# Manchester Tonight: every listing

Regular nights out in Manchester, UK. 90 listings, last checked 2026-10-16. Times change, so check with the venue before going. Source: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/

## Pub quizzes (36)

https://manchestertonight.co.uk/manchester/pub-quizzes

- **532 Bar & Kitchen** (Fallowfield): pub quiz, every Monday, 6pm. Free, teams up to 6, £50 bar tab. Listed for Monday 6pm, so check it's still weekly. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/532-bar-and-kitchen
- **Joshua Brooks** (City centre): pub quiz, every Monday, 7:30pm. SpeedQuizzing, played on your phone. £2 per player. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/joshua-brooks
- **Oxnoble** (Castlefield): pub quiz, every Monday, 8pm. Run by SpeedQuizzing. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/oxnoble
- **Saison** (West Didsbury): Paddy's Quiz, pub quiz, every Monday, 8pm till 10pm. Paddy's Quiz, 8 till 10. Another listing says Wednesday, so check before you go. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/saison
- **Dulcimer** (Chorlton): Barry Brothers Quiz, pub quiz, every Monday, 8:30pm till 10:30pm. Barry Brothers Quiz. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/dulcimer
- **The Grosvenor** (Oxford Road): pub quiz, every Monday, 8:30pm. Free, teams of up to 2. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-grosvenor
- **Union @ Manchester University** (Oxford Road): pub quiz, every Monday, 8:30pm. Run by SpeedQuizzing at the students' union. Access may be limited, so check first. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/union-manchester-university
- **Atmosphere (Salford University)** (Salford): pub quiz, every Monday, 9pm. At Atmosphere bar on the Salford University campus. Campus access rules may apply. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/atmosphere-salford-university
- **The Chorlton Tap** (Chorlton): pub quiz, every Monday, 9pm. Monday's Tap quiz with a cash rollover. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-chorlton-tap
- **The Ford Madox Brown** (Oxford Road): pub quiz, every Monday, 9pm. Run by SpeedQuizzing. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-ford-madox-brown
- **The Fox Pub & Kitchen** (Flixton): pub quiz, every Monday, 9pm. Free, teams up to 8. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-fox-pub-and-kitchen
- **Seven Bro7hers Social** (MediaCity): pub quiz, every Tuesday, 7pm. Run by SpeedQuizzing. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/seven-bro7hers-social
- **The Wild Alderman** (Didsbury): pub quiz, every Tuesday, 7:30pm. Resident quizmaster. £50 bar tab prize. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-wild-alderman
- **Friendship Inn** (Prestwich): pub quiz, every Tuesday, 8:30pm. Run by SpeedQuizzing. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/friendship-inn
- **NEST** (Fallowfield): Music Bingo, pub quiz, every Tuesday, 8:30pm. Music bingo rather than a straight quiz. Free, £100 bar tab, teams up to 8. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/nest
- **Vada Vada** (City centre): Fat Britney's Bona Quiz, pub quiz, every Tuesday, time not confirmed, check with venue. Fat Britney's Bona Quiz. Start time isn't published. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/vada-vada
- **Ye Olde Cock** (Didsbury): pub quiz, every Wednesday, tables from 5pm, start time TBC. Tables from 5pm. Quiz start time isn't published, so check with the pub. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/ye-olde-cock
- **Courts Club** (City centre): pub quiz, every Wednesday, 6:30pm. £2 per player, £50 bar voucher. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/courts-club
- **Wilson's Social** (Northern Quarter): pub quiz, every Wednesday, 7pm. Run by SpeedQuizzing. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/wilsons-social
- **Barca Bar** (Castlefield): pub quiz, every Wednesday, 7:30pm. Free, £50 bar tab for the winners. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/barca-bar
- **The Elizabethan** (Heaton Moor): pub quiz, every Wednesday, 8pm. Free, teams up to 6, vouchers for 1st and 2nd. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-elizabethan
- **The Farmers Arms** (Swinton): pub quiz, every Wednesday, 8pm. Teams up to 4. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-farmers-arms
- **Wednesday @ Deansgate** (Deansgate): pub quiz, every Wednesday, 8pm. Run by SpeedQuizzing at 321 Deansgate. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/wednesday-deansgate
- **Puss in Boots** (Offerton): pub quiz, every Wednesday, 8:30pm. Free entry. Prize pot shared across the Almond Family pubs. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/puss-in-boots
- **Head of Steam Didsbury** (Didsbury): pub quiz, every Wednesday, 9pm. Run by SpeedQuizzing. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/head-of-steam-didsbury
- **Royal Oak** (Chorlton): pub quiz, every Thursday, tables from 5pm, start time TBC. Tables from 5pm. Quiz start time isn't published, so check with the pub. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/royal-oak
- **Seven Bro7hers Ancoats** (Ancoats): pub quiz, every Thursday, 7pm. Run by SpeedQuizzing. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/seven-bro7hers-ancoats
- **OverDraught** (Levenshulme): pub quiz, every Thursday, 7:30pm. Prizes include gin, a £30 bar tab and a cash rollover. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/overdraught
- **The Salmon of Knowledge** (Didsbury): pub quiz, every Thursday, 7:30pm. Run by SpeedQuizzing. £2 per player. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-salmon-of-knowledge
- **White Swan** (Swinton): pub quiz, every Thursday, 8pm. Run by SpeedQuizzing. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/white-swan
- **Fletchers Arms** (Denton): pub quiz, every Thursday, 8:30pm. SpeedQuizzing. Free, no booking. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/fletchers-arms
- **Jolly Sailor** (Davenport): pub quiz, every Thursday, 8:30pm. Free entry. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/jolly-sailor
- **Lass O'Gowrie** (City centre): pub quiz, every Thursday, 8:30pm. Run by SpeedQuizzing. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/lass-ogowrie
- **NEST** (Fallowfield): pub quiz, every Thursday, 8:30pm. Traditional quiz. Free, £50 cash prize. Often full by 7:30, so get there early. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/nest
- **Spread Eagle** (Romiley): pub quiz, every Thursday, 8:30pm. Free entry. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/spread-eagle
- **Park Inn Hotel** (Monton): pub quiz, every Sunday, 8:30pm. Run by SpeedQuizzing. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/park-inn-hotel

