Things to do in Manchester

Name: Asian Wedding Experience - The Wedding Showcase 2019 (AWE2019)
Start: 2019-02-10
End: 2019-02-10
Location: Hilton Manchester Deansgate Hotel

Looking for something to do in Manchester, United Kingdom? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events. You can explore by location, what's popular, our top picks, free stuff... you got this. Ready?

Popular Manchester events

DEC

Manchester's Vegan Christmas Festival 2018

Sat, Dec 1, 10:00am + 1 more event

Victoria Baths, Manchester

DEC

LM/DC Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)

Wed, Dec 5, 7:00pm

O2 Apollo, Manchester

JAN

Manchester Beer & Cider Festival 2019

Thu, Jan 24, 12:00pm

Manchester Central, Manchester

JUL

DraigCon 2019- An Independent Harry Potter Fan Convention

Sat, Jul 6, 10:00am

The Printworks, Manchester

SEP

Bianca Del Rio "It's Jester Joke" 2019 Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)

Fri, Sep 13, 7:00pm

O2 Apollo, Manchester

OCT

Place Party 2019

Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm

The Principal Hotel, Manchester

This Weekend

NOV

The VIVIT Experience | Enhanced Undergraduate Post Mortem | Manchester 17/11/18

Sat, Nov 17, 10:00am

Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester

NOV

Different Light - Church Action on Poverty 2018 annual conference

Sat, Nov 17, 10:00am

Cross Street Chapel, Manchester

NOV

Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM) Weekend Training by Agile Centre

Sat, Nov 17, 9:30am

Manchester, UK, Manchester

NOV

Calling all Curls! Manchester

Sat, Nov 17, 2:00pm

Google Digital Garage, Manchester, Manchester

Free

NOV

The Great Jewish American Songbook: An Evening with Hope Mill Theatre

Sun, Nov 18, 7:30pm

Manchester Jewish Museum, Manchester

NOV

This is New Zealand Seminar Manchester – Sunday 18th November 2018

Sun, Nov 18, 12:00pm

Holiday Inn, Manchester, England

Music events

NOV

Culture Club - (Manchester Arena, Manchester)

Sun, Nov 18, 6:00pm

Manchester Arena, Manchester

NOV

The House & Garage Orchestra (Gorilla, Manchester)

Sun, Nov 18, 7:30pm

Gorilla, Manchester

NOV

30 years queer! AFTER PARTY

Sat, Nov 24, 11:00pm

YES, Manchester

DEC

Free Jazz: Täpp + Nishla + Aging + Slims

Sun, Dec 2, 7:30pm

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Free

DEC

Big Fish Little Fish x Tangled Xmas Takeover - Manchester Sun 9th Dec

Sun, Dec 9, 2:00pm

FAC251 - Factory Manchester, Manchester

JAN

Lonely The Brave (Deaf Institute, Manchester)

Thu, Jan 10, 6:30pm

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

Food & Drink events

NOV

Manchester Vegan Christmas Market

Sat, Nov 17, 10:30am

Britannia Sachas Hotel Manchester, Manchester

NOV

Degustación Canaria: A 10 Course Taste of the Canary Islands

Thu, Nov 29, 7:00pm

La Bandera, Manchester

NOV

Blind Islay - Manchester

Fri, Nov 30, 7:00pm

The Britons Protection, Manchester

FEB

'The Gincident' Gin Cocktail Cruise - 1pm (The Liquorists)

Sat, Feb 2, 1:00pm

Castlefield Bowl, Manchester

FEB

The Gin Society Festival - Manchester Feb 2019

Thu, Feb 14, 6:30pm

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

AUG

The Gin & Rum Festival - Manchester - 2019

Fri, Aug 2, 6:30pm

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester

Business & Professional events

NOV

PlaceTech Big Night Out

Tue, Nov 20, 6:30pm

Radisson Blu Edwardian, Manchester

NOV

The North West Business Expo (Manchester)

