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Things to do in Manchester, September 2026

Browse 217 upcoming events and things to do in Manchester during September 2026. Venues include Co-op Live, Manchester New Century Hall, Manchester Gullivers. Highlights include The Neighbourhood: THE WOURLD TOUR, Tyler Ballgame, Jaguar Sun and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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The Neighbourhood: THE WOURLD TOUR

The Neighbourhood: THE WOURLD TOUR

Manchester · Co-op LiveTue, Sep 1Music

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🎟️ From £53

Tyler Ballgame

Tyler Ballgame

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallTue, Sep 1Music

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🎟️ From £24

Jaguar Sun

Jaguar Sun

Manchester · Manchester GulliversTue, Sep 1Music

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🎟️ From £20

Seedhe Maut

Seedhe Maut

Manchester · The Blues Kitchen ManchesterWed, Sep 2Music

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🎟️ From £25

WITCHZ

WITCHZ

Manchester · Manchester GorillaWed, Sep 2Music

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🎟️ From £29

Shakey Graves

Shakey Graves

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademyWed, Sep 2Music

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Laughterama: Stewart Lee & Fern Brady

Laughterama: Stewart Lee & Fern Brady

Manchester · Castlefield BowlWed, Sep 2Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £16

Sam Smith

Sam Smith · Sep 3

Manchester · Albert HallThu, Sep 3Music

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🎟️ From £1

Bailey Zimmerman: Different Night Same Rodeo Tour 2026

Bailey Zimmerman: Different Night Same Rodeo Tour 2026

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterThu, Sep 3Music

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Lily Fitts

Lily Fitts

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Thu, Sep 3Music

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🎟️ From £18

Les Big Byrd

Les Big Byrd

Manchester · The AbbeyThu, Sep 3Music

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🎟️ From £18

Laughterama: Nick Mohammed & Ania Magliano

Laughterama: Nick Mohammed & Ania Magliano

Manchester · Castlefield BowlThu, Sep 3Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £16

Daniel Caesar - Son Of Spergy Tour 2026

Daniel Caesar - Son Of Spergy Tour 2026

Manchester · Co-op LiveFri, Sep 4Music

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SHAME

SHAME

Manchester · Projekts Skate ParkFri, Sep 4Music

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🎟️ From £28

LIZZIE & THE BANSHEES

LIZZIE & THE BANSHEES

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterFri, Sep 4Music

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🎟️ From £18

Sam Smith

Sam Smith · Sep 4

Manchester · Albert HallFri, Sep 4Music

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🎟️ From £95

Arrested Development

Arrested Development

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Sep 4Events

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🎟️ From £30

Laughterama: Nina Conti & Josh Pugh

Laughterama: Nina Conti & Josh Pugh

Manchester · Castlefield BowlFri, Sep 4Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £16

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

GK Barry: It's Giving Life

Manchester · Albert HallTue, Sep 1Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £1

A live music performance.

Chris Hawkins Awesome Friends Presents

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallWed, Sep 2Music

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🎟️ From £18

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

TITLE FIGHT COMEDY

Manchester · Fairfield Social ClubWed, Sep 2Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £3

A live music performance.

Earth Ball, Guttersnipe + Black Lodge Live at Kamera

Manchester · Kamera BallroomWed, Sep 2Music

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🎟️ From £13

A live music performance.

Untitled

Manchester · Night and DayThu, Sep 3Music

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🎟️ From £17

A live music performance.

Isabel van Gelder

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallFri, Sep 4Music

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🎟️ From £15

Manchester Psych Fest 2026 - O2 Ritz & O2 Apollo

Manchester Psych Fest 2026 - O2 Ritz & O2 Apollo

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Sep 5Music

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🎟️ From £102

Laughterama: Sara Pascoe & Tom Rosenthal

Laughterama: Sara Pascoe & Tom Rosenthal

Manchester · Castlefield BowlSat, Sep 5Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £16

Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends Play R.e.m.’S €˜Life's

Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends Play R.e.m.’S €˜Life's

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSat, Sep 5Music

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🎟️ From £42

A$AP Rocky - Don't Be Dumb World Tour

A$AP Rocky - Don't Be Dumb World Tour

Manchester · Co-op LiveSat, Sep 5Music

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The Prat Pack

The Prat Pack · Sep 5

Manchester · Opera House, ManchesterSat, Sep 5Culture & Art

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Laughterama: Jack Dee & Red Richardson

