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Check out the newest shows and tours coming to Manchester in 2025.
The countdown begins, don’t miss Parklife this June.
Manchester’s having a moment this summer. As Parklife celebrates its 15th anniversary just one month before Oasis come back to town, the festival is pulling out all the stops to make sure it’s the city party to remember this year. Taking place across Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June, it’s an extra big bumper platter of DJs, singers and artists primed to make the standout weekend of the year even more unmissable.
With hip hop mainstay 50 Cent topping the bill, alongside Charli XCX and many more, there are plenty of acts heating up the line-up at Heaton Park.
It’s not too late to bag a last minute ticket for one of this months top events!
Catch 50 Cent this summer.
Alessi Rose has announced The Voyeur Tour for November & December this year.
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer and producer Brandi Carlile has announced upcoming dates in London, Birmingham, Manchester & Glasgow.
Playing Parklife and LIDO Festival
Don’t miss seeing Confidence Man live across the UK this summer.
See electronic duo DJ Heartstring live this summer.
Gipsy Kings announces a huge tour for spring 2026.
Heather Small, K-Klass, Graeme Park
Hacienda Classical returns for its ninth year featuring Heather Small, K-Klass, Graeme Park, and more.
With their fourth album ‘I quit’ set to be released this summer, HAIM have today announced the ‘I quit tour’ – coming to UK arenas this October, with a date at Margate Summer Series also announced for June.
Catch the DnB duo Hybrid Minds at a festival near you this summer.
Catch Jodie Harsh this summer at a festival near you.
Kae Tempest has announced his latest tour celebrating his fifth studio album, ‘Self Titled’, kicking off in November.
17/06 – 20/06/2025
Various locations
The Breeders’ lead vocalist and indie rock legend Kim Deal has announced UK dates as part of her upcoming solo Nobody Loves You More Tour, with stops in Manchester, Wolverhampton and London.
American rapper Lil Tecca has announced upcoming UK gigs in June & July 2025, kicking off at London’s O2 Academy Brixton.
Global icon Lionel Richie has announced a UK headline tour with ‘Say Hello To The Hits’ across the UK in June.
Ludovico Einaudi is set to perform at Edinburgh Castle Concerts and Co-op Live Manchester next summer.
Catch Marc Rebillet this summer.
Maya Hawke is heading across the UK in July 2025 as part of her Chaos Angel tour!
Nick Mulvey has announced he is embarking on the ‘Dark Harvest – World Tour’, with UK dates confirmed this June.
Oasis are BACK and have announced their first UK and Ireland live dates in sixteen years for 2025.
Peggy Gou headlines Rockstar Energy present Parklife and Field Day this summer.
Remember Monday head out on the What The Hell Just Happened? Tour this Autumn.
50 Cent, Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou, Charli XCX , BICEP
Charli XCX has been announced for Rockstar Energy presents Parklife Festival, alongside Confidence Man, DJ Heartstring, salute and many more.
Catch Rudim3ntal live this summer.
Sabrina Carpenter: Short n’ Sweet Tour
salute presents TRUE VISION at Rockstar Energy presents Parklife & Creamfields this summer.
Santana, led by Grammy-winning guitarist Carlos Santana, announce their Oneness Tour is headed to the UK in June 2025.
Catch dubstep forefathers Skream & Benga in London and Manchester this summer.
Snow Patrol return with their brand new record The Forest Is The Path and a UK tour for February 2025. The band have also announced three huge outdoor shows at Delamere Forest, Plymouth Hoe, and Westonbirt Arboretum in June.
The legendary Stevie Wonder has announced new dates for summer 2025. Stevie Wonder’s LOVE, LIGHT & SONG performances will stop in Lytham, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and London.
Join British ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as they embark on their last ever UK tour together, Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced their ‘Hidden in Pieces’ tour for June this year.
An ode to Manchester’s born and bred returning to the city where it all started…
Heading out on The Star Tour, don’t miss US singer, rapper and producer 2hollis when they head to the UK this Nov.
Catch 50 Cent this summer.
Alessi Rose has announced The Voyeur Tour for November & December this year.
