Events in Manchester in October 2026
Manchester has 12 sourced events in October 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Manchester calendar for October 2026 leads with these:
- Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern 2026 TourOct 1O2 Apollo Manchester · Source: Ticketmaster
- Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary TourOct 2Bridgewater Hall · Source: Ticketmaster
- Chris Ramsey: Here ManOct 2Opera House, Manchester · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- Oct 3
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- Oct 4
- Oct 4
Quays Theatre - The Lowry. Arts & Theatre · Comedy.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Oct 5
Avatar - The Last Airbender - Film With Live Orchestra
Bridgewater Hall. Music · Other.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Oct 5
- Oct 6
What the World Needs Now: the Burt Bacharach Songbook
Bridgewater Hall. Music · Pop.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Oct 6
- Oct 7 - Oct 9
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Oct 1 - Oct 18
Manchester Literature Festival 2026
An annual celebration of literature featuring author talks, workshops, and performances across Manchester.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 10 - Oct 12
Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2026 (October Edition)
A special autumn edition of the popular food festival featuring local producers, tastings, and workshops.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Oct 20 - Oct 31
Manchester Horror Festival 2026
A city-wide celebration of horror films, literature, and art, coinciding with Halloween.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
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