What's On in Manchester
Markets, festivals, charity events and community activities across Manchester, collected from verified Local Gazette reporting and ordered by date.
Dates checked by the newsroom
Upcoming events in Manchester
Verified local events with a published date. Past and undated announcements are not included.
Saturday, 10 October 2026
Mother and daughter story marks 30 years of Corner House Trafford nursery
A former apprentice whose daughter now works at the nursery she attended as a child is among the stories being celebrated at Corner House Trafford’s anniversary open day.
Sunday, 28 November 2027
GMP chief: G20 summit could 'bend us out of shape'
Greater Manchester Police chief says hosting the G20 summit in November 2027 will be a "vast policing operation" requiring thousands of officers and a…
Official event listings
Start with Manchester City Council and the city's visitor or events pages — they list public meetings, seasonal festivals and community activities with dates and venues.
More community and charity events
Local Facebook groups, parish councils and community centres often promote fundraisers, fêtes and sports fixtures before they appear anywhere else. Our Manchester news section covers civic, cultural and charity events as dates are confirmed.
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