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Things to do in Manchester, December 2026

Browse 102 upcoming events and things to do in Manchester during December 2026. Venues include YES Basement, Castle Hotel, O2 Apollo Manchester. Highlights include The Veils, McGrath, Bleachers and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Blossoms

Manchester · Co-op LiveFri, Dec 11Music

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🎟️ From £8

THROWN

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Dec 11Music

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🎟️ From £35

STONE FOUNDATION

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Dec 11Music

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🎟️ From £19

The Holiday: The Film with Live orchestra

Manchester · Bridgewater HallFri, Dec 11Music

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🎟️ From £23

WHP Presents: TIËSTO

Manchester · Depot MayfieldFri, Dec 11Music

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The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring In Concert

Manchester · Co-op LiveSat, Dec 12Music

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🎟️ From £43

The Music of Harry Potter by Mystery Ensemble

Manchester · Manchester Stoller HallSat, Dec 12Music

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Polyphia Tour MMXXVI

Manchester · Manchester AcademySat, Dec 12Music

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🎟️ From £46

Rnb winter Ball, Jagged Edge, B2K & Mario

Manchester · BEC ARENASat, Dec 12Music

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THESE WICKED RIVERS

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sat, Dec 12Music

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🎟️ From £24

Artemas - Getting Up to No Good

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterSat, Dec 12Music

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🎟️ From £37

Blondshell

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Dec 12Music

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🎟️ From £28

Rebecca Ferguson: The Hits at Christmas

Manchester · Bridgewater HallSat, Dec 12Music

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🎟️ From £11

The Highstool Prophets

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSun, Dec 13Music

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Sevendust

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Mon, Dec 14Music

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Kodaline - Farewell Tour

Manchester · Albert HallTue, Dec 15Music

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Ladytron - Paradises 2026 Shows

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterTue, Dec 15Music

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🎟️ From £41

Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic - Venue Premium Tickets

Manchester · AO ArenaWed, Dec 16Culture & Art

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Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Wed, Dec 16Music

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🎟️ From £30

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterThu, Dec 17Music

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🎟️ From £63

Vicky Clayton sings the songs of Sandy Denny

Manchester · The Strines NightingaleThu, Dec 17Events

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The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra

Manchester · Bridgewater HallThu, Dec 17Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £20

Kevin Atwater

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallFri, Dec 11Music

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🎟️ From £19

Ethan Regan

Manchester · Band On The WallSat, Dec 12Music

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🎟️ From £18

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Manchester · St Ann's ChurchSat, Dec 12Music

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🎟️ From £22

The Christmas Orchestra

Manchester · Albert HallMon, Dec 14Music

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🎟️ From £34

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Talisk

Manchester · Band On The WallTue, Dec 15Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £22

James B Partridge- The Big Christmas Assembly

Manchester · The Bridgewater HallWed, Dec 16Music

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🎟️ From £27

The Clause

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterFri, Dec 18Music

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🎟️ From £23

Green Lung

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Dec 18Music

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🎟️ From £41

ORCHESTRA MAMBO INTERNATIONAL - "Apuntalo!" album launch party + DJ Lubi

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Dec 18Music

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Trevor Horn and his Band

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSat, Dec 19Music

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🎟️ From £14

Dave Hill's Slade

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterSun, Dec 20Music

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Brad Williams

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSun, Dec 20Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £32

CITY OF THE SUN

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Mon, Dec 21Music

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🎟️ From £17

Christmas Musical Spectacular · Dec 22

Manchester · AO ArenaTue, Dec 22Music

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Christmas Musical Spectacular · Dec 23

Manchester · AO ArenaWed, Dec 23Music

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The Bottom Line

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallFri, Dec 18Music

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🎟️ From £18

Kasabian - Nothing Better Than This Tour 2026

Manchester · Co-op LiveSat, Dec 19Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £74

Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Sat, Dec 19Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £22

Festive Happening

Manchester · Albert HallSun, Dec 20Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £4

Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry

Manchester · SEA LIFE ManchesterSat, Dec 26Family Friendly

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