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Events in Manchester — October 2026

October 2026: events in Manchester.

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Nick Hakim

Sat, Oct 31

Nick Hakim

YES (Pink Room) · Manchester

From £26

Rikas

Sat, Oct 31

Rikas

Manchester The Deaf Institute. · Manchester

From £21

Guests arriving in a bright glass-walled event venue foyer — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 31

Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

Bolton Parish Church (St Peter) · Manchester

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Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Sat, Oct 31

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

HOME Manchester · Manchester

From £6

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 31

We Three Kings - Bonesy Halloween Bash

Castle Hotel · Manchester

From £18

Noahfinnce

Sat, Oct 31

Noahfinnce

Manchester Academy 2 · Manchester

From £22

Festival crowd with raised arms in front of bright stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 31

ADULT DVD

Manchester Gorilla · Manchester

From £18

LA Guns

Sat, Oct 31

LA Guns

Manchester Club Academy · Manchester

From £34

NeXup

Sat, Oct 31

NeXup

Depot Mayfield · Manchester

From £17

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running