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Things to do in Manchester, August 2026

Browse 75 upcoming events and things to do in Manchester during August 2026. Highlights include The Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble ft. Yahael Onono, Jack Carroll, Bass Face // DNB // 360° SUMMER SPECIAL! FREE and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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The Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble ft. Yahael Onono

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Aug 7Events

🎟️ From £17

Peter Kay Live

Manchester · AO ArenaSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £47

Steve Gunn

Manchester · YES BasementSat, Aug 8Music

🎟️ From £19

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Sat, Aug 8Events

🎟️ From £44

Kittie

Manchester · Manchester Club AcademyMon, Aug 10Music

The Harry Styles Tribute Show starring Sean Mac

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterThu, Aug 13Music

Jack Carroll

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - The LodgeFri, Aug 7Music

🎟️ From £12

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Bass Face // DNB // 360° SUMMER SPECIAL! FREE

Manchester · GorillaSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £10

Stand Up With The Real McCoy Manchester

Manchester · Frog & BucketSun, Aug 9Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

Misery Index

Manchester · RebellionSun, Aug 9Culture & Art

🎟️ From £29

Blue Earth Sound

Manchester · Copper Bar, Band on the WallSun, Aug 9Music

🎟️ From £14

Sharp Pins

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - Music HallTue, Aug 11Culture & Art

🎟️ From £21

Le Vent du Nord

Manchester · Band On The WallTue, Aug 11Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

Venture Entertainment Presents B-Side

Manchester · Copper Bar, Band on the WallWed, Aug 12Culture & Art

🎟️ From £12

Filthy Fellas 'Unite The Kingdom UK Tour'

Manchester · New Century HallThu, Aug 13Culture & Art

🎟️ From £30

Randy Houser

Manchester · Manchester Academy 3Sat, Aug 15Music

🎟️ From £20

JOJI: SOLARIS

Manchester · Co-op LiveSun, Aug 16Music

🎟️ From £55

Aaron Lee Tasjan

Manchester · The Lodge, ManchesterSun, Aug 16Music

🎟️ From £18

KELS

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Mon, Aug 17Music

🎟️ From £18

Primus

Manchester · O2 Victoria Warehouse ManchesterMon, Aug 17Music

Hollywood Vampires

Manchester · AO ArenaTue, Aug 18Music

🎟️ From £1

Hannah Cohen

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Wed, Aug 19Music

🎟️ From £21

Butcher Brown

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Wed, Aug 19Events

🎟️ From £17

Twisted Firestarter #6- The Official Infest Warm Up Party

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterThu, Aug 20Music

Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterThu, Aug 20Culture & Art

Greg Freeman

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Thu, Aug 20Music

🎟️ From £17

Drum and Bass Band present The Rave Return

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Thu, Aug 20Events

🎟️ From £16

CLUB STIGMATA - 20th August w/ Dj’s FRANKIE D + MARK WALKER

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterFri, Aug 21Music

Charlie Worsham

Manchester · YES BasementFri, Aug 14Music

🎟️ From £13

tinyumbrellas

Manchester · Copper Bar, Band on the WallFri, Aug 14Culture & Art

🎟️ From £17

The Michael Jackson Day Party: Manchester

Manchester · GorillaSat, Aug 15Nightlife

🎟️ From £18

When Chai Met Toast

Manchester · The Deaf InstituteSat, Aug 15Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

Jeffrey Silverstein, Bobby Lee & Black Brunswicker

Manchester · Kamera at Lloyd and PlattSat, Aug 15Music

🎟️ From £17

Pale Strangers, Box Wine, Moss Valley

Manchester · The Castle HotelSat, Aug 15Food & Drink

🎟️ From £9

Life In Neon

Manchester · The Night and Day CaféSun, Aug 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £9

The Bats / Linda Smith + support

Manchester · Levenshulme Old LibraryTue, Aug 18Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

The Cure at Live from Wythenshawe Park

Manchester · Wythenshawe ParkFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From £78

The Living Tombstone

Manchester · Manchester AcademyFri, Aug 21Music

🎟️ From £34

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Manchester · Band On The Wall.Fri, Aug 21Music

The Cure Aftershow - Manchester

Manchester · Rebellion ManchesterSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £26

Lewis Capaldi

Manchester · Wythenshawe ParkSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £80

Mallory Knox

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Sat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £12

Flock of Dimes

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Mon, Aug 24Music

🎟️ From £22

Ora Cogan

Manchester · The AbbeyMon, Aug 24Music

🎟️ From £21

Yebba

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallTue, Aug 25Music

Violet Grohl

Manchester · Manchester The Deaf Institute.Tue, Aug 25Music

🎟️ From £18

Wednesday

Manchester · O2 Ritz ManchesterTue, Aug 25Music

🎟️ From £29

Golomb

Manchester · The AbbeyWed, Aug 26Music

🎟️ From £14

Way Dynamic

Manchester · YES (Pink Room)Wed, Aug 26Music

🎟️ From £24

Noah James

Manchester · The Lodge, ManchesterThu, Aug 27Music

🎟️ From £19

THE FLATLINERS & A WILHELM SCREAM

Manchester · The Bread ShedFri, Aug 21Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

AFI

Manchester · Manchester AcademySat, Aug 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From £42

HOVVDY

Manchester · The Deaf Institute - The LodgeSun, Aug 23Music

🎟️ From £22

Infinite Ensemble presents 'I Am' by Earth, Wind & Fire

Manchester · Band On The WallSun, Aug 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From £18

A Place To Bury Strangers

Manchester · The White HotelWed, Aug 26Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

Creamfields 2026

ManchesterThu, Aug 27Festivals

🎟️ From £130

Pulp

Manchester · Wythenshawe ParkFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £78

Eric Luttrell - Summer Of Love Tour 2026 - Manchester

Manchester · Joshua BrooksSat, Aug 29Music

Courteeners At Live From Wythenshawe Park

Manchester · Wythenshawe ParkSat, Aug 29Music

🎟️ From £73

Red Leather

Manchester · Manchester GorillaSat, Aug 29Music

The Prodigy at Live from Wythenshawe Park

Manchester · Wythenshawe ParkSun, Aug 30Music

🎟️ From £72

Current Joys

Manchester · Manchester New Century HallSun, Aug 30Music

🎟️ From £24

Josh Ross

Manchester · Manchester Academy 2Sun, Aug 30Music

Syd: Beard Tour

Manchester · Albert HallMon, Aug 31Music

🎟️ From £1

CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso - FREE SPIRITS WORLD TOUR

Manchester · O2 Apollo ManchesterMon, Aug 31Music

🎟️ From £46

Pride Rock

Manchester · GorillaFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £24

African Heritage Festival

Manchester · Albert HallFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £52

Part Chimp

Manchester · The White HotelFri, Aug 28Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

"Close Friends" Featuring Will Rhead & Ed Fisher

Manchester · Copper Bar, Band on the WallFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £11

Love Riot

Manchester · The Deaf InstituteSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £13

JOY DIVISION TOUR

Manchester · Vinyl RevivalSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £44

Back To The 90s - Summer Festival - Manchester

Manchester · Escape To Freight IslandSat, Aug 29Music

🎟️ From £28

Allday Indie Outdoor Festival - Manchester

Manchester · Escape To Freight IslandSun, Aug 30Music

🎟️ From £22

FROST CHILDREN

Manchester · GorillaSun, Aug 30Family Friendly

🎟️ From £20

TVOD

Manchester · The Castle HotelSun, Aug 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From £13

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead