Events Calendar

Finding events in Manchester is easy with our events calendar. Just use the filter below or scroll down to view upcoming events in Manchester.

Our city is buzzing with a wide range of events, festivals, markets, exhibitions and races and if you're looking for what's on in Manchester you've come the right place!

Manchester is home to some massively popular annual events including the Greater Manchester Marathon, the Festival of Manchester, Manchester Day, Parklife Festival, Pride and the Manchester Christmas Market and Light Switch On.

There are also some fantastically popular event venues in Manchester including Manchester Arena, Place Theatre and The Albert Hall.

You can view all events or filter by date, venue or category so it's easy to find an exactly what's on in Manchester to suit your taste.

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Dec 19

Winter Funland

At: Event City

THE Winter Funland exclusive ticket gives you access to all shows and rides except for the optional extras in Santa’s ...

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BRICK BY BRICK, GLOBAL LEGO® ART EXHIBITION

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Dec 19

BRICK BY BRICK, GLOBAL LEGO® ART EXHIBITION

Location: Great Northern Warehouse

The Art of the Brick, a globally renowned touring exhibition is coming to Manchester this November at The Great Northern Warehouse!

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Dec 19

Christmas Shows at The Lowry

At: Lowry Outlet

The Lowry will host four shows for Christmas 2019; in the Lyric Theatre enjoy the Broadway sensation Dr Seuss’ How ...

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Dec 19

Manchester Christmas Markets

Location: Albert Square & Various

Time: From 10.00

The amazing Manchester Christmas Markets are back for another year! With the classic stalls serving German beer and bratwursts as ...

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Dec 19

Lyme Runners Group

Time: From 10.00am

At: National Trust's Lyme

Join a regular runners group on Tuesdays and Thursday at Lyme Runners Group.

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Dec 19

Ice Village Manchester 2019

Location: Cathedral Gardens, Corporation Street, Manchester

Time: From 11.00am

Celebrate winter by visiting Manchester's Ice Village! Set against a backdrop of snow covered trees and twinkling lights, there will ...

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Dec 19

MediaCityUK Christmas Markets

Location: MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, City of Salford

Time: From 11.00

MediaCityUK Christmas Markets will bring nearly 50 pagodas to line and illuminate the MediaCityUK Piazza. There will be traditional, continental ...

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Dec 19

Ice Skating at MediaCityUK

Location: The Piazza, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays

Time: From 11.00

Ice Skating at MediaCityUK is back for another year! The outdoor Piazza in the heart of MediaCityUK, has been transformed ...

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Christmas at Dunham Massey: the magical, after-dark, illuminated trail...

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Dec 19

Christmas at Dunham Massey: the magical, after-dark, illuminated trail...

Location: Dunham Massey, Woodhouse Lane, Altrincham WA14 4SJ

Time: From 4.45pm

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Dunham Massey when the trees and formal gardens of Dunham Massey ...

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Dec 19

Lightopia Festival Manchester

Time: From 5.00pm

At: Heaton Park

Lightopia Manchester is a new visually-dramatic lantern and light festival in Heaton Park Manchester. Expect an exploration of light, movement ...

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Tomorrow's Events

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Dec 19

BRICK BY BRICK, GLOBAL LEGO® ART EXHIBITION

Location: Great Northern Warehouse

The Art of the Brick, a globally renowned touring exhibition is coming to Manchester this November at The Great Northern Warehouse!

Daily Event

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11

Dec 19

Winter Funland

At: Event City

THE Winter Funland exclusive ticket gives you access to all shows and rides except for the optional extras in Santa’s ...

Daily Event

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11

Dec 19

Christmas Shows at The Lowry

At: Lowry Outlet

The Lowry will host four shows for Christmas 2019; in the Lyric Theatre enjoy the Broadway sensation Dr Seuss’ How ...

Daily Event

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11

Dec 19

Manchester Christmas Markets

Location: Albert Square & Various

Time: From 10.00

The amazing Manchester Christmas Markets are back for another year! With the classic stalls serving German beer and bratwursts as ...

Daily Event

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11

Dec 19

Ice Village Manchester 2019

Location: Cathedral Gardens, Corporation Street, Manchester

Time: From 11.00am

Celebrate winter by visiting Manchester's Ice Village! Set against a backdrop of snow covered trees and twinkling lights, there will ...

Daily Event

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11

Dec 19

Ice Skating at MediaCityUK

Location: The Piazza, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays

Time: From 11.00

Ice Skating at MediaCityUK is back for another year! The outdoor Piazza in the heart of MediaCityUK, has been transformed ...

Daily Event

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Dec 19

MediaCityUK Christmas Markets

Location: MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, City of Salford

Time: From 11.00

MediaCityUK Christmas Markets will bring nearly 50 pagodas to line and illuminate the MediaCityUK Piazza. There will be traditional, continental ...