## Open mics (19)

https://manchestertonight.co.uk/manchester/open-mics

- **The Flour & Flagon** (Oxford Road): open mic, every Monday, 7:30pm. Walk-in slots. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-flour-and-flagon
- **Stomp (formerly Stomping Ground)** (Heaton Moor): open mic, every other Monday, 8pm. Every other Monday. Slots of around 12 minutes. Check which week before you travel. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/stomp-formerly-stomping-ground
- **Nancy Spains** (Northern Quarter): open mic, every Monday, 9pm till midnight. Free, walk-in sign-up. Performers get a drink. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/nancy-spains
- **Fuel The Music** (City centre): open mic, every Tuesday, 7pm. Free entry. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/fuel-the-music
- **Lion's Den** (Deansgate): open mic, every Tuesday, 7pm onwards. Performers get a free drink. Listed until late November, so check it's still running. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/lions-den
- **The Whiskey Jar** (Northern Quarter): open mic, every Tuesday, 7pm onwards. Free entry. Ask the bar about performing. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-whiskey-jar
- **Wilsons** (Northern Quarter): open mic, every Tuesday, 7pm till 10pm. Free, guitar provided, free drink for performers. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/wilsons
- **Saison** (West Didsbury): open mic, 1st Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm. First Tuesday of the month from 7:30. Ask the bar about a spot. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/saison
- **The Whiskey Jar** (Northern Quarter): open mic, every Wednesday, 7pm onwards. Free entry. Same open mic as the Tuesday one. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-whiskey-jar
- **Wallop Didsbury** (West Didsbury): open mic, every Wednesday, 7pm till 11pm. Weekly open mic, listed by Lotide Collective. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/wallop-didsbury
- **OverDraught** (Levenshulme): open mic, every Wednesday, 8pm. 8pm till late. Speak to the staff to get a spot. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/overdraught
- **Undercurrent at The Underbank** (Stockport): open mic, 3rd Thursday of the month, 7pm till 10pm. Third Thursday of the month. Free, 15-minute slots, sign up in advance. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/undercurrent-at-the-underbank
- **Nook** (Heaton Moor): Open Door, open mic, every Thursday, 8pm. Open Door: live acoustic and spoken word. Book sets in advance. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/nook
- **The Albert Club** (West Didsbury): open mic, 1st Thursday of the month, 8pm till 11:30pm. Music, poetry and comedy. Sign up to perform from 7:30pm. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-albert-club
- **Iconic Bar** (City centre): open mic, 1st Thursday of the month, time not confirmed, check with venue. First Thursday of the month. Start time isn't published. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/iconic-bar
- **Mary & Archie** (Chorlton): open mic, 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, time not confirmed, check with venue. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, hosted by Lotide Collective. Start time not confirmed (around 7pm). https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/mary-and-archie
- **The Red Arch** (Cheetham Hill): open mic, Last Thursday of the month, time not confirmed, check with venue. Last Thursday of the month. Start time isn't published. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-red-arch
- **Semitone Studios** (Marple): open mic, every Friday, time not confirmed, check with venue. Live music and some spoken word. Start time isn't published. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/semitone-studios
- **Blarney Barrel** (Bramhall): open mic, 2nd Sunday of the month, time not confirmed, check with venue. Second Sunday of the month. Start time isn't published. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/blarney-barrel

