# Events & Things To Do in Manchester in May 2026 | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in Manchester. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in Manchester. - **Category**: May - **Display Name**: Events in May - **Type**: time_filter ## Audience - **Followers**: 1.1k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb689b208d2a182.png - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fe/dd6c34afa04838afcc0e34e7154a39/user-14.png - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/37/ead652edca48399666fefbbee25262/user-50.png ## About Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in Manchester and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in Manchester in May [YEAR] for you. ## May Events in Manchester - **Event Name**: Michael Starring Ben - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsMichael Starring Ben has 92 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 b - **Date**: Sun May 02 2027 at 07:30 pm – Sun May 02 2027 at 09:30 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/michael-starring-ben/210003622399871 - **Venue**: Middleton Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wMjZlMzliYTJmOTY5OGRiZDU5NWZiNjNlODNhMDM0Zjc2MzNkOTA5ODBjYzBiMWVmMDNiODUzNDg2M2JiNjMwLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzA1MTQzMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODE4MTkwMjU.avif - **Categories**: Music - **Event Name**: Manchester City vs Liverpool at Etihad Stadium - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sat May 08 2027 at 11:59 pm – Sun May 09 2027 at 01:59 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/manchester-city-vs-liverpool-at-etihad-stadium/2400030372493340 - **Venue**: Etihad Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81NzYwNDNjMC1hMDE1LTExZjEtYTliNi01ZjNjMzRkOTI1OWItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NzYxNDg5NA.avif - **Event Name**: Weezer at Co-op Live - **Date**: Sat May 15 2027 (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/weezer-at-co-op-live/2400030581331807 - **Venue**: Co-op Live - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9iYzE3YmI4MC1hMGI2LTExZjEtODM4Mi0yN2M4YjRmOGRiYWMtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc2ODQyNTI.avif - **Event Name**: Yes in Manchester - **Description**: 🎤 Join Yes LIVE at Bridgewater Hall on Monday, May 3, 2027! 🎤 Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Yes is coming to Bridgewater Hall on Monday, May 3, 2027, bringing their - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Mon May 03 2027 at 07:00 pm – Mon May 03 2027 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/yes-in-manchester/3300030136029318 - **Venue**: Bridgewater Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9hNWM4ZDhmMC01OTVkLTExZjEtOTA4OC02N2ZkNDVhYTlmN2QtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMmExZTJmLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3Nzk4Mzk0MTc.avif - **Event Name**: Maxi Priest / ASWAD / The Marley Experience - BABYLON BY BUS - **Description**: Ernest Promotions & Cornucopia Live Presents Maxi Priest / ASWAD / The Marley Experience BABYLON BY BUS Security -- Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have - **Date**: Fri May 07 2027 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/maxi-priest-aswad-the-marley-experience-babylon-by-bus/200030582805514 - **Venue**: O2 Ritz Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8wZjQ5YTJmYzkwZTc5YTFhNmVlY2JlMzJmMjRkZjQzYTRkNDhhNTQxMzljZGZhNzhiNDlkZDRlYTFjNGRjOTRjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE4MDgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzEyMjIxNA.avif - **Event Name**: John Bishop - Let's Go Round Again - **Description**: InformationShow start time - 7.30pmNearby AttractionsJohn Bishop has 28 upcoming events.Co-op Live - Premium Experiences has 56 upcoming events.AccessibilityTo see the ava - **Date**: Sun May 02 2027 at 06:30 pm – Sun May 02 2027 at 08:30 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/john-bishop-lets-go-round-again/210001517582200 - **Venue**: Co-op Live - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hNzZmZDkzYzU4NjcxYThiYWI0MWE2NGYwMmJhZjk4ZTUzZjU0MGQ1OGRjMDg4MWQ3ZDk3YTZlMTFhNDdiZmQ4LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzJlMmIzMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ4MjY0NzI.