Alex Warren has announced the UK leg of the ‘Cheaper Than Therapy’ global tour.
Returning in 2025 with his third full-length album 13 Months of Sunshine, don’t miss Portland rapper Aminé when he heads out on tour this December.
Amy Macdonald has announced the ‘Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?’ tour for kicking off this November, with support from Better Joy.
Don’t miss Andy C live this year.
After a run on the UK festival circuit, Annie Mac is bringing Before Midnight to The Warehouse Project for the very first time this autumn taking over the Concourse at Depot Mayfield.
Catch Antony Szmierek live this summer.
One of the busiest and biggest live entertainment venues in the world, AO Arena has the highest seating capacity of any indoor venue in the UK. Experience the Heineken Sky Lounge.
Brighton-based metal giants Architects have announced a huge UK tour where they’ll be joined by special guests Wage War and House of Protection.
Arthur Hill announces his upcoming UK Tour this November.
Atreyu announces their 20 +1 year anniversary tour for next Sept & Oct
Swedish heavy metal band AVATAR have announced upcoming gigs in London, Manchester and Bristol in February 2026.
Bastille announce ‘Songs From The First 15 Years’ for November 2025, celebrating the band’s catalogue.
Beach Bunny have announced they will be performing across the UK this October.
Catch Becky Hill this summer across the UK.
Ben Ellis has announced upcoming October & November UK dates.
Following the release of his highly-anticipated upcoming album American Heart, Grammy-nominated global pop sensation Benson Boone has announced his autumn 2025 American Heart tour, coming to UK arenas this October & November.
Don’t miss British singer-songwriter Billie Marten on tour this year.
R&B singer with a career spanning five decades returns to the UK next summer!
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club are set to head out on a string of UK dates in December.
Bladee has announced UK dates set for December as part of his Martyr World Tour
Bleed From Within have announced The Zenith Tour for 2025, with special guests After The Burial and Great American Ghost.
American indie rock musician Blondshell returns to the UK this September for her ‘If You Asked For A Tour’ tour.
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer and producer Brandi Carlile has announced upcoming dates in London, Birmingham, Manchester & Glasgow.
Brett Young has announced his Back to Basics UK Tour for November 2025.
British metalcore act Bury Tomorrow are set for a huge tour this October, including their biggest ever UK headline show at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse.
The greatest battle of the bands is happening. Catch Busted and McFly as they go head-to-head next year for the biggest and most unmissable tour to date.
Calum Scott has announced two shows in Manchester and London for this November.
Multi-platinum-selling, arena filling and festival headlining giants Catfish and the Bottlemen have announced their first-ever headline stadium concerts across the UK in June 2025.
Playing Parklife and LIDO Festival
Chase & Status set out on a huge 2025 UK tour.
Coheed and Cambria are set for the Welcome To Forever Tour this October with shows in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, London, and Nottingham.
Don’t miss seeing Confidence Man live across the UK this summer.
Counting Crows have just announced their upcoming ‘The Complete Sweets!’ Tour, coming to the UK in October & November this year.
As well as a series of summer 2025 shows, Craig David has announced his 2025 Commitment Tour with special guest Lemar heading to arenas across the UK
Don’t miss the Eurovision alum as he embarks on his The Sensual, Seductive & Sexy Tour.
Darius Rucker has announced a UK arena tour with very special guests Jake Owen and The Shires.
With the announcement of his upcoming album Who Is the Sky?, the legendary David Byrne will also return to the road with a brand new live show, with UK gigs announced in Cardiff, London & Manchester in March 2026.
Housed in a historic building constructed in 1878, The Deaf Institute is a fun-loving bar and live music venue based in the heart of the Manchester Metropolitan University Campus.
Rock band, Disturbed have announced they will be performing across the UK this October as part of ‘The Sickness: 25th Anniversary Tour’ in Birmingham, Manchester, London & Glasgow.
See electronic duo DJ Heartstring live this summer.
dodie has announced a major UK tour taking place in October and November, culminating in a show at London’s iconic Roundhouse.