Thu, Nov 22, 9:30am

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

NOV

Inspired Spaces North 2018 Wrap Party

Thu, Nov 22, 6:00pm

Windmill Green, Manchester

Free

NOV

Business Masterclass: "The Barcelona Way" with Professor Damian Hughes

Thu, Nov 29, 6:00pm

G.35, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, Manchester

Free

NOV

Pollard Yard Open Day

Thu, Nov 29, 3:00pm

M40 7FS, Manchester

Free

DEC

BCS - Cyber Crime 2018

Mon, Dec 10, 5:30pm

UK Fast, Manchester

Free

DEC

Place Christmas Drinks 2018

Wed, Dec 12, 3:00pm

Chaophraya, Manchester

FEB

MTP Engage Manchester 2019

Fri, Feb 8, 9:00am

Exchange Auditorium, Manchester

NOV

PlaceTech Big Night Out

Tue, Nov 20, 6:30pm

Radisson Blu Edwardian, Manchester

NOV

The North West Business Expo (Manchester)

Thu, Nov 22, 9:30am

Etihad Stadium, Manchester

NOV

Inspired Spaces North 2018 Wrap Party

Thu, Nov 22, 6:00pm

Windmill Green, Manchester

Free

NOV

Business Masterclass: "The Barcelona Way" with Professor Damian Hughes

Thu, Nov 29, 6:00pm

G.35, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, Manchester

Free

NOV

Pollard Yard Open Day

Thu, Nov 29, 3:00pm

M40 7FS, Manchester

Free

DEC

BCS - Cyber Crime 2018

Mon, Dec 10, 5:30pm

UK Fast, Manchester

Free

DEC

Place Christmas Drinks 2018

Wed, Dec 12, 3:00pm

Chaophraya, Manchester

FEB

MTP Engage Manchester 2019

Fri, Feb 8, 9:00am

Exchange Auditorium, Manchester

Health & Wellness events

NOV

Workshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical Voice

Sat, Nov 17, 10:00am + 2 more event

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester

NOV

Health Creation: Wealth Creation – fighting health inequalities using community assets

Wed, Nov 21, 9:00am

Kings Housing Conference Centre, Manchester

Free

NOV

BRC Themed Discussion and Networking Event: Understanding the impact of patient and public involvement in research: Making evaluation work for you

Thu, Nov 22, 9:00am

Nowgen Centre, Manchester

Free

NOV

Community Led Support National Gathering

Mon, Nov 26, 12:00pm

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester

Free

NOV

An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' Halloran

Tue, Nov 27, 9:00am

Education Centre (Dept 17), Manchester

NOV

Allied Health Professions (AHP) in Greater Manchester: Shaping the Future

Fri, Nov 30, 9:00am

Free

DEC

Looked After Children: Improving Life Chances

Wed, Dec 5, 8:30am

Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester

DEC

End of Life Care and Substance Use Conference

Wed, Dec 5, 9:00am

King's House Conference Centre, Manchester

Free

NOV

Workshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical Voice

Sat, Nov 17, 10:00am + 2 more event

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester

NOV

Health Creation: Wealth Creation – fighting health inequalities using community assets

Wed, Nov 21, 9:00am

Kings Housing Conference Centre, Manchester

Free

NOV

BRC Themed Discussion and Networking Event: Understanding the impact of patient and public involvement in research: Making evaluation work for you

Thu, Nov 22, 9:00am

Nowgen Centre, Manchester

Free

NOV

Community Led Support National Gathering

Mon, Nov 26, 12:00pm

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester

Free

NOV

An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' Halloran

Tue, Nov 27, 9:00am

Education Centre (Dept 17), Manchester

NOV

Allied Health Professions (AHP) in Greater Manchester: Shaping the Future

Fri, Nov 30, 9:00am

Free

DEC

Looked After Children: Improving Life Chances

Wed, Dec 5, 8:30am

Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester

DEC

End of Life Care and Substance Use Conference

Wed, Dec 5, 9:00am

King's House Conference Centre, Manchester

Free

Community & Culture events

NOV

With One Voice International Arts and Homelessness Summit

Thu, Nov 15, 9:00am

The Whitworth, Manchester

NOV

MACfest Opening Ceremony.

