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Things to do in Manchester, August 2026

Browse 99 upcoming events and things to do in Manchester during August 2026. Highlights include Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival 2026 in Manchester, RADAR Festival: Saturday - Skindred + Northlane + Protest The Hero, Double preview: Emma Holland and Tom Cashman and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival 2026

ManchesterSat, Aug 1Food & Drink
RADAR Festival: Saturday - Skindred + Northlane + Protest The Hero

RADAR Festival: Saturday - Skindred + Northlane + Protest The Hero

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterSat, Aug 1Music

🎟️ From £67

An Afternoon of Rock MANCHESTER - Rock & Metal For Over 30s, 3pm-7pm

An Afternoon of Rock MANCHESTER - Rock & Metal For Over 30s, 3pm-7pm

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sat, Aug 1Music

🎟️ From £7

Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

Manchester · Manchester Stoller HallSat, Aug 1Music
Spanish Horses

Spanish Horses

Manchester · The AbbeySat, Aug 1Music

🎟️ From £11

RADAR Festival: Sunday - Animals As Leaders + The Pineapple Thief

RADAR Festival: Sunday - Animals As Leaders + The Pineapple Thief

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterSun, Aug 2Music

🎟️ From £67

Solya

Solya

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sun, Aug 2Music

🎟️ From £19

REVOLVER - the Beatles classic at 50

REVOLVER - the Beatles classic at 50

Manchester · The Strines NightingaleWed, Aug 5Events
Borderline

Borderline

Manchester · The Lodge, ManchesterWed, Aug 5Music

🎟️ From £15

The Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble ft. Yahael Onono

The Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble ft. Yahael Onono

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Aug 7Events

🎟️ From £17

Gaol Bird

Gaol Bird

Manchester · The Strines NightingaleFri, Aug 7Events
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Double preview: Emma Holland and Tom Cashman

Manchester · Fairfield Social ClubSat, Aug 1Culture & Art

🎟️ From £13

An event venue.

Bolton Wanderers v NAC Breda

Manchester · Toughsheet Community StadiumSat, Aug 1Events
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Double preview: Scout Boxall and Anna Leong Brophy

Manchester · Fairfield Social ClubSun, Aug 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Butterfly Future Presents Tabi Gazele

Manchester · Copper Bar, Band on the WallWed, Aug 5Culture & Art

🎟️ From £8

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Spectral Wound

Manchester · GorillaThu, Aug 6Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Biohazard

Manchester · Club AcademyThu, Aug 6Culture & Art

🎟️ From £34

A city venue in the evening.

Manford's Comedy Club | Middleton

Manchester · Middleton ArenaThu, Aug 6Nightlife

🎟️ From £15

A live music performance.

Everette

Manchester · Copper Bar, Band on the WallThu, Aug 6Music

🎟️ From £12

A live music performance.

Jack Carroll

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - The LodgeFri, Aug 7Music

🎟️ From £12

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Bass Face // DNB // 360° SUMMER SPECIAL! FREE

Manchester · GorillaSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £10

Peter Kay Live

Peter Kay Live

Manchester · AO ArenaSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £47

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Sat, Aug 8Events

🎟️ From £44

Steve Gunn

Steve Gunn

Manchester · YES BasementSat, Aug 8Music

🎟️ From £19

Kittie

Kittie

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademyMon, Aug 10Music
The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac

The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterThu, Aug 13Music
Charlie Worsham

Charlie Worsham

Manchester · YES BasementFri, Aug 14Music

🎟️ From £13

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Hurry / U.S. Highball / Mt. Misery

Manchester · The Talleyrand MCRSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £13

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Stand Up With The Real McCoy Manchester

Manchester · Frog & BucketSun, Aug 9Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Misery Index

Manchester · RebellionSun, Aug 9Culture & Art

🎟️ From £29

A live music performance.

Blue Earth Sound

Manchester · Copper Bar, Band on the WallSun, Aug 9Music

🎟️ From £14

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Sharp Pins

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallTue, Aug 11Culture & Art

🎟️ From £21

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Le Vent du Nord

Manchester · Band On The WallTue, Aug 11Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Venture Entertainment Presents B-Side

Manchester · Copper Bar, Band on the WallWed, Aug 12Culture & Art

🎟️ From £12

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Filthy Fellas 'Unite The Kingdom UK Tour'

Manchester · New Century HallThu, Aug 13Culture & Art

🎟️ From £30

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

tinyumbrellas

Manchester · Copper Bar, Band on the WallFri, Aug 14Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

Randy Houser

Randy Houser

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Sat, Aug 15Music

🎟️ From £20

JOJI: SOLARIS

JOJI: SOLARIS

Manchester · Co-op LiveSun, Aug 16Music

🎟️ From £55

Aaron Lee Tasjan

Aaron Lee Tasjan

Manchester · The Lodge, ManchesterSun, Aug 16Music

🎟️ From £18

KELS

KELS

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Mon, Aug 17Music

🎟️ From £18

Primus

Primus

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterMon, Aug 17Music
Hollywood Vampires

Hollywood Vampires

Manchester · AO ArenaTue, Aug 18Music

🎟️ From £1

Hannah Cohen

Hannah Cohen

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Wed, Aug 19Music

🎟️ From £21

Butcher Brown

Butcher Brown

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Wed, Aug 19Events

🎟️ From £17

Twisted Firestarter #6- The Official Infest Warm Up Party

Twisted Firestarter #6- The Official Infest Warm Up Party

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterThu, Aug 20Music
Greg Freeman

Greg Freeman

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Thu, Aug 20Music

🎟️ From £17

Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterThu, Aug 20Culture & Art
AUGUST WINE TASTING

AUGUST WINE TASTING

Manchester · BrukThu, Aug 20Events
Drum and Bass Band present The Rave Return

Drum and Bass Band present The Rave Return

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Thu, Aug 20Events

🎟️ From £16

CLUB STIGMATA - 20th August w/ Dj’s FRANKIE D + MARK WALKER

CLUB STIGMATA - 20th August w/ Dj’s FRANKIE D + MARK WALKER

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterFri, Aug 21Music
The Cure at Live from Wythenshawe Park

The Cure at Live from Wythenshawe Park

Manchester · Wythenshawe ParkFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From £78

The Living Tombstone

The Living Tombstone

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From £34

DJ Jazzy Jeff

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From £19

The Cure Aftershow - Manchester

The Cure Aftershow - Manchester

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £26

A city venue in the evening.