Dom Dolla is heading to Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields this Summer, as well as to London’s Alexandra Palace & Manchester’s Warehouse Project this October.
Drake confirms details of his highly anticipated return to the UK with his $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK run kicking off this July. The run will feature PARTYNEXTDOOR on all dates.
Having spent the last decade building one of the most successful and uncompromising careers in electronic music, don’t miss Duke Dumont when he returns to the stage this October.
Ethel Cain announces the ‘Willoughby Tucker Forever’ Tour, where she will be performing in Manchester, Glasgow and London this October.
To celebrate a decade of ‘Get To Heaven’, Everything Everything have announced their UK tour for later this year. Playing the album in full, plus some extras, for the first time ever.
Rock act Feeder are celebrating the remastering of their fourth studio album Comfort In Sound with a headline tour.
Don’t miss Fontaines D.C.’s huge 2025 outdoor gigs.
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of his classic sophomore album Telekon, Gary Numan returns to the stage with a UK tour this Nov.
Gipsy Kings announces a huge tour for spring 2026.
Catch Girls Don’t Sync on their tour of some of the best UK festivals this summer.
Graham Nash will perform songs spanning his sixty-year career as he takes his An evening of songs and stories tour around the UK.
grentperez has announced his UK Tour for this September.
Heather Small, K-Klass, Graeme Park
Hacienda Classical returns for its ninth year featuring Heather Small, K-Klass, Graeme Park, and more.
With their fourth album ‘I quit’ set to be released this summer, HAIM have today announced the ‘I quit tour’ – coming to UK arenas this October, with a date at Margate Summer Series also announced for June.
Halestorm are BACK, coming to UK arenas this November with support from Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines.
hard life are back, don’t miss their UK headline tour later this year.
Hits Radio Live is back for 2025 heading to Co-Op Live Manchester & bp pulse LIVE in Nov 2025.
Catch the DnB duo Hybrid Minds at a festival near you this summer.
Ice Nine Kills announce are set to return to the UK this December with support from Creeper and The Devil Wears Prada.
IDLES have confirmed two headline Bristol Queen Square gigs in the summer of 2025.
Idlewild have announced a string of UK tour dates for this October.
JADE has announced her debut album and solo tour ‘That’s Showbiz Baby’ kicking off this October.
James Arthur has announced a UK tour for Feb 2026 as part of ‘The Pisces World Tour’.
Jason Derulo heads out Jan 2026 on The Last Dance World tour.
Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show. A Manford All Seasons. Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).
20-year-old breakout vocal powerhouse Jessie Murph reveals the dates for her upcoming Worldwide Hysteria tour including dates in the UK
Jessie Reyez has announced a UK Tour as part of her ‘Paid In Memories Tour’ this September.
JLS have announced ‘The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour’, where they will be performing across the UK this November with support from special guest, Example.
Catch Jodie Harsh this summer at a festival near you.
Witty, forcefully honest American singer-songwriter with an Elton John seal of approval
South London singer, songwriter and cultural powerhouse Joy Crookes has announced her worth-the-wait second album Juniper will be released on 26 September ahead of a full UK headline tour, including her first gig at O2 Academy Brixton.
Catch Joy Orbison at Rockstar Energy presents Parklife this June.
Kae Tempest has announced his latest tour celebrating his fifth studio album, ‘Self Titled’, kicking off in November.
Country singer Kane Brown has announced the European leg of his upcoming ‘The High Road Tour’ – with stops confirmed in Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester & London in October.
Katy Perry to bring The Lifetimes Tour to the UK in 2025.
Multi-Platinum global pop superstar Kesha has announced the UK/EU leg of her milestone headline tour – the biggest of her already extraordinary career & marking her first headline live run in the UK and Europe in over a decade.
Khruangbin have announced their “A LA SALA” tour – stopping in Glasgow, Manchester, and including two dates in London plus two outdoor shows next summer in Halifax & London.
KIDZ BOP LIVE announce their return to the UK in October 2025 half-term holidays
Killswitch Engage are set to head out on a special UK this October, with support from Hatebreed, Fit For An Autopsy, and Decapitated.
