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Things to Do in Manchester — October 2026
Explore 275 upcoming things to do in Manchester in October 2026, including Lime Garden and WHP + Teletech presents DOOF - Hannah Laing. Check dates…
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Fri, Oct 16, 20268:00 PM
Nightlife · Manchester
WHP + Teletech presents DOOF - Hannah Laing
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Fri, Oct 16, 202610:00 PM
Nightlife · Manchester
Fish56Octagon + Special Guests
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Sat, Oct 17, 202610:00 AM
Event · Manchester
Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry
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Sat, Oct 17, 20266:30 PM
Theatre & Show · Manchester
Gareth Malone - Sing-A-Long-A-Gareth: At The Movies
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Sat, Oct 17, 20267:00 PM
Nightlife · Manchester
Fat Freddy's Drop plus very special guest DJ Nightmares On Wax
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Sat, Oct 17, 20269:30 PM
Nightlife · Manchester
WHP presents: Eric Prydz [Concourse Only]
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Sun, Oct 18, 202610:00 AM
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Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry
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Sun, Oct 18, 20262:30 PM
Sports · Manchester
Manchester Storm vs Belfast Giants
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Sun, Oct 18, 20262:30 PM
Sports · Manchester
Manchester Storm vs Belfast Giants - Venue Premium Tickets
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Sun, Oct 18, 20266:00 PM
Comedy · Manchester
COBO : Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special – Manchester
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Sun, Oct 18, 20267:00 PM
Theatre & Show · Manchester
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds
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Mon, Oct 19, 202610:00 AM
Event · Manchester
Sea Life Manchester - Standard Entry
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Mon, Oct 19, 20267:00 PM
Concert · Manchester
Cabaret Voltaire's Final UK Tour
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