# Events & Things To Do In Manchester on 8th August 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Manchester on 8th August 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 8th August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Manchester

- **Event Name**: Peter Kay Live
  - **Description**: InformationAll profits will be equally split between the twelve nominated charities. For full details please visit www.peterkay.co.uk/charitiesNearby AttractionsPeter Kay has 20 upcoming events.
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/peter-kay-live/210002979116333
  - **Venue**: AO Arena
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  - **Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
  - **Description**: Celebrating 65 years of singing & songs from GracelandArtistsLadysmith Black MambazoMusic Genres :  World Music
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/ladysmith-black-mambazo/300042405261
  - **Venue**: Band On The Wall
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Celeb Boozy Brunch
  - **Description**: Celeb Boozy Brunch brings 90 mins bottomless booze, interactive games and drag stars spiralling as your fave celebs in full tabloid chaos.
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue Aug 08 2028 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/celeb-boozy-brunch/300041974929
  - **Venue**: OnBar Manchester
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  - **Categories**: bottomless-brunches, brunch
- **Event Name**: African Heritage Festival - Manchester UK
  - **Description**: Come celebrate the vibrant culture, music, and flavors of Africa all day long with great vibes and good company!About this Event🌍 Africa Heritage Festival 🌍Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of African (Gha
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/african-heritage-festival-manchester-uk/100001986028878839
  - **Venue**: Aviva Studios, home of Factory International
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lZjRmZWM5MTE0NDY0NjA3MDZlNDU3ZDJiNDE4MjU4MzdlYzY2MzYwYzJkMGQ3NjY0MDk3NzdhM2ZlY2RhNDMxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NjEtZGNlY2VjZjEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1NzM1Mjkw.avif
  - **Price**: GBP 49 to 93
  - **Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, live-music, art, concerts, workshops, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Grooving In Green, Chaos Bleak, & St Lucifer Live @ The Castle Hotel.
  - **Description**: Off-Beat Promotions presents a a night of Gothic Rock/Post-Punk/Industrial at The Castle Hotel, Manchester.About this EventOff-Beat Promotions presents a a night of Gothic Rock/Post-Punk/Industrial at The Castle Hotel, Ma
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/grooving-in-green-chaos-bleak-and-st-lucifer-live-the-castle-hotel/100001984861224353
  - **Venue**: Castle Hotel
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy84ZDcyZmQ3N2RmYjMzNzllYjA5MDY4NmVkZmM2MGRhYmY4YzhkOGUwZjc4MTQwN2MyMjA4NDMzYzkyYTVjMGQ1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzAyMDQwMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzMxMzMyNTY.avif
  - **Price**: GBP 14
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Bad Habits
  - **Description**: To save their home from the wrecking ball, the unconventional sisters of St. Magdaline’s are planning the ultimate "holy" heist. Facing a future of shopping centers and student flats, this misfit family of "last chance" nuns must band together to "borrow"
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/bad-habits/3600029798515614
  - **Venue**: The Kings Arms
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xYWNmYmZiMC00NDZlLTExZjEtODYyNS02ZDRmZWJhMDA4MjMtcmltZy13MTA0OC1oMTQ4Mi1kYzVkNWY1ZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzc1Mzc1MTE.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Entertainment, performances, Music, Theatre, comedy, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Old Skool Bingo Sat 8th August Manchester
  - **Description**: WHERE THE PARTY AT?!!!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of RnB-inspired fun and games with our unique twist on classic bingo!
Slow it down and groove to the hottest beats as we celebrate all things RnB in the most exciting event of the season. With
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/old-skool-bingo-sat-8th-august-manchester/3600029959015706
  - **Venue**: Impossible - Manchester
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81YzgyNmE0MC00NDcxLTExZjEtOTNmOS1kMTliZjVhZWFmN2YtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzFiMWIxYy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzc1Mzg5MTA.avif
  - **Categories**: bingo, entertainment, parties, art, nonprofit, contests, dance, dance-competition
- **Event Name**: Oasis Wonderwalk Tour
  - **Description**: Wander through the streets and learn some of the hidden gems and secrets of Manchester!About this EventOasis Wonderwalk Tour – The Ultimate Oasis Experience!