17/06 – 20/06/2025
Various locations
The Breeders’ lead vocalist and indie rock legend Kim Deal has announced UK dates as part of her upcoming solo Nobody Loves You More Tour, with stops in Manchester, Wolverhampton and London.
Irish indie folk group Kingfishr have announced an upcoming November & December UK tour, stopping in Nottingham, Birmingham & London.
Lady Gaga announces ‘The MAYHEM Ball Tour’ coming to the UK later this year.
Root rocker duo Larkin Poe have announced The Bloom Tour for October 2025.
Lauren Spencer Smith will play UK dates as part of her THE ART OF BEING A MESS European tour, with shows in London, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham and Bristol.
Lil Baby has announced two UK dates as part of his WHAM World Tour, stopping in Manchester & London In September.
American rapper Lil Tecca has announced upcoming UK gigs in June & July 2025, kicking off at London’s O2 Academy Brixton.
Lil Tracy will be embarking his ever World Tour, where he will stop over in the UK this November.
Global icon Lionel Richie has announced a UK headline tour with ‘Say Hello To The Hits’ across the UK in June.
Little Simz has announced her two biggest live shows to date, set to take place in Manchester and London this October.
Lorde has announced the Ultrasound tour for November 2025, with special guests Blood Orange, Nilfüfer Yanya and Jim-E Stack.
Loyle Carner has announced the hopefully ! UK and European tour for the autumn.
British singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan will be embarking on a highly-anticipated UK Tour in May 2024
Ludovico Einaudi is set to perform at Edinburgh Castle Concerts and Co-op Live Manchester next summer.
Rock’n’roll legends Lynyrd Skynyrd are making their triumphant return to the UK this summer, with special guests Blackberry Smoke.
Madness and Squeeze announce the Hit Parade Tour, coming to a city near you this Winter.
Malevolence have announced their ‘Where Only The Truth is Spoken Tour’, coming to Manchester & London in November.
Manchester Pride is back for 2025.
Catch Marc Rebillet this summer.
Marilyn Manson has announced his UK return for this October and November.
Marti Pellow has announced the Love Is All Around 30th Anniversary Tour for Oct – Nov 2025.
Matteo Bocelli, classical pianist, tenor, and son of renowned opera singer Andrea Bocelli, has announced three UK shows in Manchester, Birmingham & London this November.
Ahead of his UK debut next week at C2C Festival, Max McNown has announced his debut UK tour for December 2025, performing shows in Glasgow, Manchester and London.
Maya Hawke is heading across the UK in July 2025 as part of her Chaos Angel tour!
Canadian indie band Men I Trust are returning to the UK in 2025, with gigs announced in Manchester, Bristol, London & Brighton.
Midland are heading on a tour of the UK this September, stopping off in London, Manchester and Glasgow.
Pennsylvania metalcore band Motionless in White set to return to the UK February 2026.
The British folk-rock band Mumford & Sons share details of a huge 19-date arena tour of UK/Ireland + Europe for December 2025
Irish-English alternative rock band my bloody valentine have announced upcoming dates in Manchester, London & Glasgow.
Nashville in Concert: The Encore Tour will head to the UK next year and will feature stars Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson and Sam Palladio who will take the stage to perform classic songs from the series as well as their own original material.
New Found Glory announce their latest tour for October 2025.
Singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner will be touring the UK.
Nick Mulvey has announced he is embarking on the ‘Dark Harvest – World Tour’, with UK dates confirmed this June.
Night & Day Cafe emerged in 1991 and is now where you’ll find tomorrow’s stars along with a stage that legends have graced.
Niko B has announced this latest tour for this autumn.
The O2 Apollo in Manchester is a Grade II listed building, with a capacity of 3,500.
Built in 1927, the O2 Ritz was designated a Grade II listed building in 1994. The venue is notable for its sprung dance floor.
Oasis are BACK and have announced their first UK and Ireland live dates in sixteen years for 2025.
Olivia Dean is performing at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire this June, with additional dates supporting Sam Fender on tour.
ONE OK ROCK have announced a UK Tour for this coming October, across Manchester, London and Cardiff.