## Comedy nights (17)

https://manchestertonight.co.uk/manchester/comedy-nights

- **Frog & Bucket** (Northern Quarter): Beat the Frog, comedy, every Monday, 8pm. Beat the Frog open-mic competition. Get there 7 to 7:30. October is the semis and final. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/frog-and-bucket
- **Creatures Comedy Club** (Northern Quarter): Hatched and Off The Page, comedy, every Monday, time not confirmed, check with venue. Monday shows include Hatched (new acts) and Off The Page. Start times vary by show. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club
- **Creatures Comedy Club** (Northern Quarter): F*ck Marry Kill, comedy, every Tuesday, 7pm. F*ck Marry Kill, a comedy game show. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club
- **53Two (XS Malarkey)** (City centre): XS Malarkey, comedy, every Tuesday, 8pm. XS Malarkey. £6, or £3 for members. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/53two-xs-malarkey
- **Creatures Comedy Club** (Northern Quarter): Easy Comedy, comedy, every Tuesday, 8:30pm. Easy Comedy: new acts and new material. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club
- **Stage & Radio** (Northern Quarter): Comedy Circus, comedy, every Wednesday, 7pm. Comedy Circus: free open-mic comedy with new acts and new material. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/stage-and-radio
- **The English Lounge** (Northern Quarter): Manchester Improv, comedy, every Wednesday, 7:30pm. Manchester Improv: fully improvised comedy. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-english-lounge
- **Ape & Apple** (City centre): Comedy Balloon, comedy, every Wednesday, about 8:30pm. Comedy Balloon: free underground comedy, around 11 acts. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/ape-and-apple
- **Creatures Comedy Club** (Northern Quarter): Laugh Therapy and Stand Up Bingo, comedy, every Wednesday, time not confirmed, check with venue. Laugh Therapy and Stand Up Bingo (a £1 show). Check the Creatures timetable for start times. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club
- **Lion's Den** (Deansgate): Laughienda Comedy Club, comedy, every other Thursday, 8pm. Laughienda Comedy Club. Free, every other Thursday. Tickets on Fatsoma. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/lions-den
- **Creatures Comedy Club** (Northern Quarter): Comedy Showcase and Comedy Debate Show, comedy, every Thursday, time not confirmed, check with venue. Thursday Comedy Showcase and the pay-what-you-think Comedy Debate Show. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club
- **Creatures Comedy Club** (Northern Quarter): Comedy Kick-Off, comedy, every Friday, 6:45pm. Comedy Kick-Off: an early, hour-long show. Pay what you think. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club
- **Frog & Bucket** (Northern Quarter): comedy, every Friday, 8pm. Weekend pro bill. Check that week's line-up on the Frog & Bucket site. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/frog-and-bucket
- **Creatures Comedy Club** (Northern Quarter): Friday Night Comedy Showcase, comedy, every Friday, time not confirmed, check with venue. Friday Night Comedy Showcase. Check Creatures for the start time. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club
- **Frog & Bucket** (Northern Quarter): Barrel of Laughs, comedy, every Saturday, 8pm. Barrel of Laughs, the main Saturday bill. Check that week's line-up. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/frog-and-bucket
- **Creatures Comedy Club** (Northern Quarter): Saturday Comedy Showcases, comedy, every Saturday, time not confirmed, check with venue. Afternoon and evening comedy showcases. Times vary. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club
- **Creatures Comedy Club** (Northern Quarter): Made in Manchester, comedy, every Sunday, time not confirmed, check with venue. Made in Manchester: a showcase of local comics. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club