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/oasis-wonderwalk-tour-tickets/80001238610077
  - **Venue**: Arch of Chinatown
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83ZGNiOTlmNzdkMzQ2NjVhNTRhYjE2NTc1YjhkMzRiODBhZGQxZWNmZmFmMWFmMWM2YjNmYWIyMzMxOTM1YjA0LXJpbWctdzYyMS1oNDY4LWRjMmUyZjE5LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NDEzMDkwMw.avif
  - **Price**: GBP 15
  - **Categories**: meetups, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Mwangolé Kizomba Night Manchester with Sean Wilson
  - **Description**: Kizomba Manchester presents
✨ Mwangolé Kizomba Night ✨
An authentic Angolan-style Kizomba night for serious dancers and music lovers.
📅 Saturday 8th August 2026
⏰ 9:00 PM – 4:00 AM
🎧 Music by:
Sean Wilson (DJ Britânico)
🎶 Music styles:
Kizomba (Passada) •
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Aug 09 2026 at 03:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/mwangolé-kizomba-night-manchester-with-sean-wilson/3600029530812424
  - **Venue**: La Gítane
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8xMDAwNjBhMC0xZmMzLTExZjEtOWI2Zi04M2M5YTEwODE1YzgtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjZmZhMDMwLWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc3MzUwNTgwNw.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, workshops, dance, art, nonprofit, virtual
- **Event Name**: Mwangolé Kizomba Night Manchester with Sean Wilson | EKELIPSE Manchester
  - **Description**: Kizomba Manchester presents
✨ Mwangolé Kizomba Night ✨
An authentic Angolan-style Kizomba night for serious dancers and music lovers.
📅 Saturday 8th August 2026
⏰ 9:00 PM – 4:00 AM
🎧 Music by:
Sean Wilson (DJ Britânico)
🎶 Music styles:
Kizomba (Passada) •
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Aug 09 2026 at 03:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/mwangolé-kizomba-night-manchester-with-sean-wilson-|-ekelipse-manchester/3600029810675200
  - **Venue**: EKELIPSE LOUNGE
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iYTJjMWUxMC00NDcyLTExZjEtODYyNS02ZDRmZWJhMDA4MjMtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjZDAxOWE1LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc3NzUzOTQ5Ng.avif
  - **Categories**: Workshops, dance, Art, Entertainment, 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**: Masculinity Through Art History Life Drawing Workshop at Impossible Bar (7-9PM)
  - **Description**: Join our life-drawing workshop that blends hands-on practice with a look at how masculinity has been portrayed through the centuries. Explore shifting ideals of the male figure, from gods and warriors to ordinary bodies and modern identities, while dra
  - **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**: Friends' Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester, UK
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69eb4d187ffa1.jpg
- **Event Name**: Life Drawing at Revolucion De Cuba in Manchester City Centre
  - **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**: Revolución de Cuba Manchester
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69eb58bd1515d.jpg
- **Event Name**: The Foundations of Watercolour Painting Workshop
  - **Description**: During this course you will discover how a deeper understanding of painting techniques can equip you with the practical methods and skills to help you with any future paintings you want to attempt.Suitable for people of all levels of experience;
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a947c3d330a.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/thumb69e77af98c9c5.jpg
- **Event Name**: Foundations of Life Drawing : A Structured Approach to Drawing the Figure
  - **Description**: This is an opportunity for beginner artists to come together and learn new techniques and skills in capturing the human form from a live model.Because we believe that life drawing is an essential skill for all artists whether you're interested i
  - **Venue**: Gorilla
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6988b08ed0e12.jpg
- **Event Name**: Oasis Wonderwalk Tour
  - **Description**: Wander through the streets and learn some of the hidden gems and secrets of Manchester!About this EventOasis Wonderwalk Tour – The Ultimate Oasis Experience!
  - **Venue**: Arch of Chinatown
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7dcb99f77d34665a54ab16575b8d34b80add1ecffaf1af1c6b3fab2331935b04-rimg-w621-h468-dc2e2f19-gmir.jpg?v=1774130903
- **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
  - **Venue**: Studio Bee, Dance, Art & Photography
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb68e4ff0962415.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Peter Kay Live (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:00 pm at AO Arena), Ladysmith Black Mambazo (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Band On The Wall), Celeb Boozy Brunch (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm at OnBar Manchester), African Heritage Festival - Manchester UK (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Aviva Studios, home of Factory International), Grooving In Green, Chaos Bleak, & St Lucifer Live @ The Castle Hotel. (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Castle Hotel).
- **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 AO Arena, Band On The Wall, OnBar Manchester.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Manchester range from GBP 14 to GBP 93. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Manchester include S.J.M. LTD, Global Events And Planning Ltd., Release the Bats.
- **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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