OneRepublic have announce a huge UK tour for 2025.
Catch Overmono this summer at Rockstar Energy presents Parklife and LIDO Festival.
Peggy Gou headlines Rockstar Energy present Parklife and Field Day this summer.
The revered DJ, broadcaster and dance pioneer brings timeless Balearic hits to life.
Peter Kay is back. ‘One of Bolton’s funniest comedians’ is returning to stand-up comedy after twelve years, with multiple new dates added to his tour.
Post-hardcore act Pierce The Veil announce the ‘I Can’t Hear You Tour’ for September 2025.
Pulp have announced a UK arena tour for the summer of 2025
Ravyn Lenae has announced November gigs in Manchester and London.
English rock band Red Rum Club have announced upcoming gigs across the country this coming September & October.
Iconic Swedish band, Refused have announced they will be going on a 3-date UK Tour this October where they will be performing across Glasgow, Manchester and London.
Remember Monday head out on the What The Hell Just Happened? Tour this Autumn.
50 Cent, Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou, Charli XCX , BICEP
Charli XCX has been announced for Rockstar Energy presents Parklife Festival, alongside Confidence Man, DJ Heartstring, salute and many more.
Role Model has announced the second leg of his world tour, ‘No Place Like Tour (The Longest Goodbye)’ for this November.
Catch Rudim3ntal live this summer.
Heavy metallers, Sabaton, are heading out on ‘The Legendary Tour’, stopping in London, Manchester & Nottingham in 2025.
Sabrina Carpenter: Short n’ Sweet Tour
Sale Sharks will be hoping to sail through to glory this season. Be there.
Inspire the Red Devils into winning ways this season at the AJ Bell Stadium!
salute presents TRUE VISION at Rockstar Energy presents Parklife & Creamfields this summer.
Santana, led by Grammy-winning guitarist Carlos Santana, announce their Oneness Tour is headed to the UK in June 2025.
Saxon announce ‘Hell, Fire and Steel’ headline tour with special guests Dirkschneider as they play seminal album Wheels Of Steel in full, alongside tracks from their latest record.
Scouting For Girls are heading to venues across the UK next March, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their platinum selling album ‘Everybody Wants to Be on TV’.
Catch Sim0ne live this summer at Rockstar Energy presents Parklife this June.
Catch dubstep forefathers Skream & Benga in London and Manchester this summer.
Slaughter To Prevail are set for The Grizzly Winter Tour in January 2026, with shows in London, Manchester, and Birmingham. Support comes from Dying Fetus, Suicide Silence, and Annotations Of An Autopsy.
Snow Patrol return with their brand new record The Forest Is The Path and a UK tour for February 2025. The band have also announced three huge outdoor shows at Delamere Forest, Plymouth Hoe, and Westonbirt Arboretum in June.
BRIT Award-nominated DJ and producer Sonny Fodera has announced his biggest UK tour to date this year.
Australian indie-rock sensation Spacey Jane are heading on tour.
The “fabulously funny” (The Guardian) star of Live at the Apollo (BBC), Would I Lie To You? (BBC) and The Madame Blanc Mysteries (Channel 5), Stephen Bailey returns to the stage following the huge success of his sold-out 2024 tour with his brand-new live show.
The legendary Stevie Wonder has announced new dates for summer 2025. Stevie Wonder’s LOVE, LIGHT & SONG performances will stop in Lytham, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and London.
Long Island NY hardcore heavyweights Stray From The Path return for the Final United Kingdom Tour this November.
A collaboration 10 years in the making, don’t miss Sunday (1994) when they hit the road this November.
25/09 – 04/10/2025
The Beta Band will be embarking a UK Tour this Autumn across Glasgow, Nottingham, London & Manchester.
The Cat Empire announce their UK Tour for this October.
Indie rockers The Enemy have announced a huge tour at venues across the country this autumn.
The Hives’ ‘Forever Forever The Hives – World Tour 2025’ is coming to Cardiff, Manchester & London this November.
The Human League are heading out on the Generation 2024 tour plus have announced a string of outdoor shows for 2025.
