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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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Paul Smith - Happy

Manchester · AO ArenaThu, Oct 22Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £28

Benjamin Steer

Manchester · Manchester GorillaThu, Oct 22Music

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🎟️ From £22

Tia Gordon - Uk/Eu Tour

Manchester · Manchester GulliversThu, Oct 22Music

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🎟️ From £18

Pina Palau

Manchester · The AbbeyThu, Oct 22Events

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🎟️ From £17

Schur

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Thu, Oct 22Music

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🎟️ From £15

The Umbilical Brothers: the Distraction

Manchester · HOME ManchesterThu, Oct 22Culture & Art

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Airbag

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademyThu, Oct 22Music

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🎟️ From £28

Iguana Death Cult

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - The LodgeWed, Oct 21Music

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🎟️ From £10

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

La Sécurité

Manchester · The AbbeyWed, Oct 21Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £17

Rosie Frater-Taylor

Manchester · Copper Bar, Band on the WallWed, Oct 21Music

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🎟️ From £16

Ogrepalooza with The Ogretones

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterThu, Oct 22Music

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🎟️ From £16

Meera Syal

Manchester · Albert HallThu, Oct 22Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £1

nimino

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallFri, Oct 23Music

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🎟️ From £24

The Proclaimers

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterFri, Oct 23Music

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Kita Alexander

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Fri, Oct 23Music

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🎟️ From £31

The Mary Wallopers

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterFri, Oct 23Music

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🎟️ From £34

Antony Szmierek

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Oct 23Music

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🎟️ From £26

Khalid: It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour

Manchester · Aviva Studios - WarehouseFri, Oct 23Music

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GoldFord

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterFri, Oct 23Music

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🎟️ From £30

KHAKIKID

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Fri, Oct 23Music

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🎟️ From £15

The Coral

Manchester · Albert HallFri, Oct 23Music

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🎟️ From £1

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

Manchester · Co-op LiveFri, Oct 23Music

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🎟️ From £61

Gia Ford

Manchester · Manchester GulliversFri, Oct 23Music

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🎟️ From £14

The Shamrocks

Manchester · Bridgewater HallFri, Oct 23Music

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🎟️ From £22

Swiftogeddon - 20 years of Taylor special

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Oct 24Music

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🎟️ From £22

Cody Johnson

Manchester · AO ArenaSat, Oct 24Music

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🎟️ From £7

The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Show

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Oct 24Music

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🎟️ From £26

Lake Street Dive, Mamas Gun

Manchester · Albert HallSat, Oct 24Music

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🎟️ From £21

James Smith

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sat, Oct 24Music

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🎟️ From £13

The Witcher in Concert

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterSat, Oct 24Music

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Catching Cairo

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Sat, Oct 24Music

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🎟️ From £16

The Devil Wears Prada

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSat, Oct 24Music

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🎟️ From £33

Duke Dumont

Manchester · Depot MayfieldSat, Oct 24Music

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Stephen Wilson Jr. - Gary the Torch Tour

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterSun, Oct 25Music

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🎟️ From £42

Dexy's Midnight Runners

Manchester · Opera House, ManchesterSun, Oct 25Music

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🎟️ From £10

James Blake - Trying Times Tour · Oct 25

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSun, Oct 25Music

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🎟️ From £31

Rescheduled

Jack Carroll: the Fall Guy

Manchester · The LowryRescheduled · new date to be confirmedCulture & Art

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Mark Thomas: 40 In Stand-Up Years

Manchester · WatersideSun, Oct 25Culture & Art

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The Strokes - Reality Awaits

Manchester · Co-op LiveMon, Oct 26Music

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ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR

Manchester · Albert HallMon, Oct 26Music

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🎟️ From £1

Moliy Baddies Eu/Uk Tour

Manchester · Night and DayMon, Oct 26Music

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🎟️ From £22

Catch

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Mon, Oct 26Music

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🎟️ From £16

James Blake - Trying Times Tour · Oct 26

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallMon, Oct 26Music

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🎟️ From £40

KatzPascale

Manchester · Hallé St Michael'sMon, Oct 26Music

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🎟️ From £17

Lucia & the Best Boys

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Mon, Oct 26Music

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🎟️ From £20

Jack Savoretti

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterTue, Oct 27Music

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Brown Horse

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Tue, Oct 27Music

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🎟️ From £17

Rachel Fairburn - Vexy Beasts

Manchester · The Frog and BucketTue, Oct 27Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £24

J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour

Manchester · Co-op LiveWed, Oct 28Music

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Panchiko

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallWed, Oct 28Music

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🎟️ From £10

Adult Leisure

Manchester · The LodgeWed, Oct 28Music

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🎟️ From £16

The Five Hundred

Manchester · Star And GarterFri, Oct 23Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £13

I Promised The World

Manchester · The White HotelSat, Oct 24Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £20

Donovan Woods

Manchester · Halle St MichaelsSat, Oct 24Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £26

Will Samson

Manchester · Kamera at Lloyd and PlattSat, Oct 24Music

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🎟️ From £17

Soft Loft

Manchester · The AbbeySun, Oct 25Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £16

Cancer Bats

Manchester · GorillaSun, Oct 25Music

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🎟️ From £29

The Staags

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallSun, Oct 25Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £11

Din of Celestial Birds

Manchester · The YardSun, Oct 25Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £14

Archspire

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Tue, Oct 27Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £31

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