Daily Event

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11

Dec 19

Christmas at Dunham Massey: the magical, after-dark, illuminated trail...

Location: Dunham Massey, Woodhouse Lane, Altrincham WA14 4SJ

Time: From 4.45pm

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Dunham Massey when the trees and formal gardens of Dunham Massey ...

Daily Event

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Dec 19

Lightopia Festival Manchester

Time: From 5.00pm

At: Heaton Park

Lightopia Manchester is a new visually-dramatic lantern and light festival in Heaton Park Manchester. Expect an exploration of light, movement ...

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Thu 12 Dec

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Dec 19

Winter Funland

At: Event City

THE Winter Funland exclusive ticket gives you access to all shows and rides except for the optional extras in Santa’s ...

Daily Event

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12

Dec 19

BRICK BY BRICK, GLOBAL LEGO® ART EXHIBITION

Location: Great Northern Warehouse

The Art of the Brick, a globally renowned touring exhibition is coming to Manchester this November at The Great Northern Warehouse!

Daily Event

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12

Dec 19

Christmas Carols in the City 2019

Location: Manchester Catherdral, Victoria St, Manchester

Time: From 7pm for a 7.30pm start

The annual Christmas Carols in the City at Manchester Cathedral will be taking place on Thursday 12th December 2019 for ...

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Dec 19

Christmas Shows at The Lowry

At: Lowry Outlet

The Lowry will host four shows for Christmas 2019; in the Lyric Theatre enjoy the Broadway sensation Dr Seuss’ How ...

Daily Event

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12

Dec 19

Lyme Runners Group

Time: From 10.00am

At: National Trust's Lyme

Join a regular runners group on Tuesdays and Thursday at Lyme Runners Group.

Recurring Event

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12

Dec 19

Manchester Christmas Markets

Location: Albert Square & Various

Time: From 10.00

The amazing Manchester Christmas Markets are back for another year! With the classic stalls serving German beer and bratwursts as ...

Daily Event

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12

Dec 19

Ice Village Manchester 2019

Location: Cathedral Gardens, Corporation Street, Manchester

Time: From 11.00am

Celebrate winter by visiting Manchester's Ice Village! Set against a backdrop of snow covered trees and twinkling lights, there will ...

Daily Event

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12

Dec 19

Dog Walking Social Group at Lyme

Time: From 11.00am

At: National Trust's Lyme

The Dog Walking Social Group at Lyme, is a great opportunity for you and your four legged companion to get ...

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12

Dec 19

MediaCityUK Christmas Markets

Location: MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, City of Salford

Time: From 11.00

MediaCityUK Christmas Markets will bring nearly 50 pagodas to line and illuminate the MediaCityUK Piazza. There will be traditional, continental ...

Daily Event

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12

Dec 19

Ice Skating at MediaCityUK

Location: The Piazza, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays

Time: From 11.00

Ice Skating at MediaCityUK is back for another year! The outdoor Piazza in the heart of MediaCityUK, has been transformed ...

Daily Event

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Dec 19

The Business Network Manchester

Location: Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites, 30 Higher Chatham Street, Manchester

Time: From 11.45

The Business Network has over 26 Years of experience of helping businesses make meaningful connections.

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Dec 19

Christmas at Dunham Massey: the magical, after-dark, illuminated trail...

Location: Dunham Massey, Woodhouse Lane, Altrincham WA14 4SJ

Time: From 4.45pm

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Dunham Massey when the trees and formal gardens of Dunham Massey ...

Daily Event

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12

Dec 19

Lightopia Festival Manchester

Time: From 5.00pm

At: Heaton Park

Lightopia Manchester is a new visually-dramatic lantern and light festival in Heaton Park Manchester. Expect an exploration of light, movement ...

Daily Event

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12

Dec 19

Ideal Forgery - Live Music Thursdays

Time: From 7.00pm

At: Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse Ancoats

Listen to some fantastic live music on Thursday at Seven Brothers!

Fri 13 Dec

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Dec 19

Christmas Shows at The Lowry

At: Lowry Outlet

The Lowry will host four shows for Christmas 2019; in the Lyric Theatre enjoy the Broadway sensation Dr Seuss’ How ...

Daily Event

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13

Dec 19

BRICK BY BRICK, GLOBAL LEGO® ART EXHIBITION

Location: Great Northern Warehouse

The Art of the Brick, a globally renowned touring exhibition is coming to Manchester this November at The Great Northern Warehouse!

Daily Event

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13

Dec 19

Winter Funland

At: Event City

THE Winter Funland exclusive ticket gives you access to all shows and rides except for the optional extras in Santa’s ...

Daily Event

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13

Dec 19

Ghost Night: Haunted Happenings

At: Ordsall Hall

Every self-respecting Tudor manor house of distinction has at least one ghost – and Ordsall Hall is no exception…

Ghost Night runs from 9pm on Friday 13 December to 3am on Saturday 14 December.