The Kooks have announced their arena tour for October this year, with special guests The K’s.
The Libertines are back and heading out on the UK road this Oct & Nov on the All Quiet On The Esplanade Tour plus summer 2025 shows.
10/11 – 18/11/2025
Multiple Locations
Calling all my punk rockers.. what do you get when you put The Offspring and Simple Plan together? The Supercharged would tour, coming to the UK for 2025.
The Plot In You announce a huge UK tour for this November.
The Red Clay Strays have announced The Red Clay Strays: Get Right Europe Tour, with special guest Early James – with UK dates confirmed in Glasgow, Birmingham & London.
The Royston Club announce a UK for later this year.
Celebrating 35 years on the road, Irish rock band The Saw Doctors have announced new dates in Manchester and Newcastle this December.
The Wailers are celebrating the 40th anniversary of ‘Legend’ with a huge UK tour kicking off in November.
The Warehouse Project gear up for a huge return to Depot Mayfield.
Multi-platinum rock giants Three Days Grace have announced UK dates as part of their upcoming tour with special guests Badflower.
Tide Lines have announced a UK tour for October and November this year.
Tom Odell announces his new album ‘A Wonderful Life’ and UK arena tour for October.
Join British ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as they embark on their last ever UK tour together, Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance.
See chart-topping Scottish quartet’s Raze The Bar tour 2024, plus an outdoor gig in Halifax with special guests The Magic Numbers in 2025.
Rock band, TV On The Radio have announced they will be performing in Manchester this June.
Volbeat announce the Greatest Of All Tours coming to a city near you, with special guests, Bush and GEL.
Vybz Kartel have announced an upcoming arena tour, coming to London’s O2 Arena, Manchester’s Co-op Live, and Birmingham’s bp pulse LIVE this September.
Wet Leg have announced their summer UK tour, including stops at Rockstar Energy presents TRNSMT and Wilderness 2025.
Will Smith has announced his upcoming ‘Based on a True Story’ Tour, with dates in Manchester, London, and Wolverhampton, plus two huge outdoor performances at TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle (with special guests Nile Rodgers & CHIC) and TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
Seminal British band Wolf Alice have announced a huge headline tour in celebration of their recently announced fourth studio album The Clearing.
See all your favourite WWE superstars live in action this Summer at the Road To Clash In Paris Tour
Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced their ‘Hidden in Pieces’ tour for June this year.
Yung Lean has announced his ‘Forever Yung Tour’, coming to London and Manchester this November.
Fast becoming one of the key musical voices of his generation, don’t miss YUNGBLUD when he heads out on the Idols UK + Ireland Tour in Apr 2026.
Yusuf/Cat Stevens has today announced a book tour titled Cat On The Road To Findout – An Evening Of Tales, Tunes And Other Mysteries – coming to UK venues this September.
Multiplatinum chart–topping global pop powerhouse Zara Larsson kicks her boldest era yet into overdrive with the announcement of her heavily anticipated new album Midnight Sun
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Our Manchester Events Guide is your ultimate guide to discovering events and gigs near you. If you’re looking for things to do in Manchester, our guide has you covered, from music to theatre, sports to comedy, and everywhere in between.
The city is home to the legendary Old Trafford Stadium along with stadium tours for the ultimate football fan’s day out. The city hosts many sporting events to keep sports fans entertained and is renowned for having a rich cultural history. Catch a gig in one of Manchester’s many venues, from a small singer-songwriter gig to a sell-out stadium tour in the AO Arena, Manchester. Manchester’s Event City is also a cultural hub of music, theatre, arts, culture and attractions to explore in the Northern city. From festivals to comedy, or theatre shows and musical productions in Manchester Theatres, the guide will ensure you have all the information you need to enjoy your time in the North West England city.
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Along with our list of events in this Manchester Guide, every month we curate a guide of the hottest events to attend in the city. Whether you’re a native Mancunian or visiting tourist to this vibrant Northern city, we cover some of the best things to do in Manchester this month including music gigs, sports, comedy, theatre and much more. Check out this month’s featured events here.
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