

# Events & Things To Do In Manchester on 18th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Manchester on 18th 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 18th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Manchester

- **Event Name**: Christopher Cross at Bridgewater Hall
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Christopher Cross at Bridgewater Hall, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Bridgewater Hall in vibrant Manchester, EN
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/christopher-cross-at-bridgewater-hall/2400029054364901
  - **Venue**: Bridgewater Hall
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  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Kaitlin Butts in Manchester
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Kaitlin Butts Live at Band On The Wall on Monday, May 18, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Kaitlin Butts is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like A Life Where We Work
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 07:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/kaitlin-butts-in-manchester/3300029355091815
  - **Venue**: Band On The Wall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yNDlkMTRiMC1kOGU1LTExZjAtYTRmMS1hYjg5ZWYxOTg4MzUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjYTcyOTFlLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NjU3MTM5MTI.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: Kiefer Sutherland
  - **Description**: InformationPlus support from Colin AndrewNearby AttractionsKiefer Sutherland has 36 upcoming events.Note: Over 14s only. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household appli
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/kiefer-sutherland/210003683074510
  - **Venue**: Manchester New Century Hall
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- **Event Name**: Blue at Manchester Opera House
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Blue at Manchester Opera House, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Manchester Opera House in vibrant Manchester, EN
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/blue-at-manchester-opera-house/2400029671108219
  - **Venue**: Manchester Opera House
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Blue+at+Manchester+Opera+House&date=Mon+May+18+2026+at+07%3A30+pm&bg=5
  - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures, calendar
- **Event Name**: LEAN CAT, SAVAGE CAT: Lauren J. Joseph in conversation
  - **Description**: Join us for a discussion and book signing for Lauren J Joseph's latest novel, Lean Cat, Savage CatAbout this EventWe are excited to welcome Lauren J Joseph to Blackwell's in partnership with UOM's Centre f
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/lean-cat-savage-cat-lauren-j-joseph-in-conversation/100001982959777073
  - **Venue**: Blackwell's Bookshop
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wNzEzMmVmN2Q0OWQ5NWU2ZTVkOGE1OGM4MGZiNjk2YjAzN2RkM2I5OGQ2Njg3NGFlMDI5ZGYxNWZkNDc5ODAwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2U3ZTdlNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzExNDM0OTU.avif
  - **Price**: GBP 4 to 17
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Brother Wallace
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsBrother Wallace has 21 upcoming events.Note: Over 18s only. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.Ticket Limit
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 08:30 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/brother-wallace/210009489776490
  - **Venue**: Castle Hotel
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8xODA0YWE0Y2QyMGFkNGQ0OGVhMzQ1Y2NiNDcyNWFlNzAwZTM3ZmUwZTAyYjU0YTBkNWMwOTdjZDQ5Y2ExMTdmLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kY2VlYTg0NC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzA0MDk5MDE.avif
- **Event Name**: CONTENT CREATION ADRENALISED!: High Fashion Session Styling
  - **Description**: The art of high fashion session stylingAbout this Event“ADRENALISED: Elevate Your Hair Game with Ashley LongMaster High-Fashion Styling in Just One Day.”ADRENALISED with Ashley LongCelebr
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon May 18 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/content-creation-adrenalised-high-fashion-session-styling/100001976126273881
  - **Venue**: Peter Marcus
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8zYTU1OTA1ODEyOTNjOTE2NjFkMjhiZTZmZTNlMjljNTY5OWJhZjNiYTU3ZWNlN2EyM2IxYzkyYTRlZWQ0NjA3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y1ZjVmNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjY5MzE4NzI.avif
  - **Price**: GBP 380
  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Opal In Sky
  - **Description**: Opal In Sky continue their tour in Manchester with support from Give 'Em BloodArtistsOnly the RighteousMusic Genres :  Metal
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/opal-in-sky/300041946714
  - **Venue**: Rebellion Manchester.
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84Yzc3MTljYzE4ZmRiNGU4YzdiNTE1NzQ1NjJlYzkzZGNhYzkxNTNkYjk4NzJhZjE5MGVlMmYzMTVlN2UyYTkwLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGNhZmQzYmYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1MDk3NDM2.avif
  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Kiefer Sutherland Manchester Tickets
  - **Description**: Kiefer Sutherland at New Century Hall✨ Discover the extraordinary at Kiefer Sutherland Manchester Tickets, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in New Century Hall nestled in bustling Ma
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/kiefer-sutherland-manchester-tickets/100029657406205
  - **Venue**: New Century Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hYWQ2ZTVkMC0yNDA2LTExZjEtYjIxZi1lN2I1MWYzZTQ3ZjQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDIwMjAzLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3Mzk3NDY0OA.avif
  - **Price**: EUR 318
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Opal in Sky
  - **Description**: Drown the Lights Proudly presents 
Opal In Sky 
+ Give Em Blood, Cartoons Can't Die &amp;amp; Only The Righteous 
Live at Rebellion Manchester 
18th May 2026 
Please note this ticket includes a £0.50 venue levy for the maintenance and upkeep of Rebellion.
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/opal-in-sky/3600029702837346
  - **Venue**: Rebellion Manchester
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kYWQwNjhhMC0yZWFjLTExZjEtYmVjOS1hZDNmMWU5NmFjOTktcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZGNkY2RjLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTE0NTUzNg.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Nonprofit

## 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69cbac4b4caaa.jpg
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6988b1e2eaa33.jpg
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6b4c0093995acbe8eee2e1a52a79d66662078f73a9ad3697a006304385e29c4b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1774500517
- **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:** Christopher Cross at Bridgewater Hall (Mon May 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Bridgewater Hall), Kaitlin Butts in Manchester (Mon May 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at Band On The Wall), Kiefer Sutherland (Mon May 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Manchester New Century Hall), Blue at Manchester Opera House (Mon May 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at Manchester Opera House), LEAN CAT, SAVAGE CAT: Lauren J. Joseph in conversation (Mon May 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at Blackwell's Bookshop).
- **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 Bridgewater Hall, Band On The Wall, Manchester New Century Hall.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Manchester range from GBP 4 to GBP 380. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Manchester include Vivid Events, Beat Curator, LIVE NATION MUSIC UK LTD.
- **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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