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WHP Presents: TIËSTO

Fri, Dec 11 · 09:00 PM

WHP Presents: TIËSTO

Depot Mayfield · Manchester

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 01:00 PM

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

Co-op Live · Manchester

From £43

Cyclist seen from behind riding a coastal road beside the sea at sunset — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 03:00 PM

Manchester City vs Chelsea

Etihad Stadium · Manchester

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 06:30 PM

The Music of Harry Potter by Mystery Ensemble

Manchester Stoller Hall · Manchester

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

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:00 PM

THESE WICKED RIVERS

Manchester The Deaf Institute. · Manchester

From £24

Polyphia Tour MMXXVI

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:00 PM

Polyphia Tour MMXXVI

Manchester Academy · Manchester

From £46

Artemas - Getting Up to No Good

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:00 PM

Artemas - Getting Up to No Good

O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester · Manchester

From £37

Blondshell

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:00 PM

Blondshell

O2 Ritz Manchester · Manchester

From £28

Rnb winter Ball, Jagged Edge, B2K & Mario

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:00 PM

Rnb winter Ball, Jagged Edge, B2K & Mario

BEC ARENA · Manchester

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Beach concert at sunset with an audience on the sand — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:30 PM

Ethan Regan

Band On The Wall · Manchester

From £18

Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:30 PM

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

St Ann's Church · Manchester

From £22

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:30 PM

yourcodenameis:milo

The White Hotel · Manchester

From £22

Rebecca Ferguson: The Hits at Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:30 PM

Rebecca Ferguson: The Hits at Christmas

Bridgewater Hall · Manchester

From £11

The Highstool Prophets

Sun, Dec 13 · 07:00 PM

The Highstool Prophets

O2 Ritz Manchester · Manchester

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

Sun, Dec 13 · 07:30 PM

The Man From Delmonte

Band On The Wall · Manchester

From £26

Orchestra chairs, music stands and string instruments on an empty stage — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 14 · 06:00 PM

The Christmas Orchestra

Albert Hall · Manchester

From £34

Sevendust

Mon, Dec 14 · 07:30 PM

Sevendust

Manchester Academy 2 · Manchester

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Ladytron - Paradises 2026 Shows

Tue, Dec 15 · 07:00 PM

Ladytron - Paradises 2026 Shows

O2 Ritz Manchester · Manchester

From £41

Kodaline - Farewell Tour

Tue, Dec 15 · 07:00 PM

Kodaline - Farewell Tour

Albert Hall · Manchester

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Two actors on a dimly lit stage in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 15 · 08:00 PM

Talisk

Band On The Wall · Manchester

From £22

Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic - Venue Premium Tickets

Wed, Dec 16 · 05:00 PM

Disney On Ice presents Discover the Magic - Venue Premium Tickets

AO Arena · Manchester

From £24

Guitarist silhouetted against red stage lights with hands raised in the crowd — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 16 · 07:30 PM

Sekou

Manchester Academy 2 · Manchester

From £19

Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band

Wed, Dec 16 · 07:30 PM

Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band

Band On The Wall. · Manchester

From £30

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

Wed, Dec 16 · 07:45 PM

James B Partridge- The Big Christmas Assembly

The Bridgewater Hall · Manchester

From £27

Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 17 · 05:00 PM

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Hallé St Peter's · Manchester

From £19

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Thu, Dec 17 · 06:30 PM

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

O2 Apollo Manchester · Manchester

From £63

People arriving at a glass-fronted event venue at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 17 · 07:00 PM

Vicky Clayton sings the songs of Sandy Denny

The Strines Nightingale · Manchester

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The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra

Thu, Dec 17 · 07:00 PM

The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Film with Live Orchestra

Bridgewater Hall · Manchester

From £20

The Clause

Fri, Dec 18 · 06:30 PM

The Clause

O2 Ritz Manchester · Manchester

From £23

People strolling through a historic old-town square lit with string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 18 · 06:30 PM

Jamie T

Co-op Live · Manchester

From £42

Orchestra chairs, music stands and string instruments on an empty stage — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 18 · 07:00 PM

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

Band On The Wall. · Manchester

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Band playing to a crowd in a brick-walled club — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 18 · 07:00 PM

