Ryan Beatty, gig. One-off, Friday 6 Nov.
- **11pm** YES (Pink Room) (Oxford Road): Elkka + Aiden Francis, club night. One-off, Friday 6 Nov.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** Co-op Live (Eastlands): Papa Roach, gig. One-off, Friday 6 Nov.
- **Westhoughton Cricket Club Fireworks**, Westhoughton Cricket Club (Westhoughton): Fireworks, Friday 6 November, 4pm onwards. £7.59 adult, £6.50 under-16, under-5s free. All ages. Two displays: children's 6:30pm, main 8pm. DJ, funfair and food at St Georges Oval. The ticket page gives a 5pm start. Sold out last year, so book ahead. [Details](https://www.ticketsource.com/westhoughton-cricket-club/2-firework-displays-dj-funfair-food-and-more/e-zkgrky)
- **Sedgley Park Tigers Fireworks Night**, Sedgley Park RUFC (Whitefield): Fireworks, Friday 6 November, 4pm onwards. £10 adult, £2.50 under-18 (advance). All ages. Fireworks after dark at the rugby club on Park Lane. Buy in advance. [Details](https://www.sedgley-tigers.com/fireworks-night-2026/)
- **Bramhall Fireworks and Music Festival**, Stockport Rugby Club (Bramhall): Fireworks, Friday 6 November, 5pm till 10:30pm. From £8.50; adult £14.33, child £9.08, family £42.60 (including fees). All ages. Tenth edition. Children's Disney display 7:15pm, main display 8:45pm, live music, fire dancers, funfair and bars. Book ahead. [Details](https://www.trybooking.com/uk/event/120937)
- **Cavendish PTA Bonfire Night**, Cavendish Community Primary School (West Didsbury): Fireworks, Friday 6 November, 5pm onwards. £9 adult, £6 child, £26 family, plus fees; under-2s free but need a ticket. All ages. Early evening for young children: bonfire 5:30pm, fireworks 6:30pm-7pm. Advance tickets only. [Details](https://www.cavendishpta.org.uk/events/bonfire-night-nov-2026)
- **Broughton Park FC Fireworks**, Broughton Park FC (Chorlton): Fireworks, Friday 6 November, 5pm till 9pm. £8 adult, £3.50 child (5-16), under-5s free; parking £5. All ages. Rugby club display on Houghend Crescent. Book on Eventbrite. [Details](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/broughton-park-fireworks-2026-tickets-2001080352201)
- **Tots and Child Friendly Bonfire Night at The Hive**, The Hive, Moss Bank Park (Bolton): Bonfire, Friday 6 November, 5:30pm till 7:30pm. £8, £5 or £1 tickets. All ages. Lancashire Wildlife Trust bonfire for toddlers and young children. No fireworks or loud rides. Book ahead. [Details](https://www.lancswt.org.uk/events/2026-11-06-tots-child-friendly-bonfire-night-hive-6th-november)
- **Bowdon Bonfire**, Bowdon Cricket Hockey and Squash Club (Altrincham): Fireworks, Friday 6 November, 6pm till 10pm. £9.12 to £48.56: adult £19.78, family £48.56. All ages. Children's display 7pm, drone show 7:20pm, bonfire 7:40pm, second display 8:10pm, finale 8:45pm. Funfair and bars. No parking on site. [Details](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bowdon-bonfire-2026-tickets-1988502652964)
- **Ashton Bears Firework Night**, Bear Park (Ashton-in-Makerfield): Fireworks, Friday 6 November, 6pm till 10pm. Ticketed (Eventbrite). All ages. Firework night at Ashton Bears on Lowbank Road. Book on Eventbrite. [Details](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ashton-bears-firework-display-tickets-2001469177187)
- **Rochdale Mayfield ARLFC Firework Display**, Rochdale Mayfield ARLFC (Rochdale): Fireworks, Friday 6 November, 6:30pm onwards. £6 adult, £4 child, £18 family. All ages. Fireworks 8pm, on Chadwick Lane. Book ahead. [Details](https://rochdalemayfield.com/firework-display-tickets-are-now-on-sale/)
- **Trafford MV RFCC Bonfire and Fireworks Night**, Trafford MV RFCC (Sale): Fireworks, Friday 6 November. Tickets from the club bar (last year £10 adult, £5 child). All ages. Bonfire and fireworks on Finny Bank Road. Tickets are sold at the club bar only. Times not published yet; last year it started at 6pm. [Details](https://traffordmvrfcc.rfu.club/news/bonfire-night-tickets-now-available-friday-november-6th)
- **Manchester Christmas Markets**, Ten city-centre sites (City centre): Christmas market, 6 Nov to 22 Dec. Free entry. All ages. More than 210 stalls across Albert Square, Cathedral Gardens, King Street, St Ann's Square, Exchange Square and more, plus the new Lincoln Square. Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens stay open until 3 January. [Details](https://www.manchestersfinest.com/christmas/manchester-christmas-markets-to-return-across-10-city-centre-locations-for-2026/)
- **Skate Manchester**, Cathedral Gardens (City centre): Ice skating, 6 Nov to 3 Jan. Student skate nights £10. All ages. Fully covered ice rink next to the Cathedral Gardens market. Open 6 Nov–3 Jan, closed Christmas Day. Book at skatemanchester.com. [Details](https://skatemanchester.com/opening-times-prices/)

