

# Events & Things To Do In Manchester on 17th October 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Manchester on 17th 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 17th October 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Manchester

- **Event Name**: Mo Gilligan at AO Arena
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Mo Gilligan at AO Arena, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning AO Arena in vibrant Manchester, EN transforms into a realm of wonde
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/mo-gilligan-at-ao-arena/2400029084667836
  - **Venue**: AO Arena
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Neighbourhood Festival
  - **Description**: Manchester’s premier multi-venue festival returns this October, cementing its reputation as the ultimate destination for music discovery. Neighbourhood Festival takes over 11 venues on Saturday 17 th October for a full day of live music. Tickets go on sal
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/neighbourhood-festival/3600029779006322
  - **Venue**: FAC251 - Factory Manchester
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, Entertainment, performances, Art, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Fat Freddy's Drop at O2 Apollo Manchester
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Fat Freddy's Drop at O2 Apollo Manchester, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic O2 Apollo Manchester in Manchester, EN sets the per
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/fat-freddys-drop-at-o2-apollo-manchester/2400029252542012
  - **Venue**: O2 Apollo Manchester
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- **Event Name**: ABBA Day Party: Manchester 💃🕺
  - **Description**: Calling all Dancing Queens and Super Troupers! 🎉

Get ready for a glitter-filled afternoon of pure pop perfection as we celebrate the iconic music of ABBA! Whether you're a lifelong fan or just love a bit of feel-good disco, this is your chance to sing, d
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/abba-day-party-manchester/200029785653754
  - **Venue**: Impossible - MCR
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  - **Categories**: Parties, Entertainment, Festivals, Workshops, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Neighbourhood Festival 2026
  - **Description**: InformationOne ticket = one wristband, which gives you access to all venues (entry on a first come first served basis / not guaranteed) Venue age restrictions will be strictly adhered to. Photo ID may be required for proof of age verifi
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 02:00 pm (00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/neighbourhood-festival-2026/210006210245992
  - **Venue**: Various Manchester Venues
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  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: R&B Club Classics Bottomless Brunch - Freight Island
  - **Description**: We're turning up the heat at Freight Island with a special edition R&amp;B Club Classic Brunch, packed with pure nostalgia, endless drinks + party anthems
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/randb-club-classics-bottomless-brunch-freight-island/300042142010
  - **Venue**: Freight Island
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  - **Categories**: bottomless-brunches, brunch, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Museum of Transport Ghost Hunt
  - **Description**: Museum Of Transport ghost hunt

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Date - Sat 17th Oct 2026

Times - 9pm til 1am

Price - £40pp

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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/museum-of-transport-ghost-hunt/200029118529356
  - **Venue**: Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester
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- **Event Name**: Aladdinsane - The Sound &amp; Vision Of David Bowie - Lions Den,  Manchester
  - **Description**: Join us at Lions Den, Manchester on Saturday 17th October 2026, where the fantastic Aladdinsane will be taking us through the glorious career of David Bowie with their set of classic hits, fan favourites and loads more!Tickets onsale Friday 23rd January a
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/aladdinsane-the-sound-andamp;-vision-of-david-bowie-lions-den-manchester/3600029549729618
  - **Venue**: Lions Den Manchester
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  - **Categories**: art, festivals, performances, theatre, entertainment, nonprofit, dog
- **Event Name**: Mo Gilligan Manchester Tickets
  - **Description**: Mo Gilligan 20:00 at Manchester AO Arena🌟 Be part of history at Mo Gilligan Manchester Tickets, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Manchester AO Arena in Manchester
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/mo-gilligan-manchester-tickets/100028998070612
  - **Venue**: Manchester AO Arena
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  - **Price**: EUR 184
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Fat Freddy's Drop Manchester Tickets
  - **Description**: Fat Freddy's Drop at O2 Apollo Manchester✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Fat Freddy's Drop Manchester Tickets, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming O2 Apollo Manchester in the
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/fat-freddys-drop-manchester-tickets/100029106430800
  - **Venue**: O2 Apollo Manchester
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  - **Price**: EUR 160
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests

## 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:** Mo Gilligan at AO Arena (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at AO Arena), Neighbourhood Festival (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 11:00 am at FAC251 - Factory Manchester), Fat Freddy's Drop at O2 Apollo Manchester (Sat Oct 17 2026 at O2 Apollo Manchester), ABBA Day Party: Manchester 💃🕺 (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm at Impossible - MCR), Neighbourhood Festival 2026 (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at Various Manchester Venues).
- **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, FAC251 - Factory Manchester, O2 Apollo Manchester.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Manchester?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Manchester range from EUR 160 to EUR 184. 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, The Pulse Hub, Daytime Disco.
- **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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