Small gigs, comedy, markets, festivals, theatre and family days out coming up across Manchester. Always check with the venue before you travel.
A new jam night from Infinite Ensemble in Band on the Wall's Copper Bar. A relaxed way to hear local musicians play together in the Northern Quarter.
The French-born prog rock songwriter brings his band to the Northern Quarter's much-loved music venue.
More than 200 stalls spread across ten city centre locations, with Lincoln Square added this year. The Albert Square and Cathedral Gardens markets carry on into early January.
The British jazz musician and composer plays one of Manchester's best-loved independent music venues on Swan Street.
The Australian comedy duo send up office jargon and corporate life in their live show at Salford Quays.
The Show of Hands singer-songwriter plays an evening of folk songs and stories at Bury's arts centre.
The Canadian rock and roll band bring their classic-rock sound to Band on the Wall.
The Manchester-born poet, writer and producer returns home for an evening of poetry and comedy.
The folk-pop singer-songwriter plays an intimate show at The Met.
The Dutch prog rock band, known for Hocus Pocus, play live at The Met in Bury.
The Canadian rock band bring their Runnin' Blind tour to Band on the Wall, with support from Spencer MacKenzie.
The Korean band, known for mixing traditional pansori singing with modern pop and rock, play Manchester on their UK tour. The date doubles as a fundraiser for Band on the Wall.
A family pantomime from new company Shone Productions, running throughout December in Bolton's town hall venue.
A festive stage version of Janet and Allan Ahlberg's much-loved picture book, co-produced by Lowry. A gentle Christmas outing for younger children and their families.
The city's festive parade winds through the centre while the Christmas Markets are in full swing. Free to watch from the route.
The Old Vic's staging of Dickens's ghost story comes to Salford, with John Thomson playing Ebenezer Scrooge.
Summers Sons and C.Tappin present a live show in the basement at YES on Charles Street, followed by a DJ set from Konny Kon.
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