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Things to Do in Manchester — October 2026

Explore 289 upcoming things to do in Manchester in October 2026, including The Mary Wallopers and Tommy WÁ. Compare dates, locations and practical details…

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289 things to do

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Gia Ford
Fri, Oct 23, 20267:30 PM
Concert · Manchester

Gia Ford

Manchester Gullivers

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James Smith
Sat, Oct 24, 20267:00 PM
Concert · Manchester

James Smith

Manchester The Deaf Institute.

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D-Block Europe
Sun, Oct 25, 20266:00 PM
Concert · Manchester

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AO Arena

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Foy Vance
Sun, Oct 25, 20266:00 PM
Concert · Manchester

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Albert Hall

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Explore 289 upcoming things to do in Manchester in October 2026, including The Mary Wallopers and Tommy WÁ. Compare dates, locations and practical details…

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Sea Life Manchester56 dates →Back to the Future The Musical35 dates →The Warehouse Project12 dates →National Track Championships9 dates →Manchester Storm6 dates →Brandi Carlile4 dates →Gladiators Live Tour4 dates →Paul Smith4 dates →
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SEA LIFE Manchester56 events →O2 Ritz Manchester52 events →Opera House, Manchester50 events →AO Arena47 events →Co-op Live45 events →O2 Apollo Manchester36 events →Manchester New Century Hall29 events →Band On The Wall.28 events →
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