# Events & Things To Do In Manchester on 2nd October 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Manchester on 2nd October 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Manchester on 2nd October 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Manchester - **Event Name**: Simple Plan at O2 Apollo Manchester - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Simple Plan at O2 Apollo Manchester, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic O2 Apollo Manchester in Manchester, EN sets the perfect s - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/simple-plan-at-o2-apollo-manchester/2400029332167258 - **Venue**: O2 Apollo Manchester - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Simple+Plan+at+O2+Apollo+Manchester&date=Fri+Oct+02+2026+at+06%3A00+pm&bg=4 - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Chris Ramsey - Here Man at Manchester Opera House - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Chris Ramsey - Here Man at Manchester Opera House, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Manchester Opera House nestled in bustling Manchester - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/chris-ramsey-here-man-at-manchester-opera-house/2400029965669819 - **Venue**: Manchester Opera House - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kYWE2Mjc0MC00MmQ3LTExZjEtOWNmMy0wZjJhYTdjNTlhYTgtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjMDIwMTA1LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc3NzM2MzAyOA.avif - **Event Name**: Just Radiohead - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsJust Radiohead has 13 upcoming events. - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/just-radiohead/210002796021808 - **Venue**: Manchester Academy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9jNDQ3YjQ5MmZlZmNmOTIxMGM4MWNkNWYwNjExYTNkZDQ1MTJmYTk0YzEwOWYyYjE1Y2U1ZDczNjE5Y2QyM2VkLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kY2MwMzAyZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzAwMjI4NzQ.avif - **Event Name**: Don Broco - **Description**: Information1. Your ticket is a personal, revocable license and remains the property of the promoters, who may request its surrender at any time. 2. Tickets are sold directly to you, the consumer. Any business or trader purchases in viol - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/don-broco/210001937581095 - **Venue**: Manchester Academy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lODQxMGNhMGVhNWYyNGIzNzljYzZkMjEzNjVmNzdhYzJmMGUzN2E1MmNjYjQ5MzU4OGNmNDAxYzkwMDNkNTRjLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzAyMDkwZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQxNTUwNzY.avif - **Event Name**: Carbon Based Lifeforms in Manchester - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Carbon Based Lifeforms is Live at Band On The Wall on Friday, October 2, 2026! 🎶 This is your moment. Carbon Based Lifeforms is hitting Band On The Wall on Friday, October 2, 2026 - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/carbon-based-lifeforms-in-manchester/3300029302389420 - **Venue**: Band On The Wall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81ZmIwY2FhMC1kMTYxLTExZjAtYTcwMS0zNTI5M2M1YTc4MDEtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMTAwNzA0LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NjQ4ODc2NTk.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts - **Event Name**: The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets - **Description**: InformationSecurity -- Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag -- and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/the-wonder-stuff-inspiral-carpets/210008970408956 - **Venue**: O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy85ODg0NTBmODZkMjQ4OWU3OTViOGE1NTMyZWUzODQ4YTAzZDFhNjFiN2JjZGFmM2MxZGZhODFkZmI1NzdjNWI2LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzAzMTYxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQxNTUwNzU.avif - **Event Name**: Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsKatherine Jenkins has 19 upcoming events.Note: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be c - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/katherine-jenkins-25-year-anniversary-tour/210003627319495 - **Venue**: Bridgewater Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82NmIzNmQxOGNiOTg5NTI5YzcwMjRkMTBmZTY2MjEyMjkzOWEzMGZmODkxZmUyODU3YjQ2MGU5MjZkNzFkMTQyLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kY2VmZDhiZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzExNDkxNzQ.avif - **Event Name**: Alela Diane in Manchester - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Alela Diane is Live at The Carole Nash Hall at The Stoller Hall on Friday, October 2, 2026! 🎶 This is your moment. Alela Diane is hitting The Carole Nash Hall at The Stoller Hall on Fr - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/alela-diane-in-manchester/3300029959897406 - **Venue**: The Carole Nash Hall at The Stoller Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jZDFiNzc3MC0zYTc1LTExZjEtOWFlOC0zMTlkOWVlZWI4YTUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjNjA0NjMxLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NzY0NDEzMDU.avif - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Yonaka - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsYonaka has 12 upcoming events.Note: Over 14s only. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled.Ticket LimitP - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 08:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/yonaka/210002377772482 - **Venue**: Manchester New Century Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvOGFkYTE1NDhhMGUxZjUyOGZmMmNlYTFiNDkzZWEwYzY2NDM3NDE4OTJiNmM1MDAxYTczNTQyYzRjNmM1ZjRjNC1yaW1nLXcxMDI0LWg1NzYtZGNiZmJkYmUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcwMDIyODcy.avif - **Event Name**: An Evening with Kristin Hersh - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsKristin Hersh has 7 upcoming events. - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/an-evening-with-kristin-hersh/210003449881242 - **Venue**: Hallé St Michael's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMjMxODllOGExNDI3NTc0MzJlOWRmNTAwMDcwM2M3ODIxYzZkYjExZDlkODk5NzVhY2MyZjU2MWZiZDA4NGI2Ny1yaW1nLXcxMDI0LWg1NzYtZGNmNWYxZjQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc0Nzg4MTkw.avif - **Event Name**: Toby Lee Manchester Tickets - **Description**: Toby Lee at Gorilla Manchester🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Toby Lee Manchester Tickets, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Gorilla Manchester in vibrant Manchester - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/toby-lee-manchester-tickets/100030007155510 - **Venue**: Gorilla Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9mNDE0NDZlMC00NGYyLTExZjEtOTMyMi04ZjkwMDJiZTc1ZjItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzAxMDMwMy1nbWlyLndlYnA_dj0xNzc3NTk0NTY5.avif - **Price**: EUR 162 - **Event Name**: The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets Manchester Tickets - **Description**: The Wonder Stuff at Victoria Warehouse✨ Experience the magic of The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets Manchester Tickets, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Victoria Warehouse in M - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/the-wonder-stuff-and-inspiral-carpets-manchester-tickets/100029981822423 - **Venue**: Victoria Warehouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy85NDRhYmY1MC00NGZjLTExZjEtOTNmOS1kMTliZjVhZWFmN2YtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzgwLWRjMDMwMzAzLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NzU5ODcwMw.avif - **Price**: EUR 79 - **Event Name**: SLOPE SAME KIDS. JUST LOUDER. - TOUR 2026 - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsSlope has 5 upcoming events. - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/slope-same-kids-just-louder-tour-2026/210002642222013 - **Venue**: Manchester The Deaf Institute. - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy85NmU5NGQ4NTU5ZjVmN2VlNjJmZmExOTFjN2M2NGY2MGY0OGFhN2JlYmMyYzRjN2Q3MGQ1NzI0M2Y5OGYxNjNkLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzJiMmUyZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzAwMjI4NzY.avif - **Categories**: Music - **Event Name**: An Evening Of Trance Mediumship With Elaine Thorpe - **Description**: Elaine & her guide Jonathan will be joining us for a wonderful evening, where you will get the opportunity to ask Jonathan questions. Elaine has YouTube and TikTok where you can see her wonderful work and relationship with her guide. Tickets are £20, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 13 - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/an-evening-of-trance-mediumship-with-elaine-thorpe/200029685473355 - **Venue**: One Spiritualist Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy85ZmEzMzQzMzk0OTI5NmFmMTI3YmNhZDM3MmM2OWNmODZiN2QyZTBlNzNhZDQ2YTliMWMxZTNjNmMxNzRmNTM3LXJpbWctdzc1MC1oOTk3LWRjNzU0YjMxLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3MTI0MjI2.avif - **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**: Fri Oct 02 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 ## Trending Events in Manchester - **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**: 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**: 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**: 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 - **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**: Manchester United FC vs Liverpool FC at Old Trafford Football Ground - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Manchester United FC vs Liverpool FC at Old Trafford Football Ground, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Old Trafford Football Ground in Manchester - **Venue**: Old Trafford Football Ground - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4d6b9660-43c9-11f1-9cf3-0f2aa7c59aa8-rimg-w1200-h514-dc151318-gmir.jpg?v=1777466729 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Manchester? - **A:** Simple Plan at O2 Apollo Manchester (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at O2 Apollo Manchester), Chris Ramsey - Here Man at Manchester Opera House (Fri Oct 02 2026 at Manchester Opera House), Just Radiohead (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at Manchester Academy), Don Broco (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at Manchester Academy), Carbon Based Lifeforms in Manchester (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at Band On The Wall). - **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 O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester Opera House, Manchester Academy. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Manchester? - **A:** Prices for events in Manchester range from EUR 15 to EUR 162. 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, KMJ ENTERTAINMENT LTD, Melody Mapper. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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