## Saturday 7 November 2026

- **12pm** The Met (Bury): Bury Beer Festival 2026, beer festival. One-off, Saturday 7 Nov.
- **6pm till 2:30am** Depot Mayfield (Piccadilly): WHP: La Discothèque, club night. One-off, Saturday 7 Nov.
- **7pm** Co-op Live (Eastlands): The Script: Man In The Arena Tour, gig. One-off, Saturday 7 Nov.
- **7:30pm** The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Daisy May Cooper, comedy. One-off, Saturday 7 Nov.
- **Manchester fireworks: Heaton Park**, Heaton Park (North Manchester): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 3pm till 9pm. Free. All ages. First council displays since 2019. Reduced-noise show 5pm, lantern parade 7pm, main display to music 8pm. Funfair and food village. No bonfire. Times approximate. [Details](https://www.manchester.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-the-arts/events-and-tourism/events2/manchester-fireworks-2026)
- **Manchester fireworks: Platt Fields Park**, Platt Fields Park (Fallowfield): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 3pm till 9pm. Free. All ages. Reduced-noise show 5pm, lantern parade 7pm, main display to music 8pm. Funfair and food village. No bonfire. Times approximate. [Details](https://www.manchester.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-the-arts/events-and-tourism/events2/manchester-fireworks-2026)
- **Manchester fireworks: Wythenshawe Park**, Wythenshawe Park (Wythenshawe): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 3pm till 9pm. Free. All ages. Reduced-noise show 5pm, lantern parade 7pm, main display to music 8pm. Funfair and food village. No bonfire. Times approximate. [Details](https://www.manchester.gov.uk/parks-leisure-and-the-arts/events-and-tourism/events2/manchester-fireworks-2026)
- **Bredbury St Marks Cricket Club Firework Festival**, Bredbury St Marks Cricket Club (Bredbury): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 4pm till 10pm. £8.50 adult, £5 child, plus fees. All ages. Fireworks about 8pm. Enter from Osborne Street. [Details](https://www.bredburystmarkscricketclub.com/calendar/event/-bsmcc-firework-festival-2026--636258)
- **Milnrow Cricket Club Bonfire and Fireworks**, Milnrow Cricket Club (Milnrow): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 4pm onwards. From £6 adult; online only. All ages. Bonfire, a low-noise children's display and a main display on Harbour Lane. Listings disagree on display times (main show 7:30pm or 8pm), so check the Skiddle page. No parking. [Details](https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Rochdale/Milnrow-Cricket-Club/Milnrow-Cricket-Club-Bonfire-and-Fire-Work-Display/42698819/)
- **Littleborough Cricket Club Bonfire and Fireworks**, Littleborough Cricket Club (Littleborough): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 4pm till 11pm. £5 adult, 1 adult and 1 child £9.50, 2 adults and 2 children £18, plus 10% fee; under-2s free. All ages. Bonfire 5:30pm, fireworks 7pm. Book ahead. [Details](https://www.whatsoccurrinevents.co.uk/event-details/littleborough-cricket-club-bonfire-2026)
- **Albert Club Fireworks Night**, The Albert Club (West Didsbury): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 4:30pm onwards. Ticketed (last year £10 non-member adult, £5 child). All ages. Fireworks about 7pm. Members get first pick; general sale opened on 16 October. [Details](https://thealbertclub.co.uk/event/fireworks-night-2025-the-albert-club-west-didsbury/)
- **Stretford Cricket Club Bonfire and Fireworks**, Stretford Cricket Club (Stretford): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 5pm onwards. £8 adult, £5 child, £22 family. All ages. Bonfire 6pm, displays 7pm and 8pm. Tickets via Ticketebo. No sparklers. [Details](https://www1.ticketebo.co.uk/scc/stretford-cricket-club-bonfire-night-2026)
- **Roe Green Cricket Club Fireworks**, Roe Green Cricket Club (Worsley): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 5pm till 9pm. £10.50 adult, £8.50 child, £33 family, plus fee. All ages. Bonfire 6pm, low-noise display 7pm, main display 8pm. Ticket only via Ticketebo, no gate sales, no parking. [Details](https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/roegreen-cc/roe-green-bonfire-night-2026)
- **Bonfire Night at The Church Inn**, The Church Inn (Chadderton): Pub event, Saturday 7 November, 5pm till 10pm. Ticketed: from £5 on Skiddle (other listings say £6 adult, under-10s free). Pub bonfire and fireworks with a live DJ. Not free: check the exact price on Skiddle. [Details](https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Oldham/The-Church-Inn/Bonfire-Night-2026/42713833/)
- **Denton St Lawrence Cricket Club Bonfire Night**, Denton St Lawrence Cricket Club (Denton): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 5pm onwards. £10 adult, £7 child, £25 family, plus fees. All ages. Bonfire about 6pm, children's display 7pm, main display 8:30pm, at Sycamore Park. The club's own page still shows an old date; the ticket page is right. [Details](https://www3.ticketebo.co.uk/denton-st-lawrence-cc/denton-st-lawrence-bonfire-night-2026)
- **Woodhouses Cricket Club Bonfire Night Spectacular**, Woodhouses Cricket Club (Failsworth): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 5pm onwards. Early-bird prices until 25 Oct, then £12 adult, £8 child, £30 family. All ages. Guy competition 6:15pm, bonfire 6:30pm, children's display 7pm, main display 7:45pm. Book ahead. [Details](https://www.woodhousescc.co.uk/Events)
- **Urmston Sports Club Firework Display**, Urmston Sports Club (Urmston): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 5pm onwards. £8 adult, £6 under-16, £2 under-5. All ages. Fireworks 7:30pm, on Moorside Road. Online tickets only. [Details](https://www.ticketsource.com/urmston-sports-club/firework-display/e-dxbymq)
- **Daisy Hill Cricket Club Bonfire and Fireworks**, Daisy Hill Cricket Club (Westhoughton): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 5pm onwards. £5 adult, £3 child, cash on the gate. All ages. Fireworks 7:30pm, on St James Street. No need to book: pay on the gate. [Details](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1700081745456933)
- **Woodbank Cricket Club Bonfire and Firework Display**, Woodbank Cricket Club (Bury): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 5:30pm onwards. £6 adult, £4 child, £18 family in advance (£7 and £5 on the gate). All ages. Bury's biggest community bonfire, about 4,000 people. Bonfire about 6:30pm, fireworks about 7:45pm, on Stafford Street. [Details](https://www5.ticketebo.co.uk/woodbank-cricket-club/woodbank-cc-annual-bonfire-fireworks-display-2026)
- **Light Up Shaw**, Shaw Cricket Club (Shaw): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 5:30pm onwards. £7 adult, £5 child, £22 family; VIP £40 and £20; under-2s free. All ages. Bonfire about 6pm, fireworks 7:30pm, on Mark Lane. Book via Ticketebo. [Details](https://www.ticketebo.co.uk/shaw-cricket-club/light-up-shaw-2026)
- **Whalley Range CLTC Bonfire**, Whalley Range Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club (Whalley Range): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 5:30pm onwards. £7 adult, £5 child, £20 family. All ages. Bonfire 6:30pm, fireworks about 8pm. Sold out last year, so book ahead. [Details](https://www5.ticketebo.co.uk/wrcltc/whalley-range-cltc-bonfire-2026)
- **Denton West Cricket Club Bonfire Night**, Denton West Cricket Club (Denton): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 6pm till 11pm. £11 adult, £9 child, plus fees. All ages. Reduced capacity this year because of building work at the clubhouse, so book ahead. [Details](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dentonwestcricketclubcic/2401226)
- **Hyde Cricket and Squash Club Bonfire Night**, Hyde Cricket and Squash Club (Hyde): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 6pm onwards. £6 adult (12+), £3 child (4-12), under-4s free. All ages. Bonfire 6:30pm, fireworks 8pm. Book via TicketSource. [Details](https://www.hydecsc.co.uk/news/bonfire-night-at-hyde-cc--saturday-7th-november-2026-3000238.html)
- **Lancashire Mining Museum Bonfire and Fireworks**, Lancashire Mining Museum (Astley): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 6pm onwards. From £8.80 (children about £4). All ages. Bonfire 7pm, fireworks 7:30pm, on Higher Green Lane. Book via Ticket Quarter. [Details](https://ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/article/tq-fireworks-and-bonfire-26)
- **Marple Bonfire**, Brabyns Park (Marple): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 6pm onwards. £9.50 adult, £6 child (5-15), under-5s free; no booking fees. All ages. Marple's 54th bonfire: procession 7pm, fireworks 7:30pm. Advance tickets only, via Ticket Tailor. [Details](https://www.marplebonfire.co.uk/)
- **Greenmount Scouts Bonfire and Fireworks**, Canon Lewis Hall (Greenmount): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 6:30pm onwards. £6 adult, £2 under-16. All ages. Bonfire 7:15pm, fireworks 8pm, at Holcombe Brook. Ticket only. No private fireworks, sparklers or alcohol. [Details](https://bonfire.greenmount.org.uk/)
- **Heald Green Scouts Bonfire**, 2nd Heald Green Scout Hut (Heald Green): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 7pm onwards. Pay on the gate (last year £10 adult, £5 child, £25 family). All ages. Scout group bonfire on Brown Lane, fireworks about 8pm. Tickets on the gate only. [Details](https://2ndhealdgreen.org.uk/)
- **Ashton Town FC Firework Night**, Bartons Group Stadium (Ashton-in-Makerfield): Fireworks, Saturday 7 November, 7pm till 11pm. Ticketed; children £1. All ages. Firework night at Ashton Town's ground on Edge Green Street. Tickets on sale now. [Details](https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/ashtontownafc/calendar/event/ashton-town-firework-display--saturday-7th-november-tickets-on-sale-now-635832)