Sat, Nov 17, 9:30am

The British Muslim Heritage Centre, Manchester

Free

NOV

Public Square - improving local democracy

Mon, Nov 19, 10:00am

The Engine Room, People's History Museum, Manchester

Free

NOV

A Series: Kids of Colour on Education

Tue, Nov 20, 6:00pm

Waterstones, Manchester

Free

NOV

16th Annual Rylands Poetry Reading with Marilyn Hacker

Thu, Nov 22, 5:00pm

The John Rylands Library, Manchester

Free

NOV

Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018

Fri, Nov 23, 10:00am

Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester

NOV

Forever Funny

Wed, Nov 28, 6:00pm

Frog and Bucket Comedy Club, Manchester

DEC

Walking and cycling in Greater Manchester — campaign launch

Tue, Dec 4, 6:00pm

Friends Meeting House Manchester, Manchester

Free

NOV

With One Voice International Arts and Homelessness Summit

Thu, Nov 15, 9:00am

The Whitworth, Manchester

NOV

MACfest Opening Ceremony.

Sat, Nov 17, 9:30am

The British Muslim Heritage Centre, Manchester

Free

NOV

Public Square - improving local democracy

Mon, Nov 19, 10:00am

The Engine Room, People's History Museum, Manchester

Free

NOV

A Series: Kids of Colour on Education

Tue, Nov 20, 6:00pm

Waterstones, Manchester

Free

NOV

16th Annual Rylands Poetry Reading with Marilyn Hacker

Thu, Nov 22, 5:00pm

The John Rylands Library, Manchester

Free

NOV

Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018

Fri, Nov 23, 10:00am

Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester

NOV

Forever Funny

Wed, Nov 28, 6:00pm

Frog and Bucket Comedy Club, Manchester

DEC

Walking and cycling in Greater Manchester — campaign launch

Tue, Dec 4, 6:00pm

Friends Meeting House Manchester, Manchester

Free

Free events

NOV

Man on Bench Fairytale

Sun, Nov 18, 3:00pm

Mayfield Depot, Manchester

Free

NOV

Degree Apprenticeship Open Evening | 22 November 2018

Thu, Nov 22, 5:00pm

North Atrium, Manchester

Free

NOV

10 Steps to Stop Sinning - 10 Steps to Attain Jannah - Manchester

Sat, Nov 24, 6:30pm

Eastern Pearl, Manchester

Free

NOV

Tafsir of Surah Al Fatiha - Manchester

Sun, Nov 25, 12:30pm

Park Inn by Radisson, Manchester

Free

DEC

The Reunion Manchester

Sat, Dec 1, 1:00pm

Students' Union, Manchester

Free

DEC

Open meeting with Patrick Hackett and the PSLT

Mon, Dec 3, 2:30pm

University Place, Lecture Theatre A, The University of Manchester, Manchester

Free

DEC

GEIC Open Day

Wed, Dec 12, 9:00am

Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, Manchester

Free

FEB

Asian Wedding Experience - The Wedding Showcase 2019 (AWE2019)