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: Manchester City vs Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium - **Date**: Sun May 23 2027 at 11:59 pm – Mon May 24 2027 at 01:59 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/manchester-city-vs-aston-villa-at-etihad-stadium/2400030372486008 - **Venue**: Etihad Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNGVmODJhNDAtYTAxNS0xMWYxLWE5YjYtNWYzYzM0ZDkyNTliLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUxNC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc2MTQ4ODA.avif - **Event Name**: Manchester City vs Brentford at Etihad Stadium - **Date**: Sat May 01 2027 at 11:59 pm – Sun May 02 2027 at 01:59 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/manchester-city-vs-brentford-at-etihad-stadium/2400030372486614 - **Venue**: Etihad Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80ZmM2NzZjMC1hMDE1LTExZjEtYTliNi01ZjNjMzRkOTI1OWItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTE0LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NzYxNDg4MQ.avif - **Event Name**: Kings of Convenience - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsKings of Convenience has 6 upcoming events.Note: Over 14s only. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in exce - **Date**: Sun May 23 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 23 2027 at 09:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/kings-of-convenience/210001947277183 - **Venue**: Albert Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82YTc0NzViY2E2NDY3MTE3ZTg5NGUwZDBhNDEzNDQxMDUxMjhlODE3ZDA3ZjQ3MGU4NTY2YzdlY2MxOWQ1MDYzLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzJkMTQwNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzk0NjI2MTQ.avif - **Categories**: Music - **Event Name**: Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell Tour - **Description**: InformationBag 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. Only one smal - **Date**: Sat May 29 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 29 2027 at 09:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/ed-gamble-fresh-hell-tour/210003448819404 - **Venue**: O2 Apollo Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83ODI4ODEyMjIxMTNkNjA3OWJmNTlmNDZjNmJmZTRjMGRiZDdhZjE5OTM4NzczMmI4YjljY2IyNDUxNjg0NTAyLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzFlMWMxYS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzY2NDMzMzU.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: The Reggae Orchestra in Manchester! - **Description**: The Reggae Orchestra is coming to Manchester! 🌴 Step into a world where the greatest dancehall, soca and reggae anthems are reimagined by a breathtaking live orchestra with live singers, performers & more! 🎤 From the timeless roots of Kingston to - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1157 - **Date**: Sat May 08 2027 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 08 2027 at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/the-reggae-orchestra-in-manchester/200030469550634 - **Venue**: Manchester Academy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83YWM3OTA4NmU2OGQyYTk5OGNkMmJiMjQ4NmI0OTU5YmM2ODRjMGVjNjI2NThkNjZiMDI5N2MwNjRiNTNmN2Q2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzEzMzE0OA.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, music, reggae, concerts, performances, live-music - **Event Name**: Manchester United vs Leeds United at Old Trafford Football Ground - **Date**: Sat May 15 2027 at 11:59 pm – Sun May 16 2027 at 01:59 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/manchester-united-vs-leeds-united-at-old-trafford-football-ground/2400030372510419 - **Venue**: Old Trafford Football Ground - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82MThiZGYzMC1hMDE1LTExZjEtYTliNi01ZjNjMzRkOTI1OWItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjczLWRjMjgzODg4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NzYxNDkxMQ.avif - **Categories**: Sports - **Event Name**: Manchester United vs Fulham at Old Trafford Football Ground - **Date**: Sun May 30 2027 at 11:59 pm – Mon May 31 2027 at 01:59 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/manchester-united-vs-fulham-at-old-trafford-football-ground/2400030372506312 - **Venue**: Old Trafford Football Ground - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81NGUxM2EwMC1hMDE1LTExZjEtYTliNi01ZjNjMzRkOTI1OWItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3ODc2MTQ5MDg.avif - **Categories**: sports, football - **Event Name**: Scam Fender Tribute - Manchester New Century - 29th May 2027 - **Description**: INDIEPALOOZA FESTIVAL "6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!" 14+ show (14-16s must be accompanied) Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to (ALL on ONE night!) :- The Killers, Arctic Monk - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sat May 29 2027 at 05:00 pm – Sat May 29 2027 at 11:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/scam-fender-tribute-manchester-new-century-29th-may-2027/200030500648902 - **Venue**: New Century - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lOTg2Mjk3ZTBiNTJlNDI2M2U5ZjE5MTcwYjZmMzE5MjJlMjk3N2I1ZmU5MTQyNDg3ZmU5MTBkMjUzMzY2MDk0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcwNDkwNTI.