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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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Jack Savoretti

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterWed, Oct 28Music

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🎟️ From £12

Max & Harvey

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Wed, Oct 28Music

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🎟️ From £28

Saigon Soul Revival

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Wed, Oct 28Music

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🎟️ From £22

J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour

Manchester · Co-op LiveThu, Oct 29Music

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Basht

Manchester · Manchester GorillaThu, Oct 29Music

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🎟️ From £19

Milburn

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterThu, Oct 29Music

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Jamie Grey

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Thu, Oct 29Music

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🎟️ From £15

The Kid LAROI - A Perfect World Tour with Nate Sib · Oct 29

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterThu, Oct 29Music

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🎟️ From £55

STVW

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterThu, Oct 29Music

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🎟️ From £21

Freya Skye · Oct 29

Manchester · Aviva Studios - WarehouseThu, Oct 29Music

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🎟️ From £40

Phil Wang: UH OH

Manchester · Opera House BuxtonThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £35

Max Fry

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Thu, Oct 29Music

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🎟️ From £17

Modern Woman

Manchester · The AbbeyThu, Oct 29Music

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🎟️ From £14

Thomas Green - Brainstorm

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £16

Phil Ellis: Bath Mat

Manchester · Quays Theatre - The LowryThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

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Blood Red Shoes

Manchester · GorillaWed, Oct 28Music

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🎟️ From £27

Runaway Club

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Thu, Oct 29Music

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🎟️ From £25

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Nathan Fake (Live)

Manchester · The White HotelThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £19

The Bluetones 30th Anniversary of 'Expecting to Fly'

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £14

The Reytons

Manchester · Co-op LiveFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £42

Freya Skye · Oct 30

Manchester · Aviva Studios - WarehouseFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £20

TesseracT

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £34

Slayyyter: THE WOR$T GIRL IN THE WORLD TOUR

Manchester · Albert HallFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £23

The Kid LAROI - A Perfect World Tour with Nate Sib · Oct 30

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £55

Baked A La Ska Halloween Special

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Oct 30Events

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🎟️ From £35

Formal Sppeedwear

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Fri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £16

The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour

Manchester · Bridgewater HallFri, Oct 30Music

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🎟️ From £14

Stevie Martin: Clout

Manchester · Quays Theatre - The LowryFri, Oct 30Culture & Art

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Overmono presents Pure Devotion - World Tour, Manchester

Manchester · Depot MayfieldFri, Oct 30Music

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Manic Street Preachers & Suede

Manchester · Co-op LiveSat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £51

Korn

Manchester · AO ArenaSat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £24

Overpass

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £23

Nick Hakim

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Sat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £26

Rikas

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £21

Noahfinnce

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Sat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £22

LA Guns

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademySat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £34

Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

Manchester · Bolton Parish Church (St Peter)Sat, Oct 31Events

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Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Manchester · HOME ManchesterSat, Oct 31Culture & Art

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ADULT DVD

Manchester · Manchester GorillaSat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £18

We Three Kings - Bonesy Halloween Bash

Manchester · Castle HotelSat, Oct 31Music

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🎟️ From £18

NeXup

Manchester · Depot MayfieldSat, Oct 31Music

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