Manchester
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.
Popular Concerts in Manchester
- Friday, 19 June 2026 at 17:00
TAKE THAT - THE CIRCUS LIVE - Summer 2026
Etihad Stadium - Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 17:00
The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour
Etihad Stadium - Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 19:30
Westlife 25 - the Anniversary World Tour
Co-op Live - Monday, 4 May 2026 at 19:30
Alex Warren Presents: Little Orphan Alex Live
Co-op Live - Friday, 20 March 2026 at 18:30
Gorillaz
Co-op Live - Monday, 6 July 2026 at 19:30
Def Leppard
Co-op Live - Friday, 17 April 2026 at 19:30
Rick Astley The Reflection Tour 2026
Co-op Live - Tuesday, 9 December 2025 at 18:30
D-Block Europe: PTSD2 Tour
Co-op Live - Friday, 24 April 2026 at 18:30
Louis Tomlinson
Co-op Live
Popular Sports in Manchester
- Wednesday, 17 December 2025 at 18:30
AEW: Dynamite
Co-op Live - Thursday, 19 February 2026
2026 Lloyds National Track Championships - Championship Pass
National Cycling Centre - Friday, 14 November 2025 at 19:45
Sale Sharks v Exeter Chiefs - PREM Cup
Salford Community Stadium - Sunday, 16 November 2025 at 14:00
Progress Wrestling - Chapter 186 - Noisy Neighbours
O2 Ritz Manchester
Popular Arts, Theatre & Comedy in Manchester
- Thursday, 2 April 2026 at 19:30
Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm
Opera House, Manchester - Thursday, 9 April 2026 at 18:30
Out With The Buckleys
O2 Apollo Manchester - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at 20:00
Stuart Mitchell - Tips Not Included
Manchester Stoller Hall - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 18:30
Diversity Soul 2026
Opera House, Manchester - Monday, 20 April 2026 at 19:00
Alfie Boe
Bridgewater Hall - Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 19:30
The Legends in Vegas - After Hours
Bridgewater Hall - Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 12:00
The Next Step
O2 Apollo Manchester - Friday, 5 June 2026 at 19:00
ShxtsNGigs: Daddy's Home Tour
O2 Apollo Manchester - Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 20:00
Kane Brown - Crowd Work King
Manchester New Century Hall
Warehouse Project 2025
The best names in house, techno, dubstep, trance and EDM playing Depot Mayfield this autumn
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- 14 November 2025Until 14/11/2025Believe! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ExperienceManchesterVictoria WarehouseOn partner site
- 14 November 2025Until 14/11/2025Believe! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ExperienceManchesterVictoria WarehouseOn partner site
- 14 November 2025Until 14/11/2025Believe! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ExperienceManchesterVictoria WarehouseOn partner site
- 14 November 2025Friday 18:00Bastille - Songs from The First 15 YearsManchesterAO ArenaLow Availability
- 14 November 2025Until 14/11/2025Believe! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ExperienceManchesterVictoria WarehouseOn partner site
- 14 November 2025Until 14/11/2025The Summer SetManchesterManchester GorillaOn partner site
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- 14 November 2025Friday 18:00Venue Premium Tickets - Bastille - the First 15 YearsManchesterAO ArenaLimited Availability
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- 14 November 2025Until 14/11/2025Believe! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ExperienceManchesterVictoria WarehouseOn partner site
- 14 November 2025Until 14/11/2025Believe! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ExperienceManchesterVictoria WarehouseOn partner site
- 14 November 2025Until 14/11/2025Believe! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ExperienceManchesterVictoria WarehouseOn partner site
- 14 November 2025Friday 19:00BC Camplight Plus Very Special Guest Badly Drawn BoyManchesterO2 Apollo Manchester
- 14 November 2025Until 14/11/2025Believe! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ExperienceManchesterVictoria WarehouseOn partner site
- 14 November 2025Friday 19:00Blood OrangeManchesterO2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterLimited Availability
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- 14 November 2025Friday 19:00Mac DeMarcoManchesterAviva Studios - WarehouseOn partner site
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- 14 November 2025Friday 19:00MarujaManchesterO2 Ritz Manchester
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- 14 November 2025Friday 19:00Russell WatsonManchesterBridgewater HallLimited Availability
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- 14 November 2025Friday 19:00SONSManchesterYES Basement
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- 14 November 2025Friday 19:00Willie J HealeyManchesterManchester New Century HallOn partner site
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- 14 November 2025Until 14/11/2025Believe! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ExperienceManchesterVictoria WarehouseOn partner site
- 14 November 2025Until 14/11/2025Believe! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ ExperienceManchesterVictoria WarehouseOn partner site
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