## Sunday 8 November 2026

- **7pm** Gullivers (Northern Quarter): Black Orchid Empire + Terminals, gig. One-off, Sunday 8 Nov.
- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Idris Ackamoor & The Pyramids, gig. One-off, Sunday 8 Nov.
- **7:30pm** The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): The Shires, gig. One-off, Sunday 8 Nov.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** Co-op Live (Eastlands): Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key of Life 50th Anniversary, gig. One-off, Sunday 8 Nov.
- **Aldwinians RUFC Fireworks Extravaganza**, Audenshaw Park (Audenshaw): Fireworks, Sunday 8 November, 4pm onwards. From £6 (rising to £7, then £8); under-5s free. All ages. Fireworks 7pm. No bonfire. Advance online tickets only. [Details](https://www.aldwinians.co.uk/fireworks)
- **Bolton School Fireworks: British Music Legends**, Bolton School (Bolton): Fireworks, Sunday 8 November, 4:30pm till 7pm. £10 adult, £8 child (2-15), VIP parking £15. All ages. Fireworks 7pm. Pre-booked tickets only. Falls on Remembrance Sunday, with a moment of reflection. [Details](https://www.trybooking.com/uk/event/115362)
- **Denton Golf Club Firework Spectacular**, Denton Golf Club (Denton): Fireworks, Sunday 8 November, 5pm onwards. £10 adult, £8 child (1-16), VIP indoor £15, plus fees. All ages. Mini display 6:30pm, main display 8pm. Book via Ticketebo. [Details](https://www3.ticketebo.co.uk/denton-golf-club/denton-gc-firework-spectacular-2026)
- **West Didsbury and Chorlton AFC Bonfire**, Recreation Ground, Brookburn Road (Chorlton): Fireworks, Sunday 8 November, 5:30pm onwards. £10 adult, £5 child (3-15), £25 family; under-3s free. All ages. The successor to the old Chorlton Green bonfire. Ticket only. [Details](https://www.wdcfc.co.uk/products/wdcfcbonfire2026)

## Monday 9 November 2026

- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Shabaka, gig. One-off, Monday 9 Nov.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** AO Arena (City centre): Noah Kahan, gig. One-off, Monday 9 Nov.

