Festivals & Special Events

Community Events

September 20, 2025 - September 20, 2025 Various Locations

Default festival category for community submitted events. This serves as the main container for general community events.

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SCENE: Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival

August 20, 2026 - August 27, 2026 Manchester City Centre

SCENE returns for its third year with eight days of LGBTQ+ film and television screenings, panels, live comedy, parties and premieres across Manchester, celebrating queer storytelling on screen.

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

August 28, 2026 - August 31, 2026 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3HN

A flagship LGBTQ+ celebration featuring the Gay Village Party, the Manchester Pride Parade, and a candlelit vigil to close the festivities.

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Manchester Psych Fest 2026

September 5, 2026 - September 6, 2026 Various venues, Oxford Road Corridor, Manchester

The UK’s leading psychedelic festival, featuring a diverse lineup of live music, art installations, workshops, and DJs across multiple iconic Manchester venues.

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Manchester Literature Festival 2026 (MLF2026)

October 9, 2026 - October 25, 2026 5 Oak Street, Manchester M4 5JD

Manchester Literature Festival (MLF) is a celebration of imagination, ideas, stories, and voices from around the world. It is part of Manchester’s rich cultural tapestry and is committed to bringing …

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Neighbourhood Festival 2026

October 17, 2026 - October 17, 2026 Various Venues, Manchester, M1

A one-day, multi-venue festival in Manchester city centre dedicated to new music discoveries.

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Damnation Festival 2026

November 7, 2026 - November 8, 2026 Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, M17 1SN

Damnation Festival stands as a cornerstone of the UK extreme metal scene, delivering two days of unrelenting heaviness since its inception in 2005. Now in its 21st year, the 2026 edition promises to …

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Hits Radio Live 2026

November 21, 2026 - November 21, 2026 Co-op Live, East Manchester

Its official, Birmingham’s biggest pop party is back in 2026. Hits Radio Live returns to bp pulse LIVE on the 20 November 2026. Previous artists include Lewis Capaldi, Sugababes, Busted, Anne Marie, …

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Heaton Park Food & Drink Festival 2026

August 1, 2026 - August 2, 2026 Heaton Park, Middleton Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2SW

A full weekend celebration featuring international street food, artisan markets, live chef demonstrations, and a vibrant live music lineup in one of Manchester's most iconic green spaces.

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