What's happening in Manchester this week?

See the full week's events in Manchester on Somo. Monday to Sunday, we gather everything happening in the city: concerts, theatre, sports, food experiences, markets, talks, exhibitions and nightlife. You don't need to pack your week. Two or three good events is usually plenty, and Somo helps you spot them by surfacing the full breadth, from international acts to neighbourhood initiatives.

What can you experience in Manchester?

The week in Manchester moves across every part of the city and every time of day. Mondays and Tuesdays tend to bring quiz nights, film screenings and calmer cultural events. Wednesdays and Thursdays are big for live music and stand-up. The weekend kicks off as early as Thursday with clubs, festivals and bigger show productions. On Somo everything is sorted by day and time so you can piece together your week with ease.

How to find the right event fast

Plan smart by browsing the whole week in advance. Filter by category if you want to focus on, say, music or culture, or switch to the map view to see what's on in a specific part of Manchester. Save several events at once in the Somo app, build yourself a personal weekly calendar and get reminders in good time. Follow your favourite venues and organisers so you never miss a new listing.

Popular categories in Manchester

The most popular categories in Manchester are live music and concerts, nightlife and clubs, food & drink, theatre and performing arts, sports and family activities. New categories surface constantly as Manchester evolves. Click the links below to explore a specific category, or combine category and time filter to find exactly what you're after, for instance "concerts this weekend" or "food & drink today".