

# Events & Things To Do In Manchester on 5th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Manchester on 5th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Manchester on 5th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Manchester

- **Event Name**: Centre for New Writing Fellows 2026: Inua Ellams and Gurnaik Johal
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening of readings and discussion with 2026's Writer Fellows Inua Ellams and Gurnaik JohalAbout this EventWe are thrilled to partner with the University of Manchester's Centre for New Writi
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue May 05 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/centre-for-new-writing-fellows-2026-inua-ellams-and-gurnaik-johal/100001984385844479
  - **Venue**: Blackwell's Bookshop
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  - **Price**: GBP 4 to 10
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, parties, performances, sports, storytelling
- **Event Name**: 8wrld presents End of the wrld
  - **Description**: Join us for a night to remember as 8WRLD goes out with a bang for our last gig. this will be a multi genre dj event from 8-12 we want to see you all!!Music Genres :  UK Garage, Drum and Bass, Minimal Techno, Bassline, Jungle
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 08:00 pm – Wed May 06 2026 at 12:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/8wrld-presents-end-of-the-wrld/300042263785
  - **Venue**: Off The Squre
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- **Event Name**: Comedy In Crisis || Creatures Comedy Club
  - **Description**: Take cover in the Creatures basement every Tuesday 7pm for stand-up comedy on a pay-what-you-think model.
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 – Tue Jul 14 2026 (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/comedy-in-crisis-||-creatures-comedy-club/300042124628
  - **Venue**: Creatures Comedy Club
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  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Morning Mixer
  - **Description**: More than just good coffee, Morning Mixers are monthly moments filled with great people and great vibes.About this Event​📝 Description:​More than just good coffee, Morning Mixers are moments filled with grea
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue May 05 2026 at 10:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/morning-mixer/100001983775121791
  - **Venue**: NatWest Accelerator Manchester Hub
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Meetups
- **Event Name**: Pathology Study Day
  - **Description**: Join us on Tuesday 5th May  for the Pathology Study Day. This event is HybridAbout this EventOverviewThe Pathology Study Day will provide a basic understanding of the broad range o
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue May 05 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/pathology-study-day/100001410362765999
  - **Venue**: The Christie School of Oncology
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  - **Price**: GBP 50 to 200
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit, virtual, artificial-intelligence
- **Event Name**: Bunker Talk #165: Benedict Phillips
  - **Description**: An A-Z of neurodivergent ideasAbout this EventTalk #165: Benedict PhillipsAn A-Z of neurodivergent ideasBenedict Phillips is an established
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue May 05 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/bunker-talk-165-benedict-phillips/100001980554497818
  - **Venue**: The Salutation Pub (Upstairs)
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: AFTER DARK TUESDAYS @ AMBERS 🧡 Manchester's Biggest Tuesday Night!
  - **Description**: Manchester’s Hottest new club Ambers brings you its exclusive midweek student event ‘After Dark’ the only UK Student night with a no Camera policy.

📵 No screens. No scrolls. Just the music and the moment. 

Music Policies 

🧡 Funky House Room : Funky Hou
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 10:00 pm – Wed May 06 2026 at 03:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/after-dark-tuesdays-ambers-manchesters-biggest-tuesday-night/3600029458010439
  - **Venue**: Amber's
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  - **Categories**: art, dance, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Life Drawing+wine n’ tapas **NQ Manchester
  - **Description**: All welcome to join our life drawing sessions on Tuesdays night in our fantastic photographic studio in the Norther Quarter of Manchester.These are not ordinary life drawing classes. Draw the naked figure while having a glass of win
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/life-drawingwine-n’-tapas-nq-manchester-tickets/80005190537255
  - **Venue**: Studio Bee, Dance, Art &amp; Photography
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  - **Price**: GBP 16
  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, drawing-painting

