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What’s on in Manchester

40 things to do over the next few weeks. Compiled 7 August 2026 — check the event’s own page before you travel.

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  The Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble ft. Yahael Onono

  Fri 7 Aug, 18:00·Band On The Wall.

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  Emily Wallace Duo

  Fri 7 Aug, 23:00·Atomic Lounge

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  Samples at Atomic

  Sat 8 Aug, 02:00·Atomic Lounge

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  RÜFÜS DU SOL NORTH AMERICA 2026

  Sat 8 Aug, 02:30·Kia Forum

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  Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry

  Sat 8 Aug, 09:00·SEA LIFE Manchester

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  Peter Kay Live

  Sat 8 Aug, 17:30·AO Arena

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  Peter Kay - Venue Premium Packages

  Sat 8 Aug, 17:30·AO Arena

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  Ladysmith Black Mambazo - SOLD OUT

  Sat 8 Aug, 18:00·Band On The Wall.

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  Steve Gunn

  Sat 8 Aug, 18:00·YES Basement

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  Slumfest

  Sat 8 Aug, 21:00·Atomic Pavilion

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  Second Sunday Presents: Pretty Girls Love Trap Music

  Sun 9 Aug, 22:00·Atomic Pavilion

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  Kittie

  Mon 10 Aug, 18:30·Manchester Club Academy

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  Voodoo Acoustic Jerry Garcia

  Thu 13 Aug, 01:15·Atomic Garage

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  Voodoo Marshall Tucker Band

  Thu 13 Aug, 01:15·Atomic Garage

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  The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac

  Thu 13 Aug, 18:00·O2 Ritz Manchester

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  DJ Mahf

  Thu 13 Aug, 22:30·Atomic Lounge

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  Lettuce Cook Tour

  Fri 14 Aug, 01:00·Atomic Pavilion

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  Charlie Worsham

  Fri 14 Aug, 18:00·YES Basement

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  Andy Frasco & The U.N. and Kitchen Dwellers w/ support from Mihali

  Sat 15 Aug, 01:00·Atomic Block Party

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  Randy Houser

  Sat 15 Aug, 18:30·Manchester Academy 3

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  Rescue Me Soul Club

  Sun 16 Aug, 01:00·Atomic Lounge

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  JOJI: SOLARIS

  Sun 16 Aug, 17:30·Co-op Live

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  Aaron Lee Tasjan

  Sun 16 Aug, 18:00·The Lodge, Manchester

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  KELS

  Mon 17 Aug, 18:00·Manchester The Deaf Institute.

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  Primus

  Mon 17 Aug, 18:00·O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester

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  Hollywood Vampires - VIP Packages

  Tue 18 Aug, 17:00·AO Arena

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  Hollywood Vampires

  Tue 18 Aug, 17:00·AO Arena

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  Hollywood Vampires - Venue Premium Tickets

  Tue 18 Aug, 17:00·AO Arena

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  Butcher Brown

  Wed 19 Aug, 18:30·Band On The Wall.

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  Hannah Cohen

  Wed 19 Aug, 18:30·YES (Pink Room)

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  Twisted Firestarter #6- The Official Infest Warm Up Party

  Thu 20 Aug, 16:00·Rebellion Manchester

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  Greg Freeman

  Thu 20 Aug, 18:00·YES (Pink Room)

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  Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

  Thu 20 Aug, 18:00·O2 Apollo Manchester

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  Nothing

  Thu 20 Aug, 18:00·The Star and Garter

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  Drum and Bass Band present The Rave Return

  Thu 20 Aug, 18:30·Band On The Wall.

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  CLUB STIGMATA - 20th August w/ Dj’s FRANKIE D + MARK WALKER

  Thu 20 Aug, 22:00·Rebellion Manchester

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  The Cure at Live from Wythenshawe Park

  Fri 21 Aug, 15:30·Wythenshawe Park

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  The Living Tombstone

  Fri 21 Aug, 18:00·Manchester Academy

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  Insecure Men

  Fri 21 Aug, 18:00·The Abbey

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  DJ Jazzy Jeff - SOLD OUT

  Fri 21 Aug, 18:00·Band On The Wall.

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Listings come from the organisers and ticket sellers. SMOVECITY does not sell tickets and is not the organiser — follow the link on each event for prices and availability. Bars & restaurants in Manchester.