Sun, Feb 10, 11:00am

Hilton Manchester Deansgate Hotel

Free

NOV

Man on Bench Fairytale

Sun, Nov 18, 3:00pm

Mayfield Depot, Manchester

Free

NOV

Degree Apprenticeship Open Evening | 22 November 2018

Thu, Nov 22, 5:00pm

North Atrium, Manchester

Free

NOV

10 Steps to Stop Sinning - 10 Steps to Attain Jannah - Manchester

Sat, Nov 24, 6:30pm

Eastern Pearl, Manchester

Free

NOV

Tafsir of Surah Al Fatiha - Manchester

Sun, Nov 25, 12:30pm

Park Inn by Radisson, Manchester

Free

DEC

The Reunion Manchester

Sat, Dec 1, 1:00pm

Students' Union, Manchester

Free

DEC

Open meeting with Patrick Hackett and the PSLT

Mon, Dec 3, 2:30pm

University Place, Lecture Theatre A, The University of Manchester, Manchester

Free

DEC

GEIC Open Day

Wed, Dec 12, 9:00am

Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, Manchester

Free

FEB

Asian Wedding Experience - The Wedding Showcase 2019 (AWE2019)

Sun, Feb 10, 11:00am

Hilton Manchester Deansgate Hotel

Free

Popular Manchester events

Manchester's Vegan Christmas Festival 2018Manchester's Vegan Christmas Festival 2018

LM/DC Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)LM/DC Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)

Manchester Beer & Cider Festival 2019Manchester Beer & Cider Festival 2019

DraigCon 2019- An Independent Harry Potter Fan Convention DraigCon 2019- An Independent Harry Potter Fan Convention

Bianca Del Rio "It's Jester Joke" 2019 Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)Bianca Del Rio "It's Jester Joke" 2019 Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)

Place Party 2019Place Party 2019

This Weekend

The VIVIT Experience | Enhanced Undergraduate Post Mortem | Manchester 17/11/18The VIVIT Experience | Enhanced Undergraduate Post Mortem | Manchester 17/1...

Different Light - Church Action on Poverty 2018 annual conferenceDifferent Light - Church Action on Poverty 2018 annual conference

Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM) Weekend Training by Agile CentreAdvanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM) Weekend Training by Agile Centre

Calling all Curls! ManchesterCalling all Curls! Manchester

The Great Jewish American Songbook: An Evening with Hope Mill Theatre The Great Jewish American Songbook: An Evening with Hope Mill Theatre

This is New Zealand Seminar Manchester – Sunday 18th November 2018This is New Zealand Seminar Manchester – Sunday 18th November 2018

Music events

Culture Club - (Manchester Arena, Manchester)Culture Club - (Manchester Arena, Manchester)

The House & Garage Orchestra (Gorilla, Manchester)The House & Garage Orchestra (Gorilla, Manchester)

30 years queer! AFTER PARTY30 years queer! AFTER PARTY

Free Jazz: Täpp + Nishla + Aging + SlimsFree Jazz: Täpp + Nishla + Aging + Slims

Big Fish Little Fish x Tangled Xmas Takeover - Manchester Sun 9th DecBig Fish Little Fish x Tangled Xmas Takeover - Manchester Sun 9th Dec

Lonely The Brave (Deaf Institute, Manchester)Lonely The Brave (Deaf Institute, Manchester)

Food & Drink events

Manchester Vegan Christmas MarketManchester Vegan Christmas Market

Degustación Canaria: A 10 Course Taste of the Canary IslandsDegustación Canaria: A 10 Course Taste of the Canary Islands

Blind Islay - ManchesterBlind Islay - Manchester

'The Gincident' Gin Cocktail Cruise - 1pm (The Liquorists)'The Gincident' Gin Cocktail Cruise - 1pm (The Liquorists)

The Gin Society Festival - Manchester Feb 2019The Gin Society Festival - Manchester Feb 2019

The Gin & Rum Festival - Manchester - 2019The Gin & Rum Festival - Manchester - 2019

Business & Professional events

PlaceTech Big Night OutPlaceTech Big Night Out

The North West Business Expo (Manchester)The North West Business Expo (Manchester)

Inspired Spaces North 2018 Wrap Party Inspired Spaces North 2018 Wrap Party

Business Masterclass: "The Barcelona Way" with Professor Damian HughesBusiness Masterclass: "The Barcelona Way" with Professor Damian Hughes

