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Things to do in Manchester, December 2026

Browse 101 upcoming events and things to do in Manchester during December 2026. Highlights include The Veils, McGrath, Dayseeker and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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The Veils

The Veils

Manchester · YES BasementTue, Dec 1Music

🎟️ From £20

McGrath

McGrath

Manchester · Castle HotelTue, Dec 1Music

🎟️ From £11

Dayseeker

Dayseeker

Manchester · Manchester AcademyWed, Dec 2Music

🎟️ From £12

Bleachers

Bleachers

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterWed, Dec 2Music

🎟️ From £47

Genesis Owusu

Genesis Owusu

Manchester · Manchester GorillaWed, Dec 2Music

🎟️ From £24

Hermanos Gutiérrez

Hermanos Gutiérrez

Manchester · Albert HallWed, Dec 2Music

🎟️ From £1

Home Alone in Concert

Home Alone in Concert · Dec 2

Manchester · Bridgewater HallWed, Dec 2Music
Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Manchester · AO ArenaThu, Dec 3Culture & Art
Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour

Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour

Manchester · Co-op LiveThu, Dec 3Music
Razorlight - 'America' 20th Anniversary Tour

Razorlight - 'America' 20th Anniversary Tour

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterThu, Dec 3Music

🎟️ From £51

Cassia

Cassia

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterThu, Dec 3Music

🎟️ From £29

The Haunted Youth

The Haunted Youth

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Thu, Dec 3Music

🎟️ From £17

Home Alone in Concert

Home Alone in Concert · Dec 3

Manchester · Bridgewater HallThu, Dec 3Music

🎟️ From £29

The Fell / Billy Sheehan

The Fell / Billy Sheehan

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Thu, Dec 3Events

🎟️ From £22

Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics

Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics

Manchester · AO ArenaFri, Dec 4Music

🎟️ From £48

The Hara

The Hara

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterFri, Dec 4Music

🎟️ From £23

Placebo - 30th Anniversary Tour

Placebo - 30th Anniversary Tour

Manchester · Co-op LiveFri, Dec 4Music

🎟️ From £42

The Snuts

The Snuts

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterFri, Dec 4Music

🎟️ From £38

mustbejohn

mustbejohn

Manchester · Manchester GorillaFri, Dec 4Music

🎟️ From £20

Chameleons

Chameleons · Dec 4

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallFri, Dec 4Music

🎟️ From £40

The Very Best of the Pogues

The Very Best of the Pogues

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterFri, Dec 4Music

🎟️ From £46

The Orb + Ozric Tentacles

The Orb + Ozric Tentacles

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterFri, Dec 4Music

🎟️ From £18

Ankor & Self Deception

Ankor & Self Deception

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademyFri, Dec 4Music

🎟️ From £27

Bleech 9:3

Bleech 9:3

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Fri, Dec 4Music
Peter Antoniou - Pretty Psychic

Peter Antoniou - Pretty Psychic

Manchester · Manchester Fairfield Social ClubFri, Dec 4Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

A live music performance.

Harry Baker and Hollie McNish

Manchester · New Century HallWed, Dec 2Music

🎟️ From £21

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Parker Barrow

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Thu, Dec 3Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

