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Things to do in Manchester, October 2026

Browse 281 upcoming events and things to do in Manchester during October 2026. Highlights include Fear Factory, Darren Kiely, Shadow of Intent and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Fear Factory

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterThu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ From £18

Darren Kiely

Manchester · Manchester GorillaThu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ From £25

Shadow of Intent

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Thu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ From £35

Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern 2026 Tour

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterThu, Oct 1Music

Unprocessed

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Thu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ From £25

Tenille Townes

Manchester · Manchester Stoller HallThu, Oct 1Music

Drink The Sea

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Thu, Oct 1Events

🎟️ From £30

An Evening with Kristin Hersh · Oct 1

Manchester · Hallé St Michael'sThu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ From £25

Simple Plan

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From £48

Yonaka

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From £17

The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterFri, Oct 2Music

Don Broco

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From £55

You&Me - Friday

Manchester · Depot MayfieldFri, Oct 2Music

SLOPE SAME KIDS. JUST LOUDER. - TOUR 2026

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Fri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From £19

Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour

Manchester · Bridgewater HallFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From £27

Just Radiohead

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From £19

Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Manchester · Opera House, ManchesterFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £36

An Evening with Kristin Hersh · Oct 2

Manchester · Hallé St Michael'sFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From £30

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From £27

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Morgan Rees: What A Bummer

Manchester · Fairfield Social ClubThu, Oct 1Culture & Art

🎟️ From £21

Hilary Woods

Manchester · The White HotelThu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ From £18

Blood Wizard

Manchester · The Rat & PigeonFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £12

GB

Manchester · The White HotelFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From £14

Be Like Blippi

Manchester · Bridgewater HallSat, Oct 3Family Friendly

🎟️ From £15

Rong Indoor Festival

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterSat, Oct 3Music

You&Me - Saturday

Manchester · Depot MayfieldSat, Oct 3Music

Amble

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterSat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From £33

Chrissy Chlapecka

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Sat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From £17

DJ Yoda - 90's Mixtape Live

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From £12

Bridge City Sinners

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademySat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From £25

Antonio Vivaldi: Four Seasons by Mystery Ensemble

Manchester · Manchester Stoller HallSun, Oct 4Events

NateWantsToBattle

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Sun, Oct 4Music

Party101

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterSun, Oct 4Music

SOUTH SUMMIT

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sun, Oct 4Music

🎟️ From £17

Gallus

Manchester · YES BasementSun, Oct 4Music

🎟️ From £12

Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv

Manchester · Opera House BuxtonSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

🎟️ From £35

Susan Calman: Tall Tales

Manchester · Aviva Studios - The HallSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning

Manchester · Quays Theatre - The LowrySun, Oct 4Culture & Art

🎟️ From £26

Theatre

Manchester · Castle HotelMon, Oct 5Music

Gavin DeGraw

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterMon, Oct 5Music

🎟️ From £42

Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra

Manchester · Bridgewater HallMon, Oct 5Music

Madra Salach

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallTue, Oct 6Music

🎟️ From £23

Serena Terry: Therapy

Manchester · Aviva Studios - The HallTue, Oct 6Culture & Art

What the World Needs Now: the Burt Bacharach Songbook

Manchester · Bridgewater HallTue, Oct 6Music

🎟️ From £72

Matt Hansen

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterWed, Oct 7Music

🎟️ From £32

The World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension

Manchester · Co-op LiveWed, Oct 7Music

Fanfare Ciocărlia

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Wed, Oct 7Music

🎟️ From £17

The Hoosiers

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterThu, Oct 8Music

🎟️ From £18

LIGHT ASYLUM (US) Plus Special Guests

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterThu, Oct 8Music

🎟️ From £23

PJ Morton

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademyThu, Oct 8Music

Aries Spears: EuroTrip

Manchester · Albert HallThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

Alice Costelloe

Manchester · YES BasementThu, Oct 8Music

🎟️ From £12

Myrath

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Thu, Oct 8Music

Michael Starring Ben

Manchester · King George's HallThu, Oct 8Music

Amon Amarth

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £63

The Haunted - Songs of Last Resort Tour 2026

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £28

Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour

Manchester · Co-op LiveFri, Oct 9Culture & Art

Digitalism

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Fri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £23

The Beat - Dance Crazed Too UK Tour

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterFri, Oct 9Music

The Skints

Manchester · Manchester GorillaFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £26

Buffalo Tom

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £8

Young the Giant

Manchester · Manchester Amber'sFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £25

The Cheap Thrills

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademyFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £15