## Live music (13)

https://manchestertonight.co.uk/manchester/live-music

- **Matt & Phred's** (Northern Quarter): live music, every night, from about 8pm. Live music every night. Set times are on the venue's monthly gig calendar. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/matt-and-phreds
- **Didsbury Cricket Club** (Didsbury): live jazz, every Thursday, 7pm till 11pm. Live jazz. Hours can change with the season and the weather. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/didsbury-cricket-club
- **Horse and Jockey** (Chorlton): live music, every Thursday, 7pm onwards. Live music every Thursday from 7pm, straight after happy hour. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/horse-and-jockey
- **Fuel The Music** (City centre): Soundstage, live music, every Thursday, 8:30pm. Soundstage: bands and songwriters. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/fuel-the-music
- **Fuel The Music** (City centre): Artists Showcase, live music, every Friday, 8:30pm. Artists Showcase: independent and unsigned acts. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/fuel-the-music
- **Band on the Wall (Copper Bar)** (Northern Quarter): Night Shift, live music, every Friday, 9pm onwards. Night Shift: free live music in the Copper Bar till late. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall-copper-bar
- **The Fitzgerald** (Northern Quarter): live music, every Friday, 9pm onwards. Free entry. Jazz, blues, soul and acoustic till about 2:30am. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-fitzgerald
- **Matt & Phred's** (Northern Quarter): live music, every Saturday, 5pm till 6pm. Free early gig around 5 to 6pm, plus a later bill. Check that week's listings. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/matt-and-phreds
- **Fuel The Music** (City centre): Artists Showcase, live music, every Saturday, 8:30pm. Artists Showcase: independent and unsigned acts. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/fuel-the-music
- **Band on the Wall (Copper Bar)** (Northern Quarter): La Fiesta, live music, every Saturday, 9pm onwards. La Fiesta: free funk, soul, Afrobeat, Latin and jazz till late. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall-copper-bar
- **The Fitzgerald** (Northern Quarter): live music, every Saturday, 9pm onwards. Free entry. Live music till about 2:30am. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-fitzgerald
- **Nook** (Heaton Moor): live music, every Saturday, time not confirmed, check with venue. Local live acoustic. Start time isn't published. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/nook
- **Saison** (West Didsbury): live jazz, every Sunday, 3pm onwards. Live jazz every Sunday afternoon. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/saison