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Goat - **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. On - **Date**: Fri Apr 30 2027 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 30 2027 at 09:00 pm (00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/goat/210001910054970 - **Venue**: O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hNjEyM2ZiYmE3ZTQ0OGViMDc3OGI4YTdkOWU0ZDRlNjRmNWVkMDU2ZDYzMWY4M2I3ZjIxMzkyMDExMjhiYmNiLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzJmNWQ3OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODAyNjY3NjA.avif - **Categories**: Music ## Trending Events in Manchester - **Event Name**: Themed Life Drawing Workshop at Revolucion DeCuba - **Description**: Step into a creative space inspired by timeless artistic vision. Whether you’re new to life drawing or an experienced artist, this immersive session offers a fresh way to observe the figure through one of art history’s most distinctive voices. Set agai - **Venue**: Revolución de Cuba Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a8d6f56610c9.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**: Friends' Meeting House - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a85e103a0201.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/thumb6a6f544b01f8b.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**: Friends' Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester, UK - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a742a26dd75a.jpg - **Event Name**: Indian Restaurant Summit & Honours 2026 – Global Edition - **Description**: Indian Restaurant Summit & Honours 2026 – Global EditionThe Indian Restaurant Summit & Honours 2026 – Global Edition is a premier international platform bringing together restaurateurs, chef - **Venue**: The Edwardian Manchester Hotel - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a645e5aaaa7c.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**: Rock 'n Goal Manchester Walking Tour - **Description**: Wander through the streets and learn some of the hidden gems and secrets of Manchester!About this EventWelcome to our tour! This 2-hour Manchester walking tour with Joe will show you all the top attractions and insider st - **Venue**: Arch of Chinatown - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/220a7cef2193de7e262f4352f146b132eae6e9f95c933159ff955db51de50c51-rimg-w720-h480-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1784585947 - **Event Name**: Kevin Bridges at O2 Apollo Manchester - **Venue**: O2 Apollo Manchester - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9dd302b0-9ffd-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1200-h961-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1787604734 - **Event Name**: Sam Smith at Albert Hall - **Venue**: Albert Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/72e0ede0-9b18-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w800-h1000-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787066474 ## Browse May Events by Date - [May Events Today in Manchester](https://allevents.in/manchester/may--today) - [May Events This Weekend in Manchester](https://allevents.in/manchester/may--this-weekend) - [May Events in August in Manchester](https://allevents.in/manchester/may--august) - [May Events in September in Manchester](https://allevents.in/manchester/may--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top May events in Manchester? - **A:** Michael Starring Ben (Sun May 02 2027 at 07:30 pm at Middleton Arena), Manchester City vs Liverpool at Etihad Stadium (Sat May 08 2027 at 11:59 pm at Etihad Stadium), Weezer at Co-op Live (Sat May 15 2027 at Co-op Live), Yes in Manchester (Mon May 03 2027 at 07:00 pm at Bridgewater Hall), Maxi Priest / ASWAD / The Marley Experience - BABYLON BY BUS (Fri May 07 2027 at 07:00 pm at O2 Ritz Manchester). - **Q**: How can I find May events in Manchester? - **A:** You can discover upcoming May 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 May 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 May events in Manchester? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting May events in Manchester include Middleton Arena, Etihad Stadium, Co-op Live. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in Manchester? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in Manchester include CUFFE & TAYLOR (NEW), Vivid Events, Concert Tracker. - **Q**: Are there any online May events available? - **A:** Yes, many May events are available online. 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