Matilda Mann

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Fri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £22

Born at Midnite

Manchester · The AbbeyFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £16

Hue and Cry + Roachford

Manchester · Bridgewater HallFri, Oct 9Music

Worried About Henry

Manchester · Depot MayfieldFri, Oct 9Music

Cast

Manchester · New Century HallSat, Oct 3Culture & Art

🎟️ From £40

Eric Steckel

Manchester · GulliversSat, Oct 3Culture & Art

🎟️ From £25

Spitalfield

Manchester · RebellionSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

🎟️ From £23

Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Ann

Manchester · New Century HallSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

🎟️ From £32

Telenova

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallMon, Oct 5Music

🎟️ From £15

Sebastian Schub

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallTue, Oct 6Culture & Art

🎟️ From £16

Baest

Manchester · The Star and GarterTue, Oct 6Culture & Art

🎟️ From £18

Paranoid Void

Manchester · The Night and Day CaféTue, Oct 6Culture & Art

🎟️ From £15

The Lemonheads

Manchester · Albert HallWed, Oct 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

DICE

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallWed, Oct 7Music

🎟️ From £18

Joyce Manor

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Wed, Oct 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

Gilla Band

Manchester · The White HotelWed, Oct 7Music

🎟️ From £23

ROSIE HOLT: THE ILLEGAL ALIENS HAVE LANDED!

Manchester · Fairfield Social ClubThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

Sons Of Sevilla

Manchester · The AbbeyThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £14

Oliver Pinder

Manchester · The Castle HotelThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £13

Eddi Reader

Manchester · RNCM Concert HallThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £34

Cashh

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £23

Rockin'1000

Manchester · AO ArenaSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £58

Des Rocs

Manchester · Manchester GorillaSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £17

The Amity Affliction - House Of Cards EU 2026

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £36

The Pussycat Dolls: PCD FOREVER TOUR

Manchester · Co-op LiveSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £78

Ruel

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £41

White Flowers

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Sat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £26

Creeper

Manchester · Manchester AcademySat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £38

The Hu

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterSat, Oct 10Music

Band of Horses - Celebrating 20 Years of Everything All The Time

Manchester · Albert HallSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £15

TCHOTCHKE

Manchester · The Peer HatSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £15

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface · Oct 10

Manchester · Quays Theatre - The LowrySat, Oct 10Culture & Art

Pete & Bas

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSun, Oct 11Music

🎟️ From £27

ArrDee

Manchester · Manchester GorillaSun, Oct 11Music

🎟️ From £27

Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts

Manchester · The Frog and BucketSun, Oct 11Culture & Art

🎟️ From £18

Jared Benjamin

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sun, Oct 11Music

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious · Oct 11

Manchester · Manchester AcademySun, Oct 11Culture & Art

🎟️ From £25

Ben Ellis

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademyMon, Oct 12Music

🎟️ From £31

Dolphin Love

Manchester · The AbbeyTue, Oct 13Music

🎟️ From £14

Winyah

Manchester · YES BasementTue, Oct 13Music

🎟️ From £18

Midnight Til Morning

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterTue, Oct 13Music

🎟️ From £20

Nectar Woode

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Tue, Oct 13Music

🎟️ From £19

Beth Orton

Manchester · Manchester Stoller HallTue, Oct 13Music

🎟️ From £40

Arab Strap

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Tue, Oct 13Music

🎟️ From £31

Chris Williamson

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterWed, Oct 14Culture & Art

Heaven 17 perform Penthouse and Pavement

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterWed, Oct 14Music

🎟️ From £34

Ulrika Spacek

Manchester · The White HotelWed, Oct 14Music

🎟️ From £17

Jude York

Manchester · Night and DayWed, Oct 14Music

🎟️ From £14

Tommy Barlow

Manchester · The AbbeyWed, Oct 14Music

🎟️ From £14

Warren Zeiders

Manchester · Manchester AcademyWed, Oct 14Music

The Clockworks

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Wed, Oct 14Music

🎟️ From £26

Precious Pepala

Manchester · The Lodge, ManchesterThu, Oct 15Music

🎟️ From £15

Alpha Wolf

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Thu, Oct 15Music

Masego - Fix Your Face Tour

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterThu, Oct 15Music

An Evening with Art Garfunkel

Manchester · Opera House, ManchesterThu, Oct 15Music

Dave East

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Thu, Oct 15Music

🎟️ From £11

GeeJay

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Thu, Oct 15Events

🎟️ From £14

Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Manchester · Manchester AcademyThu, Oct 15Culture & Art