The Michael Jackson Day Party: Manchester

Manchester · GorillaSat, Aug 15Nightlife

🎟️ From £18

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

When Chai Met Toast

Manchester · The Deaf InstituteSat, Aug 15Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

Food and drink laid out for an event.

Pale Strangers, Box Wine, Moss Valley

Manchester · The Castle HotelSat, Aug 15Food & Drink

🎟️ From £9

A live music performance.

Jeffrey Silverstein, Bobby Lee & Black Brunswicker

Manchester · Kamera at Lloyd and PlattSat, Aug 15Music

🎟️ From £17

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Zlatan

Manchester · Albert HallSun, Aug 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £35

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Life In Neon

Manchester · The Night and Day CaféSun, Aug 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £9

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Bats / Linda Smith + support

Manchester · Levenshulme Old LibraryTue, Aug 18Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Marie Davidson

Manchester · The White HotelThu, Aug 20Culture & Art

🎟️ From £23

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

THE FLATLINERS & A WILHELM SCREAM

Manchester · The Bread ShedFri, Aug 21Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

A live music performance.

Pride Rock

Manchester · GorillaFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From £24

Lewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi

Manchester · Wythenshawe ParkSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £80

Mallory Knox

Mallory Knox

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £12

Ora Cogan

Ora Cogan

Manchester · The AbbeyMon, Aug 24Music

🎟️ From £21

Flock of Dimes

Flock of Dimes

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Mon, Aug 24Music

🎟️ From £22

Yebba

Yebba

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallTue, Aug 25Music
Wednesday

Wednesday

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterTue, Aug 25Music

🎟️ From £29

Violet Grohl

Violet Grohl

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Tue, Aug 25Music

🎟️ From £18

Golomb

Golomb

Manchester · The AbbeyWed, Aug 26Music

🎟️ From £14

Way Dynamic

Way Dynamic

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Wed, Aug 26Music

🎟️ From £24

Creamfields 2026 event poster

Creamfields 2026

ManchesterThu, Aug 27Festivals

🎟️ From £130

Noah James

Noah James

Manchester · The Lodge, ManchesterThu, Aug 27Music

🎟️ From £19

Pulp

Pulp

Manchester · Wythenshawe ParkFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £78

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Kiss & Tell... The I Kissed A Boy/Girl Story

Manchester · New Century HallSat, Aug 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From £7

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

AFI

Manchester · Manchester AcademySat, Aug 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From £42

A live music performance.

HOVVDY

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - The LodgeSun, Aug 23Music

🎟️ From £22

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Infinite Ensemble presents 'I Am' by Earth, Wind & Fire

Manchester · Band On The WallSun, Aug 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From £18

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

A Place To Bury Strangers

Manchester · The White HotelWed, Aug 26Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

A street or seasonal festival.

Manchester Village Pride 2026

ManchesterFri, Aug 28Festivals
A live music performance.

African Heritage Festival

Manchester · Albert HallFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £52

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Part Chimp

Manchester · The White HotelFri, Aug 28Culture & Art

🎟️ From £21

A live music performance.

"Close Friends" Featuring Will Rhead & Ed Fisher

Manchester · Copper Bar, Band on the WallFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £11

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Love Riot

Manchester · The Deaf InstituteSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £13

Eric Luttrell - Summer Of Love Tour 2026 - Manchester

Eric Luttrell - Summer Of Love Tour 2026 - Manchester

Manchester · Joshua BrooksSat, Aug 29Music
Courteeners At Live From Wythenshawe Park

Courteeners At Live From Wythenshawe Park

Manchester · Wythenshawe ParkSat, Aug 29Music

🎟️ From £73

Red Leather

Red Leather

Manchester · Manchester GorillaSat, Aug 29Music
The Prodigy at Live from Wythenshawe Park

The Prodigy at Live from Wythenshawe Park

Manchester · Wythenshawe ParkSun, Aug 30Music

🎟️ From £72

Current Joys

Current Joys

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSun, Aug 30Music

🎟️ From £24

Josh Ross

Josh Ross

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Sun, Aug 30Music
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso - FREE SPIRITS WORLD TOUR

CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso - FREE SPIRITS WORLD TOUR

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterMon, Aug 31Music

🎟️ From £46

Syd: Beard Tour

Syd: Beard Tour

Manchester · Albert HallMon, Aug 31Music

🎟️ From £1

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

JOY DIVISION TOUR

Manchester · Vinyl RevivalSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £44

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Back To The 90s - Summer Festival - Manchester

Manchester · Escape To Freight IslandSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Allday Indie Outdoor Festival - Manchester

Manchester · Escape To Freight IslandSun, Aug 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

A family-friendly day out.

FROST CHILDREN

Manchester · GorillaSun, Aug 30Family Friendly

🎟️ From £20

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

TVOD

Manchester · The Castle HotelSun, Aug 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From £13

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

  • Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
  • Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
  • Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead