

# Events & Things To Do In Manchester on 20th September 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Manchester on 20th September 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 20th September 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Manchester

- **Event Name**: MANCHESTER MET - MMU - OFFICIAL All Access Freshers Wristband 2026 🎟️
  - **Description**: MANCHESTER MET - MMU- Official All Access Freshers Wristband 2026 🎟️
MANCHESTER MET OFFICIAL FRESHERS WEEK 2026 brought to you by Cool It Events.

The ONLY OFFICIAL MMU affiliated Freshers programme in the City in conjunction with Manchester's Biggest Eve
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 03:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/manchester-met-mmu-official-all-access-freshers-wristband-2026/3600029606042339
  - **Venue**: Ark / Popworld / Factory / Joshua Brooks / Gorilla / O2 Ritz / Boundary / MMU Union / Deaf Institute / Brickhouse / O'Connells + SECRET LOCATION + many more
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, bingo, art, raves, karaoke, music, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: RIFF RAFF ULTIMATE FRESHERS WRISTBAND 2026 ⚡️ MET ROUTE - Sold out 15 Years Running! 👕 FREE Hoodie + Huge Artist with Every Ticket!
  - **Description**: Manchester Biggest Freshers Events

        Disclaimer:
        The event listed here is purely for informational purposes. All the details such as venue, date/time, artist information, etc., are subject to change. 
        This event is not associ
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 04:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/riff-raff-ultimate-freshers-wristband-2026-️-met-route-sold-out-15-years-running-free-hoodie-huge-ar/3600029671950144
  - **Venue**: Mayfield Depot, Ambers, o2 Ritz, Gorilla, Grosvenor, Ark, Kable, Brickhouse, Joshua Brookes
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  - **Categories**: art, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: David Essex at Manchester Opera House
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at David Essex at Manchester Opera House, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Manchester Opera House nestled in bustling Manchester, EN
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/david-essex-at-manchester-opera-house/2400029122453939
  - **Venue**: Manchester Opera House
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Jazz Emu: The Pleasure Is All Yours
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsJazz Emu has 30 upcoming events.Note: Over 14s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 wil
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/jazz-emu-the-pleasure-is-all-yours/210003624666650
  - **Venue**: Manchester New Century Hall
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: Manchester September 2026
  - **Description**: Welcome to the UK's only national, annual and official gay and lesbian wedding show.
Celebrating 23 years of helping same sex couples planAbout this EventWelcome to the UK's annual and official gay and lesbian weddi
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/manchester-september-2026/100001729462672409
  - **Venue**: Malmaison Manchester
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: María José Llergo
  - **Description**: Contemporary flamenco fusionArtistsMaría José LlergoMusic Genres :  World Music
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/maría-josé-llergo/300042259322
  - **Venue**: Band On The Wall
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- **Event Name**: Celebrating Autumn Equinox & Nature’s Abundance
  - **Description**: Autumn Alchemy | Celebrating the Equinox &amp; Nature’s Abundance

Sunday 20th September, 2026, 2pm-4pm

The Autumn Equinox marks a time of balance, when the sun rises and sets exactly twelve hours apart, and the Earth prepares for the transition into the
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/celebrating-autumn-equinox-and-nature’s-abundance/200029722489057
  - **Venue**: The Monastery Manchester
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, workshops, virtual
- **Event Name**: Rosalie Cunningham
  - **Description**: Redcrust promotions proudly presents 
Rosalie Cunningham 
+ Special Guests 
Live in Manchester at Rebellion 
20th September 2026 
Please note this ticket includes a £0.50 venue levy for the maintenance and upkeep of Rebellion. 


