Events this weekend in Manchester

Events this weekend in Manchester this weekend 🔥

This weekend in Manchester has very strong “text the group chat and see who’s up for something a bit strange” energy. The big nights out are less about huge arenas and more about niche obsessions: folk horror marathons, queer cabaret icons, experimental bands and a rummage sale that’s basically a Chorlton personality test. With thousands already circling these events, you’re not the only one trying to dodge another beige weekend on the sofa.

If you’re in the mood for something dark and nerdy, **MANCHESTER FOLK HORROR VIII** is the one you book first. It’s very much for people who own at least one chunky knit and have strong opinions about old British cinema. Expect eerie vibes, esoteric chat and the kind of crowd who know exactly which bus gets you home after midnight. On a similar occult-adjacent wavelength, **Concordia Esoterica III** is where the city’s mystics, metalheads and bookish goths quietly overlap – more candlelit intensity than chaotic club night.

For big-night-out energy with a side of side-eye, **Myra Dubois – Live in Manchester** is the camp drag cabaret to build your Friday or Saturday around. She’s acerbic, theatrical and absolutely not for anyone who takes themselves too seriously – think sharp put-downs, big songs and a very knowing, very queer Manchester crowd. Over at **Creatures Comedy Club**, you’ve got that classic “we’ll just go for a couple of drinks and see who’s on” vibe: low commitment, high chance of accidentally discovering your new favourite comic.

Music-wise, you’ve got a few flavours. **The Dirt, plus SERFS and THE PAPASHANGOS** is pure small-venue chaos: noisy, sweaty, and ideal if you like leaving a gig with ringing ears and a new band t-shirt you absolutely didn’t need. The Deaf Institute remains one of the city’s best rooms for this – the sticky floors carry history at this point. For something gentler, **🎶 „ZIELONO MI” – Piosenki Agnieszki Osieckiej 🎶** leans into Polish classics and lush, nostalgic songwriting – perfect if you’re in a quietly romantic mood or just want to feel mildly continental for a night.

Daytime, the vibe flips. **Rummage In The Range, The Carlton Club** is peak south Manchester: Chorlton locals, crates of dusty vinyl, slightly wonky furniture you’ll convince yourself will fit in your flat, and that soft background hum of ‘70s soul. Meanwhile, over at **Beaumont Organic**, you’re in polished, minimalist territory – ideal if your weekend joy looks more like sustainable shopping and a good coffee than a 2am night bus home.

Here’s how to actually spend this weekend in Manchester:

- **Book first:** MANCHESTER FOLK HORROR VIII – for the cinephiles and horror weirdos.
- **Big night out:** Myra Dubois – Live in Manchester – sharp, camp and gloriously chaotic.
- **Live music fix:** The Dirt, SERFS and THE PAPASHANGOS at The Deaf Institute – loud, messy, very Manchester.
- **Low-key culture:** „ZIELONO MI” – Piosenki Agnieszki Osieckiej – nostalgic, melodic, and different from your usual gig.
- **Alt crowd-watch:** Concordia Esoterica III – if you’re into the occult, philosophy or just like intense rooms.
- **Easy laughs:** Creatures Comedy Club – perfect for a last-minute plan.
- **Daytime potter:** Rummage In The Range at The Carlton Club – come for a ‘quick look’, leave with a lamp.
- **Soft weekend energy:** Beaumont Organic – ethical shopping and calm vibes when you’re done with the chaos.

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