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Things to do in Manchester, May 2027

Browse 12 upcoming events and things to do in Manchester during May 2027. Venues include Co-op Live, The Hall, Aviva Studios, Band On The Wall. Highlights include John Bishop, Tindersticks, EXTC 'THIS IS POP' and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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John Bishop

Manchester · Co-op LiveSun, May 2Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £31

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Tindersticks

Manchester · The Hall, Aviva StudiosThu, May 6Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £45

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EXTC 'THIS IS POP'

Manchester · Band On The WallFri, May 7Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £29

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Livewire The Ac/Dc Show

Manchester · Manchester UniversitySat, May 15Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £25

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Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Manchester · Manchester Opera HouseThu, May 20Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £36

A family-friendly day out.

Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Manchester · The Bridgewater HallFri, May 21Family Friendly

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🎟️ From £46

A live music performance.

RGM Festival

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallSat, May 22Music

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🎟️ From £19

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Kings Of Convenience

Manchester · Albert HallSun, May 23Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £1

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Fairport Convention - 60th Anniversary

Manchester · New Century HallTue, May 25Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £58

A live music performance.

Indiepalooza Manchester

Manchester · New Century HallSat, May 29Music

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🎟️ From £35

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Lindisfarne

Manchester · RNCM TheatreSat, May 29Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £40

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Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell

Manchester · O2 ApolloSat, May 29Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £36

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Peak festival build-up

May tends to be a strong month for festivals across the served markets, with long weekends, open-air concerts and city-wide cultural events picking up pace.

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