## Happy hours (5)

https://manchestertonight.co.uk/manchester/happy-hours

- **Band on the Wall (Copper Bar)** (Northern Quarter): happy hour, every day, till 7pm. £4 pints, £14 house wine, 2 cocktails for £12. Monday, Tuesday and Sunday only when there's an event on. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall-copper-bar
- **Horse and Jockey** (Chorlton): happy hour, Monday to Friday, 4pm till 6:30pm. £7 classic cocktails, £4 pints, £4 house wine, £6 spritz of the week. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/horse-and-jockey
- **Matt & Phred's** (Northern Quarter): happy hour, every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 6pm till 7:30pm. Also Friday 7 to 9pm and Saturday 5 to 6pm. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/matt-and-phreds
- **PLY** (Northern Quarter): happy hour, Tuesday to Friday, 4pm till 7pm. All day on Wednesdays. £3.50 lager and cider, £12 house wine, £5 spritz. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/ply
- **Matt & Phred's** (Northern Quarter): happy hour, every Tuesday, 6pm till 11pm. All-night happy hour. Buy 2 drinks and get a free 9-inch pizza, or 2 house cocktails for £15. https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/matt-and-phreds

## Halloween 2026 (26 dated events)

https://manchestertonight.co.uk/halloween

- **Halloween in the City**, Across the city centre (City centre): 24 Oct to 25 Oct. Free. Free weekender with giant inflatable monsters, street performers, DJs, fancy dress and a roaming procession. The MCR Monsters trail stays up until 31 October. https://cityco.com/halloween-in-the-city/
- **Bottomless Pumpkin Carving**, Doghouse Manchester (City centre): Thursday 29 October, 6pm till 7pm. £21.94. An hour of pumpkin carving with bottomless drinks. https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/city-centre/doghouse-manchester/bottomless-pumpkin-carving
- **Museum After Hours: Halloween**, Science and Industry Museum (Castlefield): Thursday 29 October, 7pm till 10pm. £12 (£6 students and Universal Credit). Adults-only evening in the museum with space-themed games, live performances and spooky surprises. https://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/museum-after-hours
- **Hidden Halloween**, Hidden (City centre): Thursday 29 October, 10pm till 4am. Part one of Hidden's Halloween, with DJ Q and Flowdan headlining. https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Hidden/Halloween-Pt1-DJ-Q-Hugo-Chegwin-Fold--More/42617436/
- **Whip-Round: Halloween Horrorshow**, The Deaf Institute (Oxford Road): Thursday 29 October, 11pm till 3am. Free tickets. Halloween club night across three rooms, with cheap drinks. https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/The-Deaf-Institute/Whip-Round--HALLOWEEN-HORRORSHOW/42643761/
- **The Halloween Horrors: Murder Mystery Dinner**, Treehouse Hotel Manchester (City centre): Friday 30 October, 7pm onwards. From £60, with three courses and a welcome drink. Murder mystery dinner in Pip at the Treehouse Hotel. https://www.treehousehotels.com/manchester/events/halloween-horrors-murder-mystery
- **Reggaeton Halloween Party**, The Deaf Institute (Oxford Road): Friday 30 October, 11pm till 3am. From £8.80. Reggaeton and Bad Bunny Halloween party. https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/The-Deaf-Institute/Reggaeton-Halloween-Party-Manchester-2026/42647180/
- **Halloween weekend at Creatures**, Creatures Comedy Club (Northern Quarter): 30 Oct to 31 Oct. From £1. Comedy showcases both nights, a £1 Friday evening show, and free karaoke on Friday and Saturday. https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Creatures-Comedy-Club/
- **Fright Night at the Fitz**, The Fitzgerald (Northern Quarter): Saturday 31 October, 12pm till 2pm. £33, or £38.50 with cocktails. Bottomless brunch with a film: The Lost Boys at 12pm, or The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 3pm. https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/northern-quarter/the-fitzgerald/fright-night-at-the-fitz
- **Halloween Bottomless Brunch**, Cherry Jam (Stockport): Saturday 31 October, 3pm till 4:30pm. From £31.90. Halloween brunch on Mealhouse Brow in Stockport town centre. https://www.designmynight.com/uk/bars/stockport/cherry-jam/halloween-bottomless-brunch