Gurriers

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £24

Alice Cooper Devil on My Shoulder Book Tour

Manchester · Opera House, ManchesterFri, Oct 16Music

Mercury Rev - All is Dream 25th Anniversary Tour

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £23

UCHE YARA - BODYSCANNER Tour 26

Manchester · SOUPFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £17

The Mountain Goats

Manchester · Albert HallFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £1

Makeshift Art Bar

Manchester · The AbbeyFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £14

Alison Moyet · Oct 16

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £41

Sports

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Fri, Oct 16Sport

🎟️ From £19

And So I Watch You from Afar & Caspian

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Fri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £26

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious · Oct 16

Manchester · Stockport PlazaFri, Oct 16Culture & Art

SOFY

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Fri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £17

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Manchester · King George's HallFri, Oct 16Music

Lime Garden

Manchester · Manchester GorillaFri, Oct 16Music

🎟️ From £19

WHP + Teletech presents DOOF - Hannah Laing

Manchester · Depot MayfieldFri, Oct 16Music

Interplanetary Criminal

Manchester · Depot MayfieldSat, Oct 10Music

Grrace

Manchester · The AbbeySat, Oct 10Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

Electric Eel Shock

Manchester · The Star and GarterSun, Oct 11Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

KIN+ Fushigi Anime, Film and Video Game Orchestra

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterMon, Oct 12Music

SOYUZ

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallMon, Oct 12Music

🎟️ From £18

Black Water County

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - The LodgeWed, Oct 14Music

🎟️ From £22

Reece Shearsmith

Manchester · Albert HallWed, Oct 14Culture & Art

🎟️ From £34

Eleine

Manchester · RebellionThu, Oct 15Culture & Art

🎟️ From £29

Gordi

Manchester · The AbbeyThu, Oct 15Music

🎟️ From £18

Ditz

Manchester · The White HotelThu, Oct 15Culture & Art

🎟️ From £18

Neighbourhood Festival 2026

Manchester · Various Manchester VenuesSat, Oct 17Music

🎟️ From £11

Day Fever - Manchester

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSat, Oct 17Music

🎟️ From £27

Gareth Malone - Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies

Manchester · RNCM Concert HallSat, Oct 17Music

Mo Gilligan: The Mo You Know

Manchester · AO ArenaSat, Oct 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From £27

Fat Freddy's Drop plus very special guest DJ Nightmares On Wax

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterSat, Oct 17Music

🎟️ From £47

Courtney Barnett

Manchester · Aviva Studios - The HallSat, Oct 17Music

🎟️ From £34

Alison Moyet · Oct 17

Manchester · Opera House BuxtonSat, Oct 17Music

Mo Gilligan - Venue Premium Tickets

Manchester · AO ArenaSat, Oct 17Culture & Art

Between The Covers Live - Celebrating Agatha Christie

Manchester · The LowrySun, Oct 18Culture & Art

Brandi Carlile - the Human Tour

Manchester · Co-op LiveSun, Oct 18Music

SKAI ISYOURGOD

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSun, Oct 18Music

🎟️ From £21

Guilt Trip

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSun, Oct 18Music

🎟️ From £26

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterSun, Oct 18Music

Starsailor

Manchester · Bridgewater HallSun, Oct 18Music

🎟️ From £33

Sol & the Gang

Manchester · Albert HallSun, Oct 18Music

🎟️ From £1

Phil Wang: UH OH · Oct 18

Manchester · Opera House, ManchesterSun, Oct 18Culture & Art

🎟️ From £36

Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!

Manchester · The LowrySun, Oct 18Culture & Art

Joe Wells: Daddy Autism

Manchester · The LowrySun, Oct 18Culture & Art

Grace Gachot

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Mon, Oct 19Music

🎟️ From £16

Cabaret Voltaire's Final UK Tour

Manchester · Albert HallMon, Oct 19Music

🎟️ From £1

LSD and the Search for God

Manchester · Manchester GorillaMon, Oct 19Music

🎟️ From £28

World News

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Tue, Oct 20Music

🎟️ From £18

Brandon Flowers

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterTue, Oct 20Music

🎟️ From £63

Transvision Vamp

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterTue, Oct 20Music

🎟️ From £22

Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

Manchester · Bridgewater HallTue, Oct 20Music

🎟️ From £22

EZHEL

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Tue, Oct 20Music

🎟️ From £39

The Proclaimers · Oct 20

Manchester · King George's HallTue, Oct 20Music

Paul Smith - Happy · Oct 21

Manchester · AO ArenaWed, Oct 21Culture & Art

🎟️ From £31

Melanie C

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterWed, Oct 21Music

🎟️ From £11

Allie X

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Wed, Oct 21Music

Paul Smith - Happy · Oct 22

Manchester · AO ArenaThu, Oct 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

Benjamin Steer

Manchester · Manchester GorillaThu, Oct 22Music

🎟️ From £22

Tia Gordon - Uk/Eu Tour

Manchester · Manchester GulliversThu, Oct 22Music

🎟️ From £18

Pina Palau

Manchester · The AbbeyThu, Oct 22Events

🎟️ From £17

Schur

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Thu, Oct 22Music

🎟️ From £15

Airbag

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademyThu, Oct 22Music

🎟️ From £28

The Umbilical Brothers: the Distraction

Manchester · HOME ManchesterThu, Oct 22Culture & Art

nimino

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £24

The Proclaimers · Oct 23

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterFri, Oct 23Music

Kita Alexander

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Fri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £31

The Coral

Manchester · Albert HallFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £1

KHAKIKID

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Fri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £15

Antony Szmierek

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £26

The Mary Wallopers

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £34

Khalid: It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour

Manchester · Aviva Studios - WarehouseFri, Oct 23Music

GoldFord

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £30

Gia Ford

Manchester · Manchester GulliversFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £14

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

Manchester · Co-op LiveFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £61

The Shamrocks

Manchester · Bridgewater HallFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £22

Swiftogeddon - 20 years of Taylor special

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Oct 24Music

🎟️ From £22

Kenzo Jae

Manchester · The Rat & PigeonSat, Oct 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

AV SUNSET w/ Kusanagi, Gudewife, Cotidal

Manchester · Kamera at Lloyd and PlattSat, Oct 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From £10

John 5

Manchester · Club AcademySun, Oct 18Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

Mid-Life Dirtbags

Manchester · The Night and Day CaféSun, Oct 18Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

Pebbledash

Manchester · Gulliver'sTue, Oct 20Culture & Art

🎟️ From £14

Iguana Death Cult

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - The LodgeWed, Oct 21Music

🎟️ From £10

La Sécurité

Manchester · The AbbeyWed, Oct 21Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

Rosie Frater-Taylor

Manchester · Copper Bar, Band on the WallWed, Oct 21Music

🎟️ From £16

Ogrepalooza with The Ogretones

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterThu, Oct 22Music

🎟️ From £16

Meera Syal

Manchester · Albert HallThu, Oct 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From £31

The Five Hundred

Manchester · Star And GarterFri, Oct 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From £13