## Tuesday 10 November 2026

- **6pm** [Frog & Bucket](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/frog-and-bucket) (Northern Quarter): Forever Funny Comedy Night, comedy. One-off, Tuesday 10 Nov.
- **7pm** [Gorilla](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/gorilla) (City centre): Lo Fidelity Allstars, gig. One-off, Tuesday 10 Nov.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** AO Arena (City centre): Noah Kahan, gig. One-off, Tuesday 10 Nov.

## Wednesday 11 November 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Brian Fallon & The Painkillers, gig. One-off, Wednesday 11 Nov.
- **7pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): Trevor Wallace: The Alpha Beta Male, comedy. One-off, Wednesday 11 Nov.
- **7:30pm** YES (Basement) (Oxford Road): Grace Cummings, gig. One-off, Wednesday 11 Nov.
- **8pm** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Omid Djalili: Namaste, comedy. One-off, Wednesday 11 Nov.

## Thursday 12 November 2026

- **7pm** [Gorilla](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/gorilla) (City centre): MNEK, gig. One-off, Thursday 12 Nov.
- **7pm** The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Bellowhead, gig. One-off, Thursday 12 Nov.
- **7:30pm** The Castle Hotel (Northern Quarter): Storefront Church, gig. One-off, Thursday 12 Nov.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** Co-op Live (Eastlands): Muse: The Wow! Signal Europa Tour, gig. One-off, Thursday 12 Nov.

## Friday 13 November 2026

- **6:45pm** [Creatures Comedy Club](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club) (Northern Quarter): Joe Daymond: Live in the UK, comedy. One-off, Friday 13 Nov.
- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Seb Lowe, gig. One-off, Friday 13 Nov.
- **7pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Elephant Sessions, gig. One-off, Friday 13 Nov.
- **7pm** [SOUP](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/soup) (Northern Quarter): The Gulls, gig. One-off, Friday 13 Nov.
- **7pm** The Bread Shed (Oxford Road): Breed 77, gig. One-off, Friday 13 Nov.
- **7pm** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Opera North: Eugene Onegin, theatre. One-off, Friday 13 Nov.
- **10pm till 4am** [Joshua Brooks](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/joshua-brooks) (City centre): Laidback Luke, club night. One-off, Friday 13 Nov.
- **11pm till 5am** [Hidden](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/hidden) (Salford): Hidden x Fishing for Bill: Dopplereffekt, Client\_03, Nikki Nair, club night. One-off, Friday 13 Nov.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** Co-op Live (Eastlands): Muse: The Wow! Signal Europa Tour, gig. One-off, Friday 13 Nov.

## Saturday 14 November 2026

- **6pm** The Bread Shed (Oxford Road): MCR Made & Appy Mundays, gig. One-off, Saturday 14 Nov.
- **7pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): The Sheepdogs, gig. One-off, Saturday 14 Nov.
- **7pm** Holy Diver (Stockport): Secret Affair, gig. One-off, Saturday 14 Nov.
- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): MUNA, gig. One-off, Saturday 14 Nov.
- **7pm** [Stage & Radio](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/stage-and-radio) (Northern Quarter): Aziz Ibrahim: 'Lahore To Longsight' (full band), gig. One-off, Saturday 14 Nov.
- **7:30pm** The Peer Hat (Northern Quarter): Lomens + Oceanvein + Endings, gig. One-off, Saturday 14 Nov.
- **9pm till 4am** Depot Mayfield (Piccadilly): WHP: Klangkuenstler, club night. One-off, Saturday 14 Nov.
- **11pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Adam F: 30 Years of Circles, club night. One-off, Saturday 14 Nov.

## Sunday 15 November 2026

- **3pm** Night & Day Café (Northern Quarter): John Bramwell \[I Am Kloot\] (matinee), gig. One-off, Sunday 15 Nov.
- **7pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): Rizzle Kicks, gig. One-off, Sunday 15 Nov.
- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Paris Paloma, gig. One-off, Sunday 15 Nov.
- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): Caravan Palace, gig. One-off, Sunday 15 Nov.
- **7:30pm** Rebellion (City centre): Naxatras, gig. One-off, Sunday 15 Nov.
- **Christmas at Tatton Park**, Tatton Park (Cheshire): Light trail, 15 Nov to 23 Dec. Ticketed (selected dates). All ages. Yuletide in the Gardens on selected dates. Around the World in 80 Days Christmas Mansion, 21 Nov–31 Dec, 11am–4pm. [Details](https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_tatton_park/christmas_at_tatton_park/christmas-at-tatton-park.aspx)

## Monday 16 November 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Bonnie Prince Billy, gig. One-off, Monday 16 Nov.
- **7:30pm** Night & Day Café (Northern Quarter): Barbican Estate, gig. One-off, Monday 16 Nov.

## Tuesday 17 November 2026

- **6:30pm** AO Arena (City centre): beabadoobee, gig. One-off, Tuesday 17 Nov.
- **6:30pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Jamie Hutchinson: Can My Mate Come? He's Sound, comedy. One-off, Tuesday 17 Nov.
- **7:30pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): Tropical Fuck Storm, gig. One-off, Tuesday 17 Nov.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Paranormal Activity (stage play), theatre. One-off, Tuesday 17 Nov to Saturday 21 Nov.

## Wednesday 18 November 2026

- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Gotts Street Park, gig. One-off, Wednesday 18 Nov.

## Thursday 19 November 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): For Vini: The Music of The Durutti Column, gig. One-off, Thursday 19 Nov.
- **7pm** [Creatures Comedy Club](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club) (Northern Quarter): Hannah Jones Headlines, comedy. One-off, Thursday 19 Nov.
- **7pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): The Fray, gig. One-off, Thursday 19 Nov.
- **7:30pm** Aatma (Northern Quarter): Winter Hotel, gig. One-off, Thursday 19 Nov.
- **7:30pm** The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Hallé: The Firebird, classical. One-off, Thursday 19 Nov.
- **Northern Lights at Heaton Park**, Heaton Park (North Manchester): Light trail, 19 Nov to 31 Dec. Early-bird tickets available. All ages. Evening light trail with a new theme, A Christmas Time Machine. Some dates are kids-go-free. [Details](https://www.visitmanchester.com/event/northern-lights-at-heaton-park/114288101/)

## Friday 20 November 2026

- **6:45pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Tony Hadley: The Christmas Big Band Tour, gig. One-off, Friday 20 Nov.
- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): W. H. Lung, gig. One-off, Friday 20 Nov.
- **7pm** [Gorilla](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/gorilla) (City centre): Republica, gig. One-off, Friday 20 Nov.
- **7pm** Holy Diver (Stockport): Tygers of Pan Tang, gig. One-off, Friday 20 Nov.
- **7pm** Niamos (Chorlton): Homegrown, gig. One-off, Friday 20 Nov.
- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): elbow: Asleep in the Back, gig. One-off, Friday 20 Nov.
- **7:30pm** Freight Island (Castlefield): MCR Rocks Double Show: Wonderwall vs Cortinas, gig. One-off, Friday 20 Nov.
- **Christmas at Dunham Massey**, Dunham Massey (Cheshire): Light trail, 20 Nov to 2 Jan. From £19 adult. All ages. 10th anniversary trail, about a mile, dog-friendly. Quieter sessions on 27 Nov, 1, 7 and 30 Dec at 4pm/4.15pm. [Details](https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-manchester/dunham-massey/christmas-lights-at-dunham-massey)

## Saturday 21 November 2026

- **10am till 4pm** Makers Market Chorlton (Chorlton): Chorlton Makers Market, market. One-off, Saturday 21 Nov.
- **3pm till 10pm** [Joshua Brooks](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/joshua-brooks) (City centre): Moovin-In: Krafty Kuts, Plump DJs, Jaguar Skills, Phil Hartnoll, club night. One-off, Saturday 21 Nov.
- **4pm till 2:30am** Depot Mayfield (Piccadilly): WHP: Eat Your Own Ears, club night. One-off, Saturday 21 Nov.
- **7pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Opus Kink, gig. One-off, Saturday 21 Nov.
- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Dr John Cooper Clarke: Have It Tour, gig. One-off, Saturday 21 Nov.
- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): elbow: Asleep in the Back, gig. One-off, Saturday 21 Nov.
- **8pm** Niamos (Chorlton): Reverence Sound System alongside Impressa Sound System, club night. One-off, Saturday 21 Nov.
- **9pm** Big Hands (Oxford Road): Edging (US) + Big Break, gig. One-off, Saturday 21 Nov.
- **11pm till 4am** [Hidden](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/hidden) (Salford): Hidden Presents: Jack Marlow, Capo Lee + more, club night. One-off, Saturday 21 Nov.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** AO Arena (City centre): Fontaines D.C., gig. One-off, Saturday 21 Nov.

## Sunday 22 November 2026

- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): elbow: Asleep in the Back, gig. One-off, Sunday 22 Nov.
- **8pm** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Laura Lexx: Yo-Yo, comedy. One-off, Sunday 22 Nov.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** AO Arena (City centre): Deep Purple, gig. One-off, Sunday 22 Nov.

## Monday 23 November 2026

- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Squeeze + Billy Bragg, gig. One-off, Monday 23 Nov.
- **Festive Brunch at Dirty Martini**, Dirty Martini (City centre): Bottomless brunch, 23 Nov to 31 Dec. £40 to £45. 90-minute festive bottomless brunch on Peter Street, on various dates. [Details](https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/deansgate/dirty-martini/festive-brunch-dirty-martini-manchester)

## Tuesday 24 November 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Boys Are Back Again: East 17 & Blazin' Squad, gig. One-off, Tuesday 24 Nov.
- **7pm** New Century (Northern Quarter): An Evening with Lambchop, gig. One-off, Tuesday 24 Nov.
- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): Mystery Jets, gig. One-off, Tuesday 24 Nov.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Matthew Bourne's Cinderella, theatre. One-off, Tuesday 24 Nov to Saturday 28 Nov.

## Wednesday 25 November 2026

- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): The Big Moon, gig. One-off, Wednesday 25 Nov.
- **7:30pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): Electric Six, gig. One-off, Wednesday 25 Nov.

## Thursday 26 November 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Dylan John Thomas, gig. One-off, Thursday 26 Nov.
- **7pm** Holy Diver (Stockport): Graham Bonnet Band, gig. One-off, Thursday 26 Nov.
- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Kraak & Smaak, gig. One-off, Thursday 26 Nov.
- **RHS Glow**, RHS Garden Bridgewater (Worsley): Light trail, 26 Nov to 30 Dec. All ages. Illuminated evening trail through the gardens. [Details](https://www.visitmanchester.com/event/rhs-glow/90988101/)

## Friday 27 November 2026

- **7pm till 4:30am** Depot Mayfield (Piccadilly): WHP: 20 Years of The Warehouse Project, club night. One-off, Friday 27 Nov.
- **7pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): Reverend and the Makers, gig. One-off, Friday 27 Nov.
- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Royal Blood, gig. One-off, Friday 27 Nov.
- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): Tinie Tempah, gig. One-off, Friday 27 Nov.
- **7pm** The Bread Shed (Oxford Road): The Urban Voodoo Machine, gig. One-off, Friday 27 Nov.
- **7pm** The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Del Amitri, gig. One-off, Friday 27 Nov.
- **8pm** The Peer Hat (Northern Quarter): The Honey Drops, gig. One-off, Friday 27 Nov.
- **9pm till 3am** The Loft MCR (City centre): Keep It Unreal x The Loft: Mr. Scruff (all night long), club night. One-off, Friday 27 Nov.
- **11pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Jungle (DJ Set), club night. One-off, Friday 27 Nov.

## Saturday 28 November 2026

- **1:30pm** Holy Diver (Stockport): No Future Fest: GBH, Subhumans, W.O.R.M, gig. One-off, Saturday 28 Nov.
- **4pm till 4am** Depot Mayfield (Piccadilly): WHP: XXL Techno, club night. One-off, Saturday 28 Nov.
- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Chicane, gig. One-off, Saturday 28 Nov.
- **7pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Young Knives, gig. One-off, Saturday 28 Nov.
- **10pm till 4am** [Hidden](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/hidden) (Salford): Peach Legends UK Tour, club night. One-off, Saturday 28 Nov.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** AO Arena (City centre): Ocean Colour Scene, gig. One-off, Saturday 28 Nov.

## Sunday 29 November 2026

- **11am till 4pm** Makers Market West Didsbury (West Didsbury): West Didsbury Makers Market, market. One-off, Sunday 29 Nov.
- **7pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): Swae Lee, gig. One-off, Sunday 29 Nov.
- **8pm** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Ivo Graham: Orange Crush, comedy. One-off, Sunday 29 Nov.

## Tuesday 1 December 2026

- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): Boy Harsher: The Heartbreak Tour, gig. One-off, Tuesday 1 Dec.
- **Winter Island at Freight Island**, Escape to Freight Island (City centre): Christmas party, 1 Dec to 31 Dec. £9.90 per adult. Festive street food, drinks and live music through December. Exact 2026 dates and times are still to be announced. [Details](https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/event-space/city-centre/freight-island)

## Wednesday 2 December 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Hermanos Gutiérrez, gig. One-off, Wednesday 2 Dec.
- **7pm** [Gorilla](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/gorilla) (City centre): Genesis Owusu, gig. One-off, Wednesday 2 Dec.
- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Bleachers, gig. One-off, Wednesday 2 Dec.
- **Home Alone in Concert**, The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Concert, 2 Dec to 3 Dec. The film with the score played live. [Details](https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/series/home-alone/)

## Thursday 3 December 2026

- **7pm till 11pm** Depot Mayfield (Piccadilly): Kneecap (WHP), gig. One-off, Thursday 3 Dec.
- **7pm** Holy Diver (Stockport): Kid Bookie, gig. One-off, Thursday 3 Dec.

## Friday 4 December 2026

- **6pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): A Tribute to Manchester 2026 (Clone Roses, Oasish, The Smiths Ltd, The Cortinas, Clint Boon), gig. One-off, Friday 4 Dec.
- **7pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Manchester Christmas Gospel, gig. One-off, Friday 4 Dec.
- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): The Pogues, gig. One-off, Friday 4 Dec.
- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): The Orb + Ozric Tentacles, gig. One-off, Friday 4 Dec.
- **10pm till 5am** [Hidden](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/hidden) (Salford): Neffa-T Presents: Neffa-T, DJ Stingray + Tasha, club night. One-off, Friday 4 Dec.
- **11pm** YES (Basement) (Oxford Road): Oscar Farrell, club night. One-off, Friday 4 Dec.

## Saturday 5 December 2026

- **3pm** [The Deaf Institute](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-deaf-institute) (Oxford Road): An Xmas Afternoon of Indie (Indie for the Over 30s), club night. One-off, Saturday 5 Dec.
- **5pm till 3am** Depot Mayfield (Piccadilly): WHP: The Haçienda, club night. One-off, Saturday 5 Dec.
- **6pm** The Bread Shed (Oxford Road): The Karma Effect + We Three Kings + Shape of Water, gig. One-off, Saturday 5 Dec.
- **6pm** The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Hallé: Handel's Messiah, classical. One-off, Saturday 5 Dec.
- **6:30pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): The Lancashire Hotpots + Complete Madness + Black Lace, gig. One-off, Saturday 5 Dec.
- **7pm** Aatma (Northern Quarter): Battle Born, gig. One-off, Saturday 5 Dec.
- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Shed Seven, gig. One-off, Saturday 5 Dec.
- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): Hard-Fi, gig. One-off, Saturday 5 Dec.
- **10pm till 5am** [Hidden](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/hidden) (Salford): Takeover: Sonja Moonear, Ste Roberts, club night. One-off, Saturday 5 Dec.
- **Dick Whittington (pantomime)**, Opera House Manchester (City centre): Panto, 5 Dec to 3 Jan. From £15.60. All ages. Jason Manford and Ben Nickless star. Relaxed performance on 30 December at 1:30pm. [Details](https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/dick-whittington-pantomime/opera-house-manchester/)

