Things to do in Manchester today
Find events, gigs, family activities and free things to do in Manchester today.
Current events and activities in Manchester
- Possible Love (15)
A chance meeting introduces filmmaker Ye-ji to Mi-ok's family, whose lives have been affected by her husband's unemployment. They're perfect subjects for her documentary on workers who have been made redundant, leading t
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- Father's Day at Mollie's Diner
Triple patty. Bacon. Cheese. House relish. Fairground onions. Pickles. Brioche bun. A mountain of a burger built for the man who deserves nothing less than a very big lunch. The Papa Stack is here for Father's Day weeken
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- The Haunting of Hill House
Don’t miss this chilling theatrical adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s “near perfect” (Stephen King) classic ghost story.
19:30-21:30 at Palace Theatre
- AFFLECKS AFTER DARK: GHOST TOUR
Dare to explore Afflecks after dark? Back by popular demand, The Ghost Tours are returning this Halloween, giving you the chance to uncover the darker side of Afflecks' history, from spooky stories to reported ghost sigh
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- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
20:00-22:00 at Everyman Manchester St. John's
- Pumpkin Pickin at Haigh
Pick your perfect pumpkin and enjoy a fun-filled family experience at Haigh this October. Get ready for some autumn family fun, Pumpkin Pickin at Haigh is back and in a new home within the Walled Gardens !
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- Halloween at HOME
Something spooky is stirring at HOME this Halloween. From 23 October to 6 November, discover a packed programme of frightening films, chilling live theatre and family-friendly fun.
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- Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom (U)
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween - until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock's beloved pumpkin patch! When Shaun turns mad scientist to fix t
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- Halloween Screenings at King Street Townhouse
This October, step into a world of thrills, chills, and cinematic magic at King Street Townhouse.
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- The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed!
19:30-21:30 at Opera House
- Florence Peake: Curator Tour with Clarissa Corfe
Free exhibition tour Join us at HOME for an exclusive tour of Florence Peake: Vitalities with Clarissa Corfe, HOME's Creative Producer for Visual Art.
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- Halloween at Medlock Square
Get into the spooky spirit at Medlock Square this October, with Halloween treats, cocktails and giant monsters taking over the East Manchester destination.
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- Verity
Lowen Ashleigh gets hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who's unable to finish after an accident. Lowen uncovers Verity's disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords' home to work.
17:15-19:15 at Everyman Manchester St. John's
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Manchester. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at
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- Camp Graystone - October Half Term
Join us at Graystone this October Half Term! Our action-packed camps are all about having fun, learning new skills and making friends. We welcome children of all abilities to be part of Camp Graystone; those new to actio
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- October Half Term at the Science and Industry Museum
The aliens have landed! Get ready for spooktacular science, hands-on activities and interactive fun, inspired by the Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos exhibition. Looking for spooky Halloween aliens, or surprising space sci
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- Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos
An out-of-this-world premiere exhibition, now open at the Science and Industry Museum. As part of the Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme, children's and family tickets are discounted this summer - so now is
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- Halloween 2026 at Smithills Open Farm
Smithills Open Farm's exciting Halloween events are back for 2026! Join us for Pumpkin Picking, Our Half Term Halloween Special and our spooky Halloween Fright Night. Pumpkin Picking Come and join us for our Pumpkin Pick
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How to find something worth doing today
Plan your visit to Manchester. Discover gigs, club nights, theatre, family days out, markets, sport, food and local things to do across the Northern Quarter, Deansgate, Ancoats, Salford Quays and nearby Greater Manchester.
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