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Dec 19

Manchester Christmas Markets

Location: Albert Square & Various

Time: From 10.00

The amazing Manchester Christmas Markets are back for another year! With the classic stalls serving German beer and bratwursts as ...

Daily Event

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13

Dec 19

Ice Village Manchester 2019

Location: Cathedral Gardens, Corporation Street, Manchester

Time: From 11.00am

Celebrate winter by visiting Manchester's Ice Village! Set against a backdrop of snow covered trees and twinkling lights, there will ...

Daily Event

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13

Dec 19

Ice Skating at MediaCityUK

Location: The Piazza, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays

Time: From 11.00

Ice Skating at MediaCityUK is back for another year! The outdoor Piazza in the heart of MediaCityUK, has been transformed ...

Daily Event

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13

Dec 19

MediaCityUK Christmas Markets

Location: MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, City of Salford

Time: From 11.00

MediaCityUK Christmas Markets will bring nearly 50 pagodas to line and illuminate the MediaCityUK Piazza. There will be traditional, continental ...

Daily Event

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13

Dec 19

Christmas at Dunham Massey: the magical, after-dark, illuminated trail...

Location: Dunham Massey, Woodhouse Lane, Altrincham WA14 4SJ

Time: From 4.45pm

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Dunham Massey when the trees and formal gardens of Dunham Massey ...

Daily Event

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13

Dec 19

Lightopia Festival Manchester

Time: From 5.00pm

At: Heaton Park

Lightopia Manchester is a new visually-dramatic lantern and light festival in Heaton Park Manchester. Expect an exploration of light, movement ...

Daily Event

Sat 14 Dec

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Dec 19

Winter Funland

At: Event City

THE Winter Funland exclusive ticket gives you access to all shows and rides except for the optional extras in Santa’s ...

Daily Event

view event

14

Dec 19

BRICK BY BRICK, GLOBAL LEGO® ART EXHIBITION

Location: Great Northern Warehouse

The Art of the Brick, a globally renowned touring exhibition is coming to Manchester this November at The Great Northern Warehouse!

Daily Event

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14

Dec 19

Frosted by Magic at Ordsall Hall

Location: Ordsall Hall, Salford, Manchester,

Time: From 14.00 and 16.00

Manchester’s Tangled Dance Company is bringing Frosted by Magic Show to Ordsall Hall, this Christmas for an unforgettable festive spectacle ...

Performances run at 2.30pm, 4.30pm and 6.30pm on Saturdays and at 4.30pm, 6.30pm and 8.30pm on Sundays.

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Dec 19

Christmas Shows at The Lowry

At: Lowry Outlet

The Lowry will host four shows for Christmas 2019; in the Lyric Theatre enjoy the Broadway sensation Dr Seuss’ How ...

Daily Event

The Lowry Outlet’s Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas inspired Makers Market

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Dec 19

The Lowry Outlet’s Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas inspired Makers Market

Time: From 10.00 Saturdays, 11.00 on Sundays

At: Lowry Outlet

Step inside the Whoville themed Christmas Makers markets inspired by Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Located on The ...

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Dec 19

Meet Father Christmas at Quarry Bank

Location: Quarry Bank, Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LA

Time: From 9.30am

Visit Father Christmas at Quarry Bank for a special half-hour session of festive storytelling and games, including a private family ...

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Dec 19

Manchester Christmas Markets

Location: Albert Square & Various

Time: From 10.00

The amazing Manchester Christmas Markets are back for another year! With the classic stalls serving German beer and bratwursts as ...

Daily Event

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14

Dec 19

Ice Village Manchester 2019

Location: Cathedral Gardens, Corporation Street, Manchester

Time: From 11.00am

Celebrate winter by visiting Manchester's Ice Village! Set against a backdrop of snow covered trees and twinkling lights, there will ...

Daily Event

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14

Dec 19

MediaCityUK Christmas Markets

Location: MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, City of Salford

Time: From 11.00

MediaCityUK Christmas Markets will bring nearly 50 pagodas to line and illuminate the MediaCityUK Piazza. There will be traditional, continental ...

Daily Event

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14

Dec 19

Ice Skating at MediaCityUK

Location: The Piazza, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays

Time: From 11.00

Ice Skating at MediaCityUK is back for another year! The outdoor Piazza in the heart of MediaCityUK, has been transformed ...

Daily Event

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14

Dec 19

Christmas at Dunham Massey: the magical, after-dark, illuminated trail...

Location: Dunham Massey, Woodhouse Lane, Altrincham WA14 4SJ

Time: From 4.45pm

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Dunham Massey when the trees and formal gardens of Dunham Massey ...

Daily Event

view event

14

Dec 19

Lightopia Festival Manchester

Time: From 5.00pm

At: Heaton Park

Lightopia Manchester is a new visually-dramatic lantern and light festival in Heaton Park Manchester. Expect an exploration of light, movement ...

Daily Event