- **Sidewinder Halloween Festival**, Bowlers Exhibition Centre (Trafford Park): Saturday 31 October, 4pm till 4am. Twelve-hour Halloween all-dayer. https://www.skiddle.com/festivals/sidewinder-halloween/
- **Bez's Halloween Day Party**, Escape to Freight Island (City centre): Saturday 31 October, 4pm till 10pm. Halloween day party hosted by Bez of the Happy Mondays. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bkinthedaytime/2328913
- **Bingo Jamz: Halloween Edition**, Escape to Freight Island (City centre): Saturday 31 October, 7pm onwards. Rave bingo, about three hours. https://feverup.com/m/764754
- **Old Skool Bingo: Halloween Special**, Impossible (City centre): Saturday 31 October, 7pm till 10pm. £23.10 to £132.50. Bingo, games and prizes on Peter Street. https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/whats-on/themed-nights/old-skool-bingo-manchester-halloween-special-2
- **Hide and Shriek**, Treehouse Hotel Manchester (City centre): Saturday 31 October, 7pm onwards. Free, booking required. Halloween party across The Nest and The Hideout with DJs, magic and costumes encouraged. https://www.treehousehotels.com/manchester/events/hide-and-shriek
- **The Monster Ball**, Social Refuge (Ancoats): Saturday 31 October, 7pm till 11pm. £10. Halloween costume party with a free shot for fancy dress and a best-dressed vote on the night. https://www.socialrefuge.com/event-details/halloween-the-monster-ball
- **Monster Mash Halloween Bar Crawl**, Starts at Salt Dog Slim's (City centre): Saturday 31 October, 7:30pm till 3am. From £33. Guided Halloween bar crawl with free shots and drink deals. https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/albert-square/salt-dog-slims-manchester/manchester-halloween-bar-crawl-monster-mash-free-shots-drink-deals-2
- **Saints vs. Sinners Halloween Party**, Boom Battle Bar (City centre): Saturday 31 October, 8pm onwards. £5. BACARDÍ Halloween takeover with DJs, games and cocktails. Free entry if you have a brunch or games booking that day. https://boombattlebar.com/uk/manchester/social-events/halloween/
- **Bants and Bars: Halloween Comedian Bar Tour**, Starts at Dogtown (Northern Quarter): Saturday 31 October, 8:30pm till 10:30pm. Free. Comedian-led bar crawl through speakeasy-style bars, about 40 minutes per stop. Limited free places; bring ID. https://www.meetup.com/linkar-manchester/events/316940202/
- **So Fetch: 2000s Halloween Party**, The Deaf Institute (Oxford Road): Saturday 31 October, 11pm till 3am. From £11.55. 2000s pop Halloween party. https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/event-space/oxford-road/the-deaf-institute/so-fetch-2000s-halloween-party-manchester
- **Halloween at Sankeys with Miguel Campbell**, Sankeys (Ancoats): Saturday 31 October, 11pm till 4am. House music, limited capacity and a no-phones policy. https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Sankeys-Manchester/Sankeys-MCR-Halloween-at-Sankeys-with-Miguel-Campbell/42285113/
- **IllusiOm Halloween**, Rebellion (City centre): Saturday 31 October, 11pm till 5am. Last entry 2am. Line-up still to be announced. https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Rebellion/IllusiOm-Halloween-2026---Manchester/42563813/
- **Haunted House Party Halloween Brunch**, Flight Club Manchester (City centre): Saturday 31 October. From £38. Darts and a Halloween bottomless brunch on King Street. Several start times. https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/king-street/flight-club-manchester/haunted-house-party-halloween-brunch-flight-club-manchester
- **Halloween Brunch at Electric Shuffle**, Electric Shuffle Manchester (Deansgate): Saturday 31 October. £38. Shuffleboard and a Halloween brunch. Several start times. https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/deansgate/electric-shuffle-manchester/halloween-brunch-electric-shuffle-manchester
- **Holy Diver's Halloween: Welcome to Hell**, Holy Diver (Stockport): Saturday 31 October. Halloween night at the Stockport rock bar. https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Stockport/Holy-Diver/Holy-Divers-Halloween---Welcome-To-Hell/42619012/
- **Down With Homework: The Simpsons Pub Quiz**, Fairfield Social Club (New Islington): Saturday 31 October. £4. A Lovely Time's Simpsons trivia quiz with fancy-dress prizes. The venue lists 1:30–4:30pm and also doors 7pm/show 7:30pm, so check before you go. https://fscmcr.co.uk/whats-on/halloweensimpsonsquiz