## Trending Events in Manchester

- **Event Name**: Bhajan Jamming by Bhavik Haria | Devotion, Music and Community
  - **Description**: Step into a world where devotion meets music and community with Bhajan Jamming by Bhavik Haria, presented by Q Bees Lounge Ltd.After successful shows in London and Leicester, we present Bhavik Haria for the first ti
  - **Venue**: Jain Community Center
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- **Event Name**: Life Drawing at Impossible Bar (The Theatre)
  - **Description**: Join us for an immersive artistic experience where you will have the opportunity to capture the human form in all its grace and complexity in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.At our workshops life drawing is not just about producing art; it is
  - **Venue**: Impossible - Manchester
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb67cd9fbbdb825.jpg
- **Event Name**: Drawing Faces: The Ultimate Portrait Course
  - **Description**: Have you ever wanted to capture the likeness of a face on paper or admired an artist's skill in drawing portraits? In this fully guided workshop Drawing Portraits: The Fundamentals you'll learn essential techniques for drawing realistic expressive face
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
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- **Event Name**: Understanding Proportions & Movement in Life Drawing Workshop
  - **Description**: During this fully tutored life drawing course you will discover how returning to the essential principles of drawing can help even the more experienced artist to express their ideas and observations more eloquently.Guided by our tutor you will b
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb699b2c6143fe2.jpg
- **Event Name**: Emergency First Aid at Work -  Chorlton
  - **Description**: About this EventEmergency First Aid at Work (1 day). Learn CPR, AED use, choking &amp; more. HSE-compliant. Practical, hands-on training. Cert valid 3 years.Emergency First Aid at Work (E
  - **Venue**: Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club
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- **Event Name**: Painting Calm Watercolour Workshop
  - **Description**: Join us for a relaxed watercolour workshop inspired by spring flowers. In this session you’ll learn how to capture simple floral shapes and colours using watercolour, while enjoying a calm and welcoming atmosphere.This workshop is designed to be
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a9447c5fcc4.jpg
- **Event Name**: Paediatric First Aid Blended -  Chorlton
  - **Description**: About this EventPaediatric First Aid Blended: complete theory online, then attend practical session to master CPR, choking, burns &amp; more for children.Paediatric First Aid (Blended)
  - **Venue**: Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club
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- **Event Name**: First Aid at Work Blended -  Chorlton
  - **Description**: About this EventA training course that combines both e-learning and in-person practical training.First Aid at Work (Blended)This First Aid at Work course is for those appointed as a wo
  - **Venue**: Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Club
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- **Event Name**: MVT Fundraiser Manchester @ The Peer Hat
  - **Description**: Join us in Manchester for a fundraiser special for MVTHi, I'm Charlie Smith, an Alternative Acoustic artist from Hampshire, UK. In April, I will be embarking on my spring tour fundraising for the Music Venue Trust. This will include
  - **Venue**: The Peer Hat
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a74e90e0b3b.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Centre for New Writing Fellows 2026: Inua Ellams and Gurnaik Johal (Tue May 05 2026 at 06:30 pm at Blackwell's Bookshop), 8wrld presents End of the wrld (Tue May 05 2026 at 08:00 pm at Off The Squre), Comedy In Crisis || Creatures Comedy Club (Tue May 05 2026 at Creatures Comedy Club), Morning Mixer (Tue May 05 2026 at 09:30 am at NatWest Accelerator Manchester Hub), Pathology Study Day (Tue May 05 2026 at 09:00 am at The Christie School of Oncology).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Morning Mixer (Tue May 05 2026 at 09:30 am at NatWest Accelerator Manchester Hub), Bunker Talk #165: Benedict Phillips (Tue May 05 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Salutation Pub (Upstairs)).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Manchester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Manchester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Manchester include Blackwell's Bookshop, Off The Squre, Creatures Comedy Club.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Manchester range from GBP 4 to GBP 200. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Manchester include Blackwell's Manchester, NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator, The Christie School of Oncology - Education Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Manchester.

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