Laughterama: Jack Dee & Red Richardson

Manchester · Castlefield BowlSat, Sep 5Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £16

Progress Wrestling - The Odyssey Tour

Progress Wrestling - The Odyssey Tour

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSun, Sep 6Sport

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🎟️ From £34

Laughterama: Chris McCausland & John Robins

Laughterama: Chris McCausland & John Robins

Manchester · Castlefield BowlSun, Sep 6Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £16

KATSEYE: WILDWORLD TOUR

KATSEYE: WILDWORLD TOUR

Manchester · Co-op LiveSun, Sep 6Music

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John Cleese and The Holy Grail

Rescheduled

John Cleese and The Holy Grail

Manchester · Opera House BuxtonRescheduled · new date to be confirmedCulture & Art

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The Prat Pack

The Prat Pack · Sep 6

Manchester · Opera House, ManchesterSun, Sep 6Culture & Art

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Laughterama: Rose Matafeo & Sarah Keyworth

Laughterama: Rose Matafeo & Sarah Keyworth

Manchester · Castlefield BowlSun, Sep 6Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £16

Pat Hamilton

Pat Hamilton

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Mon, Sep 7Music

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🎟️ From £15

Soulfly + Nailbomb

Soulfly + Nailbomb

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Mon, Sep 7Music

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🎟️ From £40

Arcy Drive

Arcy Drive

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Mon, Sep 7Music

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🎟️ From £18

Shallowater

Shallowater

Manchester · YES BasementTue, Sep 8Music

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🎟️ From £18

Gia Margaret

Gia Margaret

Manchester · Halle at St Michael'sTue, Sep 8Music

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🎟️ From £24

Dance Gavin Dance

Dance Gavin Dance

Manchester · Manchester AcademyWed, Sep 9Music

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🎟️ From £32

Newberry & Verch

Newberry & Verch

Manchester · The Strines NightingaleWed, Sep 9Music

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Jane McDonald - Living The Dream

Jane McDonald - Living The Dream

Manchester · AO ArenaThu, Sep 10Music

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Boyce Avenue

Boyce Avenue

Manchester · Manchester GorillaThu, Sep 10Music

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🎟️ From £42

Evanescence 2026 World Tour

Evanescence 2026 World Tour

Manchester · Co-op LiveThu, Sep 10Music

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Vienna Vienna

Vienna Vienna

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

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🎟️ From £18

Reuben Solo: Someone in This Crowd Will Betray Me [Revenge Edition]

Reuben Solo: Someone in This Crowd Will Betray Me [Revenge Edition]

Manchester · Manchester Fairfield Social ClubThu, Sep 10Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £20

MS Ray

MS Ray

Manchester · YES BasementThu, Sep 10Events

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🎟️ From £14

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Green Island Festival 2026 - Vol. 3

Manchester · Hulme Community Garden Centre & Warwick StreetSat, Sep 5Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £15

A live music performance.

MAZE live in concert

Manchester · Bridgewater HallSat, Sep 5Music

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A sports venue.

Manchester Storm vs Sheffield Steelers - Pre Season Friendly

Manchester · AO ArenaSun, Sep 6Sport

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A live music performance.

Sing Yonder Festival 2026

Manchester · Mount PleasantSun, Sep 6Music

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🎟️ From £20

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Wild Pink

Manchester · GulliversSun, Sep 6Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £17

A live music performance.

Drug Church

Manchester · GorillaMon, Sep 7Music

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🎟️ From £24

A live music performance.

Ak'chamel

Manchester · SOUPMon, Sep 7Music

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🎟️ From £17

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Jiluka

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Tue, Sep 8Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £34

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Wes Banderson - Manchester

Manchester · YES (The Pink Room)Wed, Sep 9Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £23

A live music performance.

Emma Rawicz INKYRA

Manchester · Band On The WallWed, Sep 9Music

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🎟️ From £22

A live music performance.

The Dresden Dolls

Manchester · Albert HallThu, Sep 10Music

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🎟️ From £1

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Back to culture

September is when indoor culture typically returns in force — theatre, gallery and concert seasons reopen alongside the last open-air events of the year.

  • Look for season-opening concerts, theatre premieres and gallery shows
  • Catch harvest festivals and the last open-air markets before autumn
  • Book ahead for autumn arts and film festivals that often launch this month