## Sunday 6 December 2026

- **2pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Festive Jazz Brunch with Nishla Smith & friends, live jazz. One-off, Sunday 6 Dec.
- **5:30pm** [Creatures Comedy Club](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club) (Northern Quarter): Peter Kozman: Mich Men Hena, comedy. One-off, Sunday 6 Dec.
- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Elmiene, gig. One-off, Sunday 6 Dec.
- **7pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): The Blackout, gig. One-off, Sunday 6 Dec.
- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): Nemzzz: Locked In Tour, gig. One-off, Sunday 6 Dec.
- **7:30pm** Night & Day Café (Northern Quarter): Life In Neon, gig. One-off, Sunday 6 Dec.
- **Manchester Christmas Parade**, Manchester Cathedral and Retail District (City centre): Parade, Sunday 6 December, 1pm till 3pm. Free. All ages. Route still to be announced. Expect big crowds at the markets that day. [Details](https://cityco.com/event/manchester-christmas-parade/)

## Monday 7 December 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Tori Kelly, gig. One-off, Monday 7 Dec.
- **7pm** [Gorilla](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/gorilla) (City centre): Boston Manor, gig. One-off, Monday 7 Dec.
- **7pm** The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert, gig. One-off, Monday 7 Dec.
- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Maryama Cham + Grupo Lokito, gig. One-off, Monday 7 Dec.

## Tuesday 8 December 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Ash: 1977 30th Anniversary, gig. One-off, Tuesday 8 Dec.
- **7pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): Gnarls Barkley, gig. One-off, Tuesday 8 Dec.
- **7pm** The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Kate Rusby at Christmas, gig. One-off, Tuesday 8 Dec.
- **7:30pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): Portugal. The Man, gig. One-off, Tuesday 8 Dec.
- **7:30pm** Night & Day Café (Northern Quarter): Victor Villareal, gig. One-off, Tuesday 8 Dec.

## Wednesday 9 December 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Barenaked Ladies (festive show), gig. One-off, Wednesday 9 Dec.

## Thursday 10 December 2026

- **7pm** Fairfield Social Club (Ancoats): Sooz Kempner: Imposter, comedy. One-off, Thursday 10 Dec.
- **7:30pm** The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): The Bootleg Beatles, gig. One-off, Thursday 10 Dec.
- **11pm** [The Deaf Institute](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-deaf-institute) (Oxford Road): Whip-Round: Winter Ball, club night. One-off, Thursday 10 Dec.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Showstopper! at Christmas, theatre. One-off, Thursday 10 Dec to Sunday 20 Dec.

## Friday 11 December 2026

- **6:30pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Simon Brodkin: Unleashed, comedy. One-off, Friday 11 Dec.
- **6:45pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): Christmas Disco Party for Grown Ups, club night. One-off, Friday 11 Dec.
- **7pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Stone Foundation, gig. One-off, Friday 11 Dec.

## Saturday 12 December 2026

- **1pm till 4pm** [Matt & Phred's](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/matt-and-phreds) (Northern Quarter): Big Band Brunch: Christmas Special, live jazz. One-off, Saturday 12 Dec.
- **2pm** [Gorilla](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/gorilla) (City centre): Christmas Bliss: 70s & 80s Christmas Daytime Disco, club night. One-off, Saturday 12 Dec.
- **6pm** The Bread Shed (Oxford Road): Downloaded, gig. One-off, Saturday 12 Dec.
- **7pm** Fairfield Social Club (Ancoats): The Muppathon: Muppets Drag Show, drag. One-off, Saturday 12 Dec.
- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): Blondshell, gig. One-off, Saturday 12 Dec.
- **7:30pm** The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Rebecca Ferguson, gig. One-off, Saturday 12 Dec.
- **9pm till 4am** Depot Mayfield (Piccadilly): WHP: Steppers (Concourse), club night. One-off, Saturday 12 Dec.
- **10pm** Manchester Academy (Oxford Road): The Soul Central Christmas Party, club night. One-off, Saturday 12 Dec.

## Sunday 13 December 2026

- **7pm** Gullivers (Northern Quarter): Weird Frequency presents Girlteeth, gig. One-off, Sunday 13 Dec.

## Monday 14 December 2026

- **5pm** Albert Hall (City centre): The Christmas Orchestra, gig. One-off, Monday 14 Dec.

## Tuesday 15 December 2026

- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): Ladytron, gig. One-off, Tuesday 15 Dec.
- **8pm** The Lowry (Salford Quays): Lowry Late: Fight Club Takeover, comedy. One-off, Tuesday 15 Dec.
- **Love Actually in Concert**, The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Concert, Tuesday 15 December. The film with the score played live. [Details](https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/love-actually-151226/)

## Wednesday 16 December 2026

- **7pm** Albert Hall (City centre): The Unthanks In Winter, gig. One-off, Wednesday 16 Dec.
- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band, gig. One-off, Wednesday 16 Dec.

