What's on in Manchester?

Check out the I Love MCR what’s on guide, buzzing with handpicked Manchester events, experiences and the best things to do in Manchester…

Songs for the Storm to Come

HOME 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester, United Kingdom

An immersive sound and multi-screen video installation, by award winning, internationally renowned Greek/British artist, Mikhail Karikis.

Free

Artworks by Louise Garman

92 Degrees Coffee Quay Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Artworks depicting North Manchester in a delicatessen of styles and images have gone on display in the 92 Degrees café on Quay Street in Manchester city centre.

Free

Zouk Brunch

Zouk Tea Bar & Grill Manchester, United Kingdom

Zouk Tea Bar & Grill’s well-loved and much-missed brunch makes a welcome return this Autumn, featuring a range of breakfast classics alongside a dish or two with a special Zouk twist.

Event Series Sale Makers Market

Sale Makers Market

Sale Makers Market Stanley Square, Sale, United Kingdom

The Makers Market is excited to announce the first market of 2025. After a lovely 2024 bringing you the finest artisan small businesses we can’t wait to get started on […]

Free

Bottomless Brunch at The Blues Kitchen Manchester

The Blues Kitchen 13 Quay Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

Weekends at The Blues Kitchen Manchester are fuelled with Southern-inspired dishes from their legendary menu, with added Brunch favourites.

From £35

Explore events and the best things to do in Manchester

We all know Manchester is one of the most exciting cities in the world, and its inclusivity and diversity is reflected in the raft of Manchester events and festivals held throughout the year.

Manchester’s events calendar is always a busy one. This is a city hosting an eclectic mix of exciting events, unforgettable experiences and cool things to do all year round – and events in Manchester don’t tend to get rained off, either. We’re used to getting soaked around here.

Explore upcoming events and what’s on in Manchester today. With I Love MCR’s popular what’s on guide you’ll discover the best things to do in Manchester, including popular events and entertainment, what’s on at Manchester theatres, music and gigs, festivals, exhibitions and sightseeing tours, free things to do and things for family and kids to do.

Check out our guide to what’s happening in Manchester today, this week, this weekend, next week, or pick a date.

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