Pollard Yard Open DayPollard Yard Open Day

BCS - Cyber Crime 2018BCS - Cyber Crime 2018

Place Christmas Drinks 2018Place Christmas Drinks 2018

MTP Engage Manchester 2019MTP Engage Manchester 2019

PlaceTech Big Night OutPlaceTech Big Night Out

The North West Business Expo (Manchester)The North West Business Expo (Manchester)

Inspired Spaces North 2018 Wrap Party Inspired Spaces North 2018 Wrap Party

Business Masterclass: "The Barcelona Way" with Professor Damian HughesBusiness Masterclass: "The Barcelona Way" with Professor Damian Hughes

Pollard Yard Open DayPollard Yard Open Day

BCS - Cyber Crime 2018BCS - Cyber Crime 2018

Place Christmas Drinks 2018Place Christmas Drinks 2018

MTP Engage Manchester 2019MTP Engage Manchester 2019

Health & Wellness events

Workshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical VoiceWorkshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical Voice

Health Creation: Wealth Creation – fighting health inequalities using community assetsHealth Creation: Wealth Creation – fighting health inequalities using commu...

BRC Themed Discussion and Networking Event: Understanding the impact of patient and public involvement in research: Making evaluation work for youBRC Themed Discussion and Networking Event: Understanding the impact of pat...

Community Led Support National GatheringCommunity Led Support National Gathering

An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' HalloranAn Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' Hall...

Allied Health Professions (AHP) in Greater Manchester: Shaping the FutureAllied Health Professions (AHP) in Greater Manchester: Shaping the Future

Looked After Children: Improving Life ChancesLooked After Children: Improving Life Chances

End of Life Care and Substance Use ConferenceEnd of Life Care and Substance Use Conference

Workshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical VoiceWorkshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical Voice

Health Creation: Wealth Creation – fighting health inequalities using community assetsHealth Creation: Wealth Creation – fighting health inequalities using commu...

BRC Themed Discussion and Networking Event: Understanding the impact of patient and public involvement in research: Making evaluation work for youBRC Themed Discussion and Networking Event: Understanding the impact of pat...

Community Led Support National GatheringCommunity Led Support National Gathering

An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' HalloranAn Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' Hall...

Allied Health Professions (AHP) in Greater Manchester: Shaping the FutureAllied Health Professions (AHP) in Greater Manchester: Shaping the Future

Looked After Children: Improving Life ChancesLooked After Children: Improving Life Chances

End of Life Care and Substance Use ConferenceEnd of Life Care and Substance Use Conference

Community & Culture events

With One Voice International Arts and Homelessness SummitWith One Voice International Arts and Homelessness Summit

MACfest Opening Ceremony. MACfest Opening Ceremony.

Public Square - improving local democracyPublic Square - improving local democracy

A Series: Kids of Colour on EducationA Series: Kids of Colour on Education

16th Annual Rylands Poetry Reading with Marilyn Hacker16th Annual Rylands Poetry Reading with Marilyn Hacker

Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018

Forever FunnyForever Funny

Walking and cycling in Greater Manchester — campaign launchWalking and cycling in Greater Manchester — campaign launch

With One Voice International Arts and Homelessness SummitWith One Voice International Arts and Homelessness Summit

MACfest Opening Ceremony. MACfest Opening Ceremony.

Public Square - improving local democracyPublic Square - improving local democracy

A Series: Kids of Colour on EducationA Series: Kids of Colour on Education

16th Annual Rylands Poetry Reading with Marilyn Hacker16th Annual Rylands Poetry Reading with Marilyn Hacker

Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018

Forever FunnyForever Funny

Walking and cycling in Greater Manchester — campaign launchWalking and cycling in Greater Manchester — campaign launch

Free events

Manchester's Vegan Christmas Festival 2018

LM/DC Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)