## Thursday 17 December 2026

- **6pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Fern Brady, John Kearns, Amy Gledhill + more: Live At Christmas, comedy. One-off, Thursday 17 Dec.
- **6:30pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, gig. One-off, Thursday 17 Dec.
- **7pm** [Creatures Comedy Club](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club) (Northern Quarter): Rogier Bak, comedy. One-off, Thursday 17 Dec.
- **7pm** [Gorilla](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/gorilla) (City centre): Professor Green, gig. One-off, Thursday 17 Dec.

## Friday 18 December 2026

- **7pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Orchestra Mambo International: Apuntalo! album launch, gig. One-off, Friday 18 Dec.
- **7pm** O2 Apollo Manchester (City centre): Ministry of Sound Classical, gig. One-off, Friday 18 Dec.
- **Hallé: Christmas Cracker**, The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Concert, Friday 18 December. The Hallé's festive concert. [Details](https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/halle-181226/)

## Saturday 19 December 2026

- **10am till 4pm** Makers Market Chorlton (Chorlton): Chorlton Makers Market (Christmas), market. One-off, Saturday 19 Dec.
- **2pm** [Gorilla](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/gorilla) (City centre): All My Friends Day Disco, club night. One-off, Saturday 19 Dec.
- **7pm** O2 Ritz (City centre): Trevor Horn and his Band, gig. One-off, Saturday 19 Dec.
- **7:30pm** Aatma (Northern Quarter): Tom Hingley and the Kar-pets, gig. One-off, Saturday 19 Dec.

## Sunday 20 December 2026

- **11am till 4pm** Makers Market West Didsbury (West Didsbury): West Didsbury Makers Market (Christmas), market. One-off, Sunday 20 Dec.
- **2pm** Albert Hall (City centre): Festive Happening with Manchester Camerata and AMC Gospel Choir, gig. One-off, Sunday 20 Dec.

## Monday 21 December 2026

- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Sa-Roc + DJ Katbrown Sugar, gig. One-off, Monday 21 Dec.
- **The Rat Pack at Christmas**, The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Concert, Monday 21 December. Swing and Christmas standards. [Details](https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/the-rat-pack-at-christmas-211226/)

## Tuesday 22 December 2026

- **5:30pm** AO Arena (City centre): Christmas Musical Spectacular, gig. One-off, Tuesday 22 Dec.
- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Mark Radcliffe & Co., gig. One-off, Tuesday 22 Dec.

## Wednesday 23 December 2026

- **5:30pm** AO Arena (City centre): Christmas Musical Spectacular, gig. One-off, Wednesday 23 Dec.
- **7:30pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Baked a La Ska: 'Ska of Wonder' Christmas Party, gig. One-off, Wednesday 23 Dec.
- **Christmas Carol Singalong**, The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Concert, Wednesday 23 December. Carols the night before Christmas Eve. [Details](https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-carol-singalong-231226/)

## Saturday 26 December 2026

- **9pm till 5am** [Sankeys Manchester](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/sankeys-manchester) (Ancoats): Retro x Timeless x Sanction, club night. One-off, Saturday 26 Dec.

## Sunday 27 December 2026

- **8pm** Manchester Cathedral (City centre): Moonlight Sonata at Christmas by Candlelight, gig. One-off, Sunday 27 Dec.
- **9pm till 3am** [Joshua Brooks](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/joshua-brooks) (City centre): K Klass: Haçienda All Night Long, club night. One-off, Sunday 27 Dec.

## Thursday 31 December 2026

- **12:30pm** Freight Island (Castlefield): Raver Tots NYE (family rave), club night. One-off, Thursday 31 Dec.
- **7:30pm** Manchester Cathedral (City centre): New Year's Eve: Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight, gig. One-off, Thursday 31 Dec.
- **8pm till 4am** Depot Mayfield (Piccadilly): WHP NYE: Defected + Glitterbox, club night. One-off, Thursday 31 Dec.
- **8pm** The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Simply The Best: New Year's Eve, gig. One-off, Thursday 31 Dec.
- **10pm** [Band on the Wall](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall) (Northern Quarter): Me Gusta Collective: New Year's Eve Special, club night. One-off, Thursday 31 Dec.
- **10pm till 4am** [Hidden](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/hidden) (Salford): Homoelectric New Year's Eve, club night. One-off, Thursday 31 Dec.

## Once a month

- **7:30pm** [Saison](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/saison) (West Didsbury): Open mic. 1st Tuesday of the month. First Tuesday of the month from 7:30. Ask the bar about a spot.
- **7pm till 10pm** [Undercurrent at The Underbank](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/undercurrent-at-the-underbank) (Stockport): Open mic. 3rd Thursday of the month. Third Thursday of the month. Free, 15-minute slots, sign up in advance.
- **8pm till 11:30pm** [The Albert Club](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-albert-club) (West Didsbury): Open mic. 1st Thursday of the month. Music, poetry and comedy. Sign up to perform from 7:30pm.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** [Iconic Bar](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/iconic-bar) (Gay Village): Open mic. 1st Thursday of the month. First Thursday of the month. Start time isn't published.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** [Mary & Archie](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/mary-and-archie) (Chorlton): Open mic. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, hosted by Lotide Collective. Start time not confirmed (around 7pm).
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** [The Red Arch](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-red-arch) (Cheetham Hill): Open mic. Last Thursday of the month. Last Thursday of the month. Start time isn't published.
- **time not confirmed, check with venue** [Blarney Barrel](https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/blarney-barrel) (Bramhall): Open mic. 2nd Sunday of the month. Second Sunday of the month. Start time isn't published.

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