What's on inManchester


Welcome to Manchester

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Manchester - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Manchester to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

Editor's Picks






Forthcoming events in Manchester

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APR
RIVERSIDE at Academy 2 - Manchester
Academy 2

.Polish progressive‐rock RIVERSIDE ‐ ID . ENTITY EUROPEAN TOUR 2023 plus supportTickets https:bit.ly3Xm4mCR£25 adv. 19:00Presented by ba‐concerts.comRIVERSIDEhttps:youtu.beWeuo4hgVHyYriversideband.plOver the past 20 years since starting their career in 2001 Polish masters RIVERSIDE have built an excellent reputation. With many tours 700 live shows…

TEL: 02072 673939
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APR
Manchester Careers Fair | 28th April 2023
Britannia Hotel Manchester

. Are you looking for a new careerThe Manchester Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers all in one place.Why attendThere will be a…

Category: Exhibitions

TEL: 01252 983140
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MAY
DTX Manchester 2023, Manchester Central
Manchester Central Convention Complex.

. Digital Transformation EXPO Manchester DTX is the Norths biggest enterprise IT and technology event covering the latest in cloud infrastructure data devops and cyber security. This will be co‐located with Unified Communications EXPO UCX the leading event on modern workplace…

Category: Business

TEL: +442038 418520
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UCX Manchester 2023, Manchester Central
Manchester Central Convention Complex

. Unified Communications EXPO Manchester UCX is the Norths leading workplace technology event showcasing the latest communication and collaboration tools and strategy. This will be co‐located with Digital Transformation EXPO Manchester DTX which offers a deep dive into the latest market…

Category: Exhibitions

TEL: +442038 418520
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MAY
Flashback Festival
Platt Fields Park, Manchester

.Get ready for the biggest names in 90s and 00s dance music to descend upon the city centre blasting out old skool anthems at what is set to be the hottest throwback event of the summer.A huge outdoor main stage will play…

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FM // DARE // TYKETTO at Academy 2 - Manchester
Academy 2

.Tickets https:bit.ly3ZlaWv2£28 adv. 19:00‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐Presented by ba‐concerts.com‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐PLUG IN TURN UP ROCK OUT3 of the best Melodic Rock bands around are teaming up in May 2023 for an exclusive Triple Headline tour of the UK.Tyketto FM and Dare have each made their mark…

TEL: 02081 038951
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JUN
Muslim Marriage Events Manchester - (2 Age Groups)
Merzee Restaurant

.British Muslim Professionals Marriage EventAged Event ‐ 2 GroupsGroup 1 Females 21 ‐ 29Males 21 ‐ 32Group ‐ 2Females 30 ‐ 36Males 33 ‐ 42An event to provide a platform for people seeking partners in marriage is now taking place. It is…

Category: Lifestyle

TEL: 07738 638325
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Manchester Careers Fair | 18th August 2023
Britannia Hotel Manchester

. Are you looking for a new careerThe Manchester Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers all in one place.Why attendThere will be a…

Category: Exhibitions

TEL: 01252 983140
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Treating PTSD + Complex Trauma - Manchester
Virtual Event

. Treating PTSD Complex Trauma with Dr Leah Giarratano 21‐22 and 28‐29 September 2023 Livestream for UK and EUCore four‐day training for mental health professionals working with psychologically traumatised populations in the United Kingdom Ireland and surrounding countries including Austria…

Category: Miscellaneous

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OCT
Manchester Careers Fair | 27th October 2023
Britannia Hotel Manchester

. Are you looking for a new careerThe Manchester Careers Fair will offer candidates from all backgrounds experience and education levels the opportunity to speak to representatives from an abundance of local employers all in one place.Why attendThere will be a…

Category: Exhibitions

TEL: 01252 983140
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OCT
LANG LANG - PLAYS THE GOLDBERG VARIATIONS
The Bridgewater Hall

Lang Lang one of the worlds leading figures in modern classical music and star of Channel 4s The Piano will take to the stage for two exceptional performances this autumn as he masterfully recreates one of the greatest masterpieces of keyboard literature…

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Tourist Attractions


Imperial War Museum North

The museum tells people's stories of war and its impact. Built by Daniel Libeskind to resemble three shards of a shattered globe, representing conflict on land, air and water.Opened at The Quays in Trafford Park, Manchester in July 2002 and created to give northern audiences access to the…

Museum of Science and

See thunderous cotton machinery demonstrated by our Presenters in the Textile Gallery.Weekdays 3:00pmWeekends 11:00am & 3:00pm…

Urbis

Urbis explores Urban culture and the cities of today and tomorrow through four floors of exhibitions about city life. Our exhibition programme features international large‐scale exhibitions offering unique insights into the dynamic culture of the modern city, with innovative explorations of design, architecture, graffiti, music and the…

City Art Gallery

Manchester Art Gallery houses one of the UK's finest art collections in spectacular surroundings. The Gallery has recently benefited from a £35m transformation and has superb visitor facilities and friendly, welcoming staff. There are currently around 25,000 items in the collection and over 2,000 of these…

Old Trafford

With over 200,000 visitors every year, from all over the world, you know that you are part of one of the greatest clubs on the planet. Come and see for yourself why so many people make the journey Young or old, United fan or not, it really…

Whitworth Art Gallery

Internationally famous for its collections of art and design, the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester, north west England, is home to an impressive range of watercolours, prints, drawings, modern art and sculpture, as well as the largest collections of textiles and wallpapers outside London. Originally founded in…

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