Manchester Beer & Cider Festival 2019

DraigCon 2019- An Independent Harry Potter Fan Convention

Bianca Del Rio "It's Jester Joke" 2019 Tour (O2 Apollo, Manchester)

Place Party 2019

The VIVIT Experience | Enhanced Undergraduate Post Mortem | Manchester 17/11/18

Different Light - Church Action on Poverty 2018 annual conference

Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM) Weekend Training by Agile Centre

Calling all Curls! Manchester

The Great Jewish American Songbook: An Evening with Hope Mill Theatre

This is New Zealand Seminar Manchester – Sunday 18th November 2018

Culture Club - (Manchester Arena, Manchester)

The House & Garage Orchestra (Gorilla, Manchester)

30 years queer! AFTER PARTY

Free Jazz: Täpp + Nishla + Aging + Slims

Big Fish Little Fish x Tangled Xmas Takeover - Manchester Sun 9th Dec

Lonely The Brave (Deaf Institute, Manchester)

Manchester Vegan Christmas Market

Degustación Canaria: A 10 Course Taste of the Canary Islands

Blind Islay - Manchester

'The Gincident' Gin Cocktail Cruise - 1pm (The Liquorists)

The Gin Society Festival - Manchester Feb 2019

The Gin & Rum Festival - Manchester - 2019

PlaceTech Big Night Out

The North West Business Expo (Manchester)

Inspired Spaces North 2018 Wrap Party

Business Masterclass: "The Barcelona Way" with Professor Damian Hughes

Pollard Yard Open Day

BCS - Cyber Crime 2018

Place Christmas Drinks 2018

MTP Engage Manchester 2019

PlaceTech Big Night Out

The North West Business Expo (Manchester)

Inspired Spaces North 2018 Wrap Party

Business Masterclass: "The Barcelona Way" with Professor Damian Hughes

Pollard Yard Open Day

BCS - Cyber Crime 2018

Place Christmas Drinks 2018

MTP Engage Manchester 2019

Workshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical Voice

Health Creation: Wealth Creation – fighting health inequalities using community assets

BRC Themed Discussion and Networking Event: Understanding the impact of patient and public involvement in research: Making evaluation work for you

Community Led Support National Gathering

An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' Halloran

Allied Health Professions (AHP) in Greater Manchester: Shaping the Future

Looked After Children: Improving Life Chances

End of Life Care and Substance Use Conference

Workshop Manchester: Treating Intrusive Thoughts & the Inner Critical Voice

Health Creation: Wealth Creation – fighting health inequalities using community assets

BRC Themed Discussion and Networking Event: Understanding the impact of patient and public involvement in research: Making evaluation work for you

Community Led Support National Gathering

An Introduction to Cancer: Anatomy, Biology and Treatments by David O' Halloran

Allied Health Professions (AHP) in Greater Manchester: Shaping the Future

Looked After Children: Improving Life Chances

End of Life Care and Substance Use Conference

With One Voice International Arts and Homelessness Summit

MACfest Opening Ceremony.

Public Square - improving local democracy

A Series: Kids of Colour on Education

16th Annual Rylands Poetry Reading with Marilyn Hacker

Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018

Forever Funny

Walking and cycling in Greater Manchester — campaign launch

With One Voice International Arts and Homelessness Summit

MACfest Opening Ceremony.

Public Square - improving local democracy

A Series: Kids of Colour on Education

16th Annual Rylands Poetry Reading with Marilyn Hacker

Northern Power Futures Manchester 23-24 November 2018

Forever Funny

Walking and cycling in Greater Manchester — campaign launch

Man on Bench Fairytale

Degree Apprenticeship Open Evening | 22 November 2018

10 Steps to Stop Sinning - 10 Steps to Attain Jannah - Manchester

Tafsir of Surah Al Fatiha - Manchester

The Reunion Manchester

Open meeting with Patrick Hackett and the PSLT

GEIC Open Day

Asian Wedding Experience - The Wedding Showcase 2019 (AWE2019)