Kuntford and Sons

Kuntford and Sons

Manchester · Satans HollowSat, Dec 5Music

🎟️ From £17

Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour 2026

Jessie Ware: The Superbloom Tour 2026

Manchester · Co-op LiveSat, Dec 5Music

🎟️ From £40

Rin

Rin

Manchester · YES BasementSat, Dec 5Music

🎟️ From £20

Chameleons

Chameleons · Dec 5

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSat, Dec 5Music

🎟️ From £40

Hard-Fi

Hard-Fi

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Dec 5Music

🎟️ From £41

Shed Seven

Shed Seven

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterSat, Dec 5Music

🎟️ From £47

UB40 Feat Ali Campbell: The Big Love Tour

UB40 Feat Ali Campbell: The Big Love Tour

Manchester · Co-op LiveSun, Dec 6Music

🎟️ From £53

Elmiene

Elmiene

Manchester · Albert HallSun, Dec 6Music

🎟️ From £1

daydreamers

daydreamers

Manchester · Manchester GorillaSun, Dec 6Music

🎟️ From £15

Chris Ramsey - Here Man

Chris Ramsey - Here Man

Manchester · Opera House BuxtonSun, Dec 6Culture & Art

🎟️ From £35

Tiffany Day

Tiffany Day

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallMon, Dec 7Music

🎟️ From £20

Boston Manor

Boston Manor

Manchester · Manchester GorillaMon, Dec 7Music

🎟️ From £29

The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra

The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra · Dec 7

Manchester · Bridgewater HallMon, Dec 7Culture & Art
Tori Kelly - God Must Really Love Me Europe Tour

Tori Kelly - God Must Really Love Me Europe Tour

Manchester · Albert HallMon, Dec 7Music

🎟️ From £40

Dominum - The Night Is Calling Tour

Dominum - The Night Is Calling Tour

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterTue, Dec 8Music

🎟️ From £15

Ash

Ash

Manchester · Albert HallTue, Dec 8Music

🎟️ From £34

Portugal. The Man

Portugal. The Man

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Tue, Dec 8Music

🎟️ From £33

ELUVEITIE – ÀNV RISING – EUROPE Pt. III

ELUVEITIE – ÀNV RISING – EUROPE Pt. III

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterWed, Dec 9Music

🎟️ From £38

Barenaked Ladies

Barenaked Ladies

Manchester · Albert HallWed, Dec 9Music

🎟️ From £1

The Holiday - Film With Live Orchestra

The Holiday - Film With Live Orchestra

Manchester · Bridgewater HallWed, Dec 9Music
Culture Club - The Singles Tour

Culture Club - The Singles Tour

Manchester · AO ArenaThu, Dec 10Music

🎟️ From £58

SLIFT

SLIFT

Manchester · Manchester GorillaThu, Dec 10Music

🎟️ From £24

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Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterThu, Dec 10Music

🎟️ From £25

Novulent

Novulent

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Thu, Dec 10Music

🎟️ From £18

THE KEHLANI WORLD TOUR: EU & UK

THE KEHLANI WORLD TOUR: EU & UK

Manchester · Co-op LiveThu, Dec 10Music

🎟️ From £51

The Bootleg Beatles

The Bootleg Beatles

Manchester · Bridgewater HallThu, Dec 10Music

🎟️ From £41

The Darkness - Bands of Brothers Arena Tour

The Darkness - Bands of Brothers Arena Tour

Manchester · AO ArenaFri, Dec 11Music

🎟️ From £40

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterFri, Dec 11Culture & Art
Blossoms

Blossoms

Manchester · Co-op LiveFri, Dec 11Music

🎟️ From £8

THROWN

THROWN

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Dec 11Music

🎟️ From £35

STONE FOUNDATION

STONE FOUNDATION

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Dec 11Music

🎟️ From £19

The Holiday: The Film with Live orchestra

The Holiday: The Film with Live orchestra

Manchester · Bridgewater HallFri, Dec 11Music

🎟️ From £23

WHP Presents: TIËSTO

WHP Presents: TIËSTO

Manchester · Depot MayfieldFri, Dec 11Music
A live music performance.

The Lancashire Hotpots/Complete Madness/Black Lace

Manchester · Manchester AcademySat, Dec 5Music

🎟️ From £30

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Wings of Desire

Manchester · SOUPSat, Dec 5Culture & Art

🎟️ From £19

A live music performance.

LYR

Manchester · Hallé St Peter'sTue, Dec 8Music

🎟️ From £28

A live music performance.

Colosseum

Manchester · Band On The WallWed, Dec 9Music

🎟️ From £27

A live music performance.