## Christmas 2026 (14 dated events)

https://manchestertonight.co.uk/christmas

- **The Oast House Winter TeePee**, The Oast House (Spinningfields): 1 Nov to 31 Dec. Free entry. Fire pits, festive cocktails and live music seven nights a week through November and December. https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/spinningfields/the-oast-house
- **Manchester Christmas Markets**, Ten city-centre sites (City centre): 6 Nov to 22 Dec. Free entry. More than 210 stalls across Albert Square, Cathedral Gardens, King Street, St Ann's Square, Exchange Square and more, plus the new Lincoln Square. Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens stay open until 3 January. https://www.manchestersfinest.com/christmas/manchester-christmas-markets-to-return-across-10-city-centre-locations-for-2026/
- **Skate Manchester**, Cathedral Gardens (City centre): 6 Nov to 4 Jan. Student skate nights £12. Fully covered ice rink next to the Cathedral Gardens market. One source gives 3 January as the last day, so check before late visits. https://www.visitmanchester.com/event/skate-manchester/53108101/
- **Northern Lights at Heaton Park**, Heaton Park (North Manchester): 19 Nov to 31 Dec. Early-bird tickets available. Evening light trail with a new theme, A Christmas Time Machine. Some dates are kids-go-free. https://www.visitmanchester.com/event/northern-lights-at-heaton-park/114288101/
- **Festive Brunch at Dirty Martini**, Dirty Martini (City centre): 23 Nov to 31 Dec. £40 to £45. 90-minute festive bottomless brunch on Peter Street, on various dates. https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/bars/deansgate/dirty-martini/festive-brunch-dirty-martini-manchester
- **RHS Glow**, RHS Garden Bridgewater (Worsley): 26 Nov to 30 Dec. Illuminated evening trail through the gardens. https://www.visitmanchester.com/event/rhs-glow/90988101/
- **Winter Island at Freight Island**, Escape to Freight Island (City centre): 1 Dec to 31 Dec. £9.90 per adult. Festive street food, drinks and live music through December. Exact 2026 dates and times are still to be announced. https://www.designmynight.com/manchester/event-space/city-centre/freight-island
- **Home Alone in Concert**, The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): 2 Dec to 3 Dec. The film with the score played live. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/series/home-alone/
- **Dick Whittington (pantomime)**, Opera House Manchester (City centre): 5 Dec to 3 Jan. From £15.60. Jason Manford and Ben Nickless star. Relaxed performance on 30 December at 1:30pm. https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/dick-whittington-pantomime/opera-house-manchester/
- **Manchester Christmas Parade**, City centre (City centre): Sunday 6 December. Free. Route and times still to be announced. Expect big crowds at the markets that day. https://www.manchestersfinest.com/christmas/manchester-christmas-markets-to-return-across-10-city-centre-locations-for-2026/
- **Love Actually in Concert**, The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Tuesday 15 December. The film with the score played live. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/love-actually-151226/
- **Hallé: Christmas Cracker**, The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Friday 18 December. The Hallé's festive concert. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/halle-181226/
- **The Rat Pack at Christmas**, The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Monday 21 December. Swing and Christmas standards. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/the-rat-pack-at-christmas-211226/
- **Christmas Carol Singalong**, The Bridgewater Hall (City centre): Wednesday 23 December. Carols the night before Christmas Eve. https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-carol-singalong-231226/

