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This weekend in Manchester

Planning your weekend in Manchester? There's plenty going on, with 54 events taking place across the city — from comedy at Creatures Comedy Club and shows at Manchester Opera House to gigs at smaller spots like The Bag Factory and renae. Here's what's on.

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Rhys and Haiven performing at Mulligans Downstairs
Concert

Rhys and Haiven performing at Mulligans Downstairs

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 17:30From €15
Comedians of the Years || Creatures Comedy Club
Theatre

Comedians of the Years || Creatures Comedy Club

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 17:30From €6
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Wellness

Flow Into Fall Beach Pilates 1269f16c 2201 4685 8140 8e384e8326a6

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 17:30
Athalia Whittle performing at Oddfellows Middleton
Concert

Athalia Whittle performing at Oddfellows Middleton

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 17:30From €15
Hunt’s Show Seminars
Nature

Hunt’s Show Seminars

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 17:30From €179
David Greilsammer - Dance or Die
Theatre

David Greilsammer - Dance or Die

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 18:00
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Exhibition

Matcha Beats Club Ca68e710 2097 4681 A52e 8b20584dc88a

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 18:00From €1
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Reading

Reading Rhythms Read Craft 9d5d4f20 7e6f 4263 B8f3 A04233c89800

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 18:00From €1
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Festival

Coffee Drawing Party 81159334 F55a 4799 8d23 Eb81033bbf2b

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 18:00
Moon Walker | Manchester, YES (Pink Room)
Concert

Moon Walker | Manchester, YES (Pink Room)

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 19:00From €15
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Community

The Ex Change Swap In The Park 26db956e 04f6 4fbe 98a5 A5eae859ac3c

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 19:00
Lene Lovich
Concert

Lene Lovich

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 19:00From €23
Flawed Mangoes
Theatre

Flawed Mangoes

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 19:00
The Beauty Witch presents
Theatre

The Beauty Witch presents

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 19:30
Atletico Madrid vs
Festival

Atletico Madrid vs

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 20:00
Made in Manchester || Creatures Comedy Club
Theatre

Made in Manchester || Creatures Comedy Club

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 20:30From €5
The Coming Home Circle
Wellness

The Coming Home Circle

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 20:30From €8
Tone Junkies performing at Mulligans Downstairs
Concert

Tone Junkies performing at Mulligans Downstairs

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 21:00From €15
Leeds Diwali Festival | Sunday 8th November
Festival

Leeds Diwali Festival | Sunday 8th November

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 22:30From €11.5
Family Escape Room - The Library of Enchantment
Family

Family Escape Room - The Library of Enchantment

Fri 15 Mar 2024Free entry
Family Escape Room - The Library of Enchantment
Family

Family Escape Room - The Library of Enchantment

Fri 15 Mar 2024Free entry
Concert

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

Thu 5 Mar 2026From €20
Red Rose Diner
Workshop

Red Rose Diner

Fri 6 Mar 2026Free entry
Red Rose Diner
Workshop

Red Rose Diner

Fri 6 Mar 2026Free entry
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Concert

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Fri 7 Aug 2026From €19
Concert

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Fri 7 Aug 2026From €19
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works
Theatre

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Fri 7 Aug 2026From €19
Concert

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Fri 7 Aug 2026From €19
Candlelight - Disney Love Songs
Concert

Candlelight - Disney Love Songs

Fri 25 Sep 2026From €20
Machu Picchu
Family

Machu Picchu

Thu 1 Oct 2026Free entry
Christmas Letters from Santa
Family

Christmas Letters from Santa

Thu 1 Oct 2026Free entry
Machu Picchu
Family

Machu Picchu

Thu 1 Oct 2026Free entry
Wythenshawe Forum Workshops
Workshop

Wythenshawe Forum Workshops

Thu 8 Oct 2026 · 17:30Free entry
Florence Peake: Vitalities at HOME | Exhibitions
Exhibition

Florence Peake: Vitalities at HOME | Exhibitions

Fri 9 Oct 2026 · 18:00
Supermedium
Exhibition

Supermedium

Sun 11 Oct 2026 · 12:00
Concert

Candlelight - Tribute to Michael Jackson

Fri 30 Oct 2026From €25
Legally Blonde
Theatre

Legally Blonde

Tue 3 Nov 2026
Family

Imaginary Communities Term 2

Tue 3 Nov 2026 · 10:30
BRB
Exhibition

BRB

Wed 4 Nov 2026From €1
One to One Week Day Jewellery-making workshops with Rooks & Roses
Exhibition

One to One Week Day Jewellery-making workshops with Rooks & Roses

Wed 4 Nov 2026 · 10:00From €250
The Good Footing Trail Run Club for all
Community

The Good Footing Trail Run Club for all

Wed 4 Nov 2026 · 18:30
Manchester Christmas Markets - Albert Square 2026
Market

Manchester Christmas Markets - Albert Square 2026

Fri 6 Nov 2026Free entry
Event

Sao Paulo Grand Prix Ryi

Fri 6 Nov 2026
Poetry in A&E
Exhibition

Poetry in A&E

Fri 6 Nov 2026
Festival of the Mind 2026
Festival

Festival of the Mind 2026

Fri 6 Nov 2026
Damnation 2026
Festival

Damnation 2026

Sat 7 Nov 2026 · 11:00From €85
Remembrance Sunday Mattins Service at St Andrew’s Church, Honingham
Community

Remembrance Sunday Mattins Service at St Andrew’s Church, Honingham

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 10:55
Stuart Richards performing at Freight Island
Concert

Stuart Richards performing at Freight Island

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 13:00From €15
Distorted Bass - Orlo’s Birthday Bash
Cinema

Distorted Bass - Orlo’s Birthday Bash

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 15:00From €7
Golden Ratio Frequencies
Concert

Golden Ratio Frequencies

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · 15:00