Manchester Town Hall and its clock tower beside Albert Square
Manchester calendar

Manchester: events, markets & festivals

Listings last checked 1 Nov 2026

8 events

Festivals, sport & seasonal 4

Market
On now

Manchester Christmas Markets

Albert Square and city-centre sites, Manchester city centre

Official page
Sport
Starts in 162 days

adidas Manchester Marathon

Manchester

Official page
Music
Starts in 195 days

Manchester Jazz Festival

Venues across Manchester, Manchester

Official page
Festival
Starts in 259 days

Manchester Science Festival

Science and Industry Museum, Castlefield

Official page Castlefield

Dates to be announced 4

Seasonal
Dates to be announced

Manchester Christmas Parade

Usually December

Manchester city centre

Official page
Festival
Dates to be announced

Manchester Literature Festival

Usually October

Venues across Manchester, Manchester

Official page
Festival
Dates to be announced

Manchester Pride Festival

Usually August

Manchester city centre

Official page

Events change: check the organiser before you go. Dates and hours come from each organiser's own page, linked on every card.

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