Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
Stockport's free Day of the Dead and Halloween festival is back on Saturday 24 October 2026, with an afternoon trail at Merseyway and an evening session at Redrock. Activities are free and include trick-or-treat trails, crafts, dancing and a parade.
A free, unauditioned singing workshop led by Lizzie Simms where participants learn group singing techniques and harmonies by ear, focusing on funk, soul and UK garage.
Solo exhibition by Umi Ishihara featuring video works 'Nocturnal Melody' and 'Nocturnal Breath', exploring themes of nightlife and desire.
Manchester Wine Festival returns to Victoria Warehouse with unlimited wine, tastings, masterclasses and live DJs.
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The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair returns to Victoria Baths from 15 to 18 October with 200 independent designer-makers, a graduates showcase, maker demos and free workshops. Tickets are £8.95, under-16s go free, and opening times vary by day.
Sifters Records is a second-hand record shop on Fog Lane, open since 1977, with a large stock of vinyl, CDs and DVDs. It is linked to the Gallagher brothers, and the shop has a mural celebrating *Definitely Maybe*. This post covers the stock, prices, history and opening hours.
Touring revival of the musical Little Shop of Horrors, directed and choreographed by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille, at Hope Mill Theatre.
Europe's largest thrift festival with over 100 vintage and streetwear sellers, a free clothes swap, alterations and giveaways at Victoria Baths.
Duke Dumont returns to The Warehouse Project for the first time in more than ten years with his chart-topping dance hits.
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The Warehouse Project 20th anniversary party with techno and electronic music across Depot, Concourse, Archive and Vault rooms.
Korn's Euro Tour 2026, marking their first UK and Ireland tour in over a decade, with guests Architects and Youth Code.
Grammy Award-winning rock band Muse bring The Wow! Signal Europa Tour to Co-op Live, with special guests Dead Poet Society.
The award-winning musical Billy Elliot returns to the Palace Theatre, with music by Elton John, following Billy's journey from the boxing ring to the ballet class.
Multi-venue festival across Manchester city centre with Keo, Florence Road and over 80 artists, presented by SJM Concerts.
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