## Venues (63)

- 532 Bar & Kitchen, Fallowfield: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/532-bar-and-kitchen
- 53Two (XS Malarkey), City centre, Arch 19, Watson Street: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/53two-xs-malarkey
- Ape & Apple, City centre: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/ape-and-apple
- Atmosphere (Salford University), Salford: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/atmosphere-salford-university
- Band on the Wall (Copper Bar), Northern Quarter: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/band-on-the-wall-copper-bar
- Barca Bar, Castlefield: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/barca-bar
- Blarney Barrel, Bramhall: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/blarney-barrel
- Courts Club, City centre: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/courts-club
- Creatures Comedy Club, Northern Quarter: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/creatures-comedy-club
- Didsbury Cricket Club, Didsbury: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/didsbury-cricket-club
- Dulcimer, Chorlton: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/dulcimer
- Fletchers Arms, Denton: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/fletchers-arms
- Friendship Inn, Prestwich: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/friendship-inn
- Frog & Bucket, Northern Quarter: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/frog-and-bucket
- Fuel The Music, City centre: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/fuel-the-music
- Head of Steam Didsbury, Didsbury: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/head-of-steam-didsbury
- Horse and Jockey, Chorlton: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/horse-and-jockey
- Iconic Bar, City centre: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/iconic-bar
- Jolly Sailor, Davenport: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/jolly-sailor
- Joshua Brooks, City centre: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/joshua-brooks
- Lass O'Gowrie, City centre: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/lass-ogowrie
- Lion's Den, Deansgate: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/lions-den
- Mary & Archie, Chorlton: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/mary-and-archie
- Matt & Phred's, Northern Quarter: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/matt-and-phreds
- Nancy Spains, Northern Quarter: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/nancy-spains
- NEST, Fallowfield: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/nest
- Nook, Heaton Moor: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/nook
- OverDraught, Levenshulme: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/overdraught
- Oxnoble, Castlefield: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/oxnoble
- Park Inn Hotel, Monton: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/park-inn-hotel
- PLY, Northern Quarter: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/ply
- Puss in Boots, Offerton: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/puss-in-boots
- Royal Oak, Chorlton: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/royal-oak
- Saison, West Didsbury: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/saison
- Semitone Studios, Marple: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/semitone-studios
- Seven Bro7hers Ancoats, Ancoats: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/seven-bro7hers-ancoats
- Seven Bro7hers Social, MediaCity: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/seven-bro7hers-social
- Spread Eagle, Romiley: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/spread-eagle
- Stage & Radio, Northern Quarter: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/stage-and-radio
- Stomp (formerly Stomping Ground), Heaton Moor, 15 Shaw Road, SK4 4AG: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/stomp-formerly-stomping-ground
- The Albert Club, West Didsbury: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-albert-club
- The Chorlton Tap, Chorlton: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-chorlton-tap
- The Elizabethan, Heaton Moor: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-elizabethan
- The English Lounge, Northern Quarter: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-english-lounge
- The Farmers Arms, Swinton: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-farmers-arms
- The Fitzgerald, Northern Quarter: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-fitzgerald
- The Flour & Flagon, Oxford Road: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-flour-and-flagon
- The Ford Madox Brown, Oxford Road: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-ford-madox-brown
- The Fox Pub & Kitchen, Flixton: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-fox-pub-and-kitchen
- The Grosvenor, Oxford Road: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-grosvenor
- The Red Arch, Cheetham Hill: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-red-arch
- The Salmon of Knowledge, Didsbury: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-salmon-of-knowledge
- The Whiskey Jar, Northern Quarter: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-whiskey-jar
- The Wild Alderman, Didsbury: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/the-wild-alderman
- Undercurrent at The Underbank, Stockport, 27 Great Underbank, SK1 1LN: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/undercurrent-at-the-underbank
- Union @ Manchester University, Oxford Road: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/union-manchester-university
- Vada Vada, City centre: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/vada-vada
- Wallop Didsbury, West Didsbury: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/wallop-didsbury
- Wednesday @ Deansgate, Deansgate, 321 Deansgate: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/wednesday-deansgate
- White Swan, Swinton: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/white-swan
- Wilson's Social, Northern Quarter: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/wilsons-social
- Wilsons, Northern Quarter, 42–44 Oldham Street, M4 1LE: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/wilsons
- Ye Olde Cock, Didsbury: https://manchestertonight.co.uk/venues/ye-olde-cock