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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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LIGHT ASYLUM (US) Plus Special Guests

LIGHT ASYLUM (US) Plus Special Guests

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £23

PJ Morton

PJ Morton

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademyThu, Oct 8Music

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Aries Spears: EuroTrip

Aries Spears: EuroTrip

Manchester · Albert HallThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £1

Michael Starring Ben

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Michael Starring Ben

Manchester · King George's HallRescheduled · new date to be confirmedMusic

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Myrath

Myrath

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Thu, Oct 8Music

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Alice Costelloe

Alice Costelloe

Manchester · YES BasementThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £12

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Sons Of Sevilla

Manchester · The AbbeyThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £14

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

ROSIE HOLT: THE ILLEGAL ALIENS HAVE LANDED!

Manchester · Fairfield Social ClubThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £22

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Oliver Pinder

Manchester · The Castle HotelThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £13

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Eddi Reader

Manchester · RNCM Concert HallThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £34

Amon Amarth

Amon Amarth

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterFri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £63

The Haunted - Songs of Last Resort Tour 2026

The Haunted - Songs of Last Resort Tour 2026

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterFri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £28

Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour

Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour

Manchester · Co-op LiveFri, Oct 9Culture & Art

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Buffalo Tom

Buffalo Tom

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £8

The Skints

The Skints

Manchester · Manchester GorillaFri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £26

The Beat - Dance Crazed Too UK Tour

The Beat - Dance Crazed Too UK Tour

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterFri, Oct 9Music

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Digitalism

Digitalism

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Fri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £23

Young the Giant

Young the Giant

Manchester · Manchester Amber'sFri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £25

The Cheap Thrills

The Cheap Thrills

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademyFri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £15

Matilda Mann

Matilda Mann

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Fri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £22

Born at Midnite

Born at Midnite

Manchester · The AbbeyFri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £16

Hue and Cry + Roachford

Hue and Cry + Roachford

Manchester · Bridgewater HallFri, Oct 9Music

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Worried About Henry

Worried About Henry

Manchester · Depot MayfieldFri, Oct 9Music

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Des Rocs

Des Rocs

Manchester · Manchester GorillaSat, Oct 10Music

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🎟️ From £17

Rockin'1000

Rescheduled

Rockin'1000

Manchester · AO ArenaRescheduled · new date to be confirmedMusic

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🎟️ From £58

The Amity Affliction - House Of Cards EU 2026

The Amity Affliction - House Of Cards EU 2026

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Oct 10Music

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🎟️ From £36

The Pussycat Dolls: PCD FOREVER TOUR

The Pussycat Dolls: PCD FOREVER TOUR

Manchester · Co-op LiveSat, Oct 10Music

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🎟️ From £78

Creeper

Creeper

Manchester · Manchester AcademySat, Oct 10Music

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🎟️ From £38

The Hu

The Hu

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterSat, Oct 10Music

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White Flowers

White Flowers

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Sat, Oct 10Music

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🎟️ From £26

TCHOTCHKE

TCHOTCHKE

Manchester · The Peer HatSat, Oct 10Music

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🎟️ From £15

Band of Horses - Celebrating 20 Years of Everything All The Time

Band of Horses - Celebrating 20 Years of Everything All The Time

Manchester · Albert HallSat, Oct 10Music

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🎟️ From £15

Ruel

Ruel

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSat, Oct 10Music

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🎟️ From £41

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Manchester · Quays Theatre - The LowrySat, Oct 10Culture & Art

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Jared Benjamin

Jared Benjamin

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sun, Oct 11Music

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Pete & Bas

Pete & Bas

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSun, Oct 11Music

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🎟️ From £27

Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts

Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beasts

Manchester · The Frog and BucketSun, Oct 11Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £18

ArrDee

ArrDee

Manchester · Manchester GorillaSun, Oct 11Music

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🎟️ From £27

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

Manchester · Manchester AcademySun, Oct 11Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £25

Ben Ellis

Ben Ellis

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademyMon, Oct 12Music

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🎟️ From £31

Dolphin Love

Dolphin Love

Manchester · The AbbeyTue, Oct 13Music

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🎟️ From £14

Nectar Woode

Nectar Woode

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Tue, Oct 13Music

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🎟️ From £19

Midnight Til Morning

Rescheduled

Midnight Til Morning

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterRescheduled · new date to be confirmedMusic

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🎟️ From £20

Beth Orton

Beth Orton

Manchester · Manchester Stoller HallTue, Oct 13Music

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🎟️ From £40

Winyah

Winyah

Manchester · YES BasementTue, Oct 13Music

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🎟️ From £18

Arab Strap

Arab Strap

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Tue, Oct 13Music

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🎟️ From £31

Chris Williamson

Chris Williamson

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterWed, Oct 14Culture & Art

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Heaven 17 perform Penthouse and Pavement

Heaven 17 perform Penthouse and Pavement

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterWed, Oct 14Music

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🎟️ From £34

Jude York

Jude York

Manchester · Night and DayWed, Oct 14Music

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🎟️ From £14

Warren Zeiders

Warren Zeiders

Manchester · Manchester AcademyWed, Oct 14Music

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🎟️ From £26

The Clockworks

The Clockworks

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Wed, Oct 14Music

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🎟️ From £26

Tommy Barlow

Tommy Barlow

Manchester · The AbbeyWed, Oct 14Music

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🎟️ From £14

Ulrika Spacek

Ulrika Spacek

Manchester · The White HotelWed, Oct 14Music

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🎟️ From £17

A live music performance.

Cashh

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £23

A live music performance.

Interplanetary Criminal

Manchester · Depot MayfieldSat, Oct 10Music

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A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Grrace

Manchester · The AbbeySat, Oct 10Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £11

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Electric Eel Shock

Manchester · The Star and GarterSun, Oct 11Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £17

A live music performance.

Rescheduled

KIN+ Fushigi Anime, Film and Video Game Orchestra

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterRescheduled · new date to be confirmedMusic

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A live music performance.

SOYUZ

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallMon, Oct 12Music

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🎟️ From £18

A live music performance.

Black Water County

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - The LodgeWed, Oct 14Music

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🎟️ From £22

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