

# 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.
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## 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
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: The Wonder Stuff + Insprial 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-insprial-carpets/210008970408956
  - **Venue**: O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
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- **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
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts
- **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
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- **Event Name**: An Evening with Kristin Hersh
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsKristin Hersh has 6 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
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- **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.
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  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: An Evening Of Trance Mediumship With Elaine Thorpe
  - **Description**: Elaine &amp; 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**:
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  - **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
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## Trending Events in Manchester

- **Event Name**: Masculinity Through Art History Life Drawing Workshop at Impossible Bar
  - **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 dr
  - **Venue**: Impossible - Manchester
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb67cd9fbbdb825.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**: 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/bee99b2bd62a571bf47a2d5e114ab46a92061f989dbb3b59765fd40bfaf3ce86-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1774500507
- **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:** Simple Plan at O2 Apollo Manchester (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at O2 Apollo Manchester), 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), Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at Bridgewater Hall), The Wonder Stuff + Insprial Carpets (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at O2 Victoria Warehouse 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 O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester Academy, Bridgewater Hall.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Manchester include Vivid Events, KMJ ENTERTAINMENT LTD, S.J.M. 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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