The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Show

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Oct 24Music

🎟️ From £26

Cody Johnson

Manchester · AO ArenaSat, Oct 24Music

James Smith

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sat, Oct 24Music

🎟️ From £13

The Witcher in Concert

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterSat, Oct 24Music

Catching Cairo

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Sat, Oct 24Music

🎟️ From £16

The Devil Wears Prada

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSat, Oct 24Music

🎟️ From £33

Lake Street Dive, Mamas Gun

Manchester · Albert HallSat, Oct 24Music

🎟️ From £21

Duke Dumont

Manchester · Depot MayfieldSat, Oct 24Music

Dexy's Midnight Runners

Manchester · Opera House, ManchesterSun, Oct 25Music

🎟️ From £10

Stephen Wilson Jr. - Gary the Torch Tour

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterSun, Oct 25Music

🎟️ From £42

James Blake - Trying Times Tour · Oct 25

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSun, Oct 25Music

🎟️ From £31

Jack Carroll: the Fall Guy

Manchester · The LowrySun, Oct 25Culture & Art

Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand-Up Years

Manchester · WatersideSun, Oct 25Culture & Art

The Strokes - Reality Awaits

Manchester · Co-op LiveMon, Oct 26Music

ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR

Manchester · Albert HallMon, Oct 26Music

🎟️ From £1

Catch

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Mon, Oct 26Music

🎟️ From £16

James Blake - Trying Times Tour · Oct 26

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallMon, Oct 26Music

🎟️ From £40

Moliy Baddies Eu/Uk Tour

Manchester · Night and DayMon, Oct 26Music

🎟️ From £22

Lucia & the Best Boys

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Mon, Oct 26Music

🎟️ From £20

KatzPascale

Manchester · Hallé St Michael'sMon, Oct 26Music

🎟️ From £17

Brown Horse

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Tue, Oct 27Music

🎟️ From £17

Jack Savoretti · Oct 27

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterTue, Oct 27Music

Rachel Fairburn - Vexy Beasts

Manchester · The Frog and BucketTue, Oct 27Culture & Art

🎟️ From £24

J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour · Oct 28

Manchester · Co-op LiveWed, Oct 28Music

Panchiko

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallWed, Oct 28Music

🎟️ From £10

Adult Leisure

Manchester · The LodgeWed, Oct 28Music

🎟️ From £16

Jack Savoretti · Oct 28

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterWed, Oct 28Music

🎟️ From £12

Max & Harvey

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Wed, Oct 28Music

🎟️ From £28

Saigon Soul Revival

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Wed, Oct 28Music

🎟️ From £22

Basht

Manchester · Manchester GorillaThu, Oct 29Music

🎟️ From £19

J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour · Oct 29

Manchester · Co-op LiveThu, Oct 29Music

STVW

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterThu, Oct 29Music

🎟️ From £21

Milburn

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterThu, Oct 29Music

Freya Skye · Oct 29

Manchester · Aviva Studios - WarehouseThu, Oct 29Music

🎟️ From £40

The Kid LAROI - A Perfect World Tour with Nate Sib · Oct 29

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterThu, Oct 29Music

🎟️ From £55

Jamie Grey

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Thu, Oct 29Music

🎟️ From £15

Phil Wang: UH OH · Oct 29

Manchester · Opera House BuxtonThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £35

Modern Woman

Manchester · The AbbeyThu, Oct 29Music

🎟️ From £14

Max Fry

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Thu, Oct 29Music

🎟️ From £17

Phil Ellis: Bath Mat

Manchester · Quays Theatre - The LowryThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

Thomas Green - Brainstorm

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £16

The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly'

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterFri, Oct 30Music

🎟️ From £14

Freya Skye · Oct 30

Manchester · Aviva Studios - WarehouseFri, Oct 30Music

🎟️ From £20

The Kid LAROI - A Perfect World Tour with Nate Sib · Oct 30

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterFri, Oct 30Music

🎟️ From £55

TesseracT

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Oct 30Music

🎟️ From £34

The Reytons

Manchester · Co-op LiveFri, Oct 30Music

🎟️ From £42

Slayyyter: THE WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR

Manchester · Albert HallFri, Oct 30Music

🎟️ From £23

Formal Sppeedwear

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Fri, Oct 30Music

🎟️ From £16

Baked A La Ska Halloween Special

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Oct 30Events

🎟️ From £35

The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour

Manchester · Bridgewater HallFri, Oct 30Music

🎟️ From £14

Stevie Martin: Clout

Manchester · Quays Theatre - The LowryFri, Oct 30Culture & Art

Overmono presents Pure Devotion - World Tour, Manchester

Manchester · Depot MayfieldFri, Oct 30Music

I Promised The World

Manchester · The White HotelSat, Oct 24Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

Donovan Woods

Manchester · Halle St MichaelsSat, Oct 24Culture & Art

🎟️ From £26

Will Samson

Manchester · Kamera at Lloyd and PlattSat, Oct 24Music

🎟️ From £17

Cancer Bats

Manchester · GorillaSun, Oct 25Music

🎟️ From £29

Soft Loft

Manchester · The AbbeySun, Oct 25Culture & Art

🎟️ From £16

The Staags

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallSun, Oct 25Culture & Art

🎟️ From £11

Din of Celestial Birds

Manchester · The YardSun, Oct 25Culture & Art

🎟️ From £14

Archspire

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Tue, Oct 27Culture & Art

🎟️ From £31

Blood Red Shoes

Manchester · GorillaWed, Oct 28Music

🎟️ From £27

Nathan Fake (Live)

Manchester · The White HotelThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £19

Runaway Club

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Thu, Oct 29Music

🎟️ From £25

Overpass

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ From £23

Manic Street Preachers & Suede

Manchester · Co-op LiveSat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ From £51

Korn

Manchester · AO ArenaSat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ From £24

Rikas

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ From £21

Nick Hakim

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Sat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ From £26

Noahfinnce

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Sat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ From £22

We Three Kings - Bonesy Halloween Bash

Manchester · Castle HotelSat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ From £18

Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

Manchester · Bolton Parish Church (St Peter)Sat, Oct 31Events

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface · Oct 31

Manchester · HOME ManchesterSat, Oct 31Culture & Art

ADULT DVD

Manchester · Manchester GorillaSat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ From £18

LA Guns

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademySat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ From £34

NeXup

Manchester · Depot MayfieldSat, Oct 31Music

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

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