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…

The 100 Story Hotel

Z-Arts 335 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, United Kingdom

An interactive world of storytelling and play

From £9.50

Earth to Heart

Manchester Craft & Design Centre 17 Oak Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

A 42nd Street & Manchester Craft & Design exhibition with Imprints of Earth & Lily Brown

Free

The Jungle Book

Octagon Theatre Howell Croft South, Bolton, BL1 1SB, United Kingdom

A wild & wonderful adventure for Christmas 2024

From £15

Explore events and the best things to do in Manchester

We all know Manchester’s one of the most exciting cities in the world, and its inclusivity 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 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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