Manchester - Folk
A hotbed for creativity and radical thinking, Manchester’s arts and cultural scene is as vibrant as you’ll find anywhere in the UK. Boasting an enviable list of music venues, sports stadiums, museums, theatre and stand-up comedy entertainment, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in Manchester, and then some.
All Folk Events in Manchester29 results
- 21 March 2026Saturday 19:00Madra SalachManchesterThe Rat & PigeonOn partner site
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- 12 April 2026Sunday 19:00Fisherman's FriendsManchesterBridgewater HallLow Availability
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- 13 April 2026Monday 19:00Pete McCredieManchesterManchester The Deaf Institute.
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- 17 April 2026Friday 19:00The Bros. Landreth, BegoniaManchesterBand On The Wall.On partner site
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- 28 April 2026Tuesday 19:00Willi CarlisleManchesterManchester The Deaf Institute.On partner site
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- 14 May 2026Thursday 19:00Nick MulveyManchesterAlbert Hall
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- Presale happening now22 May 2026Friday 19:00BIIRDManchesterManchester Gorilla
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- 23 May 2026Saturday 19:00KingfishrManchesterO2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterLow Availability
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- 14 November 2026Saturday 19:00The Tumbling PaddiesManchesterO2 Ritz Manchester
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