Kevin Atwater

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallFri, Dec 11Music

🎟️ From £19

The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring In Concert

The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring In Concert

Manchester · Co-op LiveSat, Dec 12Music

🎟️ From £43

The Music of Harry Potter by Mystery Ensemble

The Music of Harry Potter by Mystery Ensemble

Manchester · Manchester Stoller HallSat, Dec 12Music
Polyphia Tour MMXXVI

Polyphia Tour MMXXVI

Manchester · Manchester AcademySat, Dec 12Music

🎟️ From £46

Blondshell

Blondshell

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Dec 12Music

🎟️ From £28

Rnb winter Ball, Jagged Edge, B2K & Mario

Rnb winter Ball, Jagged Edge, B2K & Mario

Manchester · BEC ARENASat, Dec 12Music
Artemas - Getting Up to No Good

Artemas - Getting Up to No Good

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterSat, Dec 12Music

🎟️ From £37

THESE WICKED RIVERS

THESE WICKED RIVERS

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sat, Dec 12Music

🎟️ From £24

Rebecca Ferguson: The Hits at Christmas

Rebecca Ferguson: The Hits at Christmas

Manchester · Bridgewater HallSat, Dec 12Music

🎟️ From £11

The Highstool Prophets

The Highstool Prophets

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSun, Dec 13Music
Sevendust

Sevendust

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Mon, Dec 14Music
Ladytron - Paradises 2026 Shows

Ladytron - Paradises 2026 Shows

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterTue, Dec 15Music

🎟️ From £41

Kodaline - Farewell Tour

Kodaline - Farewell Tour

Manchester · Albert HallTue, Dec 15Music
Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic - Venue Premium Tickets

Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic - Venue Premium Tickets

Manchester · AO ArenaWed, Dec 16Culture & Art
Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band

Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Wed, Dec 16Music

🎟️ From £30

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterThu, Dec 17Music

🎟️ From £63

Vicky Clayton sings the songs of Sandy Denny

Vicky Clayton sings the songs of Sandy Denny

Manchester · The Strines NightingaleThu, Dec 17Events
The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra

The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra · Dec 17

Manchester · Bridgewater HallThu, Dec 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

The Clause

The Clause

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterFri, Dec 18Music

🎟️ From £23

Green Lung

Green Lung

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Dec 18Music

🎟️ From £41

ORCHESTRA MAMBO INTERNATIONAL - "Apuntalo!" album launch party + DJ Lubi

ORCHESTRA MAMBO INTERNATIONAL - "Apuntalo!" album launch party + DJ Lubi

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Dec 18Music
A live music performance.

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Manchester · St Ann's ChurchSat, Dec 12Music

🎟️ From £22

A live music performance.

Ethan Regan

Manchester · Band On The WallSat, Dec 12Music

🎟️ From £18

A live music performance.

The Christmas Orchestra

Manchester · Albert HallMon, Dec 14Music

🎟️ From £34

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Talisk

Manchester · Band On The WallTue, Dec 15Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

A live music performance.

James B Partridge- The Big Christmas Assembly

Manchester · The Bridgewater HallWed, Dec 16Music

🎟️ From £27

A live music performance.

The Bottom Line

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallFri, Dec 18Music

🎟️ From £18

Trevor Horn and his Band

Trevor Horn and his Band

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Dec 19Music

🎟️ From £14

Dave Hill's Slade

Dave Hill's Slade

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSun, Dec 20Music
Brad Williams

Brad Williams

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSun, Dec 20Culture & Art

🎟️ From £32

CITY OF THE SUN

CITY OF THE SUN

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Mon, Dec 21Music

🎟️ From £17

Christmas Musical Spectacular

Christmas Musical Spectacular · Dec 22

Manchester · AO ArenaTue, Dec 22Music
Christmas Musical Spectacular

Christmas Musical Spectacular · Dec 23

Manchester · AO ArenaWed, Dec 23Music
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Kasabian - Nothing Better Than This Tour 2026

Manchester · Co-op LiveSat, Dec 19Culture & Art

🎟️ From £74

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Sat, Dec 19Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Festive Happening

Manchester · Albert HallSun, Dec 20Culture & Art

🎟️ From £4

A family-friendly day out.

Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry

Manchester · SEA LIFE ManchesterSat, Dec 26Family Friendly

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Festive season

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