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Manchester Jazz Events 2026

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Cowies Funfairs Presents Rochdale Family Fun Park

Thu 2nd - Sun 19th April

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Cowie's Funfairs Presents Rochdale Family Fun Park

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Cowies Funfairs Presents Rochdale Family Fun Park

Cowie's Funfairs Presents Rochdale Family Fun Park

Rochdale Family Fun Park by Cowie's Funfairs! Unlimited rides for just £9 entry. Fantastic family thrills, food & attractions on Well i'th Lane.

Join us for an evening of grassroots culture, feasting with Gaskell Garden Project, poetry, art, stalls, live music and DJs

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POP UP! Proud Edit: Queer Pop

Thursday 16th April

7:30pm - 10:00pm

The Proud Place, Manchester

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POP UP! Proud Edit: Queer Pop

The Proud Place, Manchester

Celebrating Queer North West pop musicians, showcasing ones to watch and their sparkling new work!

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Frank Ocean: 10 Years of Blond w/ Live Band

Thursday 16th April

7:00pm - 11:00pm

THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER

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Frank Ocean: 10 Years of Blond w/ Live Band

THE BLUES KITCHEN, MANCHESTER

This April, we celebrate a whole decade since the release of Frank Ocean's iconic album Blond

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The Castros, Articulate Your Madness UK Tour. Manchester

Thursday 16th April

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE

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The Castros, Articulate Your Madness UK Tour. Manchester

The Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE

The Castros head out on their Articulate Your Madness UK tour.. A night of the hottest Indie tunes to come out of Scotland for years.

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Fear & Loathing in Old Trafford: The Release Party

Fear & Loathing in Old Trafford: The Release Party

OffTheSQ, Manchester

The Philosopher & Bambeh present: Fear & Loathing (in Old Trafford) With support from SINDYSMAN plus many more special guests!

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Bussdown - Dub, Dancehall, DnB

Thursday 16th April

9:00pm - 2:00am

Eastern Bloc Records Manchester

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Bussdown - Dub, Dancehall, DnB

Eastern Bloc Records Manchester

Bussdown continues its residency at Eastern Bloc.

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Tropiloco Thursdays - Manchester - the Student Partner of Vk

Tropiloco Thursdays - Manchester - the Student Partner of Vk

Factory Manchester

Tropiloco Manchester - the Official Student Partner of Vk

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Thursday night Comedy || Creatures Comedy Club

Thursday 16th April

8:30pm - 10:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Thursday night Comedy || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Only 7 night a week comedy club in Manchester. 15+ shows a week! A New York-style intimate comedy club with a Mancunian twist.

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Thursday Skate 16th April 2026 with Manc Skating (Kearsley)

Thursday 16th April

8:00pm - 9:30pm

Kearsley Academy, Bolton

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Thursday Skate 16th April 2026 with Manc Skating (Kearsley)

Kearsley Academy, Bolton

Our regular Thursday skate at Kearsley Academy. Click More Info for directions and T&Cs which you accept by purchasing a ticket.

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Comedy Debate Show || Creatures Comedy Club

Thursday 16th April

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Comedy Debate Show || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Comedians. Chaos. Debates decided by applause. You bring the topics - they bring the nonsense. Pay What You Think the night is worth!

Step into the twisted world of horror as we host an exclusive screening of Terrifier at Live at 13 Bar. For one night only,

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Moovin Festival 2026

Fri 12th - Sun 14th June

2:00pm - 11:30pm

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

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Moovin Festival 2026

Whitebottom Farm, Stockport

Moovin Festival is back for 2026 and promises to get you dancing to a mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house & d&b until the cows come home

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SlapFunk & Animal Crossing - An Inner City Festival

SlapFunk & Animal Crossing - An Inner City Festival

Progress, Manchester

Manchester. We're back in 2026. 3rd May Bank Holiday Sunday. Four stages. One family. All your favourite artists.

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Damnation 2026

Sat 7th - Sun 8th November

11:00am - 11:45pm

BEC Arena, Manchester

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Damnation 2026

BEC Arena, Manchester

Damnation returns for 2026, on the 7th and 8th of November 2026 at the BEC Arena, Manchester. Tickets on sale now!

Manchester Village Pride 2026

Fri 28th August - Tue 1st September

12:00pm - 6:00am

Manchester Gay Village

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Village Pride 2026: Four days, three stages, one Village. Bank Holiday takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the heart of Manchester.

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Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026

Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Heaton Park, Manchester

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Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026

Heaton Park, Manchester

Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Heaton Park, Manchester Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

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David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Thursday 2nd July

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

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David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

David Gray brings his Past & Present Tour to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Thursday 2nd July!

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Grand Soul Central Day Party @ Progress

Grand Soul Central Day Party @ Progress

Progress, Manchester

SOUL MASS TRANSIT SYSTEM takes over Progress for his Grand Soul Central day party. 23 Degrees x Progress. Manchester. 6th June 2026.

The Brit Fest 2026

Thu 2nd - Sun 5th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

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The Brit Fest 2026

Ashley Hall Showground Altrincham WA14 3QA, MANCHESTER

The Brit Fest Cheshire is a family-friendly weekend packed with the best of British music and entertainment!

Cards and Collectables Trading Card Event MANCHESTER 26 April

Sunday 26th April

11:00am - 5:00pm

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Cards and Collectables Trading Card Event MANCHESTER 26 April

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

Cards and Collectables comes to Manchester on 26th April. A must attend event for all fans and collectors of TCG, Pokemon and Sports Cards

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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Manchester Forever

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The biggest celebration of the 90's Manchester Rave Scene! Hardcore // Jungle // Classic DNB // House // Acid // Trance // Old Skool // Techno

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Faithless LIVE | Manchester

Friday 3rd July

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

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Faithless LIVE | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Faithless bring their live show to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Friday 3rd July!

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

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The Girl Games

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester

The Girl Games is an empowering fitness competition. You will enter in doubles with your fitness bestie and compete in Strength, Endurance & Metcon.

Wander through the Northern Quarter and you’ll hear the unmistakable sound of jazz spilling out of clubs and basements. Matt And Phreds is a local institution, Painted Jazz offers a vintage vibe, and Manchester Jazz Festival brings top-tier talent to town. Add Do One Black Jazz Heads and you’ve got a thriving scene. Explore jazz events in Manchester and buy tickets today.

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Latest news from around Manchester

Whether it's the latest tour hitting the city or a brand new club opening, our comprehensive news section has a plethora of up to date information on everything going down in your local haunt.

Huge UK Fanzone announces 2026 World Cup screenings

Taking place all across the UK, It’sComingHomeZone returns to bring all the best footage of England's World Cup games.

Manchester food hall Campfield to expand with artisan street market

Campfield Market will expand on Saturday 18th April with a smattering of independent street vendors.

Freight Island expands nationwide with major new venues in Brixton, Leeds and Newcastle

Freight Island expands beyond Manchester with new venues in Brixton, Newcastle, and Leeds, with the former two opening in spring/summer 2026!

Best Easter events in Manchester

With the Easter Bank Holiday being a time for fun, family and of course, all the chocolate you can consume, check out all the best Easter events in Manchester! Read more below.

Brunch spot Layla’s opens in Manchester

Located in Castlefield, the new bar styles itself as the city’s first “coffee rave spot”, and opens its doors this Bank Holiday weekend.

First women’s focused sports bar in the North heading to Stockport

Rita Ray’s will open in Weir Mill this summer, and pledges to be a place of sport, community and inclusivity.

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