        Disclaimer
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/rosalie-cunningham/3600029501786520
  - **Venue**: Rebellion Manchester
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  - **Categories**: art, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Craft & Markers Market
  - **Description**: Lots of local talented business, selling Arts, Crafts, Furniture, Knitted items, Scents and much more. Ideas to treat yourself or presents for friends. 
The Parson Tea Room will be open, Tottington Civic Pride will be serving all day bacon baps and delici
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/craft-and-markers-market/200029685463956
  - **Venue**: St John's Church, Kirklees Street, Bury
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  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER'S OFFICIAL All Access Freshers Wristband 2026 🎟️
  - **Description**: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER'S OFFICIAL All Access Freshers Wristband 2026 🎟️ 
The ONLY OFFICIAL University of Manchester Freshers programme in the City in conjunction with your Students Union AND Manchester's Biggest Events Company COOL IT EVENTS. 
EARLY BIR
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 03:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/university-of-manchesters-official-all-access-freshers-wristband-2026/3600029639861045
  - **Venue**: Ark / Popworld / Factory / 256 / Joshua Brooks / Gorilla / Manchester Academy /  + SECRET LOCATION + many more
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  - **Categories**: Parties, Workshops, Art, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: ULTIMATE RIFF RAFF FRESHERS 2026 ⚡️ MET ROUTE - Sold out 15 Years Running! 👕 FREE Hoodie + Huge Artist with Every Ticket!
  - **Description**: Riff Raff Ultimate Freshers Wristband - Officially Manchester Freshers Biggest Wristband!

Welcome to the biggest, wildest and most talked about events of your freshers week hosted by Manchester's Biggest + Best student events company Riff Raff Events..
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 04:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/ultimate-riff-raff-freshers-2026-️-met-route-sold-out-15-years-running-free-hoodie-huge-artist-with-/3600029672242511
  - **Venue**: Mayfield Depot Home of WHP, Ambers, o2 Ritz, Gorilla, Grosvenor, Ark, Kable, Brickhouse, Joshua Brookes
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, art, bingo, festivals, open-mic, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: ULTIMATE RIFF RAFF FRESHERS 2026 ⚡️ UNI OF ROUTE - Sold out 15 Years Running! 👕 FREE Hoodie + Huge Artist with Every Ticket!
  - **Description**: Riff Raff Ultimate Freshers Wristband - Officially Manchester Freshers Biggest Wristband!

Welcome to the biggest, wildest and most talked about events of your freshers week hosted by Manchester's Biggest + Best student events company Riff Raff Events..
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 09:30 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 04:00 am (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/ultimate-riff-raff-freshers-2026-️-uni-of-route-sold-out-15-years-running-free-hoodie-huge-artist-wi/3600029705601827
  - **Venue**: Mayfield Depot Home of WHP, Ambers, 256 Fallowfield, o2 Ritz, Gorilla, Grosvenor, Ark, Kable, Brickhouse, Joshua Brookes
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, art, bingo, festivals, nonprofit, open-mic

## 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
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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:** MANCHESTER MET - MMU - OFFICIAL All Access Freshers Wristband 2026 🎟️ (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 09:30 pm at Ark / Popworld / Factory / Joshua Brooks / Gorilla / O2 Ritz / Boundary / MMU Union / Deaf Institute / Brickhouse / O'Connells + SECRET LOCATION + many more), RIFF RAFF ULTIMATE FRESHERS WRISTBAND 2026 ⚡️ MET ROUTE - Sold out 15 Years Running! 👕 FREE Hoodie + Huge Artist with Every Ticket! (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 09:30 pm at Mayfield Depot, Ambers, o2 Ritz, Gorilla, Grosvenor, Ark, Kable, Brickhouse, Joshua Brookes), David Essex at Manchester Opera House (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at Manchester Opera House), Jazz Emu: The Pleasure Is All Yours (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 08:00 pm at Manchester New Century Hall), Manchester September 2026 (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 12:00 pm at Malmaison Manchester).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Manchester September 2026 (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 12:00 pm at Malmaison Manchester).
- **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 Ark / Popworld / Factory / Joshua Brooks / Gorilla / O2 Ritz / Boundary / MMU Union / Deaf Institute / Brickhouse / O'Connells + SECRET LOCATION + many more, Mayfield Depot, Ambers, o2 Ritz, Gorilla, Grosvenor, Ark, Kable, Brickhouse, Joshua Brookes, Manchester Opera House.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Manchester include The Pulse Hub, Vivid Events, CUFFE & TAYLOR EVENT MANAGEMENT.
- **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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