The Bottom Line

The Deaf Institute - Music Hall · Manchester

From £18

Green Lung

Fri, Dec 18 · 07:00 PM

Green Lung

Manchester Academy · Manchester

From £41

Outdoor concert crowd facing a glowing stage at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM

MANCHESTER MUSIC TOUR SPECIAL

Vinyl Revival · Manchester

From £44

Three runners seen from behind on a hill trail above a misty valley at dawn — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 03:00 PM

Manchester City vs Hull City

Etihad Stadium · Manchester

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Two actors on a dimly lit stage in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 06:30 PM

Kasabian - Nothing Better Than This Tour 2026

Co-op Live · Manchester

From £74

Trevor Horn and his Band

Sat, Dec 19 · 07:00 PM

Trevor Horn and his Band

O2 Ritz Manchester · Manchester

From £14

Audience facing a lit stage in an ornate theatre — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 08:30 PM

Sanctum Sanctorium - Dark Christmas Special

Manchester Academy 3 · Manchester

From £22

Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19 · 09:00 PM

Candlelight Christmas: Love Actually, Home Alone & More

Hallé St Peter's · Manchester

From £21

Author reading to an audience in a bookshop — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 20 · 03:00 PM

Festive Happening

Albert Hall · Manchester

From £4

Dave Hill's Slade

Sun, Dec 20 · 07:00 PM

Dave Hill's Slade

O2 Ritz Manchester · Manchester

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Brad Williams

Sun, Dec 20 · 07:30 PM

Brad Williams

Manchester New Century Hall · Manchester

From £32

CITY OF THE SUN

Mon, Dec 21 · 07:00 PM

CITY OF THE SUN

YES (Pink Room) · Manchester

From £17

Audience in a historic theatre facing a red stage curtain — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 21 · 08:00 PM

Sa Roc

Band On The Wall · Manchester

From £22

Christmas Musical Spectacular

Tue, Dec 22 · 05:30 PM

Christmas Musical Spectacular · Dec 22

AO Arena · Manchester

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Evening street lined with lanterns and cafe lights leading to a historic church square — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Dec 22 · 08:00 PM

Mark Radcliffe & Co.

Copper Bar, Band on the Wall · Manchester

From £15

Christmas Musical Spectacular

Wed, Dec 23 · 05:30 PM

Christmas Musical Spectacular · Dec 23

AO Arena · Manchester

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Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 23 · 07:00 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Hallé St Peter's · Manchester

From £21

Crowd dancing in a club with disco ball and coloured lights — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 23 · 08:00 PM

Baked A La Ska 'Ska of Wonder' Christmas Party

Band On The Wall · Manchester

From £19

Child at a hands-on water play exhibit in a science centre — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 26 · 10:00 AM

Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry

SEA LIFE Manchester · Manchester

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Runners seen from behind on a grassy ridge trail at sunrise above low mist — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 27 · 04:30 PM

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest

Old Trafford · Manchester

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Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Mon, Dec 28 · 06:00 PM

A Night at The Opera at Christmas by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral · Manchester

From £22

Silhouetted cyclist on an empty coastal road at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 30 · 07:30 PM

Manchester United vs Sunderland

Old Trafford · Manchester

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Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 31 · 05:30 PM

New Year's Eve Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

Manchester Cathedral · Manchester

From £22

People strolling through a historic old-town square lit with string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 31 · 08:00 PM

New Year's Eve: Defected + Glitterbox

Depot Mayfield · Manchester

From £56

Cocktail being prepared at a bar — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Jan 2 · 07:00 PM

Old Skool Bingo at The Avenue,

The Avenue · Manchester

From £18

Cyclist seen from behind riding a coastal road beside the sea at sunset — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Jan 3 · 04:30 PM

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur

Etihad Stadium · Manchester

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Runners seen from behind on a grassy ridge trail at sunrise above low mist — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Jan 7 · 08:00 PM

Manchester United vs Newcastle United

Old Trafford · Manchester

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

Fri, Jan 8 · 07:00 PM

Celebrating The Life of David Bowie

Band On The Wall. · Manchester

From £19

The Chris Stapleton Experience + Morgan Wallen Tribute UK

Sat, Jan 9 · 07:00 PM

The Chris Stapleton Experience + Morgan Wallen Tribute UK

O2 Ritz Manchester · Manchester

From £31

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