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Things to do in Manchester, October 2026

Browse 281 upcoming events and things to do in Manchester during October 2026. Venues include O2 Ritz Manchester, Manchester Gorilla, Manchester Academy 2. Highlights include Fear Factory, Darren Kiely, Shadow of Intent and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Fear Factory

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterThu, Oct 1Music

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🎟️ From £18

Darren Kiely

Manchester · Manchester GorillaThu, Oct 1Music

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🎟️ From £25

Shadow of Intent

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Thu, Oct 1Music

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🎟️ From £35

Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern 2026 Tour

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterThu, Oct 1Music

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Tenille Townes

Manchester · Manchester Stoller HallThu, Oct 1Music

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Drink The Sea

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Thu, Oct 1Events

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🎟️ From £30

Unprocessed

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Thu, Oct 1Music

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🎟️ From £25

An Evening with Kristin Hersh · Oct 1

Manchester · Hallé St Michael'sThu, Oct 1Music

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🎟️ From £25

Yonaka

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallFri, Oct 2Music

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🎟️ From £17

Simple Plan

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterFri, Oct 2Music

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🎟️ From £48

SLOPE SAME KIDS. JUST LOUDER. - TOUR 2026

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Fri, Oct 2Music

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🎟️ From £19

Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour

Manchester · Bridgewater HallFri, Oct 2Music

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🎟️ From £27

Don Broco

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Oct 2Music

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🎟️ From £55

The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterFri, Oct 2Music

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You&Me - Friday

Manchester · Depot MayfieldFri, Oct 2Music

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An Evening with Kristin Hersh · Oct 2

Manchester · Hallé St Michael'sFri, Oct 2Music

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🎟️ From £30

Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Manchester · Opera House, ManchesterFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £36

Just Radiohead

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Oct 2Music

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🎟️ From £19

Hilary Woods

Manchester · The White HotelThu, Oct 1Music

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🎟️ From £18

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Morgan Rees: What A Bummer

Manchester · Fairfield Social ClubThu, Oct 1Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £21

Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Oct 3Music

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🎟️ From £27

Be Like Blippi

Manchester · Bridgewater HallSat, Oct 3Family Friendly

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🎟️ From £15

Rong Indoor Festival

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterSat, Oct 3Music

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You&Me - Saturday

Manchester · Depot MayfieldSat, Oct 3Music

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Amble

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterSat, Oct 3Music

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🎟️ From £33

Chrissy Chlapecka

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Sat, Oct 3Music

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🎟️ From £17

DJ Yoda - 90's Mixtape Live

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Oct 3Music

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🎟️ From £12

Bridge City Sinners

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademySat, Oct 3Music

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🎟️ From £25

Antonio Vivaldi: Four Seasons by Mystery Ensemble

Manchester · Manchester Stoller HallSun, Oct 4Events

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NateWantsToBattle

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Sun, Oct 4Music

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Party101

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterSun, Oct 4Music

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SOUTH SUMMIT

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sun, Oct 4Music

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🎟️ From £17

Gallus

Manchester · YES BasementSun, Oct 4Music

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🎟️ From £12

Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv

Manchester · Opera House BuxtonSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £35

Susan Calman: Tall Tales

Manchester · Aviva Studios - The HallSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

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Rescheduled

Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning

Manchester · Quays Theatre - The LowryRescheduled · new date to be confirmedCulture & Art

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🎟️ From £26

Gavin DeGraw

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterMon, Oct 5Music

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🎟️ From £42

Theatre

Manchester · Castle HotelMon, Oct 5Music

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🎟️ From £20

Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra

Manchester · Bridgewater HallMon, Oct 5Music

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🎟️ From £35

Serena Terry: Therapy

Manchester · Aviva Studios - The HallTue, Oct 6Culture & Art

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What the World Needs Now: the Burt Bacharach Songbook

Manchester · Bridgewater HallTue, Oct 6Music

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🎟️ From £72

Madra Salach

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallTue, Oct 6Music

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🎟️ From £23

Matt Hansen

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterWed, Oct 7Music

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🎟️ From £32

The World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension

Manchester · Co-op LiveWed, Oct 7Music

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Fanfare Ciocărlia

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Wed, Oct 7Music

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🎟️ From £17

The Hoosiers

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £18

GB

Manchester · The White HotelFri, Oct 2Music

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🎟️ From £14

Blood Wizard

Manchester · The Rat & PigeonFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £12

Cast

Manchester · New Century HallSat, Oct 3Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £40

Eric Steckel

Manchester · GulliversSat, Oct 3Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £25

Spitalfield

Manchester · RebellionSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £23

Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Ann

Manchester · New Century HallSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £32

Telenova

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallMon, Oct 5Music

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🎟️ From £15

Sebastian Schub

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallTue, Oct 6Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £16

Baest

Manchester · The Star and GarterTue, Oct 6Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £18

Paranoid Void

Manchester · The Night and Day CaféTue, Oct 6Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £15

The Lemonheads

Manchester · Albert HallWed, Oct 7Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £1

DICE

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallWed, Oct 7Music

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🎟️ From £18

Gilla Band

Manchester · The White HotelWed, Oct 7Music

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🎟️ From £23

Joyce Manor

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Wed, Oct 7Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £28

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