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Things to Do in Manchester — October 2026
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Comedy · Manchester
Paul Smith - Venue Premium Tickets
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Thu, Oct 22, 202610:00 AM
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Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry
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Thu, Oct 22, 20266:00 PM
Comedy · Manchester
Paul Smith - Venue Premium Tickets
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Thu, Oct 22, 20267:00 PM
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Ogrepalooza with The Ogretones
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Thu, Oct 22, 20267:30 PM
Comedy · Manchester
The Umbilical Brothers: the Distraction
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Fri, Oct 23, 202610:00 AM
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Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry
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